Tradita describes itself as a hotel, a restaurant and a museum… Curious about what that would look like? Think also what that would taste like. Or what it would be like to sleep in such a place… The Tradita concept is the brainchild of its owner, the slightly mad Gjon Duke Gilaj who is usually wearing national costume and is...
If you want to experience rural Albanian life there are very few opportunities as picturesque as the traditional stone house kulla in the village of Shulbater. The Gjini family’s home is just one in traditional style across the little hilltop of this village set in rolling terrain. The accommodation is basic but you’ll sleep in a room decorated with stone...
Arriving in Theth, high in the ‘Accursed Mountains’, feels like you have just been let in on a secret. The plateau with its attractive shingled houses, church, school and water mill may seem like an ideal community – though it’s important to notice too the traditional kulla stone house for sheltering families in blood feud. There are many (perhaps too...
Fresh air, the sparkling water of the Valbona river, traditional shingled homes… You may find yourself so enchanted by your guesthouse in Valbona (the name means ‘beautiful valley’) that you never quite make it up the mountain. However, if and when you stir from the deep peace of this secluded gorge, you’ll find there are beautiful hiking and trekking trails...
This luxury boutique hotel is situated in a prime locale to explore Old Town, downtown, and Albuquerque’s north valley. Owned by the Heritage Hotels & Resorts Inc., the hotel exudes local style with Spanish Colonial furnishings and decor. It’s pool is one of the best in the city. Most recently, it has become known for Tablao Flamenco Alburquerque, the first...
Yaowarat Road is the heart of Chinatown in Bangkok and a must-see for anyone who wants to immerse him or herself in Chinese culture. It’s bustling all the time. The street is lined with traditional Chinese pharmacies that sell herbal and medicinal remedies, gold shops, and dim sum parlors. There are some good hotels here, including Shanghai Mansion, which used...
Located on the beach at the water’s edge, Annanas is owned by French Cambodians, Anna and Robert Duval. On offer are 10 clean, comfortable yet basic bamboo bungalows with wifi and fans. The best room features a small balcony over the water, providing the ultimate in on-beach living. This room is US$30 and negotiable for a longer stay. Other rooms...
Located in the San Day Village, on the way to Bantey Srey temple about 26 kms from Siem Reap. The homestay, located in the heart of the Angkor Archaeological Park, is a unique community-based tourism experience that captures the essence of village life in the heartland of Cambodia. Three Bong Thom Homestay rooms are available for guests designed with comfort...
Located on the estuary, this 17-room bamboo bungalow-style accommodation is quiet, clean and comfortable. Welcoming staff, quality food and tropical gardens. In-house restaurant, games room and library. Five minutes back from Otres beach, complimentary push bikes for those who prefer not to walk. Build around a central swimming pool, rooms include king-size beds, a/c, wifi, and separate bathroom. Room prices...
This boutique hotel is located right in the heart of Westport’s nightlife. However, free shuttle service is offered to the Plaza and the Power & Light District, among other locations. Buy the baseball or football package, and you’ll have free shuttle service to the Truman Sports Complex. And the weekend morning breakfast is one of the best in the city,...
Hotel Phillips opened in 1931 as the city’s most elegant hotel and it remains so more than 80 years later. It has that European elegance to distinguish it from many equally popular hotels in the downtown. Even if you don’t intend to stay here, walk through the lovely art deco lobby and up the stairs past the gold sculpture of...
Don Det is known as the “backpacker island,” and is the most popular of all the 4000 islands in the Mekong. There are lots of simple bungalows here with only a hammock, mosquito netting, and mattress if one is lucky, although they make up for their lack of luxury with plenty of great river views and a sense of timelessness,...
Prince Resort is oceanfront with condos which feature one, two or three bedrooms, private balconies and access to beach and fishing pier. Package specials are offered for golf, fishing, yoga, romance, entertainment, holiday, military, kids or seasonal discounts. Pools, fitness room, parking garage, meeting and conference space and restaurant round out the amenities. It’s not new, so don’t expect luxury....
Since 1946, Naples Beach Hotel has been welcoming guests with big names, little children, golf bags, swimsuits, and spa aspirations. Well, the spa is new in comparison, but its golf course brought the first resort golfing for miles around. Jack Nicklaus is reputed to have broken his own record here as a child. Accommodations are humble but comfortable and true to...
The name Atlantis immediately comes to mind when travelers think of accommodations in the Nassau area, but it comprises a small and ill-representative slice of the pie. Cable Beach is resort headquarters on New Providence. Many of the resorts there are of the chain variety, and by the time its redevelopment is complete, there will be more of an upscale...
Leave Nassau for the Out Islands without boarding a plane or boat. Merely drive the short distance to this beach on the island’s south coast, and you will feel you’re there. Its 14 rooms and beach house are furnished simply, some with kitchens ($5 fee for cooking gear rental), all with ultimate barefoot casual. The beach is steps away, where...
Corte Altavilla is a 4-star hotel diffuso near the castle of Conversano. Because it is an albergo diffuso, the 32 apartments, suites, and rooms are diffused in several buildings of the town’s small historic center. It’s also a hotel of charm so accommodations have been nicely restored with modern amenities. Guests have use of a private beach 7 kilometers away...
Bar Pasticceria Pizzicato has four vacation apartments in the picturesque historic center of Vico del Gargano and 6 more modern apartments a short walk from the historic center. Staying in a vacation apartment is a great way to experience local life and can be economical, especially for families or friends traveling together. It’s fun to shop for food at the...
This colony of cottages and marina spreads from gulf to bay at Sanibel’s north end on Blind Pass. With its full-service marina and beach-cottage style, it provides equal doses of beach relaxation and adventure opportunity. Cottages are old but well-kept, with one to three bedrooms and kitchens. Efficiencies too have kitchens, but small. Housekeeping is on a weekly basis, and...
Situated bayside and within walking distance of the beach and Captiva’s restaurants and shops, Jensen’s is one of Captiva’s most affordable lodging options and is specifically designed for the fishing aficionado with bayside docks, fishing charters, boat rentals, and bait supplies at its full-service marina. Its 14 charming one- and two-bedrooms cottages are historic and cheerful, with screened-in porches and...