Lodging

Mill Valley’s Mountain Home Inn — 100 Years of Hospitality

A cozy room at the Mountain Home Inn.This past November, one of my favorite Northern California retreats celebrated a landmark occasion.   Mill Valley’s Mountain Home Inn I’ve been staying at the Mountain Home Inn for more than a decade. The first time was before I was married. I was invited by the owner to

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Chateau Versailles offers Joie de Vivre in Montreal, Canada

You know you are in Montreal when your hotel serves afternoon tea. The Chateau Versailles, a former 19th century home, is ideally located in downtown Montreal. Shoppers will be happy to know that this boutique hotel is located within the Golden Square Mile on Sherbrooke Street West, home to high-end retailers, jewelers and fashion houses.

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Pet-friendly Alcazar in Uptown Palm Springs, California hotel review

Alcazar, a newcomer boutique hotel in Palm Springs, doesn’t take itself too seriously. The door hang states, “I am/we are: at liquor store; tanning, enjoying mani pedi, at Birba (the family owned restaurant lounge neighbor); sexting or shagging in another room – come in now! For the “come in later” side, excuses are: “I am/we

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