Lodging
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Profile: Kara Williams: While I’ve worn several different hats in my two-decade editorial career — from newspaper reporter to corporate copywriter to magazine editor — I currently work from home as a freelance writer. The majority of my writing work is travel related, with destination articles appearing in such publications as Every Day with Rachael Ray, Dallas Morning News, Denver Post, Porthole Cruise Magazine, Denver Life, GRAND, Chesapeake Family and Mountain Parent. Learn more about my writing at karaswilliams.com. With three other professional travel writers I founded TravelingMamas.com where we cover all things travel related. There, you’ll find me writing as MountainMama, often blogging about the treasures in my own backyard, the Colorado Rockies. An avid traveler since childhood, I regularly visit the East and West coasts from my land-locked state, just to get semi-annual “beach fixes.” Hawaii and Mexico are other favorite sun-and-sand destinations.
Posts by: Kara Williams
Family-Friendly JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
Oct 28, 2009; No CommentJW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek. On a recent long-weekend trip to Denver, my family spent just one night — literally about 15 hours — at the JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek. We sure wish we had more time to enjoy the hotel’s on-site... Read more »
Convenient and Sophisticated Hotel Teatro in Denver, Colorado
Oct 27, 2009; No CommentClassy exterior of the Hotel Teatro. For out-of-towners attending a world-class production at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Hotel Teatro is the place to stay. While the hotel is just 10 years old, it’s housed in a wonderfully restored... Read more »
Warwick Denver Hotel Offers Convenient “Uptown” Location, Large Rooms
Sep 30, 2009; No CommentSuite at the Warwick Denver (#1018) The Warwick Denver finished up a $25 million renovation this summer, so if you’ve stayed at the property in the past (or frequented the site in the 1970’s when it was the home of the local Playboy Club!)... Read more »
Romantic Inn Just outside Denver, Colorado: Highland Haven
Sep 29, 2009; No CommentBear Creek runs alongside the Highland Haven property in Evergreen, Colorado Sitting alongside a long stretch of Bear Creek and surrounded by forest in Evergreen, Colorado, is Highland Haven, a treasure in the mountains that’s just a 30 minute drive... Read more »
The Arrabelle at Vail Square Wows Guests with Service, Spa and Stellar Location
Aug 20, 2009; No CommentThe Arrabelle is steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Lately when I’m frazzled with work obligations or the kids are driving me nuts, I close my eyes and go to my happy place; I think back to my two-night stay at the unparalleled Arrabelle at Vail... Read more »
Colorado’s Keystone Lodge Beckons Families in Summer and Winter
Aug 19, 2009; No CommentLast month Keystone Lodge & Spa served as my family’s home base during our Vail Resorts Epic Summer trip. (This is a fabulous all-inclusive, activity-filled summer trip for families, by the way; it’s a great introduction to some of Colorado’s... Read more »
NH’s Fireside Inn & Suites Disappoints
Jul 15, 2009; No CommentIndoor pool is great for rainy days. A couple months ago I posted about my high-ish expectations for the Fireside Inn & Suites in Gilford, NH. After all, I’d stayed at the property when it was known as B Mae’s a few years ago (admittedly,... Read more »
Spacious and Luxurious New Cottages Debut at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs
Jul 08, 2009; 2 CommentsHistoric main building and lush summer landscaping at The Broadmoor. The tagline for The Broadmoor, the venerable AAA Five Diamond and Mobile Travel Guide Five Star resort hotel, is: “If you’ve been there, you know.” Ever since I moved to Colorado,... Read more »
Vail Cascade Resort & Spa Features New Restaurant, Amenities
Jun 24, 2009; 3 CommentsWhile I live just down the road from the mountain resort of Aspen, I’ve actually been getting to know the neighboring Vail Valley pretty well this summer. First, I had an incredible meal at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek earlier this month, then my... Read more »
Family-friendly Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, Colorado
Jun 17, 2009; 5 CommentsMinus the incident where my husband set off our condo’s smoke alarm while cooking dinner, my family had a delightful stay at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon last weekend. Just an hour from our house, it was a convenient way for us... Read more »
