in search of darn good digs

We’re always on the lookout for original accommodations around the world for budget-minded travelers.  Holly Maguire, at Escapio.com, suggested a guest post about Paradores – the collection of historic properties scattered around Spain that have been converted into unique hotels.  Quite honestly, we assumed that paradores as a rule were out of our price range, […]

Puerto Rico offers far more for travelers than just all-inclusive resorts and high rise hotels. A simpler, more laid back Caribbean thrives all around the island – in mountain retreats, island guesthouses, and beach-side inns. Here’s our starter list of original hotels in Puerto Rico for budget-minded travelers: We had the good fortune to visit […]

If you haven’t read our post about our summer Southwest trip, you may want to start at the beginning: A Taste of the Southwest in Two and a Half Weeks: Part I.  Part I includes our full itinerary and describes the first half of our adventure, from Phoenix to Taos.  In Part II we start […]