Where to Stay in Upstate New York
The Erie Canal made New York the Empire State. Completed in 1825, it provided a waterway from the Atlantic Ocean to the…
Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona
It was a dark and stormy night, and unlike any I’d seen in the desert. This post contains affiliate links. For more…
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City
Music pulses from lobby lounges. Guitar shapes are everywhere. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. The memorabilia ranges from…
Wentworth Mansion in Charleston, South Carolina
“8004” The gentleman quietly ordered a bottle of Dom Perignon. He then requested six glasses and two chairs for the corner half-booth…
21st-Century Hotels on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk
Two new casino hotels opened in Atlantic City this summer, and my travel companion and I decided it was time to check…
MGM National Harbor Spa and Salon in Maryland
The soft white spa robe was one of the plushiest I’ve slipped myself into, but I soon slipped out of it and…
Hotel-Hopping in Las Vegas
My travel companion and I were ready for happy hour. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. Aria The…
Saybrook Point Inn and Marina in Connecticut
The waves lapped softly against the moorings. The metal gangways creaked in the light breeze. Even in daylight, the empty marina gave…
Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey
“Kick from inside your foot!” yelled my teammate Nancy, whom I had just met moments ago. Like me, she was middle-aged and medium-sized;…
Waikiki in the Morning
As the sun rose on our last day on Oahu, my travel companion and I headed down to the beach. Even early…
Royal Hawaiian Luau on Oahu
A traditional Hawaiian luau is a big party in someone’s backyard, usually celebrating a significant event. Since my travel companion and I…