Not surprisingly, Bordeaux's oldest château has a long, complicated history. But the spectacular estate has been completely refurbished and is welcoming visitors.
A beautiful American winemaker meets a charming Italian and together they open a B&B in Tuscany. Sounds like a Hollywood screenplay? It's not! Meet Nicco & Lourée Pieranni, owners of Borgo di Sotto.
Most of Seattle's downtown hotels provide easy access to the city's main attractions: Pike Place, the piers, Space Needle and Chihuly Gardens. As an added bonus, many of these properties have been recently remodeled and offer exceptional restaurants as well.