Today I visited a fantastic venue in Aurora, NY on Cayuga Lake, one of the Finger Lakes. The venue is aptly named the Aurora Inn. It’s a classic country inn right on the lake in wine country. 
I love everything about this venue, but the rooms are really special. They are elegantly and lavishly decorated, but have a cozy feeling to them as well. All have marble bathrooms and comfortable lounge chairs; most have balconies with porch swings or chairs looking on to the lake; some even have fireplaces and jacuzzi tubs.
The Aurora Inn’s fabulous rooms got me thinking about the importance of a great room. I planned a honeymoon recently for a couple who wanted to do Italy on a budget, but still wanted cozy and comfortable accommodations. Obviously I couldn’t go to Italy (I wish!) and check-out all the 3-star hotels first hand, so I had to rely on many many hours of research to find the perfect rooms. Thankfully, I love that sort of thing! Final product: 6 days at the Hotel Margherita in Praiano on the Amalfi Coast. This hotel comes highly reviewed and is known for its fantastic customer service. It’s a one-woman show, which I must admit I have a soft-spot for since I am also a one-woman show! But the daily Italian breakfast room service delivered straight to your personal veranda with a view of the Mediterranean Coast for under 100 euros a night pretty much sealed the deal!
Tip: Trip Advisor is a phenomenal resourse. They offer tons of first-hand reviews, pictures, and hotel ratings that are highly reputable.
