| 100th Anniversary of the six story log cabin with a massive fireplace in the atrium. Authentic log cabin feel throughout the building. Able to meet up with the Strawns and their beautiful daughters. |
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06-12-04 |
Mammoth Hotel |
Yellowstone WY |
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| Classy hotel, yet not as enjoyable as the others in Yellowstone. |
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06-13-04 |
Lake Yellowstone Hotel |
Yellowstone WY |
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| Maintains feeling of an early century luxury hotel. Enjoyed a relaxing drink in the lobby. |
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06-15-04 |
Colter Bay Cabins |
Moose WY |
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| Very comfortable log cabins in Grand Teton National Park. |
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07-21-04 |
Governor Calvert House |
Annapolis MD |
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| Barbara's birthday weekend. Modern amenities in one of the Historic Hotels of Annapolis.. |
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08-10-04 |
Hotel Bethlehem |
Bethlehem PA |
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| A repeat stay for our annual trek to Musikfest. |
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09-11-04 |
Hosteling International-NY |
New York NY |
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| Another repeat visit, this time for The New York Century ride with Jim Hyde. |
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02-03-05 |
Flamingo Lodge |
Everglades FL |
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| Nice water view in a great park, but lodge is nothing special. |
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04-30-05 |
Hosteling International-NY |
New York NY |
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| Obviously a favorite for New York bike rides. This time for Bike New York with Jim Hyde, Dave McNear and Maria Labreveux. |
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05-06-05 |
Fontana Village Resort |
Fontana Dam, NC |
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| Got a good deal on a fading resort on edge of Great Smoky Mountain NP. Park border was walkable from room, but auto entrance was over an hour away. |
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05-12-05 |
Inn on Biltmore Estate |
Asheville NC |
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| Very posh. Got an upgraded ground floor room with a patio overlooking the Biltmore Estate, and the pool to myself. |
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08-08-05 |
Hotel Bethlehem |
Bethlehem PA |
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| Broken record. Musikfest = Hotel Bethlehem. |
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11-12-05 |
Estate Concordia |
St. John USVI |
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| Visit with Annie. This is what camping should be. Tree top eco-tents built on stilts on edge of Virgin Islands National Park with solar showers, solar panels for electricity and compost toilets. Only drawbacks are that it required a car ride to get to the beach, and there is no on site restaurant. |
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11-16-05 |
Emerald Beach Resort |
St. Thomas USVI |
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| On the beach in a secluded cove next to the airport, but still a Best Western. |
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02-17-06 |
Bartram B & B |
Philadelphia PA |
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| Valentines weekend in charming townhouse on Elfreths Alley in Philly with fascinating hostess. Must be able to appreciate a very cold bedroom and a home under renovation. |
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05-06-06 |
Mesa Verde Lodge |
Mesa Verde CO |
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| Simple room, but incredible view from our porch high on a mesa. Excellent restaurant to boot. |
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05-08-06 |
Thunderbird Lodge |
Canyon de Chelly AZ |
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| Pseudo adobe motel, but only accommodations in Canyon de Chelly NP. |
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05-13-06 |
Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa |
Sante Fe NM |
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| Not your father's Old West ranch. Greeted in our luxurious room by a branded New Age CD playing and robes laid out in front of the fireplace. They still had horses, which we rode into the Sangre de Christo mountains. Got an incredible deal to boot. |
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07-21-06 |
Rocky Gap Lodge |
Flintstone MD |
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| Lakeside room in attractive setting, and good view from our room, but not much to do if not a golfer. |
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08-08-06 |
Hotel Bethlehem |
Bethlehem PA |
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| 'Nuff said. |
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09-15-06 |
Buffalo River Lodge |
Yellville AK |
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| Isolated modern log cabin, convenient to Buffalo National River. Must be able to enjoy Southern fried cooking. |
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09-18-06 |
1866 Crescent Hotel |
Eureka Springs AK |
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| Grand old "haunted" hotel in very charming town. Morris the Cat memorial in lobby, ghost tour in the basement. |
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09-23-06 |
Prospect Place |
Hot Springs AK |
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| Friendly hosts, excellent breakfast, and good dinner recommendations. |
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02-09-07 |
Sofitel Maadi |
Cairo Egypt |
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| Overlooking the Nile, with a view of the Pyramids in the distance, but not much else in the neighborhood. Very elaborate breakfast buffet with both local and western offerings. |
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02-11-07 |
Egyptian Train |
Cairo to Aswan |
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| Tight sleeping quarters, but passing field workers and small towns along the Nile during breakfast was quite a treat. |
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02-12-07 |
MS Nile Sapphire |
On the Nile |
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| Small cruise ship with all outside cabins. Great food, especially the fish and fruit. Leisurely cruise gazing at daily life along the Nile. |
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02-15-07 |
Sonesta St. George |
Luxor Egypt |
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| Another luxury Nilleside hotel, this one was in the heart of Luxor. |
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04-29-07 |
Carrington's Bluff |
Austin TX |
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| Unfortunately only able to spend one night so didn't get the full experience. Oddly quiet breakfast with guests at separate tables and distant hostess. |
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04-30-07 |
Menger Hotel |
San Antonio TX |
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| Room overlooking Alamo, very nice lobby, but unfortunately, cigar smoke prevented us from entering the bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders. |
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05-04-07 |
South Padre Beach Resort |
Padre Island TX |
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| Standard hotel, but got ocean view room, with decent breakfast and happy hour treats. |
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05-25-07 |
Bailey's House |
Arlington VA |
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| Arts and Crafts home and furnishings in quiet neighborhood. Friendly Geochemist hostess! |
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07-20-07 |
Governor Hotel |
Portland OR |
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| Large room with skylights on top floor of nice old downtown hotel but no view. |
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08-06-07 |
Hotel Bethlehem |
Bethlehem PA |
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| Again. Our default choice while attending Musikfest. |
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09-16-07 |
The Surf Club Hotel |
Dewey Beach DE |
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| Robbie's wedding. Great view of the wedding party on the beach, but room was nothing special. |
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11-04-07 |
Bienville House Hotel |
New Orleans LA |
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| Good choice for great location in French Quarter. Tiny lobby and courtyard, but nice rooftop pool at sister hotel. |
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11-10-07 |
Monmouth Plantation |
Natchez, MS |
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| Very nicely restored cotton plantation. Our room was part of original kitchen out building. Service was outstanding. |
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12-24-07 |
Boardwalk Plaza Hotel |
Rehoboth Beach DE |
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| Very nice room and unbeatable ocean view, but service was disappointing. Granted it was Christmas, so a second chance is warranted. |
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