"Hotels" Blog Posts

When traveling to the Chicago North Shore, a newly remodeled, affordable property with friendly, helpful staff is the Hampton Inn & Suites – Chicago North Shore in Skokie, IL. The newly remodeled Hampton Inn & Suites is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index for Skokie hotels. ... Continue reading Hampton Inn & Suites - Chicago North Shore

Fashion 26 – A Wyndham Hotel, newly opened in New York’s Garment District in Spring 2010, is NYC’s first hotel dedicated solely to fashion, and the first full-service Wyndham in New York City. Located where Chelsea meets the Garment District, the hotel offers a quiet alternative to... Continue reading Fashion-Focused Hotel in the Heart of Manhattan - Wyndham Fashion 26

Looking for an Urban Oasis? Look no further than the Crescent Hotel San Francisco and The Burritt Room bar. Following an extensive renovation, the hotel, which began attracting guests while partially opened in the fall of 2009, has completed the remodel of all 79 rooms and suites.  The resulting... Continue reading Crescent Hotel San Francisco

After 21 hours of traveling, we arrived at Cologne, Germany's train station utterly wiped out. Good thing our lodgings at Hotel Buchholz were barely a five minute walk from the train station. Before we left the train station, however, we took advantage of the many services offered: withdrew cash in... Continue reading Hotel Buchholz--in the heart of Cologne's historical center

This resort is one of my favorite places in the Napa/Sonoma region for a memorable wine country oasis. Visit my profile and contact me to see if this resort fits your personality and needs when you visit this beautiful corner of California. Each season in Napa/Sonoma has its own special delights... Continue reading Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Just got back from leading a group to Paris.  I had a few extra days after the tour, so I stayed in Paris on my own. Luckily, my favorite hotel, the Duminy-Vendome, was available and I stayed there. If, as they say, location is everything; then the Duminy-Vendome is the place!  Located... Continue reading Location Means Everything in Paris

On a recent Friday night dash up the New York State Thruway for a whirlwind family weekend in Lake Placid we stopped for the night at Hyatt Place near Saratoga, NY. At first glance the Hyatt Place's signature wine bar and the decor "designed for the 24/7 lifestyle of today’s multi-tasking business... Continue reading Kids and Business Travelers: Two Peas in a Pod?

Two doors down from Hotel Londra Palace sits Hotel Savoia e Jolanda. This is another lovely 4* property occupying the enviable position of fronting Venice’s lagoon, the gondola, and Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore. It is just about next door to Piazza San Marco, a central spot for sightseeing... Continue reading Hotel Savoia e Jolanda--perfect location on Venice's Grand Canal

We arrived at Marco Polo airport after a late flight from Bari and opted for a water taxi into Venice. As we entered Venice’s lagoon, the white façade of Hotel Londra Palace gleamed a welcome. This Small Luxury Hotel of the World is one of my favorite hotels in all of Italy, and I visit... Continue reading Hotel Londra Palace--Affordable Luxury on Venice's Grand Canal

Situated next to Taormina’s Giardini Communale, the Villa Diodoro occupies an enviable location. A few streets and a leisurely stroll from the main walkways of Taormina, this hotel has amazing views of the Ionian Sea and snow-capped Mt Etna. Lush trees, vines, and flowers create a refreshing... Continue reading Villa Diodoro in Taormina--terrific location, amazing views of Mt Etna