New York is where dreams are made of. It’s in everyone’s bucket list of places to go and it was in mine, too. When I finally reached there years ago, I had to ask a friend to pinch me to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. I was overwhelmed with euphoria
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Top Independent Hotels in the US Daytona Beach
For car racing enthusiasts, Daytona is synonymous to its internationally renowned Daytona 500 NASCAR race held annually in February. But more than that, this city by the Atlantic Ocean is a vacation paradise for beach lovers and sun chasers. And it’s not just a beach destination, it’s a kid-friendly city,
Top Boutique Hotels in the US Richmond
Richmond has been named the 3rd Best Place to Travel in 2016 by Travel + Leisure Magazine. There’s no surprise there, really. The city’s vibrant art scene, its emerging craft beer culture, history, architecture, entertainment, and love for anything outdoor are reasons why this eastern city beats others. Visiting Virginia’s
Millennials Share Their Tips for Working While Traveling the Globe
This post was originally published on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on April 11, 2016. When you’re still new to a career and trying to make a name for yourself on the job, it can be stressful to take vacation time. Heck, forget traveling for pleasure—even business travel can feel stressful. When you’re
Convenient Boutique Hotels in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico, bills itself as the “Hot Air Ballooning Capital of the World.” With fantastic weather and clear skies most days of the year, no one would contest the epithet attached to it. You can conquer the skies here by riding the hot air balloon, helicopter or glider plane,
Where to Stay in San Diego
My best memory of San Diego is the breathtaking sunset at the beach while surfers were chasing the elusive big waves of the Pacific Ocean. This city has a lot of things to offer to both locals and visitors. Its Balboa Park is a historical gem covered in lush green
Boutique Hotels in the US San Jose
San Jose prides itself as the capital of Silicon Valley. For an outsider, the city’s rich Spanish cultural heritage is in contrast with the booming local high-tech industry that proliferates in the area. The blending of the old and new makes the city a more exciting place to visit for
Xpat Matt’s Budget-Friendly Adventures in the American West
This post was originally published on XpatMatt on April 14, 2016. Not every trip “out west” needs to empty your wallet and your savings account. In fact, there are plenty of adventurous destinations in the west that are affordable, uncrowded, and full of awesome outdoor activities for you and your
Top Hotels in Charlotte, Greensboro and More Accepting of All Lifestyles
In recent years, hotels worldwide have committed themselves to equality for all. With an eye for pink dollars, many accommodations have declared themselves accepting of all lifestyles. North Carolina has recently come under fire for an exclusionary law that threatens residents’ and visitors’ lifestyle choices, but not all North Carolina
Boutique Hotels in Manhattan
What’s New York like without Manhattan? No one can imagine that, especially the locals. Manhattan isn’t just the most progressive borough in the city that never sleeps, but it is a world of its own. Name everything you want to see and do in NYC and you’ll most likely realize
Hipmunk Hotels: Unique Festivals in Galveston, Grand Prairie and More
Texas, the Lone State, is filled with known and unknown destinations. While most tourists visit popular destinations, you would be surprised to find all of the sights and adventure in store in the lesser-known spots. A friend once told me, “In Texas, we’ve got our own way of doing and
Hipmunk Hotels: Midwest Hotels With a View in Wichita, Detroit, and More
When traveling in the Midwest, a hotel room with the best view of the city is always something that every traveler wants. It is a challenge to get the room you want when checking in because most of the time, the room you want is already taken. However, when traveling
