In his first, he told weary Britons that even New York was a war casualty, driven to burning filthy soft coal and hoarding butter.

ECONOMIST: Alistair Cooke

Some of the 15 individually decorated accommodations feature original canopy beds, plaid blankets, and natural wood accents, and all rooms come with wi-fi, soft beds, gas-burning fireplaces and views of the countryside.

BBC: Daily deal: Two nights in West Dover, Vermont