When staying in Vegas most travelers only think about “on strip” lodging, but it’s a huge mistake to limit yourself. There are probably more options than you realize “off strip” and there are some truly amazing resorts; case in point is The Red Rock Casino & Resort. Not only does The Red Rock Casino & Resort have so much more to offer you, but you also can skip all the other tourists and crowds. I have found that with most places you travel to, the locals know best, and Vegas and The Red Rock Casino & Resort is no exception as it’s where the locals come to play. For me the keyword is “Resort”, which for me means more amenities and more fun. After the holiday craziness I know I could definitely use some amenities and fun - how about you?

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His passion for food is tangible, you can feel it, you can taste it. Chef Dan Dienemann pulls up a chair next to our table and starts to describe that passion, and how it is incorporated into the food he prepares and serves every day at Barrel & Bushel. So much passion for a restaurant I might not normally think to visit if I wasn’t already staying at The Hyatt Regency at Tysons Corner right next door. I can’t believe anyone could possibly miss out on this place. By the way, the picture above is his take on Chicken & Waffles! Bourbon french toast, B&B pickles, B&B hot sauce and buttered amber maple syrup. Is your mouth watering yet? You know you want some.

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Strolling through Central Park definitely tops my list of must-do activities while in NYC, but this last trip I got an even better treat! I was able to do a picnic in the park thanks to Perfect Picnic. There’s nothing better than sitting in one of your favorite places in the city and enjoying some amazingly fresh food.

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I love hotels with a theme, a niche, that something extra special. I’m a sucker for “cute” or “unique”, but I like it done in a classy way. I don’t want cheesy Disneyland theming; I can get that directly from Disney. I want something I can be proud of showing off to my friends and sharing the uniqueness with them. It’s not easy though to find a hotel that meets those standards. That’s why I was floored when I came across the Library Hotel Collection.

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I’ve heard the saying since I was a child; it’s all in the details. Until I became an adult I didn’t truly understand what that meant—and until my recent stay at The Langham Place Hotel in NYC I hadn’t seen it put to action so well. When staying at a five-star hotel you get accustomed to the perks and know what to expect, so when you go to another five star hotel and they surpass those perks and expectations I am impressed—Langham Place NYC did just that. 

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