Here at 101 Holidays, we are building a unique collection of hotel recommendations from leading travel writers on Twitter. Each writer reveals a personal favourite place where they would pay to stay. A double room must cost no more than £150 ($250).

Today’s tip comes from Sarah Warwick who spent three years as editor of a genealogy magazine and is now a freelance travel writer.

Sarah says: “As befits a boutique hotel owned a former member of the Laotian royal household, Luang Prabang’s Villa Santi is fit for a king. Stupendous.” Double room from $79 a night.

We are compiling a series of hotel recommendations by leading travel writers on Twitter. Each contributor reveals a personal favourite place where they would pay to stay. The price of a double room must be no more than £150 ($250).

Today it is the turn of Meera Dattani who has written for the Mail, Times Online, the Guardian and Independent.

Meera recommends Luz en Yucatan in Merida, Mexico. “It’s full of soul and anti-rules. The pool is open 24-7, it has quirky rooms and friendly vibes. The website alone is worth checking out.” Doubles cost from $50 a day.

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Here at 101 Holidays, we are building a unique collection of hotel recommendations from leading travel writers on Twitter. Each contributor reveals a personal favourite place where they would pay to stay. The price of a double room must be no more than £150 ($250).

Today’s tip comes from Jody Halsted who writes the travel blog, Family Rambling.

Jody recommends: “Harbor View Bed and Breakfast in Doolin, Ireland.  The rooms are spacious and well appointed; perfect for families. On a clear day you can see the Aran Islands. Their traditional Irish breakfast is the perfect fuel for a day of exploring.” Double rooms start at €70.

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Today’s expert hotel tip comes from Nancy D. Brown, Lodging Editor at Uptake.com. Based in San Francisco, she writes travel for the Contra Costa Times newspaper, Diablo magazine and authors the What a Trip blog. Nancy is the latest of more than 60 travel writers who have contributed personal hotel recommendations to 101 Holidays.

She says: “You’ll see why Oregon’s Weasku Inn was Clark Gable’s favorite Rogue River fishing spot. Great place to relax/write with beautiful grounds. Rates start at $179 including breakfast.”

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Here at 101 Holidays, we are building a unique collection of hotel recommendations from leading travel writers on Twitter. Each contributor reveals a personal favourite place where they would pay to stay. The price of a double room must be no more than £150 ($250).

Today’s tip comes from Charyn Pfeuffer, a Seattle-based food and travel writer and founder of The Global Citizen Project.

Charyn recommends a beach retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica. She says: “Wellness rules at the über-eco Harmony Hotel. Nosara surf paradise with bungalows, open-air yoga, spa, salsa, raw foods, sushi & juice bar.”

Double rooms cost from $186 (£115) including breakfast, yoga class and cycle rental.

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Here at 101 Holidays, we are building a unique collection of hotel recommendations from leading travel writers on Twitter. Each contributor reveals a personal favourite place where they would pay to stay. The price of a double room must be no more than £150 ($250).

Today’s tip comes from Heather Cowper, who writes the travel blog, Heather on Her Travels.

Heather recommends: “Budget boutique bliss at Circus Hotel in Berlin. Cool rooms and apartments, great bar and restaurant & the most charming & helpful staff.” Doubles from €80; breakfast from €4 pp.

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Photographs courtesy of Heather Cowper.

Here at 101 Holidays, we are building a unique collection of hotel recommendations by some of the world’s foremost travel writers and editors. Each of our contributors reveals a personal favourite place where they would pay to stay.

The rules are simple: the price of a double room must be no more than £150 ($250). And the recommendation must be in the form of a “Tweet”, no more than 140 characters.

Today’s tip comes from Kim Wildman, a full-time travel writer and guidebook author based in Australia. Kim has written books for Lonely Planet, Bradt and DK, and numerous features for publications including The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and MSN.

Kim recommends: “Tunza Lodge, Mwanza, Tanzania: Between the beach, the bar & the sunsets over Lake Victoria, this is one lusciously laidback lodge.” Doubles cost $US45 – 60.

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Today’s expert hotel tip comes from Chris Gray Faust, the former travel editor of USA Today who now works as a freelance writer, editor and blogger. She is the latest of more than 60 travel writers who have contributed personal hotel recommendations to 101 Holidays.

Chris recommends: “Banana Azul, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. On the beach, open air balconies, pool just added. Budget lodge atmosphere. Greats hosts, cool guests.” Doubles from $69, room only.

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Here at 101 Holidays, we are building a unique collection of hotel recommendations from leading travel writers on Twitter. Each contributor reveals a personal favourite place where they would pay to stay. The price of a double room must be no more than £150 ($250).

Today’s tip comes from Tracey Davies, a London-based freelance travel, parenting and lifestyle writer who contributes to various publications including The Observer, Junior and Mother & Baby.

Tracey recommends: “Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City. Feels like staying in Buck House! Real old school glamour, a saucy past and a stupendous martini bar.” Doubles from £120.

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Today’s expert hotel tip comes from Beth Blair, who writes travel for Fodors.com and Foxnews.com, and is co-founder of TheVacationGals.com. She is the latest of more than 50 travel writers who have contributed personal hotel recommendations to 101 Holidays.

Beth recommends Loews Lake Vegas Resort. She says: “It’s a tropical paradise in the middle of the desert. The sand beach and private cabanas help guests forget they’re only a short drive to the Las Vegas Strip.” Doubles cost from $179 (£112).

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