{"id":32188,"date":"2018-03-22T12:14:18","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T16:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=32188"},"modified":"2018-03-22T12:47:08","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T16:47:08","slug":"2018-romantic-getaway-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2018-romantic-getaway-in-pittsburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Romantic Getaway in Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_31962\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31962\" class=\"wp-image-31962 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel rotunda dome\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-domed-ceiling-00728.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel rotunda dome. (All photos \u00a92018 by Doug Bardwell, unless otherwise noted.)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Looking for some help planning the <strong>perfect getaway<\/strong> with your sweetheart?\u00a0 Want something affordable, but out of the ordinary?\u00a0 The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/pitbr-renaissance-pittsburgh-hotel\/\">Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel<\/a> <\/strong>has just the thing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dream about this\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Drive or Uber your way to 107 6<sup>th<\/sup> Street in Pittsburgh (800-228-9290).\u00a0 Feel free to drive, as valets will greet you at the door and park your car. Overnight valet parking is included.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31977\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9387.jpg?resize=900%2C1350\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9387.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9387.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9387.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9387.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9387.jpg?resize=600%2C900&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be amazed at the gorgeous lobby.\u00a0 It\u2019s only 110 years young and every bit as grand as the day of its grand opening.\u00a0 Originally named for Robert Fulton, it later served as a WWII VA hospital and then as the very popular and infamous Heaven Night Club.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31988\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00739.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31981\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2-900x674.jpg?resize=900%2C674\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2.jpg?resize=900%2C674&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C809&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00732-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31989\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00742.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stop at the reception desk for your keys, and proceed up to a lovely, river view room.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31980\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2-900x674.jpg?resize=900%2C674\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2.jpg?resize=900%2C674&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C809&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00707-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31982\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9083-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9083.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9083.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9083.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9083.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9083.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9083.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=991%2C182\" alt=\"10\" width=\"991\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?w=991&amp;ssl=1 991w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=300%2C55&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=768%2C141&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=900%2C165&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Still need a reason to get away?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check out this <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/renaissance-fulton-pittsburgh-hotel-introduces-digital-detox-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interesting DIGITAL DETOX package<\/a> offered by the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26979 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=991%2C182\" alt=\"10\" width=\"991\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?w=991&amp;ssl=1 991w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=300%2C55&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=768%2C141&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10.png?resize=900%2C165&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We stayed in room 923, a king room with magnificent views of the Allegheny River.\u00a0 Spacious and comfortable, it\u2019s the perfect place to put work and home cares behind you. Finely appointed, all the conveniences you&#8217;d expect are there along with luxurious robes in the closet and full-sized soaking tub with rainfall showerhead.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31983\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9090-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9090.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9090.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9090.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9090.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9090.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-9090.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before retiring for the night, we wandered across the street to the Roberto Clemente Bridge.\u00a0 A stroll across the bridge enabled us to enjoy a lovely sunset over Mt. Washington.\u00a0 Coming back, we enjoyed the nightly illumination light show of the Rachel Carlson Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C809&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00704-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31978\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31978\" class=\"wp-image-31978 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lock-in-the-love-00816-2-900x628.jpg?resize=900%2C628\" alt=\"Lock in your love with a padlock attached to the bridge.\" width=\"900\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lock-in-the-love-00816-2.jpg?resize=900%2C628&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lock-in-the-love-00816-2.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lock-in-the-love-00816-2.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lock-in-the-love-00816-2.jpg?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lock-in-the-love-00816-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C753&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lock-in-the-love-00816-2.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hundreds of couples &#8220;lock in their love&#8221; by attaching a padlock and throwing the keys into the river. But, I&#8217;m curious about people whose love is locked with a combination lock. Does that mean they are keeping their options open????<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31986\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BridgeLights900.gif?resize=900%2C643\" alt=\"Pittsburgh bridge lights\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Day Two of our dream getaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As we awoke after a luxurious night\u2019s sleep, the big decision was breakfast-in-bed or dining downstairs. Having been familiar with their breakfast buffet, that wasn\u2019t something I wanted to miss, so we went downstairs to Braddock\u2019s Pittsburgh Brasserie.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31967\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00723.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31968\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00724.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31966\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00722.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As I\u2019ve traversed the world, I\u2019ve seen every kind of buffet. Most sound inviting, but are lacking in taste or selection. Braddock\u2019s is the exception. Numerous entr\u00e9e selections are hot, ready and waiting in silver chafing dishes, but they also have a chef preparing eggs, omelets and waffles. Bountiful fruit bowls, as well as yogurt selections, are also available. Everything except alcoholic beverages is inclusive of your package.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31965\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Renaissance-Pittsburgh-00719.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After over-indulging, you\u2019ll be happy to know that you can go back to your room to rest-off the calories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More you need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hotel is pet-friendly, and offers a well-equipped fitness center. Free wireless Internet is available throughout the building and unlike some others \u2013 it really works well.\u00a0 If you know someone planning a wedding or an event, be sure to have them check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/event-planning\/wedding-planning\/pitbr-renaissance-pittsburgh-hotel\/\">wedding<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/event-planning\/business-meeting\/pitbr-renaissance-pittsburgh-hotel\/\">event packages<\/a> available here.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32002\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/pet-friendly.gif?resize=900%2C270\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Renaissance Pittsburgh recently was named <strong><em>2018 WeddingWire Couples\u2019 Choice Awards Winner<\/em><\/strong>. In speaking with Allison, their catering sales manager, it\u2019s easy to understand why. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/event-planning\/wedding-planning\/pitbr-renaissance-pittsburgh-hotel\/\">When you book your wedding<\/a>, they give you exclusive use of some of the nicest spaces available for photos, for dining and for dancing. The hotel\u2019s lobby is unlike any other, and can be set up with a dance floor. From towering historic spaces to sleek, brightly lit, recently remodeled ballrooms, there\u2019s bound to be a space perfect for your occasion. They\u2019ll even custom tint the lighting schemes to set the perfect tone for your event.\u00a0 <em>(Following photos provided by Renaissance Hotel.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31993\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ceremonies-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ceremonies.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ceremonies.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ceremonies.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ceremonies.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ceremonies.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ceremonies.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31992\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/01-Photographers-Favorites-0135-1-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/01-Photographers-Favorites-0135-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/01-Photographers-Favorites-0135-1.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/01-Photographers-Favorites-0135-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/01-Photographers-Favorites-0135-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/01-Photographers-Favorites-0135-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C721&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/01-Photographers-Favorites-0135-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31996\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Social_Dinner_Evening_5033-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Social_Dinner_Evening_5033.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Social_Dinner_Evening_5033.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Social_Dinner_Evening_5033.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Social_Dinner_Evening_5033.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Social_Dinner_Evening_5033.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Social_Dinner_Evening_5033.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned, or better yet subscribe, for additional coming stories about Pittsburgh and the Renaissance.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, check out their social media links:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RenaissancePittsburghHotel\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RenPgh\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/renpgh\/?ref=badge\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure:\u00a0 We were recently hosted at the hotel, so we could take a tour and shoot photos for this article. \u00a0We were not paid, and opinions, as always, are strictly our own.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for some help planning the perfect getaway with your sweetheart?\u00a0 Want something affordable, but out of the ordinary?\u00a0 The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel has just the thing. 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