Things I Love Today: Historic Resorts

One of my favorite ways to daydream is to look for old resorts and hotels online. Places that have a one-of-a-kind elegance and history.

In California, this would include the Hotel del Coronado, the Claremont, the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, the Ahwahnee, Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn (they don’t need to all be fancy…just historic)

It’s harder to find these sorts of hotels abroad. Since I’ve been thinking about a Mexican vacation lately, maybe the Melville in Mazatlan would fit the bill. Built in 1870, this hotel surrounds a lush courtyard. I could picture myself there with a margarita!

Update: Mom reminded me of another great old California hotel: The Mission Inn in Riverside. I had the pleasure of staying there almost ten years ago. Fantastic!