Hotels and Resorts

The Homestead Madison Bed & Breakfast, located in Madison, Connecticut, owned by The Guardino Family for over 30 years by 3 generations, lovingly take care of their guests in their beautiful, luxurious, and well-maintained 11-guestroom boutique Inn. Driving up the long drive framed by an artistic canopy of trees, we had our first glimpse of the property, a stunning white colonial with black shutters, where lipstick red Adirondack chairs beckoned invitingly on the front lawn, and lush plantings were a…

Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey has all the bells and whistles for a perfect getaway in any season and features three golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, two spas, twelve restaurants, and so many activities that you wish there were a few more hours in the day to experience them all. We thoroughly enjoyed discovering what this AAA Four-Diamond resort has to offer. Conveniently located one hour from the George Washington Bridge, and 70 miles from Greenwich, Connecticut,…

Staying at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut was the perfect winter weekend getaway. We stayed for the weekend at the Mohegan Sun in late January 2022 to attend their 18th annual Mohegan Sun – Sun Wine & Food Festival. Over the course of three days, we were able to "discover" much that this stunning property offers.

We recently discovered the intimate boutique hotel 1754 House located on the antiques trail in Woodbury, Connecticut. The Inn is gorgeous with gracious hospitality, an impressive beauty built before 1736 by Anthony Stoddard, opened as an Inn in 1754, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Chef/Owner Michael Bates-Walsh purchased "one of oldest inns in Connecticut" in March 2020, beautifully renovated the property and opened it in June 2020. The Inn has 7 charming and well-appointed guestrooms in…

The Hotel Concord, a AAA Four Diamond luxury boutique 38-room gem hotel in Concord, New Hampshire celebrated its first anniversary on August 29, 2019. Location, location, location is the real estate mantra, and we loved that The Hotel Concord has the desirable location of being located on South Main Street in the heart of the everything, and within walking distance from the State House, historic sights, boutique shopping, Red River Theatre, concert venues, and great restaurants. Complimentary Indoor parking connected…

The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa located in Reno, Nevada is pure pleasure with its 824-rooms and suites, special luxury spa room floor, world-class Spa, atrium and outdoor pools and whirlpools overlooking the Sierra Madre Mountains, Fitness Center, and 8 restaurants, including 2 fine dining restaurants, the AAA Four Diamond Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa to appeal to every appetite, gift shops, a casino, state-of-the-art ballrooms, and fun activities for families traveling with children.

The MGM Springfield located in Springfield, Massachusetts is almost a destination unto itself with an upscale 252-room and suite hotel with top-of-the-line amenities, fine dining and casual restaurants, spa, fitness center, pool, salon, shops, entertainment, and even a casino, although there is also much to discover in the city of Springfield as well, making it a perfect fun getaway no matter the time of year or the weather.

We had a wonderful stay at Pousada Pequi a charming, family-owned 10-room inn located on a former fazenda (farm) in the Pantanal in Aquidauana,Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Located 112 miles /180 km from Campo Grande, Aquiduanais known as the "southern gateway to the Pantanal tropical wetlands" and the inn offers a wide selection of adventures to experience including Horseback Riding, Photographic Animal Safaris, Alligator Tours, Bird Watching, Carriage Rides, Milking Cows, Ecological Walks, Piranha Fishing, River Tours, and much…

We stayed at the Grand Hotel, part of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, in Kennebunkport, Maine, a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of this pretty New England seaside resort town where gracious hospitality and luxurious amenities and appointments await guests. Small in stature with just 17 rooms and 2 suites, their personalized service and attention to detail began at check-in with a glass of sparkling wine at this oh-so civilized and delightful hotel.

We stayed at the Emerson Resort & Spa a luxury boutique 53-room hotel nestled on 20 acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains in Mt. Tremper, New York, where we were greeted by breathtaking mountain views. The "dog friendly" resort has a world-class 6,198 square-foot stunning spa with a plethora of treatments, an outdoor whirlpool, sauna and steamrooms, wellness and fitness classes including Core Yoga, Core Fusion, Vinyasa Flow, Beginner’s Yoga, Pilates Mat, Barre Fitness, and more. In addition…