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Profile: Jenny Bengen, a graduate of Stanford University has worked as a freelance writer and editor for the past six years. She has written about travel for sites including Dulcinea Media, AOL CityGuide and AAA’s Westways and Alabama Journeys magazines. Find her personal blog at www.travelwritergal.wordpress.com.
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Opus Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nov 11, 2009; 1 CommentMontreal, Quebec, Canada Skyline Just before Toronto, we made a quick stop in Montreal, and even though I was there for a short time, I can tell you that the Opus Hotel one very comfortable hotel.The room was plenty big, and furnished with modern fixings... Read more »
One King West Hotel & Residence in Toronto, Canada
Nov 10, 2009; 1 CommentHotel Room View from One King West Hotel, Toronto, Canada One King West Hotel & Residence in Toronto, Canada is a beautiful, centrally located hotel with gorgeous views of Lake Ontario. This hotel’s history is really interesting – it had... Read more »
Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Cananda
Nov 09, 2009; 1 CommentThe Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is quite a trip. If you find yourself at the West Edmonton Mall and don’t have a place to stay that night, definitely book a room! The rooms are decked out in one of nine different themes, all of... Read more »
Mexico: Casa Rafael in Cabo San Lucas a Hidden Gem
Oct 27, 2009; 1 CommentCasa Rafael in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico About four years ago, I went to Cabo San Lucas with my best friend Mayda. We had a blast, and we stayed at a lovely, small hotel called Casa Rafael. This charming, quirky hotel is located a very short walk from the... Read more »
America’s Best Bed & Breakfasts
Oct 19, 2009; No CommentLooking for some inspiration for a new place to travel to? Why not plan your trip around some wonderful bed & breakfasts? America has bed & breakfasts of all sizes, ages and price ranges, but they all have one thing in common – cozy, personal... Read more »
Strange Hotel Requests (You Know You’ve Made Them!)
Oct 15, 2009; No CommentHotel Front Desk “Hi. We are looking for a brown ladies swimsuit and a pair of blue boxers with orange – uh, roosters on them. Orange roosters.” I will continue that story later. We’ve all been next to the person at the hotel check-in... Read more »
Georgia’s Most Romantic Hotels
Oct 13, 2009; No CommentIf you live in or around Georgia and are looking for a hotel to impress a loved one on a romantic retreat, look no further! I tried to select hotels across different price ranges – you obviously don’t have to spend a lot of money for a romantic... Read more »
Doubletree Grand Key Resort vs. Sheraton Suites in Key West, Florida
Oct 09, 2009; No CommentDuval Street in Key West, FL Over the summer, I had written a post about the Sheraton Suites in Key West, Florida while doing research for my upcoming wedding. I thought I had it all figured out – until I came across the Doubletree Grand Key Resort... Read more »
Spooky, Haunted Hotel for Halloween: 1886 Crescent Hotel
Oct 06, 2009; No CommentDowntown Eureka Springs, Arkansas If you don’t mind having some extra guests in your room, and by guests I mean GHOSTS, then check in to the 1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas this year! Right around Halloween would be very fun. This... Read more »
More Cheap New England Fall Foliage Hotels!
Oct 01, 2009; No CommentAutumn Leaves Budget Travel Magazine published this article a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I’d share! You really can’t beat the prices. Move quickly though, these deals expire soon. Some highlights: Up for some camping? Fall is the perfect... Read more »
