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Tipping: To complain or not to complain… Or to post on social media
What are the major differences between tipping in America and tipping in the U.K.? Frank Laino has been working in European hotels since he was a teenager. The British-Italian dual citizen started working alongside his uncles at the Hotel San Pietro in Positano, then moved back home to London, where he worked his way up before landing at The Stafford, where
TSA Lines: Trying to Get Past Airport Security Faster? Get in Line #IHateTheWait
Officials at the Transportation Security Administration thought they had the solution for long lines at airports: "PreCheck" - It has not worked as planned. [su_note note_color="#EEF1FF"]For...
Ace Hotel : Redefining The Hotel in the U.S.A. & its Cities
With clairvoyant location-scouting, Ace Hotels and other industry players are redrawing the map of cities we thought we knew.
TSA Lines: Why They’re So Long, and What You Can Do About It #IHateTheWait
TSA Lines: Why They're So Long, and What You Can Do About It With travelers increasingly frustrated, the Transportation Security Administration has finally spoken. Long lines at airports are nothing new. Yet in recent weeks, understaffing, heightened periods of travel, and stricter security measures have created a perfect storm and brought the issue to a boiling point: Port Authority has threatened to replace the TSA with private contractors, and airlines have spoken out on behalf of the traveler. There's even a designated hashtag—#IHateTheWait—and viral videos of passengers stuck in long lines, and at airports overnight. Now, the TSA is finally addressing the issueHow to Avoid Feeling Bloated on Planes
How to Avoid Feeling Bloated on Planes Try these doctor-approved fixes for the common stomach trouble linked with air travel. Jet belly—it’s a term flight attendants use to describe the not-so-pleasant (and all-too-common symptom) of air travel: a heavy, bloated stomach. But what’s the reasoning behind our pants tightening up in the air?
Inside the Faena Hotel Miami Beach: a new hotel is making waves in the city’s new Faena District
Originally built in 1948 by businessman George Sax, the hotel – which hosted Hollywood royalty from Marilyn Monroe to Frank Sinatra – was the first luxury property to grace Miami Beach, instigating the myriad luxury hotels that now line the strip. ‘We are bringing the old Saxony back to life with ambitious and beautiful design and materials,’ says Faena of the 169-room property. In a bid to move away from traditional hotel conceptions, Faena enlisted a movie duo, director and producer Baz Luhrmann and costume designer Catherine Martin to oversee the top-to-toe renovation.
Delta Airlines | Just as good as the food set on the table.
It is no secret that airlines are waging an increasingly pitched battle for the biggest-spending passengers who fly in premium classes: The carriers have deployed amenities like fluffy feather duvets and spa treatments. Now, Delta Air Lines is trying to gain an edge with its food — a decidedly tall order.
Hong Kong: Secret Bars The Foxglove (Kingsman Secret Service Style)
Secret bars are nothing new, of course, but very few have mastered the quirky yet elegant style of the newly opened Foxglove tucked away on Duddell Street, at the heart of Hong Kong's Central district. From the team who bought us the cooler-than-thou Mrs Pound, Foxglove, is a 1950s-style watering hole serving up classic cocktails. The speakeasy-style lounge bar