Historic Hotels of America named its 2013 Annual Awards recipients at its gala, held at The Pfister Hotel (1893). Honors were given in multiple categories ranging from Hotelier of the Year and Hotel Historian of the Year to Sustainability Champion … Continue reading
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http://travelwritersmagazine.com/?p=3872&preview=true By Ron Bernthal My first visit to an Indigo hotel, the boutique chain that is part of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), was in Berlin, Germany. The 153-room new property is located in the former East Berlin neighborhood of Mitte, … Continue reading
For travelers seeking greater fulfillment and a deeper understanding of the regions they visit, taking the opportunity to journey off the tourist-beaten path and “live like a local” – by tasting honey at an artisanal beekeeper’s shop in Morocco, dressing … Continue reading
View of Shanghai’s Bund district (above) from Pudon Shangri-La Hotel (photo courtesy Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts)) by Ron Bernthal For me, visiting the Pudong Shangri-La was like being in a city, within a city, within a city. The property is … Continue reading
by Karen Rubin Ahhh, it’s fall. The leaves are turning crimson and gold, the air is picking up that crisp chill, and I am thinking of biking. This is the best season of the year to find a bike trail … Continue reading
The long Columbus Day weekend coincides with the peaking of fall foliage in many parts of New York State, which can be enjoyed by visiting a state park or local event and experience the vibrant fall foliage colors throughout New … Continue reading
By Ron Bernthal In the mid 1950′s Greensboro, North Carolina, was the second largest city in the state, only Charlotte had more people, but Greensboro was the state’s industrial and manufacturing powerhouse, where busy textile mills and nearby furniture factories … Continue reading
As more bike sharing programs are introduced in major cities across the country, some travelers may consider using alternative modes of transportation for sightseeing. Hotels.com® has identified the best cities to explore on two wheels for the adventure-minded traveler. Cities … Continue reading
Airline Review: SWISS, NEW YORK-ZURICH, Business Class With my passport and printed boarding pass in hand I went directly to the First/Business security line at JFK’s Terminal 4, no need to stop at the SWISS ticket counter. I arrived at … Continue reading
HOTEL REVIEW: Alpina Gstaad The Swiss village of Gstaad, surrounded by the splendor of the Bernese Alps, is considered by many to be the “top of the food chain” among Switzerland’s historic, story-book mountain villages, and its newest hotel, the … Continue reading