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The Lodge at Marconi is a picturesque escape an hour north of San Francisco on Tomales Bay, But don't let its tranquility fool youβits history still packs a punch. We interview General Manager Leah Fritts Vitali to find out how this property, spanning 62 acres on a state park, has transformed from its first inception as a radio receiving stationβand later on the site of an infamous cultβinto a chic 70s-inspired nature retreat for families, business professionals, and nature lovers.
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"Sunshine Strut" by Goldeny from Uppbeat.
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Part two of our foray into Cannes' most historic (and luxurious) hotels continues our interview with travel writer JQ Louise and digs into the history of the Hotel Martinez and the iconic casino and members club, Palm Beach Cannes. Don't forget to check out part one about the Carlton Hotel.
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"The Urban Gentry" by Beat Mekanik is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License..
"Duet Musette" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution.
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We're dreaming of blue waters, sandy beaches, and beautiful people, which means we're off to the French Riviera (figuratively). With the Cannes Film Festival happening this week, we're bringing you two episodes about its most historic (and luxurious) hotels, the Carlton and the Martinez, along with the iconic casino and members club, Palm Beach Cannes. We interview JQ Louise from the JQ List about her many stays on the CΓ΄te d'Azur and her experiences there (pay no attention to the sounds of our piqued jealousy).
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πΆ Music
"Parisian" by Kevin MacLeod via Free Music Archive licensed under Creative Commons License.
"French Toast" by Beat Mekanik via Free Music Archive licensed under Creative Commons License.
"Duet Musette" by Kevin MacLeod licensed under Creative Commons License.
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The Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, is known for its Old World grandeur, its relaxed, Southern style, and its proximity to the most exciting two minutes in sportsβit's just a couple miles away for Churchill Downs, the site each year of the Kentucky Derby. While its history isn't quite as old as the famed horse race that kicks off the Triple Crown, the Seelbach has still stacked up plenty of stories in its 120-year existence. (Spoiler alert: Drinks, jazz, gangsters, and heists to come.)
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"River Valley Breakdown" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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We explore the very real history of the Hotel Metropol in Moscow through the lens of Amor Towles' bestselling novel, A Gentleman in Moscow. The fictional Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov is a member of the aristocracy at a very inconvenient timeβthe Bolshevik Revolution. Saved by a twist of fate, instead of an execution, he faces house arrest at the Metropol for the rest of his days. Over the next few decades we see the Soviet dream rise and fall through the eyes of the Count and a cadre of comrades who all discover in their own ways just how much a person can adapt and endure in difficult timesβbut fate is not equally kind to all.
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"June (Tchaikovsky)" by Vladimir Takinov is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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We return to NYC for the iconic Empire Hotel. Perhaps best known these days as a recurring setting in Gossip Girl, it has more than 100 years of history on 63rd and Broadway. Its famous neon sign overlooks the popular rooftop bar and sweeping views of the city.
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"Perspetive Shift" by Brigida from Uppbeat
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The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., has seen some incredible history. We finish up their centennial series with JFK and Jackie O through Russiagate, and then learn what's next for this stately Grand Dame.. Thanks again to Katherine Orr of Historic Hotels of America for your insightful answers on the past and future of historic hotels.
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"Theme 6"
"Spy Glass" by Kevin MacLeod licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
"Sexy Lounge Music" by Saavane via Pixabay.
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We continue celebrating the Mayflower Hotel's centennial with part 2 of her incredible history. This episode takes us on a mid 20th century roller coaster ride, including the New Deal, World War II, and the Truman and Eisenhower presidencies. We also continue our interview with Katherine Orr of Historic Hotels of America.
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Swing Big Band Music For Apocalyptic Open World Game by Nicholas Panek is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, is an icon, and she's turning 100 this month! Known as the Grande Dame of Washington, the Hotel of Presidents, and Washington's Second Best Address, we're digging into the history behind this storied landmark. We also interview Katherine Orr of Historic Hotels of America for her take on the significance and impact of the Mayflower and historic hotels like it.
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The Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel and Spa in Cascais, Portugal, has been named Europe's most romantic destination of 2025. Sweeping seaside views, a Roman bath-inspired spa, and serene ocean- or garden-side suites will provide the romantic getaway you've been searching for. But behind all the amore is the story of the May King, the rise and fall of fascism, and the end of the Italian monarchy.
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La Vita Bella by Albert Behar from Uppbeat (free for creators!)
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Travelers looking for hotels that speak to the heart of a destination should immediately check out Hotels Above Par, a curated guide to the coolest boutique hotels and travel experiences. What began as a fun social media project during the COVID-19 Pandemic by founder Brandon Berkson has become a full-fledged media company covering the best of boutique hotels, restaurants, and destinations around the world.
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Afternoon Nap by Ghostrifter licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0.
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We sat down with Michelle Heston from Fairmont Hotels to talk about a Berkeley, CA, gem β the Claremont Club & Spa. Any hotel that starts out as a castle built on the American Dream is a guaranteed Hotel History destination!
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Bedtime After a Coffee by Barradeen via Chosic licensed under CC BY-SA.
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Picture it: Sicily, 1922 BCE. You're traveling on an errand for your local city-state. Where will you find lodging for the night? Or will you have to camp and fall prey to bandits on the road? We explore ancient hospitality covering Ancient Greece, Persia, and the Roman Empire, including a notorious inn that had no room for a Jewish family traveling to Bethlehem.
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πΆ Music:
The Hellespont by Omri Lahav (0.A.D. Soundtrack) under a Creative Commons License.
Desert City by Kevin MacLeod under a Creative Commons License.
Mystery Bazaar by Kevin MacLeod under a Creative Commons License.
Exotic Plains by Darren Curtis is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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Hotels and their predecessors have been around for thousands of years. So what were they like back in the medieval period? Were they full of knights, adventurers, drunkards, bandits, and a wench or two? Turns out, just like today, you had a choice of accommodations based on the coin in your pocket, so where would you have stayed?
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Medieval Minstrel Music - English Bard by Theme Cloud is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
The Britons by Kevin MacLeod
Ale and Anecdotes by Darren Curtis is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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We needed a hotel that was somehow cozy but also grand and preferably built in miniature, so we turned to the king of aesthetics and whimsy, Wes Anderson. His Grand Budapest Hotel delivers on multiple levels for hotel lovers (and great movie lovers). We explore the inspiration, architecture, and fictional history behind the made-up but eerily familiar world of Zubrowka and its famed resort in the mountains, the Grand Budapest Hotel.
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Russian Folk - Troika (balalaika) by Luna Bujalesky is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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It's election season in America, but instead of watching cable news around the clock, we're distracting ourselves with an episode about hotels where major events in American history have taken place. We have the scandal that made Watergate a household name, a hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. left his mark on the eve of the March on Washington, and the "safest hotel in DC" where an attempt was made on Ronald Reagan's life.
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During Watergate: Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
During MLK's Speech: Dreamer by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
During Reagan's Assassination Attempt: True Patriot by MaxKoMusic is licensed under a Creative Commons License
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The Suicide. Hotel Death. Where Dreams Go To Die. LA's Most Haunted Hotel. These are a few of the nicknames given to the infamous Cecil Hotel. In our second book club episode, we discuss Amy Price's book Behind the Door: The Dark Truths and Untold Stories of the Cecil Hotel and dive into the many mysteries and tragedies the Cecil has seen over the years.
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Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Before the first leaf even hits the ground, you can hear thousands of people shouting, "Sweatah weathah!" in their best (or worst) New York accents. Yes, the autumnal equinox has finally passed, and we are able to share some top tier choices for hotels near glorious fall foliage, including the oldest resort in the country and a few paying homage to their Victorian roots.
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Samba Isobel by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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It's our first book club episode! We're talking about Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany, a fun cozy mystery that takes place at a Catskills resort in the 1950s. Don't worry, no spoilers.
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As the summer wanes, we would be remiss if we didn't pay homage to another summer resort of bygone days. This time we're headed across the pond to the seaside town of Bournemouth in England, where British Jews created their own Borscht Belt of sorts to spend their summers and holy days feted with kosher delights.
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Crinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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