Best friend came over from the big island to run the marathon with me. Not only conveniently located across from the convention center to pick up our pre marathon items. But near the beach and the mall for shopping and dinner. We even got a chance to add in a show and saw Hamilton just before and were able to take amazing photos in front of the Christmas tree in front of the lobby. Marathon day, walked right over to the start without worries and easily made our way back from the finish line. All in all such a peaceful stay!
Oh! And so proactive were the hosts! Always checking in and making us feeling welcome!