When in Rome...

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Ok, so it’s cliché, but it’s also a great travel mantra… especially when traveling outside of the US. Try to absorb as much authenticity as you can from a place and don’t sell out to the tourist traps. That’s what makes one a traveler vs. a tourist, right?

In that same spirit, National Geographic Traveler released its “Stay List.” The list features the top 150 hotels in the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean with a sense of place.

What a great idea! It’s just too bad that authenticity comes at such a high cost (in many cases).