Formerly the Blackstone Hotel originally built in 1916, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, has a storied history. It was a popular stop-off point for well-traveled folks making their way between San Francisco and Chicago by train. President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie spent their fifth wedding anniversary in the stately brick building. …
Saving money on bookings and getting a good vacation deal is on everybody’s mind when planning a travel budget. In today’s world even the rich are tightening their belts! How To Save Money on Bookings Most of us travel on a budget and are therefore concerned about airfare and hotel prices. There are several strategies that…
What’s my favorite hotel brand? The one where I’m getting free hotel stays, whichever one that happens to be when I’m traveling. There are a dizzying number of corporate logos out there in hotel land. Even someone immersed in the industry like me has a hard time remembering which one belongs to which corporation, especially…
Searching for a resort playground that appeals to kids and adults? Look no further than Massanutten Resort, Virginia. A four-season destination in the Shenandoah Valley, the 6,000-acre, mountain-side property has loads of activities to suit all ages. These include skiing, golfing, mountain biking, water park, and relaxing in the spa. Plus, the resort has a…
When searching out a road trip stay, I look for places close to whatever interstate is taking us from here to there and near don’t miss attractions. I found that perfect road trip stay at My Place in Jamestown, North Dakota. This smaller hotel chain has a few locations in 26 states from Alaska to…
In between all those long, stunning stretches of vineyards, Northern California wine country can be a busy place. After a day of touring, sipping, and swirling, Kenwood Inn & Spa offers guests a quiet retreat in the heart of picturesque Sonoma Valley. Set on more than two-and-a-half acres, Kenwood Inn has the look and feel of a…
Here’s some advice you don’t hear very often in the travel world: when you fly into the country, bring as much cash as you can, preferably in $100 bills or €100 notes. That’s because we’re talking about the strategy to visit Argentina, where your money is worth more in cash than if you use a…
If you looked up the phrase “double-edged sword” in the dictionary, there should really be a picture of palm oil. Eco-conscious conservationists would likely prefer a complete ban on palm oil products. Growing and harvesting palm oil continues to cause widespread deforestation in countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia because brands like Unilever,…
One of the most important things we can do to protect our environment is to find ways to reduce waste and move towards a more waste-free lifestyle. Waste is problematic on a number of different levels. But perhaps the two most obvious are the fact that it pollutes the environment and uses up our planet’s finite…
Permaculture is a system of designing our surroundings. It can include everything from how our home operates efficiently and how we sustainably acquire our energy to how we produce our own healthy organic foods. It is this last item—growing food— for which the permaculture movement gets the most attention. But permaculture designs are about far…
