Tag: places to stay
Sedona Arizona Like A Local
Sedona Arizona is famous for its red rock formations, “high vibe,” and hiking opportunities. These features make it one of the most popular destinations in the American West. Stand and watch the sunset turn mountains from red, to orange, to gold and you’ll be surrounded by travelers speaking German, Swedish, Japanese, and multiple other languages. Tourists or travelers? […]
5 Best Hotels in Costa Rica
Best hotels in Costa Rica? This beautiful, eco-friendly country offers some wonderful choices – often surrounded by beautiful gardens. Here are a few of my favorites: Finca means “farm” and Finca Rosa Blanca is a charming 13-room country inn overlooking an organic coffee plantation just outside of San Jose. The artistic décor includes hand-crafted tiles, colorful murals, and […]
Vietnams Best Hotels
Vietnam is packed with exciting activities. You might like hiking with hill tribes, shopping in colorful public markets, or learning to make pho in a cooking course. Fortunately, the country’s luxury hotels also offer variety. Each special place mentioned here reflects its surroundings and provides easy access to memorable experiences. Vietnams best hotels – Hanoi […]
Italy’s Charming Hotels
A moat surrounds Sirmione, a resort town on Lake Garda in Northern Italy Sirmione. Lucca. Rome. We enjoyed these Italian destinations on our last trip and found great hotels with local character in each place. Hotel Flaminia in Sirmione occupies an enviable position right on the edge of Lake Garda in Northern Italy. In fact, […]
3 Best Dubai Luxury Hotels
Dubai luxury hotels The best travel advice I ever received? “Pick your hotel carefully. More than any other factor, it will color your impression of the destination.” Nowhere is this more true than in Dubai. Travelers who report “it’s just another big city” obviously didn’t make a good choice on lodging. The problem is that it’s […]
India – Trade Deals & Top Hotels
I felt very smug this week when President Obama, traveling in India, announced that the U.S. would soon begin trading more with this South Asian nation. Trade deals with India are not new to me. I’ve been making them for years. In fact, each time I’m in Delhi I acquire so many “bargains” that I […]
Zambia Wildlife Walking Safaris & Bush Camps
I almost can’t begin to tell you how much I loved our time in Zambia with Norman Carr Safaris. Their four bush camps in South Luanga National Park are each situated in a different wilderness environment with wildlife nearby – and sometimes on the premises. Each camp offers four grass-and-thatch huts (Luwi Camp), or chalets […]
Airport/Cruise Port Stay-Park-Shuttle Deals
I’ve already touted the advantages of hotels that are actually at airports when you have an early-morning flight, but I also want to suggest that if you have a car, the wisest solution may be to drive to a hotel near the airport, leave your car, and take their shuttle to the terminal. ParkSleepFly, Stay123, […]
Vacation Rentals: Homes Away From Home
What could be more authentic than staying in a real home instead of a hotel on your next vacation? Imagine getting to know the neighbors and feeling like a local without having to sacrifice luxurious surroundings. Rental homes are also great for families or groups of friends traveling together who pay considerably less than […]
Alaska: Glamping in Denali National Park
If you’ve seen photos of Alaska’s Denali National Park, you know how beautiful it is. What isn’t obvious from those pictures, is the fact that access to that gorgeous scenery is very limited. Private vehicles are only allowed to travel the first 15 miles of the paved road inside the park. After that, visitors have […]
