Tag: Hotels
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Think outside American Express: Other cards with travel benefits
I think it is easy to think about American Express as the go to card for people who love to travel in style. But did you know that the other major brands also have special benefits as well? These perks include enhanced amenities at hotels, early or late check-in, airline fee credits and more. You…
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Ojai Valley Inn Room Review
I had the extraordinary pleasure of staying at the Ojai Valley Inn in November. Now that it is the holiday season, I can only imagine what the experience would be like now. My experience there was a part of a larger conference, which means that I can’t give a full review of the property, but…
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The Eliza Jane: A great hotel option in New Orleans
The Eliza Jane is a hotel with character. It is straight up gorgeous. I walked in for my registration during December. I am undoubtedly getting to see it at its most beautiful, adorned with Christmas decorations throughout the first floor. It was so beautiful, I even spotted a local family taking their professional portraits there.…
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Nobu expands its list of hotels to Atlanta
If you are aware of the name Nobu, you likely pair it with exquisite Japanese style dining. Perhaps like me you never thought to add the word hotel. Well, after already building a collection of 30 hotels, the brand is now expanding to Atlanta. The expansion, opening in less than week in November 2022, will…
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Another NYC trip, another hotel review: Moxy Downtown NYC
When I booked the Moxy, I was excited. I had been toying with booking a different hotel, but I was intrigued by the quirky vibe. Plus the conference I was attending offered a discount. Upon checking in, I was provided a drink coupon for the hotel bar. Heading up to the 3rd floor, I saw…
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Just a few things to do near 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When I visited the 1 Hotel, I did so without too much of an Itinerary. I did look scope out the area ahead of time and had the curated list from the hotel staff. Because I am an unseasoned traveler, I did not explore very much in the area, but I did do quite a…
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Staying at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When I booked the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, I knew it was going to be a splurge. It was much more than I am used to spending for lodging, but I threw caution to the wind and decided it was finally time to treat myself. The luxury experience began even before I arrived. The team…
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1 Hotels: Combining luxury with sustainability
If you were to script a movie scene for a luxury hotel stay, you would probably focus on opulence. Maybe drop a dash of beautiful views. A sprinkle of fine dining. A spa. But possibly not as many plants as you can possibly pack into a space. Well, well, well. Maybe you just haven’t experienced…
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