A Very London Christmas: Jet Across the Pond for Festive Magic

Arriving at One Aldwych in London’s posh Covent Garden neighborhood, it’s easy to slip into a giddy and festive mood. A giant red bow drapes the front door archway in grand fashion, signaling the ...
Champagne Living

A Bright, Joyful & Seriously Fun Night-by-Night Hanukkah Gift Guide

This adorable Daniel Tiger Trolley Seek & Find is the perfect quiet-play Hanukkah gift for curious little hands. Filled with soft beads and hidden icons from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, it encourages ...

Mimaru’s Pokémon Room Returns With A Fresh Look And I Got To Stay In One—Here’s My Review

The Pokémon franchise, short for "Pocket Monsters," began as a creative spark from designer Satoshi Tajiri, inspired by his ...
Travel + Leisure

The Most Common Place to Pick Up Bed Bugs Is a Hotel Room—and Experts Say This Simple Hack Can Kill Them Fast

Bad news for travelers: according to Pest Clinic, the most common place to encounter bed bugs is a hotel room. And don’t be fooled by spotless sheets. "It is a given that a spotless hotel room can ...
The New York Times

A Surprise Awaited These Travelers at Check-In: The Hotel Was Closed

Several Manhattan hotels operated by LuxUrban abruptly closed without warning, leaving visitors from around the world scrambling for a place to stay. By Gabe Castro-Root Eliza Simopoulou and Tasos ...
Travel + Leisure

This Is the First Thing You Should Do When You Enter a Hotel Room, According to Housekeeping

There's nothing like checking into a hotel room to mark the official start of your vacation. But there are a few things you should do before you get completely settled. Few things feel better than ...
Newsweek

Americans Book ‘Art Hotel’ in Japan—Can’t Cope With What It Turns Out To Be

When Christen Puckett and Jordan Carlyle opened the door to their hotel room in Japan, they weren't expecting mood lighting, red curtains and what was described to look like a set from a Fifty Shades ...
Chicago Tribune

Aurora City Council to vote on doubling hotel room tax

Aurora is considering doubling its hotel room tax rate, which has not risen since it was first adopted in 1987. The city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax rate is currently set at 3%, but many nearby communities ...
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Bravo's 'Love Hotel' Had One Surprise With the Final Match-Ups

Katrina Anderson has an avid interest in film, TV, and pop-culture. She has a MA in English Literature from Simon Fraser University. Her thesis project described the literary qualities of the ...
Architectural Digest

How to Style Your Bedroom Like a High-End Hotel

Aside from hotel bedding mainstays like fluffy comforters, one of the signature elements of a hotel room is a percale sheet set. Similar to the look and feel of a well-pressed dress shirt, these bed ...
Wall Street Journal

The Hotel-Room Hacks Seasoned Travelers Don’t Leave Home Without

I play a little game every time I pack for a trip. It’s called, “See if You Can Zip the Carry-On Bag Without Sitting On It.” Frequent fliers everywhere make trade-offs to cram everything into a bag ...