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Here's a list of hotels that we've stayed in throughout the course of our travels. Hopefully you find them useful.

 1. Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina

32 Star Island Rd
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 668-3100

Categories: Hotels, Caterers

4.0 star rating
  10/4/2010

During the tail end of a recent vacation, we decided to stay at the Montauk Yacht Club for 3 nights. We were lucky enough to get one of their villas at a very reasonable rate being that it was during off-season.   We actually checked their rates…More »

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 2. Washington Marriott Wardman Park

2660 Woodley Rd NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 328-2000

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Woodley Park

4.0 star rating
  9/18/2011

We stayed here while in town for the Nation's triathlon, which also happened to take place on the same weekend as the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.

Since there were several threats to the area, the security was really tight here which I really…More »

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 3. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

7100 Aviara Resort Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 448-1234

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Carlsbad

3.0 star rating
  Update - 7/26/2010

My biggest nightmare came true last night. What was once a 5 star place is now a 3.5 Marriott equivalent experience. This review is for the new owners; Park Hyatt NOT for the previous, Four Seasons.

We've been a patron to this establishment for nearly…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/9/2010

    I have a very special place in my heart for the Four Seasons, Aviara. In 2006, my husband I were… Read more »

 4. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

3900 Wailea Alanui
Maui, HI 96753
(808) 874-8000
5.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

Whenever we head to Maui, there is no question on where we're staying, the Four Seasons.  

This is another stunning property and everything that you'd expect in a Four Seasons. Having the Wailea Golf courses nearby is a huge plus for us since we are a…More »

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 5. Four Seasons Resort Whistler

4591 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Canada
(604) 935-3400

Category: Hotels

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

This is one of my favorite Four Seasons around and those who know me know...I love my Four Seasons. We've been here numerous times over the years and have never been disappointed with our visit. There's just something to be said about Four…More »

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 6. Casa Palmero

1518 Cypress Dr
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 622-7500

Categories: Day Spas, Hotels

5.0 star rating
  1/30/2009 First to Review

We stayed here and let me tell you, this is AS GOOD AS IT GETS! This place will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons.

First, my then boyfriend surprised me with a weekend here and I was just blown away in more ways than one. The…More »

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 7. Mandarin Oriental Washington DC

1330 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 316-0656

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  4/12/2010

My sister and I planned a visit to D.C. during the 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival and decided to stay here for the entire 4 nights. We were very excited about the trip and that we were able to get rooms here during a very busy weekend.

The rooms were…More »

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 8. Courtyard Embassy Row

1600 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-8000

Category: Hotels

3.0 star rating
  9/30/2010

This is a decent hotel in Washington. It is walking distance to the White House but a far walk to all the other monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Korean War Memorial etc;  

The rooms here are average size but very clean and we…More »

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 9. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

1201 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-2900

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants

Neighbourhood: Market East

3.0 star rating
  9/30/2010

This hotel is situated downtown and is connected to the Convention Center and right across the street from the Reading Terminal Market. Restaurants such as Maggiano's and the Melting Pot (to name a few) can be found directly across the street and…More »

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 10. Apple Farm & Trellis Court

2015 Monterey St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-2040

Categories: Restaurants, Hotels

5.0 star rating
  12/30/2010

My husband and I have been coming here for over a decade. While it isn't a fancy joint, it as as charming as it gets. My favorite time of the year to come is during the holidays. The hotel, shops and the restaurant is decorated beautifully with…More »

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 11. Sir Francis Drake Hotel

450 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-7755

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Union Square

3.0 star rating
  3/21/2010

I recently stayed here for a business trip during the week and got a great rate. I've always wanted to stay at this hotel to check it out and in the end, I think it deserved 3 stars. The hotel lobby was beautiful and brought you back to what I…More »

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 12. Vail Cascade Resort & Spa

1300 Westhaven Dr
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-7111

Categories: Hotels, Day Spas

4.0 star rating
  4/12/2010

This hotel far exceeded my expectations.  The chair lift right in the backyard of this hotel makes this place invaluable. I mean, what snowboarder or skier would not find this valuable? Especially when it's the towns best kept secret. Although the…More »

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 13. Inn of the Spanish Garden

915 Garden St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 564-4700

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  3/21/2010

My husband and I have been a frequent visitor of this 23 room boutique hotel since 2003 and have stayed at least a half of dozen times. Our last visit was in December 2009 during my birthday celebration and as always, they didn't disappoint us.

The…More »

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 14. St Julien Hotel and Spa

900 Walnut St
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 406-9696

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  8/9/2010

I've stayed at this hotel at least a dozen times while traveling on both business and pleasure. This hotel is the one and only hotel I book when I come to Boulder. It's charming, beautiful, comfortable, in a convenient location, a friendly and…More »

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 15. Hotel Valencia Santana Row

355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 551-0010

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  Update - 12/5/2011

Very close to getting a 3 star from me...and this pains me!

I stayed here over the weekend and while everything was great (aside from the 1am - fire alarm drill) and the fact that I was really disappointed to find our room (473) starting to show…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/9/2010

    Hotel Valencia is in the perfect location and probably the best spot to stay at for those coming in… Read more »

 16. Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Towers

301 Park Ave
New York, NY 10022
(212) 355-3000

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Midtown East

3.0 star rating
  10/4/2010

If my room where in the Lobby, this hotel would deserve 5 stars. Unfortunately, my standard room wasn't. It was much smaller in size and in need of some serious updating.

I know this is a New York City landmark and all but if you're going to be…More »

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 17. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

150 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-9700

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants

2.0 star rating
  9/8/2010

I'm a regular and big fan of the Santana Row Hotel Valencia so when we planned our recent Anniversary vacation to San Antonio, Texas, we decided to book here.

We arrived around 7pm and even though our journey was a short 3 hour direct flight, we were…More »

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