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Last weekend we had the pleasure of being the guests of Kia at the Kia Classic and staying at the Park Hyatt Aviara. We had a great weekend getaway and I’m so excited to share the highlights of our trip with you all!
Before we left for the weekend Kia kindly arranged to have a 2016 Sorento delivered to our home to enjoy during our time at the Kia Classic.
We loved it! Every time we are in a Kia we are more and more impressed. Pete loves the adaptive cruise control and I was stunned at the backup camera abilities. The birds eye view is a huge jump in backup camera technology and something I’m going to want all future vehicles I purchase to have.
The drive to the Park Hyatt Aviara was relaxing (no kids). I think that about says it all about why it was so peaceful!
Everything about the Park Hyatt Aviara is luxurious and every person we encountered on our weekend went above and beyond to make our visit perfect. I fell in love with the tropical scent that encompasses you right as you want in. I’m working on defining exactly what it is so I can recreate it at home. It was a deep floral with a tropical flare. Totally relaxing!
Our room was beautiful and had a view off the balcony of the lush landscaping.
Dinner was at Vivace. The food was memorable and delicious. I am already planning to go back for this salad.
The next morning we woke up early for a ride up the coast in the Sorento to go whale watching.
We saw a Minke Whale but it was too quick for pictures, but the dolphins were totally performing for us!
Back at the Aviara and throughout the afternoon we ordered room service and enjoyed the property.
And then it was golf day! We had a cup of coffee on the balcony and then we enjoyed the breakfast buffet at the California Bistro. Everything was fresh and it was the perfect way to start the day!
The day was already off to an amazing start… and it just kept getting better!
As we arrived onto the course we both commented on how exciting it was. Everyone was in such a great mood and enjoying the players and the warm weather. I stopped as soon as I saw the Kia K900. It’s pretty much a dream car. Like, everything you could possibly dream about having in a car is in it. It is so comfortable while still feeling like a luxury vehicle. If you haven’t seen it in person do… it’s really cool!
We got to the Kia Sky Box and enjoyed lunch right as the first round of golfers started on the 18th hole. I could barely eat because I was so excited for them all. As soon as they were done we decided to walk around and see more players. I am amazed at each of their talents. They were all very inspiring.
And then it was time to head back home…
Here is an instagram roundup of our weekend with some other fun moments!
I don’t know the first thing about golf, but it sounds like you and your family had a lovely weekend away!
What a great event! I don’t follow golf much but this looks like a lot of fun! That hotel is especially beautiful!
Wow! My weekend was far less eventful than yours! It looks like you guys had a blast!
It looks like you had such a great time! My husband would have loved this, although I would have never seen him. He would have been on the golf course the whole time watching!
Isn’t that the truth? It’s okay. My husband would never see me because I’d be playing with the new Kia!
I’m not one for golf, but this trip looks like it was a lot of fun! The cars looked great, and loved that one that looks like it’s floating on the lake there.
This looks like an amazing experience! Skip the golf and just hang out at the hotel. The food looks great.
Wow, what an amazing weekend! I would definitely be up for something like that!
That Sorento is really cool. I’ve never had a Kia before but I’d consider that Sorento for my first SUV.
Wow if looks like you had an amazing time. Those cars are beautiful too.
What a fun experience! Whale watching is always a blast.
Wow! Looks like it was a luxurious trip! How cool to go see a golf tournament!
My husband has a Kia and he loves it. Looks like you had an amazing time!
What a great trip. I’m glad you had a good time!
WOW, what a getaway! Fabulous food, fantastic cars, and a relaxing vacation sounds amazing!
That room! The whole trip looks incredible, but that room is my favorite. You wouldn’t have gotten me off of that balcony. I’m glad that you had the opportunity to have that awesome experience.
OMG! I knew you looked familiar and I can’t believe we didn’t get to spend any time together! Next year, I hope — it was a great weekend.
LOL! Lois I was thinking the same thing! Next time for sure!
We recently went on vacation with the kids and I don’t even feel like we had one. I am glad you got to have an amazing time with your husband. The food looks amazing and I love Kia.
What an amazing trip! I need a getaway like this with a nice car, hotel, and stuff to do. BTW – that photo of the dolphin is amazing!
Sounds like an amazing weekend. Such wonderful looking food and nice accomodations!
Looks like such a fun and interesting fun event. I’m so sad I could not make it. Kia is so fabulous!
What an amazing event! The room, the view, the food all look so lavish and delicious. And, we are seriously considering Kia as soon as I’m ready to turn in my minivan!
That looks like an amazing event! The room looked so luxurious, I don’t know how you pulled yourself away to enjoy the rest of the amenities!
We are very happy Kia owners and I really appreciate that they are becoming a luxury brand right before our eyes. The K900 is so super gorgeous!
What an amazing weekend getaway you had!! I have heard great things about Kia cars yours looks very comfy!
Wow beautiful luxurious even and top of the line hotel. Love the graphic. I may need to buy a Kia. Thanks for sharing.
It looks like you had an amazing time and I love all of your photos. I love Kia’s and when it’s time to buy a new vehicle, I’m going with the Kia Soul. And I want the hamsters too by golly. 🙂
WOW this trip looks amazing from start to finish! And I have to tell you, I love your blog design. It is beautiful and really well put together!
Thanks Jodi!
You’re so lucky, that all looks so beautiful; I love all the pictures!
That looks like such a lovely getaway. I feel spoiled when I get to experience great food and such a beautiful setting. Through in checking out cool cars, and I’m in heaven.
I can hardly play mini golf let alone the real big golfing. That Kia car looks like it was a lot of fun to drive though.
Next time you do something like this I am going to pack myself in your bag. You get to eat delicious food, watch some great golf, check out some great cars AND no kids. Yeah I am coming next time! Looks like you had a awesome weekend!
What an amazing weekend. I love watching whales and dolphins in the water. And now I want a donut
What a spectacular event/ Looks like tons of fun.
What a nice relaxing weekend you had. That does look like a nice hotel with beautiful grounds. I like that backup feature the Kia has!!
I am soooo jealous! Take me with you next time, I’m begging you!
It looks like you had a great time and what a lovely hotel! We’re shopping around for a new car for our daughter and she wants a KIA Soul. I even like those for myself 🙂
Thanks for sharing your experiene with us!
It looks like you all had a blast! How nice to have the beautiful Kia while on your holiday. The room is spectacular.
Oh I like that little balcony area outside your room. It looks like a nice event to attend and that you had some pretty amazing accommodations.
Looks like you had such a great weekend! The hotel looks beautiful!
The place looks amazing, and the food looks sumptuous, too! What a great vacation. 🙂
I love when my hotel room has a beautiful balcony! And the golf tournament looks like fun! I’ve been really impressed with Kia lately, and the new ones look even better.
Looks like a wonderful time! that dolphin pic is awesome.
Wow! What a spectacular trip! Everything sure looks great!
Oh my GOODNESS! These pictures are amazing, especially the dolphin. You weekend was definitely better than mine. The Sorento is a really nice looking vehicle. I wouldn’t mind taking that for a test drive.
Your stay looks amazing! OMG, I want to go! PS that Kia looks fabulous.
It looks like you had an amazing weekend. the Kia Sorento looks very nice. I would love to have a new SUV, ours is 10 years old.
The salad looks so good.
I’m not big on golf, but dang that’s a cute car! I may have to look into a KIA when I’m ready to buy again! They’re really come a long way since the first KIA was released!
You got some amazing pictures. I’m loving the inside look at the Kia. I’ve wondered about one…my DIL loved hers so much that when it was trade-in time she got another.
That was certainly a lovely weekend you had. Hotel stay, golf and new car to test out 🙂
What an excellent weekend! It looks beautiful and I do enjoy a bit of golf – I would have loved this!