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How To Get the Most Out of Your Stay in an Apartment Hotel

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When most people think of a hotel, they think of a luxurious place to stay while on vacation. However, did you know that there are different types of hotels? In fact, there is one type of hotel that may be a better option for you than a traditional hotel. This type of hotel is called an apartment hotel. So, before you check out the best apartment hotel in Cleveland or wherever you are planning to go on vacation, you will need to learn more about them first.

An apartment hotel is a hotel that offers furnished apartments for guests to stay in. These apartments come with all the amenities that you would expect in a hotel room, such as a bed, a bathroom, and a kitchen. However, they offer more space than a traditional hotel room, which makes them ideal for families or groups of friends who are looking for a more spacious option while on vacation.

There are many advantages to staying in an apartment hotel for a vacation. Regardless of whether the stay is a short or a long one, people can find it provides a home away from home feel.

So, let’s learn more.

More cost-effective than a traditional hotel

You have the option to cook your own meals in the kitchen. This can save you a lot of money, especially if you are staying in a place like New York City where food costs can be remarkably high.

Another cost-saving benefit of hotel apartments is that they often come with amenities like a washer and dryer. So, you can save on the cost of using a laundry service or having to go out and find a laundromat. You can do it from the comfort of your hotel room and save money in the process.

Often located in more convenient areas

These types of hotels are typically located in city centers or close to popular tourist attractions. This means that you will not have to waste time traveling to and from your hotel every time you want to go sightseeing. Furthermore, it can be great for people who find it hard to walk for prolonged periods of time or do not want to spend tons of money on traveling to gain nothing from the experience.

Everything can be within walking distance, and if you are planning to stay in your apartment hotel for a while, you can look into buying a bus/rail pass at a discounted price, depending on the area. Doing so will allow you to take in everything your vacation has to offer. Where you are staying will feel like a second home by the time you leave, and you may not even want to leave!

They are self-contained

If you are someone who does not like to mix and mingle when you are on vacation, you probably are overjoyed to see that a variety of apartment hotels are great for those who need to get away from their everyday life, without having to sit with large groups or eat breakfast among other hotel guests. There are fewer communal areas for people to meet in, and everything that a person needs is within their boundaries.

Sometimes people need to escape to a place far away from where they live, and it can make them stressed if they have to navigate through the busyness of a hotel lobby with swarms of guests. Apartment hotels can help mitigate that for them and give them the luxury and relaxation that they seek.

As you can see, there are many advantages to staying in an apartment hotel. So, if you are looking for a more cost-effective and convenient option for your next vacation, be sure to check out an apartment hotel and see which one would be best for your needs.

 

A Few Essentials When Traveling to Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is a city that depends on its entertainment and gaming sectors to generate revenue, so the pandemic had a massive impact on the local economy.

More than a year later, however, the city is recovering, with more than 16 million people visiting Sin City within the first seven months of 2021 and the number of COVID-19 cases are also dropping. Hotel and casino resorts like the Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, and The Mirage are now open 24 hours a day, meanwhile outdoor clubs, such as Ayu Dayclub, Wet Republic, and Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria are now operating with an extended capacity.

So, if you want to go on a trip to Las Vegas, now is a good time to plan your trip. But it’s also important not to focus so much on the destination that you neglect to pack and prepare accordingly. So we have a few tips regarding the essentials you should have on hand.

Swim & Lounge Wear

While Vegas is not necessarily a tropical destination, the place has resorts filled with pools and man-made beaches, so swim and loungewear is really a must. Pool parties are also common, so make sure to bring airy cover-ups, like maxi dresses for the ladies and loose shirts for the gentlemen, that you can simply throw on and take off if necessary.

One Fancy Outfit

If you are anticipating a lot of time out at nice restaurants, expensive bars, and high-end casino tables, you may need more than one fancy outfit. But at the very least, packing one for the trip is a must. Although the actual Vegas does not require its visitors to don tuxedos and evening gowns, it’s still a place that offers plenty of opportunity to dress up and enjoy a stylish and luxurious night out. You’ll feel more at home on parts of the evening scene if you’re dressed for the occasion.

Hiking Shoes

On the more casual side of things, you may want to pack some hiking shoes as well. Some may actually prefer this kind of footwear for long days out exploring the city. But the real idea here is to be prepared in case you want to visit the natural side of the city. There are hiking trails that more or less surround greater Las Vegas, like Lake Mead and Antelope Canyon. Some hiking shoes, a small hiking backpack, and a few bottles of water will have you covered for a morning or afternoon full of exciting outdoor exploration.

A Poker Guide

If you’re planning on testing yourself at the famous Las Vegas poker tables, reading through a poker guide in your hotel room before you head down is a wise move. You can even download a guide to the basic poker hand rankings to give you a basic breakdown and have it stored on your phone if you need to reference it.

A Blackjack Guide

Blackjack is the other table game a lot of people are keen to try when visiting Vegas, and in some respects, it’s actually easier to try than poker (if you’re not super familiar with either, that is). But we recommend having some guide materials on hand that you can quickly study up on before you head down to the tables. Basic rules, again, are handy, but you would also do well to look over recommended decisions for different pairs of cards you can be dealt. While there’s luck and strategy involved in blackjack, there are also mathematical reasons to make certain decisions. These “correct” moves (such as whether to “hit” or “stay” with a hand value of 14) are not too difficult to memorize before you start playing, and you’ll end up having more fun with it.

A Spare Wallet

Another tip for the gaming floor is to pack a spare wallet. It doesn’t have to be a nice or expensive one, but there’s something to be said for separating your everyday wallet from the money you want to game with. It’s easy — even for cautious and conservative gamers — to spend more than you mean to at a Las Vegas casino. They’re designed to incentivize you to keep playing and keep buying in. But if you separate your “gaming fund” into its own wallet, and make your everyday wallet off-limits (perhaps by leaving it in a hotel room safe, if you’re comfortable with this), you can effectively place a limit on your own activity.

A Real Camera

Lastly, and getting away from gaming-specific recommendations, we’d suggest packing a real camera for the trip! There’s a lot of debate about holiday cameras these days, with some feeling that smartphones give them all they need and others preferring traditional digital cameras. For us, the bottom line in these debates is the fairly widespread acknowledgment that smartphones still can’t match the pure quality of a good digital camera. And in Vegas — where there are so many unusual sights, and where you may be taking photos at night, with bright lights all around — quality is going to go a long way. It’s a destination you’ll want to capture in photos, and they’ll simply be better if they’re taken with a real camera.

While there is certainly more to consider when planning a trip to Vegas, especially with the pandemic still going on, the suggestions above should make for a good start. Just remember to still follow the health protocols for an enjoyable yet safe stay.

If you’ve already enjoyed Vegas, and want to travel elsewhere in the world, our guide to the top destinations of 2022 is bound to be of interest.

 

The Top Travel Destinations for 2022

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If you’re itching to grab your passport and your suitcase and to start traveling the world again and are searching for the best travel destinations to visit in 2022, you’ve come to the right place. Simply continue reading to discover why you should pack your suitcase and board a plane in order to visit Singapore and Kenya in 2022.

The Top Travel Destinations for 2022:

 

Singapore:

One country which is ready to open its doors up to the world in 2022 is Singapore. While Singapore is a relatively compact country, it has enough attractions and activities to keep you busy for several weeks.

If you love the recent film Crazy Rich Asians, it’s well worth visiting the Marina Bays Sands, one of the most iconic buildings in Singapore, which is known for its futuristic design and sprawling rooftop garden. Another iconic film location from Crazy Rich Asians that you may want to visit is Gardens By The Bay. Which is known for its contemporary gardens and majestic waterfall.

If you’re looking to enjoy a luxurious resort-style experience, make sure to book accommodation on Sentosa Island. Sentosa Island is home to world-class beaches, Universal Studios Singapore, the Skyline Luge Sentosa, the Sentosa Board Walk, and Adventure Cover Waterpark. As well as a few incredible golf courses.

If you want to grab authentic dishes to eat, it’s also well worth exploring a few of Singapore’s night markets. Many of which offer family-run stores which have been in the same families for several generations. A few of the night markets that you should visit include the Shiok Shiok Night Market, Lau Pa Sat, and the Chinatown Street Markets.

Lastly on a trip to Singapore make sure to visit the Night Safari, a nocturnal safari park that boasts over 2,5000 animals.

Kenya:

If you’re ready for the adventure of a lifetime and have visiting Africa on your travel-focused bucket list, it’s well worth planning a trip to Kenya in 2022. Especially as Kenya should be ready to open its borders to international tourists in 2022.

On a trip to Kenya, opt to stay at an eco-safari lodge such as Lemarti’s Camp. which offers a luxurious abode to explore Nairobi from. Another reason to stay at a safari camp is that you’ll be able to see a wide variety of wild animals in their natural habitat. For example, some luxury safari lodges have giraffes that wander around their premises, which you can feed from the windows of your lodges. If you choose to stay at Lemarti’s Camp you can book a private chalet that offers its own private, swimming pool.

Another reason why Kenya is a great choice for a 2022 vacation is that not only will you be able to embark on a safari but Kenya also boasts beautiful, sandy beaches that are seriously underrated.

So if you’re itching to start exploring the world again in 2022, and are searching for safe destinations that have beautiful accommodation options and plenty of attractions to visit, it’s well worth traveling to both Kenya and Singapore.

The Latest Travel News

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In the latest travel news, you’ll read about why Disney and Star Wars fans are already disappointed with Disney’s upcoming Star Wars Hotel, the countries that the UK has added to their green list, and why Louisiana’s tourist industry is facing another disappointing year.

The Latest Travel News:

 

Star Wars fans express their disappointment at the prices for Disney’s upcoming Star Wars Hotel:

Star Wars fans around the world who were eagerly awaiting more news about Disney’s upcoming Star Wars: Galatic Starcruiser experience, were not impressed when the prices for a standard cabin were recently announced. For a two-day two night immersive interactive Star Wars experience, in which guests will get to pretend that they’re traveling on a real Starcruiser, prospective guests can expect to pay $4,809 for the cheapest rooms available. That works out to over $1,000 per guest per night, which has caused uproar in the Disney community as many Star Wars fans believe that they’ll never be able to pay for the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The UK adds Canada to its list of safe countries to travel to:

The UK just added Canada to its list of green countries, which the UK government deems are safe for British nationals to travel to for a vacation during the Covid19 pandemic. Some of the other nations which the UK has added to its growing green list include Denmark, Switzerland, Lithuania, and Finland. If British nationals travel to Canada or any of the other countries which are listed on the UK’s growing green list they will not need to isolate on their return to the United Kingdom. However, they will be required to take a covid test two days after returning back to the UK to ensure that they are virus-free.

At the same time, the UK has added more countries to its red list such as Thailand. If British nationals visit a red-listed country such as Thailand they will have to pay several thousand pounds in order to quarantine at a hotel, on their return to the UK. However, not all Uk residents are pleased with the government’s red list and many are protesting the list and its requirement for individuals to isolate in hotels, after their return to the UK.

New Orleans tourism takes another hit due to the impact of Hurricane Ida:

Hurricane Ida which also caused flash floods in New York caused devastation throughout the state of Louisiana. Local businesses have expressed their disappointment that the brutal hurricane put an end to their Labor Day weekend plans. As typically Lousiana attracts a surge of tourists during the Labor Day break. The state hopes that in the coming months more domestic tourists will descend on Louisiana in order to help stimulate the state’s rebuild.

So if you enjoy keeping up to date with the latest domestic and international travel news, hopefully, you found the 3 stories which were outlined above interesting. Regardless of whether or not you’re currently able to travel due to the global Covid19 pandemic which continues to have a unprecedented effect on the global tourism industry.

Hot Travel Spots In The USA

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If you are looking for new hot travel spots to explore in the USA and are open to suggestions, it’s well worth considering planning a trip to Nashville and a trip to Rhode Island. To discover why both destinations will impress you, simply continue reading.

Hot Travel Spots in the USA:

 

Nashville, Tennessee:

While you may immediately think of country music, Nashville is an underrated tourist destination and has a lot more to offer tourists. During a trip to Nashville, it’s well worth visiting The Parthenon, which is a full-scale replica of the iconic Parthenon which is an ancient temple that overlooks the city of Athens, in Greece. You may recognize Nashville’s version of the Parthenon from the movie Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Alternatively, if you’re an art lover or simply appreciate fine architecture, make sure to visit the popular Frist Art Museum, which is housed in an authentic art deco building.

While you don’t have to appreciate country music to fall in love with Nashville, if you are a fan of country music it’s well worth visiting the highly regarded Country Music Hall of Fame and visiting a few local bars in the evening to discover up and coming talent. You’ll find the best music venues and bars on Broadway which is located downtown.

Lastly, on a trip to Nashville, it’s well worth taking part in a whiskey tasting tour at Jack Daniel’s Distillery and booking a showboat lunch experience on the General Jackson Showboat. As one of the best ways to see Nashville is from its waterways.

Rhode Island:

If you’re looking to book a coastal vacation, on the east coast, you may want to book a tranquil vacation to beautiful Rhode Island. Rhode Island has stunning clay cliffs, picturesque beaches that stretch for miles, historic lighthouses which you can walk or cycle to, and rustic farms.

As Rhode Island is known for its huge, ornate houses, it’s well worth touring The Breakers, which is a mansion that was constructed by the wealthy Vanderbilt family in the late 1880s. If you’re curious about how the country’s wealthy elite lived during this time period, it’s well worth taking a tour of The Breakers. As at the time the Vanderbilts were one of the most wealthy families in the United States.

While in Rhode Island it’s also well worth visiting the Rosecliff Mansion, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Misquamicut State Beach, and the Colt State Park. If you’re keen to explore some of Rhode Island’s impressive sea cliffs, also complete the Cliff Walk. Which also features great views of many of the area’s coastal mansions. Lastly, if you’re keen to see one of Rhode Island’s famous lighthouses make sure to visit the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum.

So if you want to explore new parts of the USA, that you’ve never visited before that have plenty of attractions on offer, make sure to visit Rhode Island and Nashville. Both of which have enough attractions and activities to keep you busy for a week-long vacation.