I'm already envious; you get to go to Santa Fe and I don't. Well, grudges aside, you might as well take full advantage of this spectacular nexus of art, history and natural beauty. Add to that the plush world behind adobe walls of the Inn on the Alameda, and I imagine you'll be quite content. Travel and Leisure Magazine expects so: it selected our New Mexico headquarters as one of the world's 500 greatest hotels.

You are likely to agree from your Egyptian cottoned bed, on the patio or balcony, in the whirlpool, at the lavish breakfast buffet or at the evening wine tasting. A moment's walk to the Plaza and the galleries and restaurants of Canyon Road will confirm your good fortune.

As will a call there; drop that you are an Academic Ambassador and get 10% off your room rate.

• Lowest season – January and February (excluding holidays): $129
• First shoulder season – March and April: $174
• Shoulder season – May, June (excluding holidays), and mid-September and mid-October: $189
• Lower season – most of November, December (excluding holidays): $159
• During peak season – July, August, September and October: $209

Do note that this town is very tourist oriented, so there is a wide rate range depending on the seasonal popularity of Santa Fe [lesson: not a tourist? then avoid them and save lots of dough].

You may visit their website at www.inn-alameda.com.

AcAmbs now get
an additional 5% off
already low rates