Why Go to Golden CO? Founded in 1859, Golden CO was named for Thomas L. Golden, (a man whose name apparently portended his profession), one of the first prospectors to pan for gold here during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. Originally called the “Golden City,” it was certainly that for …
WHY GO: Rock hounds already know about Sussex County NJ. New Jersey’s Northwest region claims the largest concentration of fluorescent rocks and minerals in the world. You can see a critical mass of these glowing objects at a decommissioned zinc mine, which is now an indescribably awesome museum complex. But …
The Getaway Mavens realize that “romantic” means different things to different people. So, we offer ideas for 16 different romantic hotels in Maine, be they full-service, motels, B&B’s, or Guest Houses. We’ve got ideas for lovers who only stay in luxury full-service hotels, sweethearts who are wild about the opulence …
Delaware might be a small State, but it’s big on romance. The Getaway Mavens realize that “romantic” means different things to different people. So, we offer ideas for six various romantic hotels in Delaware, be they full-service, motels, B&B’s, or cabins. We’ve got ideas for lovers who only stay in …
WHY GO: What are the things to do in Chincoteague VA and why even go there? It sure isn’t for the nightlife. There is none here, which of course is part of its appeal. Chincoteague VA is the best known of all the towns on Virginia’s quiet Eastern Shore thanks to …
WHY GO: Far off the well-trod Route 1, visiting Castine ME and the Blue Hill Peninsula is another great escape from the hordes. Just an hour from Bar Harbor, time seems suspended here, especially around Castine’s Town Green– a whitewashed series of buildings that include the Unitarian Church, Town Hall, …
The Abbey Inn And Spa Review Atop Fort Hill in Peekskill NY, overlooking the fabled Hudson River, the castle-like Abbey Inn and Spa was built in 1902. For nuns. Yes, these glorious structures belonged to a religious order – the Episcopalian Sisters of St. Mary – housing habited women sworn …
The Concorde Hotel New York is one of those hidden treasures discovered by in-the-know Europeans, Asians, and South Americans, but not yet familiar to many New Yorkers. With 37 floors and only 4 rooms per floor – this tall, sleek boutique is a quiet, pretty, and calming antidote to the …
Archer Hotel NYC Review Archer Hotel NYC shares a block with several other boutique hotels in the Fashion, aka Garment, District. So, what makes this one standout? The rooftop bar, and the Empire State Building for starters. (See why the Archer Hotel is one of Getaway Mavens NYC Hotels That …
What’s Up With the Logan Inn in New Hope PA? The last time I stepped foot in the Logan Inn was in the 1980’s, on a New Hope PA Ghost Tour. By that point, this Main Street hotel had been operating as an Inn for over 250 years, first receiving …