HotelsByDay Blog: Day Use Hotel Tips, Layover Guides & Daycation Ideas

Three of the World’s Most Decadent Brunch Destinations

November 15, 2017

Brunch is a great way to enjoy some tasty food with a close friend or family member. A wide variety of restaurants and cafes around the globe are going all in with their brunch menus. And they are serving up mouth watering food in fancy atmospheres. Keep reading for some of the most beautiful and…
Visit These Three Great American Cities For Veterans Day

November 5, 2017

Veterans Day is one of the most well-known holidays across the country. The history behind Veterans Day starts with World War One. An armistice was declared in 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month for the global conflict that came to be known as ‘the Great War.” President Woodrow…
The Best Accessories & Gadgets For Daycation Adventures

October 19, 2017

True travelers know they have to pack with precision. Space in a car can quickly run out, and airline fees for checked bags continue to balloon every year. It can be very difficult to decide what to take on a vacation, especially if you don’t have a lot of space to spare. If you’re planning…
Must Visit Midwest Fall Fun Daycation Road Trips

October 17, 2017

The American Midwest consists of a collection of four season states. Experiencing the temperature changes of the winter, spring, summer, and fall, the Midwest is a great place to take in the beautiful outdoors. As the temperatures get colder and the days get shorter, the leaves fall off the trees in preparation for the winter…
Fall into Fun: Pumpkinlicious Daycation by the Bay

October 12, 2017

Pleasant morning, cool air, colored leaves, crisp wind and a novel sense of enthusiasm all point to the wonderful season of fall. When orange dominates over the other colors and pumpkin makes a grand entry, it is time to make the most of this radiant feeling. With new crops in fields and freshness in the…
National Parks + Fall Foliage + Day Use Hotel = Glorious Daycay

October 10, 2017

Fall is fully in the air. That means much of the country is awash with beautiful colors, crisp air, and pleasant temperatures. Many Americans hit the road during this time to find and photograph beautiful fall foliage. Planning a daycation or booking a day use hotel near one of America’s National Parks is a great…
Best Reasons Why Every Adventurer Should Start a Travel Journal

October 5, 2017

Not all trips are created equal. Some are quick excursions close by to enjoy the weekend, where you book a hotel room for just a few hours. Others are swashbuckling adventures, taking you to some of the most remote, rugged, or beautiful corners of the globe. A travel journal where you write down your thoughts,…
Explore the City of Bridges: It’s a Pittsburgh Day Stay

October 3, 2017

If you look at the nicknames of this city, you may not be convinced to include it in your travel list. After all “Steel City” doesn’t sound like a happening tourist spot. “City of Bridges” sounds better, but not by much. But, give one opportunity to this place and you will be definitely surprised. Its…
Travel Hacks for the Budget Traveler

September 28, 2017

The budget travel industry has been booming in the past several years. It’s especially grown in popularity among millennial travelers who don’t have the funds that their parents’ generation had to put aside for travel and other “extracurricular” spending activities. Want to explore the city during your next business trip or have a stopover and…

7 Most Common Travel Scams to Know and Avoid

January 16, 2020

People travel for all kinds of reasons. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, there’s always something novel about going to an unfamiliar place. It’s estimated that about 4.4 billion people take a flight somewhere in any given year, and 1.4 billion arrive internationally. While most aspects of travel should be considered positive experiences, there are…
The Best Travel Pet Carriers for Your Frequent-Flyer Fur Baby

December 19, 2019

As much as we love our four-legged friends, traveling with pets isn’t always easy or stress-free. From foreign environments to changes in cabin pressure, traveling pets have many factors with which to contend. Pair travel anxieties with the needs of a cranky dog or a finicky cat and things can quickly go sideways. To smooth…
7 Easy-to-Implement Social Tips for the Nomadic Introvert

November 26, 2019
Anime NYC: The Inner Workings of a Cosplayer

November 7, 2019

There is no better way to hide from your life than pretend to be someone way cooler. My name is Bianca, and I’m a market manager at HotelsByDay. A major part of my life is centered around Japanese culture. Since I was young my family has always been part of the Japanese community in my…
How To Spend a Day in Seattle

September 19, 2019

To the untrained eye, the iconic rain makes Seattle seem a little sleepy. Quite the contrary, there’s a thriving community of artists and performers, venues exploring the strange and beautiful, and year-round events that tantalize the senses. When wondering how to spend a day in Seattle, it’s easy to settle on visiting the go-to tourist…
10 of the Best Independent Record Shops in the U.S.

September 12, 2019

Founding member of Depeche Mode, Martin Gore put it perfectly when he said — “It was so exciting to go to the record shop and buy a piece of vinyl and hold it, read the liner notes, look at the pictures. Even the smell of the vinyl.” Indeed, one of the greatest joys of life…

7 Most Common Travel Scams to Know and Avoid

January 16, 2020

People travel for all kinds of reasons. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, there’s always something novel about going to an unfamiliar place. It’s estimated that about 4.4 billion people take a flight somewhere in any given year, and 1.4 billion arrive internationally. While most aspects of travel should be considered positive experiences, there are…
The Best Travel Pet Carriers for Your Frequent-Flyer Fur Baby

December 19, 2019

As much as we love our four-legged friends, traveling with pets isn’t always easy or stress-free. From foreign environments to changes in cabin pressure, traveling pets have many factors with which to contend. Pair travel anxieties with the needs of a cranky dog or a finicky cat and things can quickly go sideways. To smooth…
7 Easy-to-Implement Social Tips for the Nomadic Introvert

November 26, 2019
Anime NYC: The Inner Workings of a Cosplayer

November 7, 2019

There is no better way to hide from your life than pretend to be someone way cooler. My name is Bianca, and I’m a market manager at HotelsByDay. A major part of my life is centered around Japanese culture. Since I was young my family has always been part of the Japanese community in my…
How To Spend a Day in Seattle

September 19, 2019

To the untrained eye, the iconic rain makes Seattle seem a little sleepy. Quite the contrary, there’s a thriving community of artists and performers, venues exploring the strange and beautiful, and year-round events that tantalize the senses. When wondering how to spend a day in Seattle, it’s easy to settle on visiting the go-to tourist…
10 of the Best Independent Record Shops in the U.S.

September 12, 2019

Founding member of Depeche Mode, Martin Gore put it perfectly when he said — “It was so exciting to go to the record shop and buy a piece of vinyl and hold it, read the liner notes, look at the pictures. Even the smell of the vinyl.” Indeed, one of the greatest joys of life…