Setting the Bar for Albuquerque Lodging

Business travelers have become weary visiting the same old chain hotels every week, month or quarter when visiting Albuquerque.  Many are tired of the “absence of hospitality” in the same décor, the same styles, and the same packaged (or made out of a package) breakfast.  The noises of elevators dinging all night long, and doors…

New Mexico Bed & Breakfast for Sale

Have you ever stayed at a bed and breakfast and thought to yourself “What a fantastic gig, this must be so much fun!  I wonder what it would take to own and operate a place like this.” Me too, and I found a way to make it happen.  And so can you!   The Mauger Estate…

Albuquerque Lodging at its Best

Many business travelers and tourists say to us “I’ve never stayed at a B&B before, and this is so much better than a hotel!”  While it really is so true, many travelers still don’t realize that in terms of choices in Albuquerque lodging, B&B’s really are the best choice, and the Mauger Estate is the…

Albuquerque’s Best – The Mauger Estate B&B

While we usually bring you great information about the city, or fabulous recipes, or outstanding accommodations and service, today we bring you an historic recap of one of the city’s finest bed and breakfasts.  The Mauger Estate B&B is centrally located in the heart of the city, and has a rich history.  This property is…

It’s a Fun and Festive Fall in Albuquerque!

The air has turned crisp in the evenings and mornings, fall flowers are vibrant and the skies are filling with hot air balloons. We love fall at the Mauger, and Albuquerque has much to entertain, from the State Fair to the Duke City Marathon, there is something for everyone. We begin the season with the…

Day Trips from Albuquerque – Part 4: Go West for Some of the Best

Sacred and secular, old and new, desert and hills – New Mexico is a state of contrasts, making it rich in its diversity of food, culture, terrain and attractions. The varied offerings of three of the cardinal directions that make perfect day trips from Albuquerque have already been discovered, leaving the western part of the…

Day Trips from Albuquerque Part 3: Go East – A Feast For Your Soul

The Land of Enchantment has vast and varied tourist options in every direction, with something to entertain and enthrall everyone. In the third of this four-part series, attractions and activities east of Albuquerque will be explored, with each day trip providing ideas of how to best experience the uniqueness and beauty of New Mexico. Just…

Day Trips from Albuquerque Part 2: South of the (Albuquerque) Border

Continuing the exploration of New Mexico from the central location of Albuquerque, this next part of the series will focus on three different areas in the southern part of the state, allunder 3-½ hours from Albuquerque and each unique to the heritage and culture of New Mexico. For an eclectic day of sightseeing, begin by…

Day Trips from Albuquerque Part I: Northern Lights

Day trips from Albuquerque are a perfect way to experience the best of both worlds in New Mexico. Staying in downtown Albuquerque offers a wide selection of dining, shopping and nightlife options by night, while providing a central location from which to explore the myriad activities the Land of Enchantment has to offer by day….

Discover All Good and Tasty Things in New Mexico

With all good things comes both commonality and uniqueness. A taxicab driver in Manhattan and a Masai warrior in Kenya can both be watching the full moon rise, and yet geography and culture lend themselves to a different experience. So it goes with New Mexican cuisine. Influenced by Spanish, Mediterranean, Mexican, Pueblo Native American and…