As with any popular mountain ski resort town, finding an affordable place to stay that isn’t miles out of town can be a challenge. Mountainside Inn is along the San Miguel River on the edge of the historic downtown in Telluride. It’s less than a ten minute walk to the restaurants, shops and galleries on … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Hot Spots To Stay
Since usually only the best rooms are featured on hotel and resort websites, this is a look inside the rooms I stay in, whether it is a standard room or swanky suite. From a cabin in the woods to a 5-star suite, you’ll find unique accommodations featured in this section. Bed & breakfasts, inns, condos, vacation rental homes, guest ranches, and even teepees are also featured.
Ouray Chalet Inn
My first hotel stay since early March and post COVID-19 quarantine was Ouray Chalet Inn in Ouray, Colorado, which has been nicknamed the “Switzerland of America” since the late 1800s. I met some friends from Texas who had road tripped for a week in Ouray and Telluride. Here’s why I decided to stay there: affordable, … Continue reading
Sleep with the Stills in Colorado at The Distillery Inn
Have you ever spent the night in a distillery? I have and spending a few more nights in The Distillery Inn is on my summer travel wish list. While working on an article for AAA Colorado EnCompass, I found myself transported back to this unique luxurious hotel where I got to spend a night while … Continue reading
One Night at Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
I expected to walk into a cookie cutter Hyatt Place, but my preconceived notion quickly vanished when I walked into Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport. I did a one-night stay in one of Denver’s newest hotels. As a traveler, I love the travel theme throughout the lobby. There’s maps, globes, old suitcases and even oversized … Continue reading
The Perfect Bungalow in Patagonia: Toore Patagonia in Puerto Natales
I stayed in the perfect bungalow in Patagonia. When I was searching for a place to stay in Puerto Natales, I came across Toore Patagonia on Booking.com. My $8 taxi from the airport dropped me off in front of the cutest shop. Miriam Parra is housed in a whimsical red and dark teal building. It’s … Continue reading