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The Influence of Technology on Travel

January 22, 2016

The days of navigating with a paper map are far behind us. Hell, the days of navigating with MapQuest seem just as distant. With changes in technology come changes in the way we live. Travel is just an extension of your everyday life in a new location. Every time you update your iPhone, you’re giving…
5 Ways to Stay Productive While Traveling for Work

January 19, 2016

Hitting the road for a work trip can be a much-needed change of pace from the monotony of the office grind, but traveling for work also brings the challenge of balancing your regular responsibilities with your traveling agenda. Check out our list of five ways to stay productive while traveling for work below, from HotelsByDay!…
5 Scenarios Perfect for a Hotel Day Stay – HotelsByDay

January 18, 2016

Renting a hotel room for the day is growing in popularity. Paying a fraction of what an overnight stay would cost for five or six hours in the middle of the day makes too much sense to ignore. As hotel owners across the U.S. continue to raise room prices, with some predicting as many as…
Hotels By Day App: Early Check-ins and Late Check-Outs

January 15, 2016

Hotels By Day, available free on iTunes and the Google Play Store, provides daytime hotel stays to travelers and families in prime locations around the country. For travelers waiting out a long layover or professionals looking for a quiet place to work, we have your solution. Vacationed-out families and busy professionals are often stuck between…
Spotlight Los Angeles: 4 Ways

January 13, 2016

Whether you plan to spend your LA day stay on the beach, shopping, killing time on a layover, or heading to see the sights, HotelsByDay has the hotel for you! In a city as large as Los Angeles, there’s no shortage of great places to spend the day. It’s a multifaceted city with something for…
Booking Apps Offer New Twists on Discount Rooms

January 12, 2016

NBC has been looking into the newest and hottest hotel booking apps on the market, and one of the booking apps is HotelsByDay! After speaking with HotelsBy Day CEO Yannis Moati, NBC has captured what it is HotelsByDay is doing for the public, and most importantly how it works. To read what NBC had to…
Spotlight Miami: 4 Ways

January 11, 2016

With a city as vibrant as Miami, there’s no shortage of reasons to stay for the day. We’ve put together your guide to booking the perfect hotel day stay in Miami! With a city this vibrant, there’s no shortage of reason to stay for the day in Miami. From the gorgeous white sand beaches and…
What Does the Rise of Same-Day Booking Mean for Hotels?

January 5, 2016

Today, immediate gratification has never been so accelerated. With information readily available to anyone with a mobile device, and the proliferation of apps to handle everything from dinner reservations to car sharing has turned most of us into last-minute shoppers. Inevitably, the trend of instantaneous satisfaction has made its way to the hotel industry. While…
Hotels By Day for Booking Intra-Day Hotel Stays

December 30, 2015

What a coincidence that Yannis, the CEO and founder of a new tech company, HotelsByDay ran into a travel blogger who goes by Will Run for Miles in a bar one night. This fortuitous meeting of the minds could prove a match made in heaven for both parties, and as two became more acquainted throughout…

Here We Go: Travel Tips Made Simple (Part 1)

August 8, 2017

Being the debut of this intended-to-be-edifying travel tips made simple blog, I reckon I ought to begin at the beginning. Italians excitedly proclaim, “Eccociqua!” (“Echo-chee-qua”) when we’ve happily arrived at our destination. Translating to “Here we are,” it seems a fitting beginning to this blog. It’s a blog with a slant toward minimalism and simple…
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.…

Here We Go: Travel Tips Made Simple (Part 1)

August 8, 2017

Being the debut of this intended-to-be-edifying travel tips made simple blog, I reckon I ought to begin at the beginning. Italians excitedly proclaim, “Eccociqua!” (“Echo-chee-qua”) when we’ve happily arrived at our destination. Translating to “Here we are,” it seems a fitting beginning to this blog. It’s a blog with a slant toward minimalism and simple…
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.…