Hotels

I’ve stayed at several downtown Seattle hotels over the years, but never had the opportunity to stay at the grande dame of Seattle hotels, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel…until now.   Plush…

Cozy.   What does that word mean to you?  To me, cozy is a feeling of warmth and comfort, of completely at home wherever I am.  Toasty socks, fluffy sweaters, and…

Now that my son is at college, family time we have together is more precious than ever. When we are all together, we try to make the most of every…

 While staying at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa last month, I had an opportunity to interview the resort’s chef concierge, Gordon Berry.  Gordon (or Gordy as he is…

I’ll admit it.  When it comes to hotels stays, I am particular.  I expect the hotel I am paying good money for to be immaculately clean, well maintained, and comfortable,…

Arizona has a colorful history as part of the old west, but outlaw cowboys and unsavory “wild west” denizens are a thing of the past…or are they?  Here are five…

The Hand & Flower Hotel & Pub is a quiet hideaway in the heart of bustling London.  A small boutique hotel and pub in the Hammersmith section of West London,…

It is not every day one gets to stay at an authentic castle, yet during our visit to Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England, I surprised my son with A Night…

When you travel, do you remember to leave a tip for housekeeping in your hotel room?   Housekeepers work hard to keep our hotel rooms neat and clean, and many times…

A stay at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort brings luxurious relaxation, comfortable amenities, and blissful family time. The Loews Coronado Bay is set on a small peninsula on the San…