Holly Hayes

On my way to see some historic sites in Westport, an impulsive turn at a brown sign for "Historic Hotel" led to my discovery of this wonderful place, which turned out to be the oldest hotel in Washington. Alas, I already had a tent set up for a second night of camping back in Astoria. After a brief look around and an interesting chat with the owner, I continued on to Westport..... read more

The Francis Hotel was such a beautiful and historic place to come home to. After exploring Georgian architecture all day, it was such a privilege to sleep in one of the finest examples in Bath, especially given the modern upgrades and boutique design. No beige here - my room was unapologetically deep purple and I loved it... read more

I splurged on a fancy dinner at the Joel House Restaurant partially for a special night out, but primarily because it's the only way to see and photograph the interior of this historic home! By the time I made a reservation on Tuesday (for Saturday dinner) the only time left was 4:30pm... read more

I had such a pleasant stay at the Inn of the Turquoise Bear. I chose the inn for its location near historic downtown Santa Fe, its interesting architecture and literary history, and its excellent online reviews. And I picked the Willa Cather room for its low price as well as my fondness for its namesake, who stayed here (maybe even in this very room!) as a friend of the original owner... read more