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Amazing USA Accommodations for Solo, Senior, or Family Travellers

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In many of our road trips, we stay in Hiltons to earn points, and we know the quality will be excellent. Plus many of them include breakfast which helps on the travel budget. Here I am highlighting the unique or off-the-beaten-path accommodations tha...
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California

California is famous for Hollywood, Venus Beach, Disneyland, etc. I'm highlighting the cozy or unique hotels that created special memories for us.

 
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Sacramento, California - My sister and brother-in-law had their 40th anniversary here. It was a huge party and we all stayed for the night.  The event staff, rooms, and service staff made for a fabulous time! Highly recommend it!
The Delta King | Hotel | Dining | Entertainment | Sacramento CA
 
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Truckee, California - 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! There is a...
Donner Lake Village Truckee Vacation Rentals & Hotel | Top Donner Lake Hotels Rentals & More
 
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My sister has stayed here on numerous occaisions both for work and pleasure. She gives it rave reviews for its quality, serenity, ambiance, and picturesque beauty!
Olympic Village Inn Olympic Valley United States of America

Oregon

I love the Pacific Northwest for its beauty and majesty whether it's the coast or the mountains you prefer, It excels in both aspects.

 
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Port Orford, Oregon - 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 ou...
Cast Away by the Sea Motel (On the coast)
 
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Mt Hood, Oregon - 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...
TIMBERLINE LODGE - Updated 2026 Prices & Hotel Reviews (OR)
 
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Several years ago we held a family reunion here and brought our horses for everyone to ride on the beach.  The campground acommodations were great for horses and people alike. If you are in to horse camping, this was a well maintained facility and we had a blast riding on  the beach!
Nehalem Bay State Park - Oregon State Parks

Other States

On most of our cross country adventures, we stay in Hilton hotels because we earn points for our stays which we can use later, and because we can count on their quality. Some also have complimentary breakfasts which helps the travel budget. This sect...

 
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Sydney, Nebraska - 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 ...
625 Sidney, NE - Love's Travel Stops
 
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Charleston, South Carolina - When my daughter had an early flight out of Charleston, we stayed here in a ground floor room overlooking the marina so we could get her to the airport in good time. As a bonus it provided us with a beautiful sunrise view...
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
 
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Sumter, South Carolina - 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)