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Ever wonder why Independence Day is celebrated with shooting off fireworks? Turns out, the explosions were a personal request of founding father John Adams. In a letter to his wife Abigail, he even suggested the anniversary be marked with a long list of things including “illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…
When it comes to hotels, few things top the penthouse. The only thing more satisfying than pressing the coveted PH button in an elevator is actually spending the night in one of the suites-in-the-sky. After all, with unrivaled views, impeccable design, and over-the-top amenities (butler service, anyone?), there’s no shortage of luxury to make you…
Things can get pretty steamy at The Bowery Hotel. Taking a vacation with your significant other is all about letting go, relaxing, and indulging in some much-needed romantic time. While the sound of the waves at a beachy destination or twinkling lights in a new city certainly set the mood, some hotels are going above…
Travelers who spend a lot of time in transit know that airport hotels can be hit or miss. With a few exceptions, most airport hotels are anonymous and dull, with little to offer beyond a convenient location for air transit passengers. However, there are certainly exceptions, from comfortable in-terminal properties with facilities on par with…
Everyone knows the standard features and facilities hotels tend to offer. Smaller properties may only have a lending library, if that. Most chain brands at least boast a tiny fitness center and perhaps a restaurant. In luxury properties, facilities such as spas, indoor pools, and/or gourmet room service are expected. But what about those unexpected…
You can’t fake a good sports city. In certain places, there’s just something in the air, or maybe in the water, that causes the locals to eat, breathe, and sleep sports. And there’s something special about these sports-freak towns that make them feel special to non-locals, too — even those who aren’t really into sports.…
The NFL 2015 regular season kicks off tonight with the Steelers taking on the Patriots, but diehard fans have already logged weeks in preparation — drafting their Fantasy Football teams, performing all sorts of “good luck” rituals, and booking hotel stays for the most anticipated games. Of course there are tons of hotels in each…
Sometimes a hotel just feels like home. And that’s the idea behind our favorite long-term stay hotels; these properties actually encourage guests to crash for weeks at a time. Whether you have what feels like a never-ending work trip or just want to take a break from the norm, there are plenty of hotels that…
We just got a little schooling from the world’s hottest bartenders and our heads are spinning (and not just from the booze). It’s clear these mixologists know how to shake and rattle, and at times it was hard to keep up! But nevertheless, we couldn’t wait for them to reveal their secrets — so we…
Photo by Liz Allocca, Oyster.com It could be any typical Saturday in Brooklyn. My husband and I are at a quirky collectibles shop browsing the goods, which include a jar of clown heads, Pez containers, a ventriloquist’s dummy, and old political pins of Republicans who lost their elections. A record machine plays 50s doo-wop. A…
