Housed in a landmark Soho building with history, the Mercer Hotel is where to fashionistas hang out and cool kids flock. The six story Romanesque Revival building was designed in 1890 by William Schickel as family offices for John Jacob…
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best bed: The Beekman, New York City, USA
The Beekman is quirky, eccentric and fun. And full of history. A theatre built on the site hosted the first performance of Hamlet in the USA back in 1761. Edgar Allen Poe published his paper The Broadway Journal from this…
what is the most romantic place?
What makes a place a romantic? For me, it is the experience, sometimes shared, sometimes solo. Rwanda was one of the most romantic places I’ve ever visited; I went alone. 30 years ago, completely broke, John and I rented the…
best bed: 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, Chicago, USA
That rare hotel that has it all… well designed rooms, tons of art, central location and a bit of history all at a fabulous price! The first 21c Museum hotel was opening in 2006 by philanthropist, contemporary art collectors Laura…
chicago…seven things to do
Ah Chicago…. Chi-town, the second city and yes, windy, blowing right off lake Michigan. Where Route 66 begins and the twinkie was invented in 1930…though originally with a banana crème filling. It wasn’t until a banana shortage during WWII that…
best bed: StayPineapple Chicago, Chicago, USA
Housed in the wonderful historic Reliance Building, StayPineapple Chicago is a terrific new discovery in the windy city. Not too expensive; loaded with style and humor. They have successfully built a hotel within a National Historic Landmark. The Reliance Building…