Magnolia Place Bed and Breakfast delivers delectable morning fare. It’s almost the prime driving factor when choosing this BnB in the small, picture-perfect community of Hector, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. But there are lots of other good reasons to book here as well. A Lively and Beautiful Location Located on Seneca…
Looking for soaring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, unbridled nature, and a comfortable abode? Skyland Resort in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is calling. This resort is not a fancy, all-inclusive type of place. Instead, it is an outdoorsy heaven. The combination of breathtaking observation points, a variety of cozy accommodations, and a forest setting,…
If you like hotels that enjoy standing out among competitors because of their personality, chances are good you’ll be a fan of the Kimpton Alton Hotel. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, the Kimpton Alton Hotel’s location makes exploring the City by the Bay on foot simple and straightforward, allowing you…
Bend, in Central Oregon, is a hot bed of outdoor recreational activities. Our family has been coming to Bend since our children were toddlers. In fact, my husband and I bonded in college while skiing at Mount Bachelor. Bend offers something for couples, multi-generational travelers and the solo wanderer. We were pleased to learn of…
In Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city, you might want to balance the historic vibes with cutting edge accommodation. If so, you can opt for a new hotel called The Place Tainan. Part of the Hotel Royal family, it opened in 2022. The hotel is light, bright, and full of high-tech embellishments. Guests enjoy its modern décor…
Zens Inn, a pod hotel in Canada’s Thousand Islands region Hotel-Scoop correspondents stay in a lot of hotels. So we’re always excited to discover unique properties, whether it’s a boutique hotel in a former church, a hostel where you sleep in a jail cell, or a grand lodging that excels at service. On a recent…
In a Colorado mountain town where 19th-century brick buildings and antler chandeliers are the norm, a stay at modern Aspen Meadows Resort, on 40 sprawling acres just outside downtown Aspen, is a delightful change of scenery for visitors — and locals. To celebrate my June birthday with a close-to-home getaway, my husband and I motored…
The very name Tashkent conjures up exotic images of the fabled Silk Road that traversed Central Asia, linking China with the West since the days of Marco Polo. Even today, Tashkent is one of the most important portals for tourists wishing to admire the architectural marvels reflecting the wealth generated by the legendary trade route;…
The Smith Hotel in Kingston, Ontario It would be easy to joke about sleeping in church, when you write about The Smith Hotel. The building that houses this deluxe boutique hotel in the Canadian city of Kingston, in eastern Ontario, is a former 19th-century church, its stately limestone facade and arched Gothic windows still intact….
If you are looking for a boutique bed and breakfast in Newport, Oregon, Ocean House is an excellent choice. This Newport oceanfront inn is tucked in a quiet residential neighborhood, steps from Agate Beach. My husband and I have been spending quiet a lot of time on the central Oregon coast. We particularly enjoy Newport,…
