B&Bs for Vets is a campaign by an innkeepers association, Better Way to Stay, aimed at thanking both active and retired military and vets for their service to our countries. For Veterans Day, hundreds of inns and B&Bs throughout the United States and Canada will offer free nights to both active and retired veterans … Read More
Fitness News: You Generate the Energy at this Health Club!
There are a lot of “themes” in running that do little for me. The electric runs, the color runs, the tomato runs…. sure, you can say that, if its fun and it gets people off their butts, then its OK. And I agree. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay money to roll around … Read More
Taste of NY at the Eventi Hotel
Do you have a friend who just knows how to throw a party right? She – or he – always invites the perfect people, serves delicious food and makes you feel both welcome and special? You marvel at her – or his – talent to effortlessly bring such wonderful people together for such a memorable … Read More
Cuckoo For Jogging Maps – 2 Beantown Hotels
Fellow runner and blogger, Simon, who writes Running For Status, has shared jogging maps from two hotels in his home town, Boston. The first jogging map is from the Fairmont Copley Plaza: The second jogging map is from the Sheraton Hotel: The 2 hotels are located close to one another, so it’s interesting to compare … Read More
Fitness Center Review – Baltimore Hotel Monaco, a Kimpton Hotel
As I wrote about here, I recently visited the Monaco Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel. Kimpton is on a fitness mission! Thus, at the Monaco, in addition to a great fitness center, all rooms have yoga mats, and the hotel offers free bicycle rentals too. Of course, you could go for a run or brisk walk … Read More
Amtrak, Baltimore and the Monaco Hotel
I’m so lucky that I took so many wonderful trips this summer, including San Francisco in June, Philadelphia (where I also stayed at a Kimpton brand Monaco Hotel) and New Orleans in early July, and Maine in late July. Like last year, I took a longer vacation at the end of August. Last year it … Read More
Cuckoo for Jogging Maps – Hyatt Union Square NYC
Here is the jogging map for the Hyatt Union Square in New York City. (A review of the hotel’s fitness center was posted here). The jogging map, which looks like an oversized playing card, was furnished to me by the front desk. It is not yet posted on the hotel’s website – hopefully Hyatt will … Read More
Hyatt Union Square NYC – Hotel Fitness Review
Last night I was downtown and had some free time before meeting friends for dinner. I decided to stroll into one of the newest Hyatt Hotels in New York City – the Hyatt Union Square NYC Hotel. It has the vibe of an Andaz Hotel – posh, upscale and sexy! I was greeted warmly … Read More
Cuckoo For Jogging Maps – Park Hotel, Amsterdam
I love posting Jogging Maps from Hotels! It shows a hotel’s commitment to fitness. Moreover, even if you don’t like to run, the maps usually supply an interesting route for a scenic walk as well as a good souvenir. This map from Park Hotel in Amsterdam is great. It is a boutique hotel, and … Read More
Cuckoo For Jogging Maps – Hyatt Regency Embarcadero San Francisco
Here is the Jogging map for the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco. (A review of the hotel’s fitness center was posted here). This jogging map is convenient because it is available online here. The beauty of having an online map is the ability to review the course ahead of time, to download it onto … Read More
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