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The Clifton Inn – Historic Boutique Hotel Near Charlottesville

Brianna — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:00:22 +0000

When I’m looking for a weekend getaway I want a place with some charm and character but I also want my modern conveniences. Add in a great restaurant and a location minutes from wineries, hiking and history and you’ve got all the ingredients for a great trip. I found all of this in the bucolic
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The Omni Homestead – A Winter Getaway at America’s First Resort

Brianna — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 02:12:55 +0000

There are a few things I look for when it comes to crafting the perfect weekend getaway. Take a gorgeous property (and one with a storied history to boot) and place it in the serenely beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia is certainly a good start. Add in a variety of outdoor activities for a
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Post Hotel Lake Louise – Swiss Style Luxury in the Canadian Rockies

Brianna — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 04:31:49 +0000

The Canadian Rockies top many travel wishlists, with snow-topped granite peaks and ethereally blue lakes its not hard to see why. There are a few lodging options when staying near Lake Louise but if you want a true mountain retreat away from the crowds that just happens to have one of the most renowned restaurants
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The Dinsmore House Inn : Charlottesville’s Boutique Historic Inn

Brianna — Mon, 06 May 2019 23:05:04 +0000

On a visit to Charlottesville it doesn’t take long to realize that everything in town has ties to Thomas Jefferson. From the stately Rotunda on the campus of the University of Virginia to Monticello, the grand mountaintop home of our third president, to all the vineyards throughout Virginia’s wine country it’s easy to see the
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The Woodstock Inn – A Luxurious Vermont Getaway

Brianna — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 02:14:58 +0000

I’ve found that there are a few things that make for a truly great winter weekend getaway. Let’s start with a cute town full of charm and character, add in some amazing outdoor adventures and throw in a luxurious lodge at the heart of it all. This is the Woodstock Inn. I was graciously hosted
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Hotel Horto Convento – Timeless Luxury in Florence, Italy

Brianna — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:49:18 +0000

Florence is a city of beautiful contrasts. Old world elegance mingles with cutting edge design, timeless tradition meets youthful energy and the frenetic pace of city life is tempered with a glass of wine enjoyed over a long afternoon. It’s these qualities that draw over 10 million visitors to Florence each year and travelers in
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Rancho Las Cascadas-The Best Horseback Riding Retreat in Mexico

Brianna — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 02:16:49 +0000

An hour north of Mexico City there’s a different Mexico far from the mega-resorts of the coasts. It’s here near the tiny town of San Agustin I found gently rolling hills of green farmland and red dirt roads lined with wildflowers and agave plants, where everyone greets you with a friendly “Hola, buenas dias!”. This
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My Favorite Luxury Hotels in Washington DC

Brianna — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:15:31 +0000

Home to political movers and shakers, a vibrant cultural community and a dynamic culinary scene it’s no surprise that Washington DC is a city I gladly find myself returning to time and time again. When I visit Washington DC I have stayed in everything from airbnbs and basic corporate hotels to creative and quirky boutique
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Walden Hall: A Luxurious Virginia Country Retreat

Brianna — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:36:28 +0000

There are a few things I need for a perfect weekend getaway. Proximity to the great outdoors, easy access to amazing food and wine and a luxurious yet cozy place to rest my head at the end of the day. I found all of this and more at Walden Hall. Walden Hall is an upscale
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Historic Luxury at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia

Brianna — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:27:55 +0000

Southern charm, presidential prestige and unparalleled service are the hallmarks of the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. Want a hotel with a story? The Jefferson has over 120 years of history and has played home to presidents, Sir Edmund Hillary, Elvis Presley and even an alligator or two. Timeless elegance with modern touches, I
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