50 Shades of Escape: Literary Trips To Heat Up Your February
by Marisela Navarro. I have always considered reading fiction to “escape” an active pursuit, not a passive release. It feels like you’re forgetting yourself, disappearing…
Tag: Hotels
A Creative Retreat at Mirbeau Inn & Spa
In early November, the Literary Traveler staff headed out for a retreat. We wanted to refresh our minds, to open new mental passageways, to escape…
The Library Hotel: Literary Luxury in New York City
By Amanda Festa Hotels belong to no one and everyone. They are temporary resting places, providing transient comfort when we are away from home. A…
The Legendary Hotel Elysée: Last Home of Tennessee Williams
by Jessica Monk Despite witnessing the color and culture shock of the twentieth century, the atmosphere at the Hotel Elysée remains relaxed, romantic and cocooning.…
Hotel du Cap: Literary Luxury on the French Riviera
By Ali Pinero As I stepped off the bus in the south of France, I was welcomed by an endless array of sunshine, warmth, and…
Hotel du Pont Royal: Paris, France
By Kelsey Liebenson-Morse “There is never any ending to Paris, and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any…
The Hotel Monteleone: New Orleans Literary Landmark
By Kelsey A. Liebenson-Morse Everybody is nothing until you love them. –Tennessee Williams, The Rose Tattoo The Hotel Chelsea in New York is a literary…
Hotel Ambos Mundos: Traveling to Cuba the ‘Heming-way’
By Amanda Festa Since January of 2011, when restrictions on traveling to Cuba were loosened, eager travelers have been flocking to the country for one…
Unique Accommodations for the Adventurous Traveler
By Amanda Festa When my wanderlust gets the best of me but I am unable to take an impromptu trip, I find myself living vicariously…
Happy Birthday, James Ponce: The Breakers’ Historian and Living Landmark turns 95
By Amanda Festa According to his biography, “Esteemed historian, James Ponce, knows more about The Breakers and the destination of Palm Beach than anyone else…