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Saturday, January 27, 2007

A Romantic Hostel?

Today The Today Show featured some romantic get-aways for Valentine's Day. They were in Monterey, California, Miami, Florida, Mexico and Quebec City and they were "inexpensive" ($200+/night).

Well not everyone finds $200+/night actually "inexpensive," right?

We all know hostels are truly inexpensive, but romantic? Not likely!

So I set out to find some romantic hostels, if they actually exist. First I looked at some of my previous posts. How about Salzburg?

Well I found this gorgeous hostel with private double bed rooms available February 13-16 where a couple can stay for all three nights for a total of $290.26, breakfast included!

Here's the description:
The SALLERHOF chosen as best overall international inn in the best of BEDANDBREAKFAST awards 2004 and also for 2005

We can book the Sound of Music tour or other tours for you. Tickets are available here and tour buses pick up every morning at the front door.

Sallerhof guesthouse is just 4 miles south of old town Salzburg, 1 mile from the motorway exit Salzburg Sued, 7 miles from the airport Salzburg and 5 miles from the railway station (Hauptbahnhof Salzburg - HBF Salzburg)

Our family-run pension has 35 beds in luxurious rooms furnished with care and attention. Our regular clients are drawn back by the individual atmosphere and the personal attention we pay to our guests. We even provide you with bicycles for exploring the beautiful surroundings and nearby attractions. We have our own free parking spaces so that you can enjoy your peaceful and relaxing stay in Salzburg to the full..

You will be treated to a hearty breakfast buffet with local produce and homemade specialities. For lunch and dinner there are many restaurants within 3 minutes walking distance, and you can bring each day to a close with a glass of wine on the patio in our peacefully situated garden.

Bus number 25 goes from Groedig to the historic city of Salzburg and to the railway station and back every 20 minutes - a 30 minutes ride for 1.80 Euro. The last bus runs at 23:00 from Salzburg. The next bus stop is a 2 minute walking distance. By taxi it's a 15-minute ride 14.- Euro.

Our non-smoking rooms have modern furnishings and all the features you need: a balcony, bath or shower, hair-dryer and satellite TV. You will feel right at home when you stay with us.

Salzburg not an option?
How about Miami Beach, then? I found tge Clay Hotel in South Beach availablefor those 3 nights for a total of $325! Here's what the owners say:


The Lonely Planet guidebook calls us 'the most beautiful hostel in America'. Another guidebook, 'Hostels USA' awarded us its top billing of four stars, naming us one of the best big city hostels. We believe that's because of our great room rates, terrific Mediterranean ambiance, and location in the heart of South Beach.
We're also near world famous Ocean Drive, and next to one of the most beautiful beaches you'll find anywhere. Please note that all of our rates include taxes & linen, air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerators and telephones.
And then, well there's even a hostel in Monterey! Take a look at
The Del Monte Beach Inn where a couple can stay those same 3 nights for a total of $165 + tax!!
It is classicly distinguished in design as well as character. We host a continental break fast from 8 until 10 on the antique buffet. Hot muffins are served with the fruit of your choice. After breakfast take a leisurely stroll to Downtown Monterey, cross Del Monte Avenue to scout the Monterey Bay's shore, or just relax along the banks of Lake El Estero.
Each guest room has comfortable beds with crisp linen and the rooms are decorated with fresh flowers. All rooms have sinks and share antique
bathrooms with claw-foot tubs. Some rooms feature a kitchenette and private bathrooms.

Enjoy the best the Peninsula has to offer. A recreational bike and walking trail along the bay connects the Inn with old historic Monterey, Fishermen's Wharf, the Marina, Cannery Row, the Aquarium, tide pools and Maritime Museum. The Inn is just steps from the beautiful Del Monte Beach where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Monterey Bay.
There is an endless list of things to do -- enjoy the magnificent 17-Mile Drive of Pebble Beach, legendary Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley's ranches and vineyards, Point Lobos State Park, inspirational Big Sur and, of course, some of the best golf courses in the world.

I don't know about you, but why spend $290 a night when you can enjoy the same beautiful and romantic get-away for one third to one half that for 3 nights?

I found all these great hostels through the search panel in the left sidebar. They're all available for February 13 - 16, 2007. And there's loads more. Try it out -- anywhere you'd like to take your sweetheart next month -- you might be surprised by what you find!

Romantic hostels? You bet!

Happy traveling!

Kristi

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