For the Train Obsessed

I've always wanted to go to the Texas Hill Country.  I'm not sure why, but I just have this idea that I'm going to really like it. So I was doing some research for a potential trip to Texas, and came across this place, The Antlers. It's on Lake LBJ, and it's a historical hotel, but the reason why I'm writing about it here, is that you can stay in these cool cabooses. One of them is called the McKinley Coach, and its from 1880. 

It's About Time

Can you believe you're looking at a Motel 6 room?!  They, along with some of the other budget hotel chains, are finally going for an update. Check out this story in the Times to get the whole scoop on who is doing what, and where...