Jun 20, 2011

The Curtis of Denver

Bringing Fun and Fun to Hotels

By Lisa T. Bergren

In Denver, The Curtis, a Doubletree hotel, is a kick in the pants. The door hangars say “Dream On!” (vs. the JW Marriott Cherry Creek’s spa-like “Serenity”). Décor is vaguely retro, but in a classic, palatable sort of way. Think of it as smart and tailored on a budget, like the younger brother who can dress up decently well and attend The Family’s high-brow functions, but then goes out and parties afterward, loosening the tie. Continue reading

Jun 18, 2011

The JW Marriott Cherry Creek

Living in the Lap of Luxury

By Lisa T. Bergren

If downtown Denver’s The Curtis is like the partying younger brother that cleans up nicely for Family Functions, the JW Marriott Cherry Creek is the elegant big bro. He’s definitely highbrow, luxe all the way, but he’s also a gracious, welcoming host that immediately puts you at ease, guiding you to a comfortable but high-end couch and setting a perfect glass of Old Vine Zin in your hand. Continue reading

Jul 22, 2010

Comfort of the Known

The Family Lake Home in Montana

By Lisa T. Bergren

Return to the place you loved or go someplace new? What is the value, the power of each? I’ve been contemplating this, of late. Because I’m drawn to both the Exploration of the New and the Comfort of the Known. Each has its charms; there are so many places in the world I want to see (check out our web site’s name) that it’s very hard for me to return to a location I’ve already been. Continue reading

May 5, 2010

Many Glacier Hotel

Glacier National Park, Montana

By Lisa T. Bergren

We returned to Many Glacier—my favorite part of Glacier National Park—last summer for a mini-family reunion. And this time, we splurged and spent the night at the grand old lodge, rather than truckin’ it all the way back to Kalispell at the end of the day (2.5-3 hours).

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Apr 28, 2010

Glen Eyrie B&B

Get the Royal treatment—stay in this real CO castle

By Lisa T. Bergren

Looking for a secret hideaway, a place few know about or have stayed in Colorado Springs? Check out Glen Eyrie, Gaelic for “valley of the eagle,” General William Jackson Palmer’s estate, now the property of the Navigators, Continue reading

Apr 26, 2010

Lahia Condos

Cancun, Mexico

By Lisa T. Bergren

Heading to Cancun, Mexico on a family vacation? When you walk into Lahia, the view takes your breath away. It looks like a five star hotel with massive glass windows that look out upon the prettiest infinity pool we’ve ever (EVER!) seen, then on to classic Cancun’s white sand, turquoise water beaches. Continue reading