American Artists Gallery House B&B: Taos Luxury and Art
Bright potted flowers, and three-foot chile ristras, decorated the entrance inside the blue swinging gate at American Artists Gallery House B&B in Taos, New... Read More...
Lisa Waterman Gray
Ojo Caliente: Experience Warm Luxury in New Mexico’s High Desert
We arrived at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in early afternoon, for a visit to its hot, mineral-rich waters. Operating in high desert, northwest... Read More...
Columbia Missouri’s The Broadway — A DoubleTree by Hilton Green Hotel
On a balmy May afternoon, I drove past a pretty water feature as I approached the lobby door for the modern brick-faced The Broadway — A DoubleTree by Hilton Ho... Read More...
Why You’ll Love the Moonrise Hotel in St. Louis
On a steamy late afternoon, our group entered the Moonrise Hotel in St. Louis’ highly walkable Delmar Loop neighborhood. The AAA Four Diamond property is known ... Read More...
Green Hotels: Eco-Friendly Travel Choices
The hospitality industry has taken increased notice of its environmental impact in recent years. Thousands of hotels across the globe have responded to customer... Read More...
element West Des Moines Blends Modern Comfort with Green Awareness
From the moment I entered the parking lot at element West Des Moines (an element BY WESTIN hotel) there was no doubt this new property has a green focus. A sign... Read More...
Downtown Luxury Awaits Guests At Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
From my room in the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis I had a clear, unobstructed view of The Gateway Arch – this city’s most iconic structure – through wall spannin... Read More...
St. Augustine’s St. Francis Inn B&B: Food & Fun Abound
Before departing on a sponsored press trip to northern Florida, I researched my anticipated St. Augustine accommodations. With an original structure built in 17... Read More...
Experience Upscale Green Stays at The Peninsula Chicago
I arrived at The Peninsula Chicago in the heart of downtown, at the hotel’s invitation, on a chilly March evening, after dining with friends. Luxury defined thi... Read More...
Historic Opulence Meets Modern Convenience at San Antonio’s The St. Anthony
White-gloved hotel staff opened brass-trimmed glass doors as several members of our tour group arrived at The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, located on... Read More...
Lisa Waterman Gray
Contributing Writer
A Kansas City-area resident, Lisa Waterman Gray has savored Quebec’s finest cuisine, ridden in a pickup before a Kansas buffalo herd, and toured natural Arizona landmarks with Native American guides. In June 2011, 18 months of driving, research, and writing ended with national publication of Lisa’s book, An Explorer’s Guide: Kansas. During October 2014, she was a U.S. delegate for Terre Madre and Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy – a conference for Slow Food International. Lisa has written for Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle (a Canadian magazine), USA Today.com, Midwest Living, four AAA magazines, and other clients. Visit her online at http://www.lisawatermangray.com/.