Category Archives: Unique Lodging

Like to stay in unique places too? Check out these places for a little inspiration…

My daughter and I spent a couple nights in historic San Antonio, Texas this summer. We both love staying at unique properties rather than cookie-cutter hotels. Especially places with an interesting history. Wanting to be close to the Alamo and pedestrian River Walk, our choice was easy—the elegant Menger Hotel!   Location, location, location Built […]

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Ahhh, who hasn’t dreamed about staying in a Frank Lloyd Wright house? America’s greatest architect is best known for his innovative modern designs and daring lines. Like his spiraling Guggenheim Museum. And Fallingwater—that famous house with cantilevered terraces jutting over a 30-foot waterfall. Both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Architectural buffs are certainly familiar with his […]

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Hidden away among moss-draped oaks and palmetto palms sits Maison Madeleine, an enchanting B&B in a southern Louisiana bayou. This French Creole cottage is a tranquil retreat, surrounded by lush greenery and birdsong. Catering to just one guest party at time, it offers plenty of privacy and peace.   Guests have the unique opportunity to […]

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The Myrtles Plantation offers a unique opportunity to stay in a lovely antebellum mansion on a historic plantation from yesteryear. But its reputation— one of America’s top ten most haunted places— draws those keen on seeing more than period antiques and original furnishings. For almost 40 years, paranormal groups, television crews and ghost hunters have […]

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Travel to Mexico during the pandemic? Yeah we did…find out why!   Escaping Winter It’s been a long year. For everyone. Exactly one year ago today the coronavirus outbreak became a pandemic. Covid has crippled our economy, our health, our social interactions, and of course travel. We’re all tired of isolating and staying at home. […]

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