THEME LOVE HOTELS IN USA: S&M BONDAGE BED! STRANGE RETRO FANTASY LOVE HOTEL, DON Q INN, DODGEVILLE, WISCONSIN.
Yarr! Thanks for your sweet support for my new Huffington Post Travel TV show.
In the first episode, which you can watch here, I explore the kitschy Don Q Inn in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Let me share behind-the-scenes images and stories from the shoot.
But first, as promised… here’s a photo of me in the “Mid-EVIL” fantasy room, writhing on the bondage bed!
The bed’s flanked by two knights, and a unicorn straight out of an LSD trip. Talk about a 1970s love shack.
The 21 theme rooms included a 2-story hot air balloon, Jungle, Caesar’s Palace, Teepee… and this swinging bed.
There’s only one word to describe the “Northern Lights” room. Cool.
I like to goof around and play (as you can see in the video). Here, I’m having a stand-off with “Mr Polar bear.”
Almost every bed had a mirror above it. Hmm, I wonder what why?
Have you ever sat on a Waterbed? I freaked out from the squishiness, and couldn’t get out! (Too bad this footage didn’t make the final cut.)
Hiding from the sheriff of Sherwood Forest. Previous guests carved their initials into the trunk of the tree. Only two adults are allowed to stay in each room… so I’m guessing strange stuff goes on behind closed doors.
The inn has an old Boeing jet in the back. Farrah Fawcett filmed a commercial here in the 1970s.
I felt like Wilma in the prehistoric Cave room. I was tempted to ring room service for an order of T-rex steak.
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What’s the strangest hotel you’ve ever stayed at? And which room would you reserve at the Don Q? Decide for yourself by watching my Huff Post video.
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whaa?! Thats awesome! I havent gotten on aol today Im gonna go check it out lol ^_^
Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your birthday bash!! since I cannot attend, I’m going to draw you something super cute!! ^^
fantastic
your style rocks !!!
YAY!:D
Your an awesome person and pretty too lolz you rock our world happy birthday too
xoxo
:P Jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to be as gorgeous as you! :P
Happy belated birthday, Miss Carmina! Hmmm…the DON Q Hotel sounds like a must-go for me. If I ever get the chance to lodge there, DEFINITELY the ‘Mid-Evel’ room. Complete with the bondage bed, yessir…
Thank you dear!! Yeah this love hotel puts the Japanese ones to shame!
Wisconsin? Talk about Mid-West ethics ;) Love your hair, btw!!! Oh, and two people per room? They really ARE taking the fun out of the experience ;)
Yesss
i love ur hair *-*
“Happy Birthday Pretty Girl…hope all dreams and wishes come true ♥
That hotel looks kinky as hell xD <3
Mid EVIL room hah
I think the swinging one could be fun, although it might give me sea sickness… LOL
On second thought, maybe the Caesar one would be better. Provided it has no snake, I can dream of being Cleopatra!! *o* LOL
haha true!
I live in wisconsin, and I think I may know where that is… o:
Yes it would have been soo fun and all the outfitssss <3 :( happy birthday love ur blog
^O^ You’re a very kind hearted person you know. When my birthday comes…we have big hello kitty party at gay club neighbours…you should come! Maybe RuRu (RuPaul) join us! ^.^
Aww yay!
Happy belated late late birthday!!! Sorry I would’ve told u sooner but school started up again;busy. So now I’m telling you. :)
My father hailed from Wisconsin (born in Wausau; lived near Marshfield).
Nice!
I just watched it, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming episodes! c:
Yayyyy so happy!
xD that is cute!
Totally diggin’ the red hair!
Hai! =D The curls are beautiful
YOU WHERE IN WISCONSIN? WHY YOU NO VISIT ME?! I’M IN MINNESOTAA!
Hopefully I can do a show in Minnesota next ;)
Hope u had a wonderful bday!
Cool vid!
Uhh, there’s something behind you ;D
your curls are cool like a eskimo igloo,Girl…your pal,will chew.
haha
Thanks for the feature Carmina! Love your new show! Good Luck!
Cuuuuuute!
OMG the bear S:
we need more love hotels in the u.s.
Yeppp
Good post
Thanks – more from my travel show coming soon!
I saw the plane and realized I had been to the Don Q (although I didn’t stay there) on a NYC-to-Billings, MT-and-back motorcycle trip. I have pictures of the plane and the lobby fireplace surrounded by barbers chairs. Very cool. Oh, and FYI, the plane is not a jet. It has propellers.
Fun!