Western Maryland
This woodsy campground is close to the park's namesake lake. Take your pick of campsites, yurts, a three-walled shelter with a roof (called the Bear Den)…
Must-see hotels in North America
Ridgway State Park & Recreation Area
Southwest Colorado
With almost 300 sites, the three campgrounds here offer good availability with gorgeous water views, hiking and fishing. Tent campers have 25 walk-in…
Sitka
This new chain has infiltrated several Alaskan cities in the last couple of years, Juneau and Haines among them. The new Sitka offering opened in the…
Punta Allen
If you have money to burn, this place at the town entrance is for you. The upscale lodge boasts 12 oceanfront rooms with Jacuzzi, large balconies and…
Martha's Vineyard
The Sydney is a cool contemporary boutique hotel with a pleasantly muted color palate and a large variety of rooms. Regardless of whether you're in a…
Chiapas
Friendly Nueva Alianza, among trees 150m along a side road from the museum, has a plain but cheerful budget section with wooden walls that don’t reach the…
Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel
Treasure Coast
In a quiet residential area a block off South Beach, this lovely spot expertly blends understated elegance with a casual beach vibe. Bougainvillea and…
Mazatlán
Three blocks from the beach, this is a good-value option offering spotless rooms with kitchenettes and either a king-size, double or twin beds along a…
Joshua Tree National Park
History oozes from every nook and cranny in this old-timey inn on the ancient Oasis of Mara. Choose from air-conditioned 1934 adobe bungalows, outfitted…
Charleston
Governor John Rutledge was one of four South Carolinian signers of the US Constitution. Why not stay in his grand, lovingly restored mansion? The central…
Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar
San Diego
This collection of whitewashed buildings with gray clay-tiled roofs has two outdoor heated pools, a spa, and new fitness and business centers. Rooms have…
French Quarter
The Bienville is the definition of a well-executed historic French Quarter hotel. The wrought-iron balconies that ring the tiled lobby give way to a…
South Beach
The exterior plays a bit with tropical and marine themes (seahorse-like etchings on the center of the facade, with a palm trunk racing down each side)…
Halifax
In business since 1876, this lemon-yellow inn has rooms with their own little quirks, from bold antiques to luxurious linens, swagged curtains and Turkish…
San Diego
Right in Old Town State Park, this creaky, 10-room hotel is restored to its 1870 glory and has oodles of charm, antique furnishings and is possibly…
Portland
For muted luxury there's this historic, tasteful hotel with a wine theme. Rooms are stylish and lovely; the king suites are huge at 700 sq ft, and some…
Pennsylvania
Truly a one-of-a-kind stay, this lovely building, once a tavern, is now a B&B that overlooks a 40-acre wetland that the owners restored themselves after…
Santa Cruz
Budget overnighters dig this cute hostel set inside five rambling Victorian cottages and surrounded by flowering gardens, just two blocks from the beach…
Burlington
This elegant B&B occupies a centrally located, tastefully restored 19th-century Victorian home and carriage house with 11 spacious rooms, some with…
Oaxaca City
An understated but good-value hotel (named after an Italian botanist) that is located opposite a quiet park about a 10-minute walk from the city-center…
Central Coast
This rambling cliffside compound about 1 mile north of town is a winner with families thanks to its many diversions, from a pool to a playground, giant…
Nanaimo
This friendly, family-run motel has a gleaming white exterior that makes it hard to pass by. It's worth staying in as the neat-and-tidy approach is…
North Shore & Upcountry
A short walk from the town center, this craftsman-style house built in 1924 offers four sunny guest rooms furnished with antiques. It’s all very casual…
Around Seattle
Within walking distance to the ferry terminal and the shops and restaurants of the island's main drag, this dependable hotel offers both streamlined guest…
Northern Baja
Walking distance from the famous K28 surf break, 11km south of Rosarito, this super-fun, comfortable bargain of a place is, as you'd guess, popular with…
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Ohio
The Joseph's super-cool, Cubist-inspired building is an eye-popper in the Short North. The lobby is a gallery featuring works from the Pizzuti Collection,…
Manzanillo
This bright, pink beachside hotel at the end of the Playa Las Brisas peninsula lures repeat guests with cool, rustic rooms, personalized service and…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A fair hike to the south of town (taxi M$30–35, colectivo M$6), this large hotel in a beautifully restored hacienda wins points for its eclectic folk…
Washington Coast
Westport's contribution to the vintage B&B scene is this stately house with 10 acres of gardens, wild meadows, evergreen forests and lots of deer. Rooms…
Michigan
The colorful house has five rooms that mix sturdy antiques with funky art. Two rooms share a bathroom; the rest have private facilities. It's an excellent…
Mérida
This former private residence exudes a casual feel: its bright colors and ample, simply furnished rooms have super-comfortable beds, Talavera-tiled sinks…
Death Valley National Park
First-come, first-served Mahogany Flat has only 10 spaces and, being located at 8200ft, the distinction of being the park's highest campground. Making it…
Eastern Townships & Mauricie
Local artwork, magnificent woodwork and tasteful antiques greet you at this Victorian redbrick one block from the river. Basic rooms with private toilets…
Centro Histórico
Steps from the Zócalo, this colonial-era structure has been artfully restored, with original wood beams and stone walls as a backdrop for modern, energy…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Rustic and decidedly unresortlike place with many options, from large beachfront houses to tiny cabins and yurts. Rowboats are available to borrow, and…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
South Lake's newest and most luxurious lakeside resort dazzles with an in-house spa, marble bathrooms with toilet night lights and heated seats, Keurig…
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs' newest accommodations are up there with its finest. Set within the grounds of the exclusive Flying Horse community and complementing its…
Newport
This iconic hotel, Newport's largest, stands at the start of Bellevue Ave and has survived the test of time. Guestrooms benefitted from a thorough…
Northern Ontario
Offering 147 comfortable rooms in a central location, Radisson's service and finish are a cut above its competitors. Facilities include a pool, hot tub,…
Eastern Ontario
These quaint riverside cottages, efficiency units and motel rooms are pleasantly furnished and spotlessly clean. The property is built on the site of an…
