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.
In part one of this two-part series we lauded the warmth and benefits of 4 sunny mainland destinations from San Diego to Miami Beach. Now, we explore 4 off-shore getaways sure to cure the wintertime blues.
We conclude our three-part College Football Towns series by highlighting hotels and college football culture in the West. If you missed it, our Southeast region roundup included Auburn, Georgia Tech, Arkansas, and Notre Dame, and our Big Ten roundup included Michigan, Penn State, Minnesota, and Northwestern. Hotel 43, Boise, ID Boise State Broncos Did you know Broncos football plays […]
Every year when autumn rolls around, small towns like Ann Arbor, Michigan 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, the […]
Save for the occasional bag of peanut M&Ms, I avoid eating at airports and on airplanes. And it’s not only because the food generally makes me feel like the before picture in an ad for heartburn and the price gouging is as absurd as the size of a large popcorn and Coke at the cinema. No. […]
Ever fall in love with a hotel so deeply that you feel you could stay forever? You’re not alone. Meet Millie Bailey. Each evening since the 1850s, after climbing into her bulbous wedding dress, Bailey has parted her hair in the center, pinned it up in the back, and paced the balcony of the Dauphine Orleans […]
Purgatory — Echoing a current real-world phenomenon, a study completed last week by Purgatory’s Department of Supernatural Studies (DoSS) reveals that nine out of ten ghosts prefer independent hotels to chain hotels. The findings, which specter experts from the DoSS collected via on-premise observations and seance interviews at hundreds of independent and chain hotels from West Virginia […]
Like the rest of us, celebs need place to go to get away from it all — sometimes for a few days, sometimes for a few months. And sometimes, as was the case with Hollywood legend Doris Day and mob boss Al Capone, they buy the place. Hotel Julien Dubuque, Dubuque, IA When things get […]
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 […]
Having lived in New England for most of my life, I’m no stranger to the charm and beauty that encompasses the area. History and tradition run deep, and stories and memories are passed from generation to generation – many of which hail from one of the many quaint inns and B&B’s that can be found […]
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