Coasters & Castles Travel- Lauren Van Der Sluys

04/20/2026

MEDAL MONDAY!
Springtime Surprise Challenge
5K, 10k, 10 Miler
What a great birthday weekend closing out the final race weekend of the season. 25-26, you were a good one! Season recap still to come. But for now…
In the words of Winnie the Pooh “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
See ya real soon RunDisney fam!

03/15/2026

The Conrad at Evermore was a lovely getaway. We booked it last minute for Nathan’s 40th.

A great mix of fun and relaxation. We didn’t leave the property the entire weekend. We slept in. We read. We (I) ran around the lagoon. We got massages. We ate gelato. We just enjoyed being together in the sunshine.

The Conrad is a the hotel that is part of the Evermore Resort in Orlando. It is right next door to Walt Disney Resort - less than 15 minutes to the TTC without having to get on I-4. Evermore offers multi room residences to rent for larger families where the Conrad is Hilton’s luxury hotel. The Conrad sits along Evermore Bay and has has solid dining options onsite, poolside and lagoon-side food and drink service, and Kayak and paddle board rentals for Evermore Bay are included with your stay.

The Conrad Spa is a beautiful spa with a serene outdoor water garden and inside features a sauna and steam room. The massage was such a treat after a long marathon training block and just what I needed.

Highly recommend for a quick getaway!!

03/02/2026

Medal Monday - RunDisney Princess Half Marathon 2026

I’m going to need to find a very special place for this medal - because the memories from this race and who it was for will forever hold a very special place in my heart 🤍🤍🤍

02/26/2026

Words fail me with the news of the the loss of this great man. If you’ve ever had the chance to sit and talk with you know what it looks like and what it feels like to be seen and heard. Jeff had the most beautiful way of connecting with you and inspiring you and because he believed in you. I’m not sure that we will ever fully grasp the number of people he has impacted. But I know the way he impacted me.
I am covering the Galloway family in love and prayers as they grieve the loss of Jeff - their husband and dad. Thank you for sharing him with us.

10/02/2025

Marriot Bonvoy launches its new Outdoor Collection featuring boutique lodging near national parks and outdoor adventure destinations!

https://www.afar.com/magazine/marriott-launches-outdoor-collection?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=68dd42ae8e1fa00001925883&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcANLEwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj_7CZzuhZZvVRb94r18UilIoqF2Hm9ygl4VncRQp2no2r2FaE2C8KRFDZDj_aem_dSauCjzhtXpXzRmNRN1s1A

The new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy includes boutique lodgings near national parks like Grand Canyon and Great Smoky Mountains. Marriott plans to expand it with more cabins, yurts, domes, and lodges in wilderness escapes.

09/21/2025

Guess what day it is….guess what day it is. GUARDIANS DAY!! Happy 21st night of September to all those who celebrate 🎢 🚀

Guardians of the galaxy, September, best ride ever, EPCOT, WDW

09/18/2025

Which narrator would you choose to see for Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT this year??

So hard to choose! I’m stuck between Jordan Fisher, Ashley Eckstein, Lauren Daigle, and Gary Sinise!

08/31/2025

Welcome back sweet friend. We’ve missed you!! Can’t wait til she’s all dressed up in her white and blues again 🩵 🤍 🩵
And throwing in some of my old dream light pics just because “the dreams that you wish will come true”

10/01/2024

It's time 🤩 Disney has just released its room discounts for January-April of 2025!!
Thinking of planning a spring break trip to the World? Awesome discounts for most resorts on most dates!!
Running or now is a great time to secure your room!
I'd love to help you plan your springtime getaway!