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Hidden City: LA’s Hiking Hideaways

September 14, 2016

Los Angeles is known for its glitz and glamour, but beyond the flashing lights of La La Land there are scenic hiking trails for all experience levels. Taking a day trip out to LA is the perfect way to get in touch with nature and also satisfy the part of you that loves the lifestyles…
Hidden City: Denver’s Eclectic Restaurant Scene

September 1, 2016

When you think of places with a booming food scene, Denver probably isn’t the first to come to mind. But the Mile-High City has a lot to offer in the culinary department. What makes Denver an even better destination for food aficionados is the eclectic nature of a lot of the cities best restaurants. From…
Glow Up Your Fashion Week With a Daystay

August 31, 2016

The first few weeks of September bring back one of New York’s most anticipated events. New York Fashion Week (NYFW) starts on September 8th, and brings the hottest looks for the upcoming seasons to the runway. Are you a self-proclaimed fashion aficionado? Well come to the city for a day stay and check out a…
The Hidden City: New York’s ‘Secret’ Gardens and Parks

August 4, 2016

We’ve all had those moments in life where things start moving too quickly. These are especially frequent in New York City! Sometimes you just need to relax with a good book in one of the many lesser-known but still beautifully manicured gardens in New York. Heading to any of these beautiful urban gardens could be…
The Hotelsbyday Strayboots Experience

August 2, 2016

Last week on the Hotelsbyday blog we gave our readers four great startups to use on their daycation to explore their destinations with ease. While most most of the applications we showcased in that post concentrated on coordinating activities on the fly, Strayboots was the one outlier in which the service itself was the activity.…
Travel Diary: My Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

July 28, 2016

You’ve heard it before. The West Coast is the Best Coast. As a New Jersey native working in the bustling city of New York City this summer, a road trip along the famous Pacific Coast Highway seemed like an exciting way to spice up my summer. Stretching 147 miles along the California coast, this dramatic…
Plan Your Daycation On-The-Go With These 4 Startups

July 26, 2016

With smartphones giving travelers an unprecedented amount of knowledge about their destinations, it’s no surprise that 31% of leisure travelers and 51% of business travelers have booked their hotel rooms with their mobile devices in the last year. Think about it, when was the last time you didn’t use your smartphone to navigate a new…
I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for National Ice Cream Month!

July 19, 2016

No matter where you are, ice cream is a cool treat during the hot summer months! But did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? That’s right ice cream has a whole month dedicated to it! So what better way to celebrate than by trying some amazing ice cream at one of the…
Daystay Guide: New York’s Bastille Day

July 14, 2016

French macarons, crepes, cheese, wine, chocolate, and beer. If you’re feeling indulgent, proud to be French, or simply curious, Bastille Day in New York City is for you. On July 10th, an expansive list of activities await in Manhattan, where French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) resides. Between 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue, 60th Street will host a…

Things To Do, See and Eat In New Orleans

August 2, 2017

Contrary to popular belief New Orleans is more than beads, hurricanes, and po-boys. The “Crescent City” is rich in culture, big on fun, and amazing food. Attracting nearly 10 million visitors per year and averaging 70 degrees with more than 200 days of sunshine, the time is always right for a trip to the “Big…
Golden Gate State Park Mixes Flora, Science, and Fun

July 31, 2017

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about San Francisco is the famous Golden Gate Bridge. It’s the most popular icon representing the city. No wonder San Francisco attracts numerous tourists from all over the world. But, as a loyal neighbor of this vibrant city, I believe there is more to this place…
Botany, Barbecue & A World Class Zoo: Fort Worth By Day

July 27, 2017

After an exciting day stay in Dallas last summer, my husband was successful in convincing me for yet another Texan day stay. Though as a wife, it is difficult to praise the better-half, I must admit that my husband’s decision to spend a daycation in this Texan city was truly amazing. As we explored one…
Pack Like A Minimalist With These Pro Tips

July 25, 2017

Minimalism has been dominating the top lifestyle trends for the past several years. It’s right up there with veganism. More and more people are choosing to live with less. Some simply choosing to declutter the house and others going full-on minimalist by selling everything they own and living in RVs and tiny houses. Whether you’re…
Must Visit Food Trip Cities for the Ultimate Foodies

July 20, 2017

Do you consider yourself an ultimate foodie? Do you travel with the intention of trying new foods? The United States has endless opportunities for food enthusiasts. Some cities pull in hundreds of thousands of foodies to try their unique dishes. Below is a compiled list of some of the best food cities across the country.…
Exploring Museums with a Washington, D.C. Day Stay

July 18, 2017

Washington, D.C. has a special place in the history of United States. A capital city with a sense of national pride, Washington, D.C. is the hub of numerous government buildings, offices and headquarters. One cannot forget about the White House that draws tourists from far and wide. This puts the city on the world map…

Things To Do, See and Eat In New Orleans

August 2, 2017

Contrary to popular belief New Orleans is more than beads, hurricanes, and po-boys. The “Crescent City” is rich in culture, big on fun, and amazing food. Attracting nearly 10 million visitors per year and averaging 70 degrees with more than 200 days of sunshine, the time is always right for a trip to the “Big…
Golden Gate State Park Mixes Flora, Science, and Fun

July 31, 2017

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about San Francisco is the famous Golden Gate Bridge. It’s the most popular icon representing the city. No wonder San Francisco attracts numerous tourists from all over the world. But, as a loyal neighbor of this vibrant city, I believe there is more to this place…
Botany, Barbecue & A World Class Zoo: Fort Worth By Day

July 27, 2017

After an exciting day stay in Dallas last summer, my husband was successful in convincing me for yet another Texan day stay. Though as a wife, it is difficult to praise the better-half, I must admit that my husband’s decision to spend a daycation in this Texan city was truly amazing. As we explored one…
Pack Like A Minimalist With These Pro Tips

July 25, 2017

Minimalism has been dominating the top lifestyle trends for the past several years. It’s right up there with veganism. More and more people are choosing to live with less. Some simply choosing to declutter the house and others going full-on minimalist by selling everything they own and living in RVs and tiny houses. Whether you’re…
Must Visit Food Trip Cities for the Ultimate Foodies

July 20, 2017

Do you consider yourself an ultimate foodie? Do you travel with the intention of trying new foods? The United States has endless opportunities for food enthusiasts. Some cities pull in hundreds of thousands of foodies to try their unique dishes. Below is a compiled list of some of the best food cities across the country.…
Exploring Museums with a Washington, D.C. Day Stay

July 18, 2017

Washington, D.C. has a special place in the history of United States. A capital city with a sense of national pride, Washington, D.C. is the hub of numerous government buildings, offices and headquarters. One cannot forget about the White House that draws tourists from far and wide. This puts the city on the world map…