There is something about that small-town New England charm that beckons us – practically every seasonal Hallmark movie has a similar setting. We want to be surrounded by those autumn colors, front porches decorated with pumpkins, mums and hay bales, and white picket fences adorned with garland as we […]
Month: September 2023
If you are conditionally approved, you can also take advantage of another nifty offering by the CBP: the Enrollment on Arrival program. The EoA allows Global Entry applicants who are conditionally approved to complete their interviews upon arrival into the U.S., eliminating the need to schedule an interview at an […]
Being conscientious about your alcohol consumption is in style. Try delicious NOPE mocktails, whether you’re in recovery or just cutting down. I’ve long been stoic about liquids, sticking mainly to still water, sparking water, and coffee, preferring to get my calories from solid food. But as I write more about […]
The following morning, the hotel’s owner, Knut Slinning, pokes his head into our rooms at the Writer’s Lodge, a generous chalet with the sparse, finely curated feel of a contemporary Scandinavian home. He has wrinkled, smiling eyes and wears a Norrøna jacket. Like us, he’s going ski touring with friends […]
Grace and style are always in fashion at historic, grand Omni hotels & resorts, where guests can find old-world hospitality plus the modern conveniences necessary for today’s travelers. These historic hotels recall the opulence and elegance of times past, which make your stay an experience unlike any other. Crescent City […]
Imagine your flight landed late and you’ve already missed the first day of your vacation. To add to the disappointment, when you enter the hotel for check-in you found a scenario like this: Two reception counters, handling four queues of guests. Only two people at the frontdesk handling this crowd. […]
What is a food tour? How do food tours work? Why do people go on food tours? Food tours are a great introduction to a new destination, its traditions, and the local culture. Here are some tips to help you book the right one. A food tour is a city […]
After my last pandemic-focused article, my inbox was flooded with queries about remote work. I had urged hotels to embrace remote work and stop putting geographical restrictions on hiring the best talent. Most of the emails I received questioned the long-term feasibility of remote work, especially for a hotel organization. […]
The very nature of bathrooms means hygiene and cleanliness is at the top of any specifiers’ checklist. As well as the fixtures and fittings, the walls and floor need to withstand regular cleaning, often with harsh chemical cleaners. Tiles are perfectly suited for use in wet areas and bathrooms owing […]
It’s the time of year to reflect and look forward… which we’ve been doing a lot of on the blog recently! The final quarter of the year is full of predictions for the upcoming year. Industry experts all come forward with the purpose of equipping the wider collective with as […]