Traveling Mercies Shorter trips mean less stress and fatter wallets
Despite soaring gas prices and shrinking budgets, the all-American summer road trip doesn’t have to take a back seat to frugality this year. Savvy travelers need not venture far to venture well; culture, relaxation and a change of scenery are only a few hours or even a few minutes away.
Whether you’re seeking respite from urban congestion or just a weekend retreat from work and household responsibilities, the Bella Maggiore Inn in historic downtown Ventura offers affordable elegance, world class dining and friendly, personal service. Centrally located only three blocks from the beach, promenade and pier, this intimate inn is consistently rated high by guests posting on travel forums.
Rooms at the Bella Maggiore are furnished simply with warm Mediterranean accents, shutters, ceiling fans, fresh flowers and heavenly Capuan beds.
Antiques, Italian chandeliers, art, a fireplace and a grand piano provide the kind of ambiance you’d expect to find in Europe, but only a short drive from Los Angeles.
Breakfast in Nona’s, the inn’s romantic courtyard cafe, is as relaxing as it is satisfying with dishes ranging from the exotic to the sublime. A variety of exciting restaurants and wine tasting rooms are within walking distance from the Bella Maggiore, as is an ATM, Alejandro Salon and Century 10 movie theater.
So forget that sweaty trek to Vegas and come to the cool comfort of the central coast, the charm of Main St. and the Bella Maggiore Inn for hospitality in the tradition of the small inns of Italy.
Despite soaring gas prices and shrinking budgets, the all-American summer road trip doesn’t have to take a back seat to frugality this year. Savvy travelers need not venture far to venture well; culture, relaxation and a change of scenery are only a few hours or even a few minutes away. 
