Dirk Thompson

"Family-friendly walking trails. Nice when you need some greenery that’s close by. Depending on where you wander, you can get an easy stroll or vigorous hike."

"Chicken Z-man!"

"Modern design and clean rooms. We've stayed at a couple of hotels with this chain, and both are very good bang for the buck. Good (free) breakfast, too."

"Salted caramel with pecans. Mm."

"There is a back door to the wand store—went in by accident, and promptly found ourselves in the store that others were waiting in line 45 minutes just to go in the store (and spend $32 on a wand)."

"Creme brûlée Danish… my wife's favorite is really good. Sour Cherry Creme Cheese is my favorite. For a meal, try Ham and Cheese Croissant."