I’m Kayla, and I’ve slept in a lot of beds across the BVI. Sand in my shoes. Salt in my hair. Ferry tickets stuffed in every pocket. I paid my own way most times, and once I used points. These notes are from real stays. Real mornings. Real hiccups. You know what? The islands feel …
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I go to Lake Chelan a lot. The lake pulls me in. Blue, bright, and a little wild. I’ve slept in five spots around town and up in Manson. If you're just starting the hunt for a room, the local tourism board keeps an up-to-date roster of places to crash (see the hotel and motel …
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I stayed at La Jolla Cove Hotel for a long weekend in May. A friend had a beach wedding across the street at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. I wanted a spot where I could walk to the ceremony, the cliffs, and, honestly, tacos.If you want the blow-by-blow version with extra photos, I put together a …
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Note: This is a made-up first-person visit, told as if I’m there. First look: what a sign You see that bold orange sign on the roof? Hard to miss. The hotel sits right on Central Park South. I stepped out of a cab, and the doorman had the door open before I even grabbed my …
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I took my kids to Nickelodeon Punta Cana for five nights in June. Two kids, ages 6 and 9. I’m Kayla, and I care about good food and clean rooms. I also care about happy kids. This place checked many boxes. Not all. But many.For readers who like every last detail, I also put together …
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Note: This is a fictional, first-person review written for storytelling. First look, then a deep breath I showed up at Hotel Villa Fortuna on a cool October afternoon. My carry-on was dusty. My shoulders were tight. The little gate clicked, and then I stepped into a quiet courtyard with a lemon tree and a soft …
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I spent two nights at the Nob Hill Hotel last month. Work trip. Carry-on bag. Late flight. Fog rolling in, like it always does in San Francisco. You know what? I was tired and a little grumpy when I checked in. But the front desk smiled, handed me a keycard, and pointed me to the …
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I go to Glendale a lot. Football games. Concert nights. Family stuff. I’ve slept in more Westgate rooms than I can count. Some stays were great. Some were loud. Here’s my real take, with little things I noticed that you only catch when you’re tired and hungry and your phone is at 12%. If you …
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I spent three nights at Fortune Hotel Bangkok, right by MRT Rama 9. I picked it for the price and the location. I had some good moments. I had a few small gripes too. You know what? I’d stay again, but I’d tell a friend what to expect. (For the blow-by-blow version of every day …
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