I have to admit that I can be a bit of a nerd when it comes to certain topics (Note from Joe’s wife, Sharon: Yes. Yes, he can). That’s why …
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The Hotel I Thought Was For Swingers, Isn’t. But They Do Encourage Nudity
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSwinging, sometimes called wife-swapping, husband-swapping, or partner-swapping, is a sexual activity in which both singles and partners in a committed relationship sexually engage with others for recreational purposes (thanks, Wikipedia!). …
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Historic NC Hotel, Once Slated For Demolition, Will Become Part of IHG’s Indigo Brand
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe 1960s were wild, man. We started the decade with a quiet extension of the iconic 1950s, and ended it with drugs, free love, Woodstock, and a war raging in …
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I’m fascinated by how hotel chains develop brands. While some of them, like IHG, Hilton and Marriott, are clearly trying to cover the spectrum of hotel types, others have a …
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Our stay at Hotel Theta came about somewhat by accident. We were planning a trip to New York City, and prices were generally astronomical. I was ready to book a …
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From Mainstream to Niche: How Chain Hotels Have Diversified Their Offerings
by joehegby joehegA few years ago, I had a desire to stop booking stays with major hotel brands. I felt my hotel choices were limiting us to a few major brands, and …