When I was planning my trip to Philadelphia, I was looking for a hotel that was central, walkable, close to some of my favorite spots. And The Sonesta checked all those boxes, plus some. The Location. To me, one of the most important things about a hotel is its location. And that’s what originally drew … [Read more…]
When I got my credentials for Railbird Music Festival, I immediately started looking for a great hotel in Lexington. And I found The Campbell House. Based on the photos alone, I knew it was where I wanted to stay – a beautiful white colonial-style, historic hotel, with hydrangea bushes and a bronze statue of a … [Read more…]
Who doesn’t want to feel like royalty? It has always been a dream of mine to stay in a castle, to feel like a princess. Well, we just returned from lovely Ireland where we were lucky enough to stay in THREE castles, each one magical in their own unique way. So let me inspire you! … [Read more…]
We recently returned from the land of Hunter S. Thompson, the Kentucky Derby, and bourbon. During our time in Louisville, we were lucky enough to stay at the fabulously genteel Brown Hotel. Built in 1923, this historic, 16-floor masterpiece was about to be our home for the next three days. Let me start by saying, … [Read more…]
We recently returned from a trip to Cincinnati for Bunbury Music Festival. We spent four nights at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront, situated right across the river in Covington KY. A perfect location for festival goers. Just close enough that it was an easy commute, but not too close that we’re in the middle of … [Read more…]
This September we flew with Frontier Airlines for the first time. A direct flight from Columbus to Denver, including luggage, for $244! How can you beat that? But then I started reading the reviews, and I got nervous. I already have flight anxiety, and the reviews were making it seem like I was taking a … [Read more…]
I am a huge fan of Airbnb. I could list all the reason WHY I love Airbnb, but this post will focus more on WHAT I love, and what I look for in an Airbnb. It’s not just about location and cleanliness, although those things are also at the very top of my list. It’s … [Read more…]
