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Under New Management 12 Jun 2013 | 03:02 pm
"Under new management" can be three of the scariest words in business, especially if it concerns one of your favorite hangouts. I checked in briefly to the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort over th...
Is There a Hotel You Miss? 4 Jun 2013 | 11:37 am
I got word this week that the Villa by Barton G , in the former Versace mansion, is closed permanently . While it wasn't one of my regular hangouts (lavishly decorated rooms, including one I stayed in...
Is Every Holiday Weekend a Nightmare at a Hotel? 28 May 2013 | 12:17 pm
I spent Memorial Day weekend at home. Last year, I was at the JW Marriott Grands Lakes in Orlando. It's one of my favorite hotels normally. But during a holiday weekend, it was a bit of a nightmare. ...
You Deserve a Stay at a Ritz-Carlton 21 May 2013 | 12:14 pm
Ritz-Carlton hotels are popping up in prestigious, exotic locations all around North Africa lately, with properties under construction in Marrakech, Morocco (around the Jenan Amar Polo Fields); within...
[Poll] Do You Tip Hotel Housekeepers? 16 May 2013 | 10:33 am
POLL: Do you leave a tip for hotel housekeepers? 1) Yes, every night of my stay 2) Yes, at the end of my stay 3) No, I rarely remember to leave a tip 4) No, I don't think it's necessary Se...
Need a Nap? 15 May 2013 | 01:31 pm
This is where I want to spend the rest of my afternoon, on a private island owned by Sandals Royal Bahamian . Image courtesy Charlyn Keating Chisholm
Live Like Gatsby 9 May 2013 | 10:27 am
Jumping ahead just a few short years from Downton Abbey , the 1920s will be the focus this weekend when The Great Gatsby hits theaters. A few packages in Manhattan and beyond are affordable enough so ...
The Downton Abbey Experience, Closer to Home 7 May 2013 | 11:01 am
I finally finished Downton Abbey . I won't spoil the ending of season 3 if you've yet to catch up on Amazon.com , so it's safe to read this post. Just don't follow the next link. (And if you have, OMG...
Earn Your Next Trip to Vegas on Facebook 2 May 2013 | 10:51 am
If you only get to Las Vegas once every couple of years, it seems pointless to have a rewards card, right? It seems you're not going to spend enough every year to get any of the really good perks. Bes...
How to Swing the Mandarin Oriental New York 30 Apr 2013 | 01:13 pm
When it comes to choosing a New York hotel, I'm usually looking for the perfect combination of location and price. New York hotel rooms tend to be pricey and, let's face it, itty bitty. I once shared ...
