Quebec City is home to some of the world’s most famous hotels. Who hasn’t heard of Le Château Frontenac, or Le Germain? And yet, there is one that consistently…
I didn’t know what to expect when I checked into Quebec City’s Monastère des Augustines that afternoon. Are there going be nuns at the reception desk, or serving at the restaurant?…
As we drove through the beautiful region of Södermanland heading towards Sunlight Hotel, I didn’t expect to find luxury. After all the hotel was housed in an old soap factory from the…
Location, location, location. Set in an Art Nouveau-style building dating from 1884, Rixwell Centra is a budget hotel right in the middle of Old Town Riga, within walking distance from all the attractions. Its…
I love going to Europe, or Hawaii, or South America, but when I think of facing 10-12 hours of red-eye agony, I feel like giving up. My greatest problem when I fly…
The Bacara Resort & Spa in Goleta, California, has all the essentials of a luxury seaside resort — tennis courts, a full-service spa, several infinity pools, fine dining venues…
I was kind of worn out as we pulled in front of the four-story building of La Bellasera Hotel that afternoon. Traffic had been a nightmare on Highway 101, coming from Los Angeles.…
If you are a beach lover nothing will satisfy your need to be close to the water like the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort. Positioned on some…
Hampton Inns may be your average, in the “budget” tier of Hilton properties, but every once in a while you come across one that’s just above and beyond your usual experience. Such…
What is your worst nightmare when you travel? Mine is having my luggage lost. I am one of those people for whom the carry-on rarely works. Between my two…
