London: globally significant for being a central hub of finance, culture, history – not to mention shopping. As such, there is no shortage of fabulous places to stay when hopping across the pond. However, we’ve fallen especially hard for one newly opened hotel, with a crush so intense we can only compare it to seeing Love Actually for the first time or slathering clotted cream across a scone. ... Read Full Article
Where to Stay in Sorrento, Italy
A luxurious, coastal Italian town if ever there was one, Sorrento offers a great selection of high-end ‘where to stay’ options; but budget travelers will have a hard time of it. Nevertheless, you’ll find a small selection of budget hotel recommendations below. The following ‘where to stay’ options are organized by hotel star rating, beginning with five-star hotels, and preference has been given to ... Read Full Article
London’s Cheap Youth Hostels
London is an expensive city, so if you're young and happy to go with the flow, staying in a hostel might be a great way to save your pennies, (or pence to be more accurate.) Here are our favorite London youth hostels Astor's Quest Hostel - Inexpensive The Astor hostels, established in 1974 as the first independent youth hostels in London, are aimed at 18-3o year old backpackers. The Quest Hostel ... Read Full Article
Hotel Gavarni: Green Panache in Paris
Hotel Gavarni joins a handful of hotels that have embraced the Green movement in Paris. They are doing their part to clean up the urban jungle by providing more environmentally friendly places for visitors to rest their heads. Paris is paradise for walking aficionados. The streets are full of cafes from which to people watch and, of course, incredible architecture abounds. Many inviting little ... Read Full Article
Free Lodging in Paris
We followed her up to the top floor, this friendly French girl who I had never seen before in my life but knew I could trust. I had contacted her through an international travelers' network called Hospitality Club, and we had emailed back and forth for a couple of months. She had agreed to have my husband and I stay at her flat while we were visiting Paris. Little did we know that not only were ... Read Full Article
Finding a Room With a View in Paris
In Paris, there are so many landmarks that are worthy of viewing that it is a tough call to name just a few hotels that deliver a great view. But, if part of the romance in your trip to Paris includes a hotel room with a view, here are a few recommendations to help realize your dream. Hotel du Quai Voltaire 2-Star According to Frommers, the Hotel du Quai Voltaire hotels offers an exceptional ... Read Full Article