Jennifer Toby and her five best friends wanted to organise a break away together. However, this wasn't any normal girlie holiday.
The six, who have been friends since high school, want to spend as much time together and make as many memories as possible. This is because one of them is very sick.
One of the friends has been battling Glioblastoma brain cancer for over two years, and while it is no doubt a scary time for all, the "hurdle" has brought them closer together.
Recently, the six decided to go on a weekend break to the beach. Unfortunately, as one fo them is in a wheelchair, this was not an easy task.
The group wanted a wheelchair-friendly house or hotel with sea views - but it was proving incredibly difficult.
That is until Jennifer contacted the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay on a whim to see if they could do anything - and she was blown away from their response.
Sharing her story with Frank Somerville from KTVU, Jennifer explained:
"When we called, they transferred us over to Tanya Cruz, a Sales Coordinator for the hotel.
"I explained to her our situation and she asked for my email address and told us how touched she was with our story and that she didn’t know what she could do but she would email me after she talked with her team.
"Within an hour I received an email from her with a special rate for us, including an upgraded room that was handicap accessible, faced the ocean, and had a private fire pit.
"She then went on to ask for pictures of us and if our friend had any special food restrictions.
"We knew that this trip was going to be special, but we had no idea how special until we stepped foot in the room.
"When we opened the door to our room, we all had chills and were in awe with what we saw.
"They had decorated with balloons, wrote her a special card, gave her a gift bag with goodies, spoiled us with fruit and cheese platters, a smore’s kit, and even a bottle of wine!
"They even printed out one of the pictures that we gave them and put it in a nice picture frame in the room.
"The view that we had topped it off!"
The six friends watched the sun setting over the ocean as they roasted s'mores and talked about old times - a night Jennifer says they will never forget.
What an incredible gesture from the hotel - an unforgettable girlie weekend break.
