The Westin Beaver Creek Skier Resort for Non-Skiers
I don’t ski. And after a trip to The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain in the middle of winter, I still see little reason to start.
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Discovering Italy’s Piedmont
Today we’re going to visit the Piedmont Region of Italy… I definitely feel the excitement. At the end of September a few Travel Belle friends and writers and I are going to be meeting in one of Belle-dom’s favorite places: Italy! We are chipping in and renting a villa in the small medieval village of … Read more
Beaumont: My Old Kentucky Inn
I didn’t know it would take over 20 years, but I always knew I’d go back to The Beaumont Inn in Kentucky. When I think the quintessential Kentucky inn, I think of its uncloying Southern hospitality. I think of its yellow legged fried chicken served with ham cured on premises, and its casually elegant farm to table … Read more
Cape Town’s Finest Hotels
Today’s post is sponsored by our friends at the Luxury Safari Company. Cape Town is an incredible destination and one that many people return to again and again. It is just an easy direct flight from London, and since there’s no time difference and no jet lag you can get on with your holiday as … Read more
Belles in Hiding in Lanai
For some travel destinations, you want to go and be seen. Strolling the Seine in Paris. Feeling the wind in your hair overlooking Sydney Harbour. And sometimes, you want to go and hide – away from it all, doing nothing unless it is happy hour. Unless you plan on camping out in a nearby 3.5-star … Read more
Train to Slovakia: Trencin, Magic Shoes and Hotel Elizabeth
For several possible reasons, one of my favorite stops on a recent trip with Eurail Travel was Trencin, Slovakia. It might have been the shoes. Like a seasoned shoe fitting engineer/fairy, with a certain no-negation allowed confidence, my new friend, Jill, said, “I can fit you.” No stranger to shoe challenges herself and researching comfortable … Read more
Weekly Question Round-up: Travel Disappointments and a Belle Hotel
Weekly Question #9: Have you ever been disappointed by a place or attraction? Yes, we’re Travel Belles, optimistic, spirited women who try and see the best in every experience we’re lucky enough to have. But sometimes even we feel a sense of disappointment. Still, in true Travel Belles style, the responses to our Weekly Question … Read more
Greenville, SC: Urban Sophistication in the Blue Ridge Foothills
In general mountains aren’t usually the first thing that spring to mind when planning a South Carolina visit. Historical towns and cities on the coast; beaches and barbecue, yes. But sophisticated towns and cities with a European flair and myriad outdoor activities in the mountains, not really. Even for someone who lives in the state, Greenville, … Read more
Where to Stay in Charleston: 5 Diverse Choices
There are seemingly endless options for where to stay in Charleston, SC. Here’s a guide to just a few. When visiting a new city, one of the most important decisions you make will be where to stay. Grand hotel? Quaint inn? Tourist central or “off the beaten path?” Traveling on a tight budget, or are … Read more
