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Amazing Accommodations and Transportation for Solo, Senior, or Family Travellers
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items These are the best accommodations and transportation options from my trips, for convenience, safety, comfort, ambiance, or amenities. Most of our cross-country road trips have been at Hiltons because we can count on their excellent accommodations, WI...
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USA - California
USA - Nebraska
USA - Oregon
USA - South Carolina
England
Ireland
USA - California
California is a mecca for fancy chain hotels. My offerings are for the off-the-beaten-path adventurers, nature lovers, and for those who seek out cozy quality get-aways.
Truckee - This is a regular stayover for us. Besides its lovely accommodations, its views are breathtakingly serene. We walked out to the docks and watched the sunrise over the mountains and lake in the morning with our coffee!
Donner Lake Village Truckee Vacation Rentals & Hotel | Top Donner Lake Hotels Rentals & More
USA - Nebraska
This is my only entry for Nebraska, but keep it in mind for any USA road trip! Luv's is a national truck stop chain. It's our go-to pit-stop!
A bit of an unexpected recommendation this time. Sometimes on road trips, life throws you a curve ball. In 2023 and we were traversing the country through the Midwest, and were caught by surprise. Big events were happening and all the hotels along ou...
625 Sidney, NE - Love's Travel Stops
USA - Oregon
The Pacific Coast offers some of my favourite places to see and stay.
Mt Hood - Timberline Lodge is everything rolled into one. It's the beauty and majesty of the mountains, fame as the outdoors shots in the 1980 film, The Shining with Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, skiing, hiking, and history. It was built in 1937...
TIMBERLINE LODGE - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (OR)
Port Orford - My sister recommended this motel when my daughter, grandson, and I were travelling up the coast from California with our dog. This small family owned business was one of our fondest memories of the trip. Not only was the room outstandin...
Cast Away by the Sea Motel (On the coast)
USA - South Carolina
Sumter - Stay in this elegant piece of southern history. Located in the heart of Sumter within walking distance of restaurants and a newly renovated downtown, it has much to offer.
1912 BED AND BREAKFAST - Updated 2026 Prices & Specialty B&B Reviews (Sumter, SC)
England
London - London House Hotel, this was our first day in London. A big plus for us was that for an extra fee, we could check in and drop off our luggage at 9:00 in the morning. Short jaunt to the underground at Bayswater station. The hotel overlooks Ke...
LONDON HOUSE HOTEL - Updated 2026 Prices & Reviews (England)
York - Hilton York Hotel - Such a lovely, fun hotel. The usual excellent Hilton standards, with the additional view of Clifford's Tower across the street. When walking around York, the Tower made an easy focal point for keeping our bearings. Walking ... One of my favourite places. We loved this and plan to return, including this hotel!
Hilton York Hotel - Book on Hilton.com for Best Rates
Ireland
This section is a list of hotels and Airbnbs that my sister and I stayed in last year. Because my trip was partially work oriented, all listings had excellent free wireless that supported my video Zoom based meetings. And we loved them all!
Dublin - Waterloo House - a charming Georgian property close in to Dublin's centre. We stayed here our last two nights in Ireland so we could see Dublin. It was recommended in travel Guru Rick Steve's, Best of Ireland tour book. (See my travel books ... Only 19 rooms on four floors, but it does have a lift. No breakfast, but there are restaurants nearby. A bit further out of town than other places we stayed on the trip, but we took a cab to the main hub where we needed to go. We had to leave super e...
WATERLOO TOWNHOUSE & SUITES - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Dublin, Ireland)
Killaloe - My sister and I stayed here for four nights. It's a guest favourite with a ranking of 4.96. Click the link to see my review. It was charming and the hostess was a delight to work with. I highly recommend it.
Killaloe Vacation Rentals & Homes - County Clare, Ireland
Scotland
Edinburgh - The Doubletree became the bookends of my sister and my Scotland trip. It's close to the royal mile and our rooms had a view of Edinburgh Castle. Due to our mobility issues, we hired a cab to take us to the top of the Royal Mile from the h...
Edinburgh Hotels - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
Glasgow - DoubleTree by Hilton - Excellent hotel. We chose this one because it was close to the University of Strathclyde and we were there for our graduation ceremony. It was also walking distance to the newly renovated downtown shopping area, fille...
Glasgow City Centre Hotels - DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Inverness - AirBNB with a ranking of 4.94. Wonderful condo on the water with a view of the castle. Charming and comfortable. The hostess quickly responded to questions. A quick walk across the footbridge to the train station. My sister and I strolled...
Condo in Highland · ★4.94 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1.5 baths
Best Car Rentals and Train Travel
Appropriate transportation is crucial for a successful trip. these were the perfect choice for us, and worked out beautifully!
We used Europcar when we were in Ireland. We picked it up and returned it at the Dublin airport. Excellent car and great service. They also offer full insurance coverage which we jumped on.
Europcar - Exclusive military rates – available only on our German site
There's a consecutive day pass or a flexible day pass. Plan your trip well to know which one is best suited for you. These MUST be purchased before you leave for your trip. They can not be purchased in the UK.
BritRail GB M-Pass
We had an early flight into London and the Heathrow Express was great. We went right to Paddington Station and then got a cab to our hotel. Well worth the money.
ESHRE26 & Heathrow Express