Category Lodging
The Stunning Yeatman Hotel – Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
My family was lucky enough to visit the Yeatman Hotel while we were visiting the Porto area of Portugal. We made our way to the hotel after arriving by train at the historic São Bento Station in Porto. The hotel,…
Couple’s Luxury Getaway – Sandals Barbados
Honeymooners, empty nesters, and retired couples find a great escape in Sandals Barbados, an all-inclusive couples-only luxury resort. We hadn’t stayed at an all-inclusive before and were looking forward to being pampered. Our Sandals experience started the moment we arrived…
Broaden Your Travel Horizons through Home Exchange
Explore the World The sun glistens through the window, as we awake to the sound of songbirds on our first morning in Oahu. The sailboats are swaying gently against the current in the marina below, and four-inch coral creeper blooms…
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Recalls a Bygone Era
Trade exhaust fumes for the fresh northern Michigan air — crisp and clean. Exchange incessant honking for the rhythmic clip-clop of horse hooves hitting the pavement. Swap fast food for five-course dinners served in elegance. Experience life at a slower…
The Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik – Historic Dubrovnik Hotel
Rich History of this Historic Dubrovnik Hotel The Grand Hotel Imperial, a historic Dubrovnik hotel, opened on January 29, 1897 with two floors and 70 rooms. By 1987 it had a 3rd floor, an additional building and a total of…
Cabins of Horseshoe Hills Ranch, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Family Connections Central Louisiana may be best known for its Cajun recipes, hungry alligators and the “Steel Magnolias” movie, but its growing festival culture and laid-back bayou getaways are attractive to urbanites and nature lovers alike. Louisiana’s oldest town, Natchitoches,…
Heart & Soul Bed and Breakfast – On the Edge of Mayberry
Heart & Soul Bed and Breakfast was my choice for accommodations on a visit to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, the real Mayberry. When I pulled up to the four room B&B located at 618 N Main Street, owners Pam and…
Chic Boutique Hotel in New Orleans – Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery
From Humble Beginnings as a Warehouse, to Chic Boutique Hotel Location, location, I love the location. I’m staying overnight at the Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery. Although it’s located a few blocks from Bourbon Street and that crazy-good vibrancy of the…
The Legacy of Le Monastère des Augustines
As we drove from the airport in Quebec City to Le Monastère, I had the sensation of being in a time machine. Entering the old walled city through the St. Jean Bridge, the modern paved streets teeming with cars slowly…