I checked into the new Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel, just five days after it opened. After a long travel day, I found the Gulf Shores, Alabama property calming. The added bonus of...
Lisa Waterman Gray
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/.
Casual Elegance Meets Natural Beauty at Lodi California Hotel
Wine & Roses Hotel is in Lodi, California, one of the nation’s hottest wine destinations. The hotel also houses the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center in a two-story adobe building. There's a...
Vintage Vibe Meets Modern Convenience at the Grape Leaf Inn
Think of the Grape Leaf Inn, in Healdsburg, California, as an ideal place to plan a wine country getaway for adults. Quiet, clean and full of natural light, the low-key property offers a perfect...
Urban Magic Abounds While Discovering Ann Arbor Fairy Doors
During a visit to Ann Arbor, Michigan, several years ago, I spied a tiny door on the outside wall of a downtown shop. Its threshold stood less than an inch from the pavement. Previous visitors had...
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 of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Ojo’s first...
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 Hotel. Located on one of Columbia,...
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 for its unique attributes. After all,...
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 concerns for the environment as well...
element West Des Moines Blends Modern Comfort with Green Awareness
The element West Des Moines by WESTIN hotels is a chic property with a decidedly green focus, along with plenty of style and comfort. From the moment I entered the parking lot at element West Des...
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 spanning windows. It was clearly visible from...