Luxury Couples Getaway Weekend at Salamander DC Resort

In today’s vlog, my husband and I finally got a night to ourselves and we decided to turn it into a luxury couples' staycation in Washington, DC. We stayed at Salamander Washington DC, and I’m giving you a full honest hotel review, from the room, the amenities, the spa, the gym, and our dinner experience at the on-site restaurant. Before checking in, we stopped for brunch at Founding Farmers DC, and then spent the rest of the weekend relaxing, reconnecting, and just enjoying time together without the kids. As busy parents, it’s so easy to get caught up in routine, but this vlog is your reminder that you still need time as a couple, not just as mom and dad. 00:00 Intro – Couples Staycation Begins 01:10 Why We Needed This Weekend Away 02:10 Heading to Brunch in DC 03:15 Change of Plans: Founding Farmers Instead of Sequoia 05:00 Brunch Review + Drinks 07:30 Heading to the Salamander Hotel 09:00 Hotel Check-In + First Impressions 10:40 FREE Room Upgrade 👀 12:00 Room Tour (Waterview King) 15:30 Hotel Amenities Walkthrough 17:00 Gym Tour + Spa Area 19:10 Pool + Wellness Spaces 21:00 Lobby + Lounge Tour 23:00 Dinner at Dogon Restaurant 26:30 Full Dinner Review (Food + Experience) 30:00 Anniversary Surprise from the Chef 32:00 Couples Reflection + Parenting Talk 35:00 Lexus Experience Attempt (Plot Twist 😅) 37:30 Real Talk: Mom Guilt & Leaving the Kids 40:00 Why Couples NEED Time Away 42:00 Night Wrap-Up + Final Thoughts #DCStaycation #CouplesVlog #SalamanderDC #DateWeekend #MarriageMatters 💬 Thanks for being here! This space is for the woman navigating healing, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. I’m Dr. Kierrah, therapist, mother, truth-teller, and your favorite down-to-earth guide for life’s real moments. 🎥 Subscribe for videos on: ▸ Motherhood & mental health ▸ Healing through real life ▸ Finding yourself again after kids ▸ Therapy-informed advice with zero fluff Join the conversation Leave a comment, share your story, or just let me know what part resonated. This space is yours, too. Subscribe to my newsletter → https://kierrahflipping.myflodesk.com... 🔗 Disclaimer The content shared on this channel is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care or medical advice.