The old saying goes that every hotel room is the same once you’ve closed your eyes and you’re asleep. There are some logical exceptions to this of course if the conditions are keeping you from going to sleep, but it’s mostly in the waking hours when you’re making the most of where you’re staying. So…
Every year a new hotel seems to go up on the small barrier island that makes up the top resort stretch in Tampa Bay. The latest is landing at the top of the luxury heap: the new JW Marriott 5-star Clearwater Beach luxury resort. One of Florida’s top-rated and most popular beaches continues to go…
Whether you are looking for a downtown Memphis hotel or a mid-town boutique hotel, there are so many unique places to stay in Memphis, Tennessee. My husband and I recently visited Memphis for four nights. We stayed in downtown for 2 nights and mid-town for our second hotel. The first hotel is a Memphis classic…
A Roman-style pool beckons, along with hot tub. When visiting Winchester, Virginia, a stay at the George Washington A Wyndham Grand Hotel is a smart and luxurious choice. Why? the location can’t be beat as it is in the city’s historic downtown, filled with walkable boutique shopping, interesting architecture, and restaurants. The hotel has many…
Located in Mt. Shasta, California, the Best Western Plus Tree House offers Mt. Shasta views in the Shasta Trinity National Forest. It’s an ideally situated hotel if you are traveling from Northern California or Oregon. While not a new hotel, the 3-star Best Western Tree House with Mt. Shasta views delivers both comfort and quality…
Oregon’s Columbia Gorge is stunning anytime of year. Driving the scenic highway, with grand waterfalls and river views, is a sight to behold. From personal experience, I recommend you spend several days in this part of Oregon. You’ll need Oregon hotels near the Columbia Gorge. With that in mind, I have highlighted three Oregon hotels…
There are plenty of beautiful, historic hotels to choose from in the whole Czech Spa Triangle region. If you’re going to be spending some time in Marianske Lazne though, it’s best to go with the company with the biggest presence there. We had a lovely stay at one of them: Ensana Hvezda Spa Hotel that’s…
In 1891, the building that now houses the Red Rock River Resort opened in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Back then, folks came to the area for the healing powers of its mineral waters. The mineral water thermal springs are still a draw to this historic town. There’s more. Nestled in the Black Hills, Hot Springs…
Just ten minutes from the village of Chivay, lies Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca. Though somewhat remote and located in the small village of Yanque, this 4-star hotel and resort has been ranked as the 9th in Resort hotels in South America. A luxury resort replete with gardens and natural scenery galore, it is only…
With high profile neighbors like Los Angeles to the south and Santa Barbara to the north, the seaside city of Oxnard tends to linger in the lesser known shadows of the stunning California coastline. A long history of agriculture combined with wide, soft sand beaches, and the most direct access to Channel Islands National Park,…
