Tag: Hotels
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This is not the hotel review I wanted to write
In a different world, perhaps The Virgin Hotel New York would be my favorite hotel. Given how much others have raved about the hospitality of Virgin Airlines, I felt confident that this place would be exceptional. So, when I needed a place to stay on a trip to New York, I eagerly booked in. But…
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Will I stay at an Airbnb now?
The places have long been shunned by me. I have never personally looked into staying at an Airbnb for my travels. Something about the idea of having to be an entire housekeeper when I could just stay at a hotel that employs them? That never appealed to me. But maybe, giving this new change, I…
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I’ve become that traveler now
I’m thankful that the most frustrating experiences I’ve had while traveling have all been easily solvable. Places have been slightly dirty, but not health hazards. And yet, I’m now one of those people who either travels with or will run out and buy disinfecting wipes when I get to a hotel. There is something about…
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One little thing I do before booking a hotel
When I want to take a trip, I usually ask myself one key question: Where do I want to stay? And truthfully, I am all about exploring new hotels and reviewing them here on this blog. However, when I choose an accommodation, I take into account the purpose and flow of the trip. The hotel…
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Round two at the Langham Hotel in Boston
Three years ago was my first visit to the Langham Hotel in Boston. I was returning to see what it would be like all these years later. And mostly to reset expectations after a disappointing visit to the property in New York. This time around, I booked with American Express, giving me dining credit, guaranteed…
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An addition to my hotel wish list
As I reviewed my list of hotels I want to visit, I noticed something. When I’m thinking about where I want to travel, I typically think of the U.S. and Europe. Add to that, I don’t think I have come up with a hotel that is a must-see for me based in Africa. Today, I’ll…
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Where I want to go
As much as I like to write about travel, I’m realizing now that I don’t travel all that much. It seems like I hit up variations of the same city. (New York, I am still trying to learn you.) But if my finances were to change, I have a growing list of places I want…
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So, this is not a review of the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live, per se
I walked up to the door at the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live and the evidence of renovations happening was apparent. Perhaps too apparent. The jackhammer going just feet from the front desk made my exchange with the receptionist look like a silent film. I resolved to drop my bag off and just return to check…
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This is what I wish every hotel room would include
I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I traveled quite a bit in the last few years, with the specific focus on what various hotel properties provide. Sometimes I was amazed by what I received, other times I found them lacking. As a result I’ve come together with a list of what I wish…
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Why it may be worth it to stay at a luxury hotel
For some people, a luxury hotel is just not worth it. They look at the cost and immediately start looking elsewhere, or after they rant about the ridiculousness of it all. For others though, they see luxury and see the perfect spot for a future vacation. Perhaps that’s you. Or maybe it could be. Here’s…
