There is something special about pulling into the long driveway of a luxury, historic hotel. A feeling that you just know things are going to be different – the service will be a little better, the pillows a little fluffier, the perks a little more unique. This is the feeling you get when you pull…
Oh, Travel: Hotels
If you know anything about how I travel, you know I love hotels. No, you know I’m obsessed with hotels. In my mind, the hotel is almost as important as the trip itself. A good hotel can make a great trip fantastic. A bad hotel can put a damper on even the best trip. While…
Foto Friday: the Vatican & Rome
Oh, Travel: Eating locally
One of my foremost travel commandments is one I learned from my father at a young age: thou shall not eat at chain restaurants when traveling. If you can get it at home, you shouldn’t be eating it there. My two exceptions to this rule: coffee shops & road trip food. While I would prefer…
Top 10 Things to Do & See in New York City
The Library Hotel I thought we should start out with my #1 recommended place to stay. I first learned about the Library Hotel on an old Travel Channel show (that is sadly no longer on) called Great Hotels, which was hosted by the now famous (& always fabulous) Samantha Brown. This 60 room boutique hotel,…
