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Paris for Artists

After a couple of nights at the fabulously upscale Le Meurice, I was ready to put away my high heels and dust off my jeans and sneakers. A short cab ride (or two Metro trains) later, I arrived at the tiny Hotel des Academies et des Arts. With only 20 guest rooms, no tophatted doormen, and absol...

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About.co...s / Inns — 3 days ago

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Old-School Elegance in Dresden's Historic Center

Terry Ward checks in to the Radisson Blu Gewandhaus in Dresden, Germany. "Once I learned that the building that houses this Dresden hotel had its beginnings as a hall of cloth cutters, the decor in the common areas made more sense. Period garments draped over mannequins in the lobby and pr...

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About.co...s / Inns — 5 days ago

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Photo of the Week: Mussels in Brussels

Your travel inspiration for this week: Enjoying moules et frites (mussels and French fries) at the quite famous and very touristy Chez Leon in Brussels, Belgium. Favorite Belgium Hotels: Sofitel Le Louise Conrad International Die Swaene Image copyright Charlyn Keating Chisholm, license...

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About.co...s / Inns — 6 days ago

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Paris in High Style

Just before I left Brussels, I asked the concierge at the Sofitel Le Louise to set up a spa appointment for me. Our next stop was a very elegant hotel in Paris, and I felt like I needed to freshen up my look. I stepped into a spa just across the street next to Cartier. Learning I was there for ...

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About.co...s / Inns — October 29

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Share Your Story: Haunted Hotels

Most of us at one time have walked into a room and gotten a certain vibe - maybe a chill or a feeling that an invisible presence was there with us. It's an especially intense feeling when you spend the night in one of those creepy places. Have you ever spent the night in a hotel you felt may ...

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About.co...s / Inns — October 28

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Check In to a Haunted Hotel

Halloween's coming - are you in the mood for a fright? I can brave most horror movies, but spending the night in a haunted hotel can seriously creep me out. If you're considering it, be smarter than I was and bring a friend. A brave friend. And let me know how it goes. How to Find Haunted Hotels...

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About.co...s / Inns — October 26