Lodging
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Profile: Nancy D. Brown: Horse-crazy in her youth, she passed on European travel to stay home and ride. She has since traded her horse for a husband and saddle for a passport. Married with two teenagers, she enjoys international adventure travel. As a California native, her home base is the Bay Area. With family in Carmel, she considers Monterey Bay her second home. A journalism graduate and food and wine PR professional, Brown has over 25 years of writing experience. She writes the What a Trip column for the Contra Costa Times Lamorinda Sun and the What a Trip blog, in addition to her duties as Uptake’s Lodging Travel Editor. She also enjoys speaking about travel at social media and trade conferences, as well as radio and podcast interviews.
Posts by: Nancy D. Brown
Travel Lodge, Willows, California
Nov 10, 2009; No CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Willows, California Travel Lodge “Willows is our place to stop for donuts or we’ll have breakfast at Denny’s, “notes my teenage son. This is the place where my husband and son stay for cheap,... Read more »
Hotel Cheval, Paso Robles, California
Nov 05, 2009; No CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles Paso Robles is growing up. No longer the sleepy little town, Paso is known for its wine country and sophisticated dining. And while kids used to ride their horses into town, the only horse... Read more »
Hacienda Corona de Guevavi – Bed and Breakfast in Nogales, Arizona
Nov 03, 2009; No CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Hacienda Corona is named after Mexican Muralist Salvador Corona Cowboys know it as the Guevavi Ranch. John Wayne was a frequent visitor to the ranch when his friend, Ralph Wingfield, owned Hacienda Corona de Guevavi.... Read more »
Finding Family-Friendly Accommodations in Tuscany
Oct 31, 2009; 1 CommentThis is a guest post authored by Amie O’Shaughnessy of Ciao Bambino! There are many attributes that make Italy wonderful for families. High on the list is the outrageously good yet kid-friendly food and a culture that worships children. In addition,... Read more »
Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore, Santa Barbara, California
Oct 29, 2009; No CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara Long favored by high society, The Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara is where the elite meet. Located in exclusive Montecito on Butterfly Beach, the Spanish Colonial treasure is... Read more »
Best Western Treehouse Motor Inn, Mount Shasta, California
Oct 27, 2009; 1 CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Best Western Treehouse Motor Inn The Best Western Treehouse Motor Inn has made a friend for life in my husband. Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, he’s now lived more years in California, yet you can’t take... Read more »
South Pacific Theater Production, Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Oct 22, 2009; No CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip A scene from South Pacific at Hilton Kauai The Hawaiian Islands have played host to many Hollywood productions, yet the Garden Isle of Kauai will forever be remembered as Bali Hai. Each week a Kauai production of Rodgers... Read more »
Claremont Resort and Spa – Berkeley, California
Oct 20, 2009; No CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Claremont Resort and Spa, Nancy D. Brown The Claremont Resort and Spa was the place my grandparents liked to go for fancy occasions. Does a 30 year high school reunion count as a fancy occasion? The last time I visited... Read more »
Milliken Creek Inn and Spa – Napa Valley, California
Oct 15, 2009; No CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Milliken Creek Inn & Spa Ode to Chocolate My ears, or should I say, my taste buds perked up when I heard that Milliken Creek Inn and Spa was offering an “Ode to Chocolate” Package. This luxury boutique... Read more »
St. Regis Princeville Resort on Kauai’s North Shore, Hawaii
Oct 13, 2009; 1 CommentFrom Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Mt. Makana from St. Regis Princeville, Nancy D. Brown After watching the DVD of South Pacific, I can’t shake the Bali Hai song from my head. Bali Hai was calling to me. And what better place to watch the sunsets... Read more »
