Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of Europe’s most beautiful and interesting cities, although its grace can sometimes be a little staid. If you are one of the hordes of tourists that descend on the city each year, you can liven up your visit — without sacrificing convenience, comfort and service —…
Return to Lex Hotel Cebu City, Philippines A return to the Philippines post Covid brought me back to Cebu City. On this trip, I headed to the Lex Hotel Cebu with the intention of just a two-night stay. I stayed several more nights instead. Although I generally head to new places when I travel, I…
Are you looking for Copenhagen places to stay in Denmark? I have two unique hotel recommendations in Copenhagen city center. One is a larger hotel that feels like a boutique, luxury experience. The other hotel is fun, funky and affordable. Both hotels are ideally situated in Copenhagen. Copenhagen places to stay What makes a 215…
One of Sonoma wine country’s hottest destinations, Healdsburg is home to a plethora of hotel options ranging from practical suites with full kitchens to boutique hotels with a 18-hole putting green. But if your goal is to be in the heart of downtown, Hotel Healdsburg is tough to beat. Located directly across the street from popular Healdsburg…
If you hear “Brutalist” as an architectural term, you’ll probably think of a building that looks a lot like Hotel Thermal in the Czech Republic’s most famous spa town: Kalovy Vary. In a city otherwise filled with beautifully ornamented buildings from 100 or 200 years ago, the tallest hotel in the city went up during…
The average visitor to Athens supposedly only spends 24 hours in the city, but if you’re going to hang around for a while instead, consider spending part of the time in the Athens Riviera, also known as the Apollo Coast. This less hectic coastal area can be a pleasant alternative to the urban environment. If…
Looking for a family-friendly river lodge experience in Oregon’s Applegate Valley? The Lindsay Lodge & Restaurant near Jacksonville, Oregon is a family-owned resort in Southern Oregon. While you might not know Applegate, Oregon, the 3-acre riverfront lodge is situated between Grant’s Pass and Medford, near the historic town of Jacksonville. My husband and I had…
I admit I knew little about the city of Antwerp, when it was recommended to me as a stopover on my way from Holland to Brussels. Fortunately, what I was to discover was truly eye-opening – and one of my serendipitous finds was our hotel for the night: Mercure City Center Antwerp, a premium property…
Sticking to a budget when visiting Hawaii Island can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. One of the easiest ways to be kind to your wallet is to find affordable, comfortable hotel accommodations. PACIFIC 19 Kona offers just that in an ideal location in the heart of the popular town of Kailua-Kona. Formerly known as…
Unconventional luxury might be the best way to describe The Georges, a boutique hotel in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Comprising five buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, this upscale accommodation opened in 2014. It is located in Lexington, Virginia, on both sides of a very charming Main Street. The hotel fits right…
