While you’re visiting Dallas, check out some of my favorite places: If I built a store it would look just like Three Dog Barkery. My girlfriends and I spend hours perusing the hottest fashions and tasting some yummy food (p.s. don’t skip the desserts) Tell them you’re a friend of mine and get 10% off!

When I need to relax and distress, I take a trip to my favorite spa Lucca Bella. They offer massages, facials, baths, and more. You can also visit their daycare for when you need a little time away from the parents, if you know what I mean. Mention my name and get 15% off your first visit.

If you happen to get, God forbid, hurt during your visit…head straight to Katy Trail Vet. They will take great care of you and they even give you a cookie on your way out.

Dallas is known for their restaurants so check out some of the best patios with your parents. Some of my favorites include West Village’s Mi Cocina, Taco Diner, Village Burger Bar, and State & Allen Lounge. For a complete list, email me, and I’m happy to point you in the right direction.

For people who like to bring their pets along, Kimpton's Pet-Friendly program is legendary. We offer a warm welcome to pets all over the country, making it easy and fun to have them with you. Really. If you're happier and more comfortable traveling with your pet, you're welcome at every Kimpton Hotel. And you can imagine how much fun it is for us.

Here's how we make it a treat to travel with your pet:

• Individual pets are welcomed by name on a lobby activities board
• Our honor bar is stocked with both pet and people treats
• We provide bedding and bowls for guest rooms, including bottled water
• Director of Pet Relations trading cards and their own personal pet travel tips
• Door hangers alert other guests and staff that your pet is in the room
• Our concierge will have local resources and information about pet-friendly restaurants, parks, playgrounds, and stores close by.
• A steady supply of plastic bags for walking your dog
• If we know your pet is coming, the hotel's Director of Pet Relations can send an email.
• Pet toys, eco pet products and pet-friendly magazines
• A special menu for ordering things you may have left behind, like collars, leashes, umbrellas, that kind of thing
• Some hotels offer pet massages as part of our In Room Spa services