10 Jaw-Dropping Hotel Bathrooms

Talk about a game changer. With the right blend of style, functionality, feng shui, and amenities, the hotel bathroom can serve as a stress reliever, a rejuvenator, a haven for self-care, and, of course, a venue to sip bubbly with your hubby.

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5 Hotels That Take Spa Time as Seriously as You Should Take Mother’s Day

Remember that time mom stayed home when you had a scratchy throat and made you chicken noodle soup? That time she woke up at the crack of dawn to get you to your practice? Or remember the time she birthed you? Ok, fair enough, you probably don’t remember that one. But it did happen. And it wasn’t easy. Thank you, mom.

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Winter Is Coming: The Best Beachy Getaways (Part 1)

For many of us, the slushy, bundled-up daily commute is unavoidable for a few dark months per year. And sadly that time of year is upon us. So, the next time you find yourself scraping the windshield in polar vortex conditions or Googling “How to remove salt stains from shoes” imagine barefoot beach combing for seashells and sipping margaritas for lunch while listening to Jimmy Buffett, the sun and sand a warm reflection in your shades.

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Hotels That Score Big in College Football Towns (Part 1)

Every year when autumn rolls around, little towns like South Bend, Indiana buzz with excitement. Solo cup sales soar as entrepreneurial residents turn their front lawns into tailgating parking lots for out-of-towners. For four months per year, Saturdays belong to college football. And whether you cheer on your team because it’s your alma matter or you live nearby, […]

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EmBARK on an Adventure to These Pet-Spoiling Hotels

In honor of National Dog Day – which recently reminded us to celebrate dogs and all they do for us (as if we needed a reminder) – let’s take a look at some hotels throughout the country that go above and beyond simply “allowing” our four-legged friends to walk their hallways.  Hotel Providence – Providence, RI […]

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Rooftop Patios: A Breath of Fresh Air

Unfortunately, for most people, traveling consists of being indoors for huge chunks of time.  People sit at a secure airport and wait for their flight; they fiddle with their air vent, while squished in a airplane seat; they needn’t even leave to get food with a simple call for room service. As you seek to savor the final […]

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Four Hotels with Green-Thumb Gardens

There’s something innately therapeutic about digging your hands into soil or watching plants peacefully compete for the sun’s attention. In today’s fast paced world where people are relentlessly connected to work and stressors, it’s easy to forget the value of spending some reflective time outside – in silence. Luckily for us, there are independent hotels […]

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