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 […]
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 […]
Emerging as a city with a distinct culture of its own, Reno has come alive in recent years as an affordable playground for foodies, libationists, music enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Get there by train, plane, automobile, or even hot-air balloon. (Reno hosts the World’s Largest Free Hot Air Balloon Festival.) However you arrive, Reno is a […]
Looking for an amazing island getaway? All of us at Stash are thrilled to share that Providenciales, Turks & Caicos is the #1 Island Destination in the World, according to TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice! We are delighted on behalf of three Stash partner hotels that provide one-of-a-kind experiences in this incredible destination. Alexandra Resort For the […]
At Stash, we believe that the best travel experiences are found via word-of-mouth, not guidebooks. That’s why we’re giving you the inside scoop from the locals. Today, the pros from the New Orleans Hotel Collection share the inside scoop on the Big Easy. 1. It’s not as touristy as you’d think… Take a daytime trip on the […]