sarah on March 18th, 2010

Last weekend I jetted down to Los Angeles for a wedding, where a large group of us stayed at the newly opened JW Marriott at L.A. Live. Not knowing what to expect, I was very pleased with my short one night stay.
We checked in a half an hour before scheduled time to all of our [...]

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sarah on March 17th, 2010

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day the Three+Three is going “green.”  This week we are bringing you three deals in three destinations at hotels renowned for their commitment to being environmentally conscious while providing excellent levels of luxury for discerning travelers.  So whether you are Irish or not, you can certainly appreciate this type of [...]

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sarah on March 16th, 2010

Travel writers travel, a lot. Constantly reviewing and experiencing almost every type of hotel possible, they share valuable insider information that will make our trips even unforgettable. With 18 years of experience under his belt, Christopher Reynolds, a travel writer with the LA Times, compiled a list of his top 14 hotels, many of which [...]

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sarah on March 10th, 2010

There is almost constant news about hotel prices dropping in cities across America.  But don’t be fooled, in many of the best U.S. cities you still get what you pay for, and you will be paying a lot. Forbes Travel has put together a list of the most expensive U.S. cities to visit that despite [...]

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sarah on March 9th, 2010

Starting April 29th, the newly passed 3-hour plane rule will go in effect for all passengers on all airlines.  The rule states that passengers must be allowed to disembark a plane that has been grounded after 3 hours as long as there are not any safety or security concerns.
The fines for airlines not following this [...]

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sarah on March 1st, 2010

Photo Credit: xsalto on Flickr
From Abu Dhabi to Zagreb, the world is overflowing with captivating capital cities. One could spend a lifetime traveling the globe, visiting capitals near and far. National capitals. State capitals, too. The whole kit and caboodle! Wouldn’t that be an interesting way to see the world?
If you haven’t already, Perfect Escapes [...]

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sarah on February 15th, 2010

Nothing says prestige and luxury like a hotel named after an esteemed U.S. president. In honor of President’s Day, LA Times had rounded up classy hotels around the world that pay homage to American commanders-in-chief, most of which are more than fit for a king or a president…
Roosevelt Hotel, New York City
Hotel Obama, Accra, [...]

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sarah on February 3rd, 2010

InterContinental Hotel Group is making a bold move, attempting to lure disgruntled Hilton Hotels guests.
Hilton recently announced that is would raise the number of rewards points needed for a free night’s stay at one of their properties, which resulted in almost a 20% devaluation of points for Hilton Honors members.
Taking advantage of unhappy guests, InterContinental [...]

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sarah on January 22nd, 2010

Trip Advisor has completed its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards (check out the article for all the winners) where travelers just like you rate their favorite hotels around the world in a variety of categories. For our discerning travelers, we wanted to share the winners of the Luxury Hotels category to help you find a [...]

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sarah on January 14th, 2010

As United Airlines announced it is following the trend of Continental and Delta by charging $25 for the first checked bag, carry-on bags everywhere became even more stuffed.
What used to be small luggage accessories are now packed for up to weeks at a time by travelers trying to avoid the rapidly rising fees. [...]

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