When traveling with kids, there’s always that one big decision to make when looking for lodging. No, I’m not talking about “Are there enough power outlets to charge everyone’s cell phones and iPods,” although that’s equally important. I’m talking about the decision as to whether to book a regular room, a suite or rent a […]
Westin Monache Resort In Mammoth Lakes, CA: You Had Me At Kitchenette Read More »
In lieu of an extended family vacation this year, we decided to break up this summer into a bunch of “mini-cations” around Central and Northern California. It’s been working out well — we’ve made it to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Shasta, Lake Folsom, the Sonoma Wine Country, Gilroy, CA, and lots of little trips
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The Broadway Hotel is located at the intersection of Philipsburg, Montana’s two main streets and one traffic light. The light merely blinks red, a testament to Philipsburg’s low-keyed ways. The Broadway Hotel, restored in 2003, is a testament to creativity, comfort and history. The building that houses it dates back to 1890. Each of the
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Home2 Suites by Hilton, San Antonio, Texas Conveniently located in the center of the city, the Home2 Suites San Antonio downtown hotel is an easy 10-15 minute walk from the historic Alamo and the San Antonio River Walk. Opened in February 0f 2012, Home2 Suites is a new idea for Hilton. One of only
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The Mohonk Mountain House, perched above a brilliant blue lake in the Shawangunk Mountains about 90 miles north of New York City, has continued to thrive for more than a century. Named the No. 2 resort spa in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler, the hotel was built in 1869 to cater to the wealthy crowd
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Monterey Bay views Having grown up in northern California, I’m always surprised when I discover an unfamiliar location. It’s like finding that one puzzle piece that adds to the completed picture. I experienced that delight as I turned off Highway 1 in Santa Cruz and drove along a tree-lined road to the end of Chaminade
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