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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!

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The bed’s flanked by two knights, and a unicorn straight out of an LSD trip. Talk about a 1970s love shack.

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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.

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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.

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The inn has an old Boeing jet in the back. Farrah Fawcett filmed a commercial here in the 1970s.

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I felt like Wilma in the prehistoric Cave room. I was tempted to ring room service for an order of T-rex steak.

Please take a minute to view my Coolhunting Wacky Wisconsin” travel show for Huff Post, which I researched, arranged and hosted. Without your support, I won’t be able to keep the series going… so every click, Like/Share and Tweet counts.

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.

47 Comments

  1. Kiss
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:26 am | Permalink

    whaa?! Thats awesome! I havent gotten on aol today Im gonna go check it out lol ^_^

  2. Devi
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:27 am | Permalink

    Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your birthday bash!! since I cannot attend, I’m going to draw you something super cute!! ^^

  3. Kateri
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:27 am | Permalink

    fantastic 

  4. Sam
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:27 am | Permalink

    your style rocks !!! 

  5. Lexy4242
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:27 am | Permalink

    YAY!:D 

  6. Justin
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:29 am | Permalink

    Your an awesome person and pretty too lolz you rock our world happy birthday too

  7. Billy Bionic
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:29 am | Permalink

     ‎:P Jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to be as gorgeous as you! :P

  8. Natalya
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 5:09 am | Permalink

    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…

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 25, 2011 at 2:55 am | Permalink

      Thank you dear!! Yeah this love hotel puts the Japanese ones to shame!

  9. Yana
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 8:54 pm | Permalink

    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 ;)

  10. Kirill
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:10 pm | Permalink

     i love ur hair *-*

  11. Christine
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:10 pm | Permalink

    “Happy Birthday Pretty Girl…hope all dreams and wishes come true ♥

  12. Rammy
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:11 pm | Permalink

    That hotel looks kinky as hell xD <3

  13. Francesca
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:11 pm | Permalink

    I think the swinging one could be fun, although it might give me sea sickness… LOL

  14. Francesca
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Permalink

    On second thought, maybe the Caesar one would be better. Provided it has no snake, I can dream of being Cleopatra!! *o* LOL

  15. Lauren
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Permalink

    I live in wisconsin, and I think I may know where that is… o:

  16. Linda
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Permalink

    Yes it would have been soo fun and all the outfitssss <3 :( happy birthday love ur blog

  17. Reanne
    Posted August 24, 2011 at 11:48 pm | Permalink

     ^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! ^.^

  18. Malla
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 3:01 am | Permalink

    Happy belated late late birthday!!! Sorry I would’ve told u sooner but school started up again;busy. So now I’m telling you. :)

  19. Ian
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 3:16 am | Permalink

    My father hailed from Wisconsin (born in Wausau; lived near Marshfield).

  20. Lauren
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 5:43 am | Permalink

     I just watched it, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming episodes! c:

  21. Kyoko
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    xD that is cute!

  22. James
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    Totally diggin’ the red hair!

  23. Elligons
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 5:44 am | Permalink

     Hai! =D The curls are beautiful

  24. Kolee
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 6:03 am | Permalink

    YOU WHERE IN WISCONSIN? WHY YOU NO VISIT ME?! I’M IN MINNESOTAA!

  25. Josiah
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 6:22 am | Permalink

    Hope u had a wonderful bday!

  26. Nathan
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 6:27 am | Permalink

    Cool vid!

  27. Tiffany
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 3:19 pm | Permalink

    Uhh, there’s something behind you ;D

  28. Will
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 3:19 pm | Permalink

    your curls are cool like a eskimo igloo,Girl…your pal,will chew.

  29. Gunas
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 3:19 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the feature Carmina! Love your new show! Good Luck!

  30. Makiko
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 3:19 pm | Permalink

    Cuuuuuute!

  31. Christinana
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 9:34 pm | Permalink

    OMG the bear S:

  32. Jayk
    Posted August 25, 2011 at 9:49 pm | Permalink

    we need more love hotels in the u.s.

  33. Thesilkroad11
    Posted August 31, 2011 at 6:54 am | Permalink

    Good post

  34. SGOWriter
    Posted January 17, 2014 at 1:11 am | Permalink

    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.

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