Salamander Resort & Spa – Virginia’s Wine & Horse Country

Salamander Resort & Spa – Virginia’s Wine & Horse Country

BySheila Gaspers

The mention of Washington D.C., our nation’s capital, conjures up visions of traffic, museums, monuments, government and politicians engaged in the usual power play. Don’t get me wrong, Washington D.C. is a dynamic destination. It has incredible history, eclectic dining, unique attractions and the energy that one expects of a world class city. I spent…

A Hot’Lanta Hip Hotel – The Ellis Hotel on Peachtree

A Hot’Lanta Hip Hotel – The Ellis Hotel on Peachtree

BySheila Gaspers

Located in the heart of Atlanta just minutes from the CNN Center, Centennial Park, Georgia Aquarium and other top attractions, The Ellis Hotel is a gem in a sea of towering mundane mainstream brands. www.georgiaaquarium.org/ After a sad history (the site of the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history) and nearly two decades of vacancy, the property is brilliantly…