WhataHotel!

Year: 2009

  • Survive Your Seatmate

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    Either on your way to or coming from your luxury hotel, there’s a chance that you will run into what’s usually referred to as the talkative seatmate (or the Talkative Airplane Seatmate, depending on where you’re going): animated, excited, and incorrigible. While it can be a scary experience trying to figure out exactly how you’re…

  • The White Stuff is Already Falling

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    Snowstorms are battering Colorado and Wyoming as residents fight the white stuff–for those of us planning a ski vacation this winter, this is a dream come true. Colorado, home to some of the best skiing resorts in the country, is anticipating quite the impressive season this year, and things are starting off early. Winter wind…

  • Roadtrips

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    If a road trip is what you’re after, here are just a few of the classics that remain steeped in true Americana–take your pick! US 1: Did you know that the northernmost part of this route originated in 1636, when it look four days to make the trek between Philadelphia and New York? While we…

  • What Inspired Norman Rockwell ?

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    The Berkshires never go out of style. While extremely popular in fall, thanks to the brilliant foliage around the location come autumn, the developing art scene has been drawing more and more visitors at a rapid pace. Home to American artist Norman Rockwell for 25 years, the Berkshires remain a stunning source of inspiration for…

  • Celebs Paid to Party ?

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    Do you love going out when you’re on vacation? So do these celebrities, but there’s one big difference: they go out on the prowl, and get paid for it! From Paris Hilton to her ex-best friend Kim Kardashian , celebrities are raking in the dough for paid appearances all over the country. While we might…

  • Top Spots for Tailgating

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    Are you a fan of tailgating parties? If so, you’ll certainly need to know these Top 10 Tailgating Towns, where meeting, cheering, and cooking up some prime food is just a way of life. Joe Cahn, Commissioner of Tailgating, has traveled far and wide to compare tailgating parties across America. In 1996, he sold his…

  • The World's Most Well-Liked Countries

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    Studies show that attitudes are changing around the world about certain countries, including the United States. While Chicago may have been dropped quite quickly from the line-up of Olympic possibles this time around, surveys have shown that the American approval rating has blossomed outside of the States: French approval rating of the U.S. went from…

  • What's Hot on Broadway?

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    One of New York’s finest attractions is the Broadway scene, and thankfully it has enjoyed a good run through ’09 despite recessionary setbacks. If it weren’t for Broadway, Big Apple tourism would be very different indeed, and all of the luxury hotels located within close proximity to Gotham’s finest stages would be left without a…

  • America's Favorite Cities

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    Do you have a favorite city to visit in the States? If you do, you’re always on the lookout for a new place to stay. If that sounds like you and you’re up for another wonderful experience at a luxury hotel, check out these top-ranking choices that always satisfy guests in search of fun, glamour,…

  • What's Good is Gold

    —

    by

    Greg Guiteras
    in

    The price of gold has continued its rise, reports indicate, while the dollar has weakened. While gold rose to $1,062.70 in New York’s Mercantile System, it ended up sitting at $1,056.30 at a 1.1% increase. Gold had originally sat at 21.7% from a low of $867.90 in April, but now with the dollar hitting lows…