Lodging

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon & Hotel, Bolinas, CA

Lisa Dion — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:33:04 +0000

Quirky doesn’t even begin to describe it. Bolinas is known for many things — surfers, hippies, artists, drunks, poets, potheads, the Jefferson Airplane beach house, Richard Brautigan’s suicide, and dogs. Lots of stray dogs. As a deterrent to tourists, the local residents have a tradition of removing the sign that signifies the turnoff to their seaside hamlet. [...]

Hotel Cheval, Paso Robles, California

Nancy D. Brown — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:09:26 +0000

From Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Paso Robles is growing up. No longer the sleepy little town, Paso is known for its wine country and sophisticated dining. And while kids used to ride their horses into town, the only horse you’ll find cruising the streets of Paso Robles is Chester, a 2,000 pound Belgian [...]

Celebrate Santa Fe’s 400th Birthday at Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Donna Hull — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:01:40 +0000

There’s a party going on in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That’s right. The oldest capital city in the United State is celebrating its 400th birthday. The Eldorado Hotel & Spa is joining in the festivities by giving travelers a present. Guests of the four-diamond property will receive the third night free; a 33% savings value [...]

Comfort Suites in Downtown Minneapolis, MN

Linda K — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:29:52 +0000

When our family of six can find a hotel room for under $100, we consider it a bargain, especially if it includes free breakfast in the morning. Thus, we were delighted to find the Comfort Suites in downtown Minneapolis on a recent outing to the Twin Cities. The Comfort Inn and Suites is located on the [...]

The Galt House Hotel and Suites in Louisville, Kentucky

Zach Everson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:15:13 +0000

When booking a room in Louisville’s Galt House Hotel and Suites you’ll have to pick: newer room or bigger room. The RIVUE (East) Tower, which was renovated in 2006, has 591 suites and deluxe rooms. The SUITE (West) Tower has larger rooms than the East Tower, featuring 600 executive suites, including premium ones with waterfront balconies, [...]

Rio Vegas Twitter Giveaway

Spencer Spellman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:49:17 +0000

Have you got your New Year’s plans yet? Is the difficult economic year making it tough for you to travel for New Year’s? Well a new hotel giveaway is making it much easier for you to travel this New Year’s on the cheap. The Rio Hotel and Casino is giving away 500 free weekends and [...]

Hacienda Corona de Guevavi – Bed and Breakfast in Nogales, Arizona

Nancy D. Brown — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:13:20 +0000

From Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Cowboys know it as the Guevavi Ranch. John Wayne was a frequent visitor to the ranch when his friend, Ralph Wingfield, owned Hacienda Corona de Guevavi. Seems the previous ranch owner let some of his cattle make guest appearances in Wayne’s “Red River” cowboy movie. Today, guests of the Nogales, Arizona [...]

Travel Cheap at Marriott Hotels

Spencer Spellman — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:51:50 +0000

As the holidays get closer, it seems that traveling is getting cheaper at the end of a year that has been marked by discounted travel. Last week Southwest Air had their 72-hour fare sale with one-way fares for as low as $25. Hyatt this year has given away more free hotel nights than any other [...]

Evergreen Lodge Winter Holiday Packages in Yosemite

Jill K. Robinson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:44:35 +0000

If you’re tired of the same old holiday celebrations, Yosemite National Park’s Evergreen Lodge has a way for you to add a fun, new tradition while getting a winter view of one of the first wilderness parks in the United States. The Evergreen’s winter packages during Christmas and New Year’s weeks include those favorite traditions from [...]

Motel 6 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Michelle Snow — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:36:27 +0000

The image that Motel 6 has is of basic lodgings at a value price, and that is a fair assessment of what I received during my stay at the chain’s property located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The motel is actually, technically, in the city of Lake Delton, but Delton and the Dells are twin cities separated [...]