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The United States is one of the few countries in the world that doesn’t require employers to give their staff a minimum amount of annual leave. Though many stateside companies do offer employees paid vacation, it’s usually just about two or three weeks per year. Things are a bit different on the other side of…
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…
A new year brings new everything — new goals, new challenges, new plans, and (fortunately for us) new hotels. We’ve already gone the nostalgic route, taking you on a tour of the hot new hotels of 2015, so now we’re looking ahead at the brand-new hotels that will open their doors in 2016. Of course,…
Winter is coming. While we all (or most of us) enjoy the first snowfall and twinkling holiday lights of the season, after sloshing in snow and donning our puffy jacket for a couple of months, we’re over it — and ready for summer weather. If you’re like us and need a mid-winter, post-holiday break to…
Today’s society is obsessed with celebrity culture. From what fashion models are wearing, to what pop stars listen to, to what chefs like to eat, we are enthralled by how the other (more famous) half live. A growing trend has been emerging in print and online — more of us than ever are eager to…
Photo: Thinkstock, iStock Traveling can be an incredibly freeing experience, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free to do whatever you want. Tourists often find themselves in hot water with locals or law enforcement for being ignorant of laws or cultural norms. At best, this can be embarrassing. At worst, illegal. Switching into relaxation mode…
If you’ve logged hundreds of hours in hotels like we have, you’ve likely encountered many of the same (kinda boring) amenities across multiple properties: yoga mats in the rooms; espresso machines; and iPod docks. While we’re always pleased to find these comforts away from home, there are some hotels that really go above and beyond…
We don’t know about you, but when we travel to the best shopping cities in the world (or really any city, for that matter), we are pumped to be able to snoop around for something special to bring home from the trip. Sometimes it’s a simple souvenir, other times it’s a staple wardrobe item. Sometimes…
National holidays can be wonderful times to visit destinations around the world: Official days off make for happy locals, and festivals, parades, and celebrations add to the upbeat vibe. But holidays often also mean crowds of people, closed restaurants and shops, higher crime rates, and uber-expensive hotel stays. Of course, many find that all of…
Photo courtesy of TripAdvisor The results are in! TripAdvisor has released the 2015 Travelers’ Choice list for top landmarks in the world. To motivate you to make your way through them, we’ve gone through the top 10 and paired them each up with our favorite hotel picks where you can find the best views, closest…
