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Fact or Fakeout: Private Hotel Airport Terminals, Hotel Fashion Trucks in LA, and More!

by Carolina on April 9, 2013

Wet Republic Pool at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, NV

1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Renting a poolside at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on a weekend can cost almost four times as much as the nightly rate of a Petite King Room, which — at 350 square feet — is the smallest in the resort.

2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong has just opened its own private terminal in the city’s airport, featuring two lounges and one-stop immigration, customs and baggage screening services all in one space.

3. FACT OF FAKEOUT? The Morgans Group, owner of the Delano Hotel in South Beach, has announced the property will be closing on April 30^th due to a conflict with the hotel’s largest stakeholder.

4. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The W Los Angeles Westwood features a fashion truck that will be visiting the property the second Friday of every month, now through August 9^th.

5. FACT OR FAKEOUT? Omni Hotels is adding a new top-notch service to its list — it has just hired The Biggest Loser’s nutritionist to help create a healthier, more balanced restaurant and room service menu.

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Tagged as: Fact or Fakeout, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami

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Boozy Days and Nights: 10 Party Hotels on the Cheap

by Kristina on April 2, 2013

Spring break is just the kick-off to a season of partying till dawn. You may or may not want to go as crazy as these girls, but either way you’ll want to check out these ten party hotels that won’t bust your budget.

Party Hotel #1: Clevelander Hotel, Miami

It's a non-stop party at this SoBe landmark.

Built in 1938, the Clevelander has been a South Beach landmark for more than 70 years, known as much for its come-one, come-all parties as for its official duties as a hotel. A 60-room crash pad for fraternity-types, the Clevelander features nonstop parties raging at its three bars and two rooftop terraces all day and all night. The drinks are never watered down and clothing often tends to be optional — or at least, articles have been known to go missing after a few rum runners.
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Tagged as: Cancun, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Las Vegas, Miami, party hotels, Puerto Rico

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The Top 10 Easter Brunches Across the USA

by Kristina on March 25, 2013

Brunch at Atrio at the Conrad Hotel -- Miami

Spring has sprung and that means Easter is just around the corner! When Peter Cottontail comes hopping down the lane, we get all too excited for egg hunts, chocolates galore, and — most importantly — Easter brunch. Who doesn’t love the combo of booze and food on a Sunday afternoon? And when it’s in the name of all that is holy — well, that’s just an extra perk! A chic hotel is often just the place to find a perfect Easter brunch spread, so we’ve rounded up our favorites across the states. View our mouth-watering slideshow below and prepare yourself to mug down deliciously this Sunday.

Tagged as: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Easter, Easter brunch, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Phoenix, San Francisco, Spring, Washington D.C.

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Fact or Fakeout: Wedding Rings Gone Astray, Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure, and More!

by Carolina on March 19, 2013

The Luxury Beachfront Room at the One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas

1. FACT OR FAKEOUT? During Easter, guests staying at One&Only Ocean Club in Bahamas can request to be tucked into bed by an Easter bunny.

2. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Turnberry Isle Miami has launched a social media campaign to try to help a guest recover her wedding ring — which she lost at the hotel’s beach club — by spreading the word.

3. FACT OR FAKEOUT? A 20-year-old man was arrested at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston – Historic District after flashing his genitals to a couple celebrating their wedding at the hotel.

4. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The Tribeca Film Festival and Conrad New York have launched a contest through which the winners get two Vesey passes for the festival and two Business-class flights from anywhere in the States or the United Kingdom.

5. FACT OR FAKEOUT? The fifteen items known as the Jewels of Titanic — including diamonds, sapphires and gold jewelry — on display at Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will be auctioned on May 31st, 2013.

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Tagged as: Bahamas, Charleston, Fact or Fakeout, Las Vegas, Miami, New York City

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6 Most Popular Destinations for Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

by Jane on March 18, 2013

Spring is the season for bachelor and bachelorette parties, when engaged couples celebrate their final days of freedom before their summertime nuptials. Of course, bachelor/ette parties head everywhere around the globe to embrace their fleeting singledom, but some destinations are always at the top of everyone’s list. Here, we bring you six of the most popular destinations for bachelor and bachelorette parties. But instead of limiting you to the traditional activities, we also offer alternative options for those looking for something a little different. Either way, these spots are sure to make your party memorable.

1. Las Vegas

Soon-to-be married men partying it up at Tryst at the Wynn.

This one comes as no surprise: Tons and tons and tons of bachelor and bachelorette parties head to Sin City to let loose. Chock-a-block with nightclubs, casinos, pool parties, and strip clubs, Vegas is a massive playground and even the nicest hotels offer relatively inexpensive rates. But that’s all because they know you’ll be spending your life savings on gambling, fine dining, and, often, strippers. Though it used to be just a spot where soon-to-be married men got away, now plenty of bachelorette parties choose Vegas as their destination as well; Kim Kardashian partied at Tao at the Venetian before her ill-fated marriage to Kris Humphries.

Alternative Pick: If stripper shows and packed clubs aren’t your thing, Vegas can still be a great spot for a bachelor/ette party, especially for those on the West Coast who can easily get to the area. About a 30-minute drive from the Strip, Henderson features numerous luxe hotels that are nonetheless relatively reasonably priced and feel miles and miles away. The Westin doesn’t even have a casino; instead, visitors visit the gorgeous spa, enjoy water activities at the beach, relax by the large pool, rent bicycles to explore the property, and take outdoor yoga classes.

Tagged as: bachelor party, Bachelorette Party, Charleston, Las Vegas, Miami, Montreal, New Orleans, New York City

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9 Underrated Beach Destinations

by Jane on March 13, 2013

Some destinations always come to mind when people think of beach getaways: Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, Miami’s South Beach, and the crowded sands in Cancun. Some spots, however, are often overlooked and it makes them that much better. Fewer people, untouched nature, you name it; underrated beach destinations are hidden gems that can be just what you’re looking for. Check out our list of nine underrated beach destinations — and make a trip before the secret is out!

Vieques Island, Puerto Rico

Vieques Island is surrounded by gorgeous, clear waters.

This unique little island offers travelers pure, undeveloped land, mainly thanks to the US Navy’s former use of a good portion of the island. The Navy left in 2003, however, and the land it once occupied is now a national wildlife refuge. Tourists to Puerto Rico often don’t leave the mainland as it takes an extra puddle-jumper to get to Vieques and there are few tourist attractions. Instead, attractions are nature-oriented: The island’s stunning, untouched white-sand beaches and famous bioluminescent bay are the highlights, but it also features walking trails, 300-year-old trees, and some of the top snorkeling spots in the country.

Where to Stay: The quaint Inn on the Blue Horizon is a smaller, more affordable option compared to the nearby W Vieques. The inn features phenomenal ocean views, pretty Mediterranean-style architecture, and wild horses roaming the grounds.

Tagged as: Bal Harbour, California, Florida, Hawaii, Jacksonville Beach, Lake Tahoe, Lanai, Long Beach, Luxury Hotels, Maine, Miami, Montauk, New York, Puerto Rico, San Juan Islands, Value Hotels, Vieques Island

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Monday Morning Ahhhh: Conrad Hotel, Miami

by Jane on March 11, 2013

The Conrad Hotel may be in downtown Miami, but it's rooftop pool has that sexy SoBe vibe.

Taking up 17 floors of a 36-story downtown skyscraper, this Hilton luxury offshoot attracts plenty of business travelers with its location, numerous meeting rooms, and business amenities. But the Conrad understands that when you go to Miami, you have to make some time for play so the 200-room hotel strives to achieve the vibe — and provide the amenities — one would expect at a sexy South Beach resort. The result: An urban oasis. With rooftop tennis courts, a large, sleek rooftop pool surrounded by cabanas, a hip restaurant, and a gorgeous spa, the Conrad delivers. So as we say every week, sit back, relax, and soak up the goodness that is the Conrad Miami.

Tagged as: Business Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Miami, Monday Morning Ahhhh

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Pretty Potty Talk: Hotel Bathrooms With Amazing Views

by Devon on March 6, 2013

One Bal Harbour Resort bathrooms have some of the best views in the Miami.

Some people prefer to read a magazine in the restroom, but we’d much rather gaze out over a stunning view. There’s nothing we love more than exotic sights, no matter where we’re taking in the view — the shower, tub, or elsewhere. From Hong Kong to Miami, Boston to Barcelona, here are our favorite hotel views from the best seat in the house.

Tagged as: Atlanta, Barcelona, Boston, California, Cancun, Carmel, Denver, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Kauai, London, Los Cabos, Luxury Hotels, Madrid, Mexico, Miami, New York City, Puerto Morelos, Rome, San Diego, Santiago, Singapore, Stockholm, Vancouver

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Chic Boutiques for a Sexy Getaway

by Jane on February 26, 2013

The Gramercy Park Hotel is one of the sexiest spots in New York City.

There’s something about boutique hotels that make them sexier than your average getaway: Smaller spaces and dark corners, personalized service, and often diligent attention to detail make them well-suited for the romantically-inclined. We picked our favorite boutiques that have all the necessary trappings for romance.

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Tagged as: Boutique Hotels, Jamaica, Los Angeles, Luxury Hotels, Miami, New York City, Punta Cana, Romantic Hotels, Santa Monica

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Old Money Resorts: Where American Royalty Stay and Play

by Kelsey on February 19, 2013

Want to live like a Rockefeller on your next vacation? Or want a voyeuristic peek into the world of the rich and powerful? These iconic resorts across the country — from a Gilded Age Palm Beach estate to a Newport mansion to a Long Island Gold Coast castle — will make you feel like your blood runs blue.

The Breakers Palm Beach

There’s a reason The Breakers’ reputation precedes it. This 140-acre resort, first built in 1896 (and reconstructed in 1926), resembles a Renaissance palace, and it’s seen more than it’s fair share of American royalty over the years; Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, William Randolph Hearst, and various Astors, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts have all walked the halls at this posh spot. No other hotel in Palm Beach can come close to matching the luxury found at this iconic property.

Tagged as: Cape Cod, Historic Hotels, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Newport, Palm Beach

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