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My Favorite Crozet, Virginia Airbnb, located on a 400-acre Blue Ridge Mountain Farm
Living in New York City It has many benefits, but one thing that always seems to be missing is space. Second is the quiet. When I was looking for Airbnbs during a long weekend in the UK, I wanted to find somewhere quiet. CharlottesvilleFor a baby shower for a close friend, I didn’t find the apartments or townhouses near the college in. For that reason—and to be closer to some of the wineries my travel buddy and I wanted to visit—I expanded our search to include the wider Charlottesville area, and came across this gem of a property in Crozet,…
The debut of a new chapter in hospitality is underway today in the heartland of Virginia’s hunt and wine country. Hotel BurgBoutique hotel with timeless charm. The 39-room hotel is nestled in the historic King Street. It’s a modern tribute to the history of the region, designed to be both intimate and grand. The 39-room property is a modern homage to the history of the region, designed to feel at once intimate and grand, familiar and rare. EXQUISITE DESIGNS, ROOTED IN POSITION Kevin and Remington Ash, owners of Madison DaleIn collaboration with local design company wldwst A renowned architect Michael…
Night Sky Guide for August 2025
Aug. 7-8: ETA Eridanids peaksFull Sturgeon Moon, August 9, 2009August 11: The Moon TangoVenus joins Jupiter on Aug. 11-13Aug. 12-13: Perseid Meteor Shower PeaksAugust 19: Optimal Mercury viewingAugust 26: Crescent Moon and Mars A summer night under the stars is hard to beat, especially when the Milky Way’s core shines brightest in August. In late August, the annual astronomical event returns. stronger-than-average northern lights season to high-latitude destinations like Iceland You can also find out more about the following: GreenlandNot to mention striking planet-moon and meteor shower peaks. The night sky in August is filled with many beautiful sights. Don’t…
Iberostar’s Efforts To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Iberostar’s sustainability report says that rooftop solar, electrification and renewable energies contracts will help reduce greenhouse gas emission. The Spanish hotel group that operates more than 100 properties around the world reported a 17% reduction year-over-year in its Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emission for 2024. Scope 1 emissions are those that Iberostar directly owns or controls. For example, fuel for boilers. Scope 2 is the indirect emissions that are a result of electricity and energy purchased. Skift reported that the company’s progress was largely due to switching hotel operations in Spain over to 100% renewable energy after gaining…
Avis now delivers your rental car right to the airport terminal with its new VIP service
Avis Budget announced a luxury service recently: AvisFirst. Customers can arrange curbside pick-up and drop-off at the airport.The service is now available at Denver, Honolulu and Palm Beach airports. Avis Budget Group has introduced a new luxury service that allows customers to avoid the long lines at airport car rental counters and shuttles. The new curbside services, also called Avis First’s rental car service will deliver cars to airport terminals. according to the company. The new service can be found at the major airports of Denver, Honolulu and Palm Beach in Florida. Avis CEO Brian Choi said: “I remember hauling strollers…
Stadium Hotel in Miami sells for $24M
Kabani Hotel Group Has facilitated the sale of Stadium Hotel in Miami. The 217 interior corridor rooms sold for $24million, or about $110,644 each. The hotel was built in 1973 and renovated last year. It is 1.6 miles away from Hard Rock Stadium. Suraj Dalal and Ahmed Kabani, CEO/founder of Kabani Hotel Group were the exclusive brokers for this deal. The buyer, a Californian institutional investor focused on adaptive re-use, was represented by Ryan Shaw from Marcus & Millichap. Suraj said, “Managing buyer expectations was a challenge due to limited comparable data about hotel performance and prior marketing by ownership.…
Five top tips to help you enjoy a stress-free vacation | Are You Travel-Ready, Chief Holiday Officer?
There’s nothing like the thrill of going on vacation. But it’s not without its stresses – long lines at security, airport parking and currency confusion can all create a hectic start to a trip. A few tricks will make all the different to your trip and ensure that you begin it in style. Here are some tips on how to upgrade your vacation.Get the most out of your money by earning pointsYou can count on one thing: going on vacation will cost money. It doesn’t matter if you are planning a city break on a budget or an adventure of…
Seaview secured $55 million for Burton House
Reading Time < 1 Then, you can get in touch with us. US: Lender Mesa West Capital, an affiliate entity of Seaview Investors, has provided $55,000,000 in first mortgage debt for the Burton House Beverly Hills. Recently, the 186-room hotel in West Los Angeles was repositioned as part of the Tribute Portfolio Hotels & Resorts brand. Seaview invested $13.7 Million in the renovation. This included a redesign of guest rooms, development of Emerald Lounge, new dining and social concepts, updated entrances and lobby, a revamped fitness centre and a 1100 square-foot Yoga and Pilates Studio. According to Joshua Westerberg,…
A Stylish Wedding With Mallorcan flavors, Bulgarian Rakia—and Dancing Under Moonlight
It didn’t take long for the couple to realize that the planner’s lack of expertise with the Balearic Island, and Es Racó’s relative inexperience with weddings (theirs would only be the third thrown there), would make plotting the celebration an uphill battle. “They’re incredible, but don’t have a wedding planning business.” Des says, “They run a resort.”The couple struggled to decide on a date and what vendors they needed (such as an AV team or furniture rentals) and how to best use different locations and layouts for each event. They finally decided to fly from New York, to Mallorca, to…
Emporium Hotel South Bank is a leader in eco-friendly cleaning
Images from Emporium Hotel South Bank Emporium Hotel South Bank has been a leading luxury destination in Australia for many years. They are known to provide world-class hospitality, gourmet dining, and they have the first chemical-free hotel in Australia. Emporium Hotel South Bank has partnered with Ozone Hospitality to transform the way hotels clean. Hygiene and sustainability are at the forefront. Julie Manega said that klen.co was the obvious choice for the hotel’s general manager and for the industry as a whole, to commit long-term towards a sustainable future. “Emporium Hotel leads the way for transforming the hygiene standards of…