Taos, an artsy town in northern New Mexico, receives a mere 13 inches of rain a year. We had the bad luck to encounter a fair amount of it during our three-day spring break visit. Seeing a place in the rain definitely colors your perception of it. But it’s easy …

The Hotel: La Fonda On the Plaza Where: Santa Fe, NM Read more: Reviews and find the lowest rates on Trip Advisor.  Road-tripping? Read 3 Unique Albuquerque Hotels, too We Review  *La Fonda Santa Fe How’s the Location? Visitors to Santa Fe tend to fall in love at first sight. …

The Hotels:  • Nativo Lodge  • Hotel Chaco • El Vado Motel Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico We had the opportunity to spend time in three unique Albuquerque hotels. We stayed in two and spent an afternoon experiencing the third. They have very different looks and ambience and target slightly different audiences. …