I just read this info and find it fascinating. I bring workout clothes when I travel for business but use it every time. I made a commitment a few years back that for every night I spend in a hotel, I’ll work out one time in the hotel gym. Two nights…two workouts. I can’t wait to be able to secure a room at a Hilton property with the Five Feet to Fitness equipment!
According to new research conducted by the Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand Communications and Marketing team, many of today’s young business travelers look forward to earning the ‘road warrior’ moniker, and 75 percent of young professionals in the U.S. see business travel as a major work perk.
How much do they love it?
Travel or bust: 39% of young professionals wouldn’t take a job that didn’t allow them to travel for business
Give me a break! 62% of parents create reasons for business travel, with 75 percent saying it gives them a break from life at home
Points, points, points: 74% say airline miles and hotel rewards are one of the best perks of business travel, a “Bonus Point” for our Hilton Honors members – no matter the tier level.
But that doesn’t mean that traveling for business always comes easy. Some top stressors include:
Maintaining a wellness routine: 65% of business travelers regularly pack workout clothes and shoes, but end up not using them, making programs like Five Feet to Fitness especially relevant to this group.
Figuring out what to pack: Over a third (36%) are stressed by making sure they pack the right clothes for any situation
Taking advantage of being in a new city: 54% want to extend a trip, but aren’t sure how their boss will react
Happy travel,
Veronique
I’m a travel industry veteran currently employed by Hilton. The views and contents of this post are my own and in no way in partnership with my employer. I wasn’t compensated for writing about this subject.
There is no shortage of opportunities to imbibe in Charleston, a city known for its fun atmosphere.
These are just five top places to enjoy a great cocktail, glass of wine or beer in the Holy City – there are many, many more.
Bar Mash is a beer and whiskey bar with an extensive list of domestic whiskeys, wine, beer and specialty cocktails. There is also a bocce ball court, shuffle board, old school arcade games and a jukebox for folks needing some entertainment along with a quality drink. Happy hour is from Monday through Friday, from 4pm until 6pm and offers wine and well liquor for $6 and beers specials as low as $2.
King Street Dispensary honors the historic South Carolina dispensary legacy with one of the widest selections of local and craft beer and liquor in the southeast. To match the extensive list of libations, a gastropub style menu is offered.
For a proper cocktail prepared by a professional mixologist, look no further than Prohibition. Reminiscent of a classic 1920s speakeasy with its old-fashion décor and bourbon barrel ceiling, Prohibition’s cocktails crafted by Beverage Director, Jim McCourt, are anything but classic.
Rooftop at the Vendue is the perfect place for an al fresco cocktail in a fun, hip spot with sweeping views of Charleston. Happy hour is offered Monday through Thursday from 4pm until 7pm and draws an energetic crowd of locals and hotel guests.
The Gin Joint offers “balanced cocktails alongside defiant bar food”. Monday through Thursday from 5pm until 7pm The Gin Joint features a $5 cocktail hour menu, a bargain for the sort of expertly-prepared drinks this place offers.
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lineis offering a cruise in support of the Susan G. Komen mission on Saturday January 20th, 2018 for just $230* pp (ocean view stateroom, based on double occupancy).
$100 per cabin is donated to various local charities, with 75% of fund raised supporting breast cancer needs in South Florida and the remainder supporting various other programs.
Cruise fare includes:
Special Welcome ‘Perfect Pink’ drink upon boarding
2 drink tickets per person for use anytime on the cruise
Special Komen Gift Bag
Opportunities to learn more about the Komen organization and how you can support
$1,000 hotel and merchandise savings certificate
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is a proud sponsor of the Susan G. Komen 8th Annual Perfect Pink Party aboard our ship, Grand Celebration. This dual ticket event allows special guests to experience this major fundraising gala, as well as the opportunity to join the 2-night cruise to Grand Bahama Island. The gala will be held on Saturday January 20, from 6-11pm while the ship is docked at the Port of Palm Beach.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia (http://www.philachristmas.com/) is back for its 10th anniversary season. I visited the Christmas village on Black Friday and it was simply magical. The event started on Thanksgiving Day and runs daily through Christmas Eve. Philadelphia’s LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) is transformed into a traditional open-air German Christmas Market.
There’s fun shopping for international and local gifts and decorations, lots of food and drinks, live music and cool children’s activities, including photos with Santa Claus. Admission is free!!
New surprises for 2017 Holiday season:
Dog Fridays with specials for our furry friends
Meet St. Nikolaus and get your boot filled with treats
Guided tours through the market for senior citizens
New mascot Phil, the 10th reindeer of Santa
Anniversary weekend with a huge birthday bash and a cake sponsored by Whole Foods
New vendors
New restaurant partnerships for HoHo Happy Hour with The Little Lion, Dim Sum House, Tir Na Nog and Revolution Taco
Collector Mug with a new design for 2017
Theme Weekends
Theme weekends will be filled with music, performances and entertainment. Full schedules and additional info can be found here: http://www.philachristmas.com/events
November 25 and 26 – Opening Weekend
December 2 and 3 – 10th Anniversary Weekend
December 9 and 10 – German American Weekend
December 16 and 17 – Charity Weekend with Make-A-Wish® Foundation
December 23 and 24 – Christmas Weekend
Love Park – 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
I’m excited to say that my article about food hot spots in Providence, Rhode Island was published by Hilton for its #HiltonSuggests helpful compilations. Here’s the fun article:
On a business or leisure trip without much time to spare yet wanting to take in some arts and culture? Some hotels in popular travel destinations are home to very extensive art collections worthy of top museums.
Here are Five U.S. Hotels with Museum Grade Artwork.
Photo Credit: Boca Raton Resort
Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – Boca Raton, FL
The Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, in partnership with the Baker Sponder Gallery, established a collection of museum-quality sculptures by internationally renowned artists. Works by artists like Fernando Botero, Lynn Chadwick, Jim Dine, Claude Lalanne, George Segal, Manolo Valdes, Boaz Vaadia and Bernar Venet can be viewed throughout the property. Each sculpture features a sign with interesting facts about the artists and with a telephone number that guests can dial to listen to additional information. Sculptures are continuously-rotated and are available for purchase.
Conrad New York – New York, NY
Photo Credit: Conrad New York
The Conrad New York, in downtown Manhattan, features over 2,000 works of art throughout its public spaces and in over 463 luxury guest suites. From commissions such as Sol LeWitt’s amazing Loopy Doopy (Blue and Purple) in the Atrium and Pat Steir’s Topsy Turvy at the Gallery Ballroom, to the more intimate, specially commissioned Mary Heilmann, Elizabeth Peyton and Sara Sosnowy lithographs in the guest suites, the Conrad New York exhibits a remarkably diverse collection by some of the world’s most prominent contemporary artists.
Hilton Anatole Dallas – Dallas, TX
Photo Credit: Hilton Anatole Dallas
Hilton Anatole Dallas is known for its extensive collection of art and antiques – the largest ever assembled in an American hotel. This unique collection includes pieces that have graced the palaces of kings, emperors and czars. Guests can plug into AnatoleArt.com on their cellphone or tablet to enjoy a variety of art exploration activities like a walking tour of the hotel’s 100 most iconic pieces, including the kinetic sculpture Nebula. The hotel also offers a new dining experience called The Anatole Art Dine-Around where 15 of the hotels’ most iconic art pieces have been paired with savory food and beverage items from their country of origin.
The Curtis – Denver. CO
Photo Credit: The Curtis
The Curtis, a Doubletree by Hilton in Denver is a vibrant destination for pop art with an eclectic mix of artworks created by local Colorado and nationally renowned artists. Guests are treated to pop art throughout the lobby and the halls. There are fun guest rooms themed after TV Mania, Sci-Fi, One Hit Wonders or Perfect Pair. All Together Now is a 42-foot high sculpture by nationally renowned artists Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt. Inspired by the famous Beatles song, the piece is a stack of steel 3-dimensional building blocks in a variety of vibrant colors spelling out “All Together Now.”
Hilton Cleveland Downtown – Cleveland, OH
Photo Credit: Hilton Cleveland Downtown
The Hilton Cleveland Downtown features artwork throughout its public spaces, specifically, nearly 200 original works from mostly all local artists. Highlights include pieces from Cleveland native and Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Michael Cartellone, along with the metal sculptures in the lobby. There’s also what’s thought to be the first crowd-sourced hotel mural composed of 2,800 selfies depicting all that’s great about Cleveland.
Do you have favorite US hotels with museum grade artwork to tell us about today?
Safe travels,
Veronique
I’m a travel industry veteran currently employed by Hilton. The views and contents of this post are my own and in no way in partnership with my employer. I wasn’t compensated for writing about this subject.
You can now watch one of the most epic thrillers, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, while floating on a tube in the dark waters of Lake Travis in Austin, TX. Austin’s popular Alamo Drafthouse is reintroducing its Jaws on the Water viewings where the audience floats on inner tubes on the lake while watching the shark cult classic.
To celebrate reaching a milestone of 500 hotels worldwide, the hotel brand known for its signature welcome and warm DoubleTree Cookie, unveils its first-ever cookbook – titled “We Have Cookies: Taste the World of DoubleTree by Hilton.” The e-cookbook is a collection of 33 recipes reflecting the distinct flavors of the brand’s 500 hotels. Curated by DoubleTree by Hilton hotel teams, each recipe contains the warm DoubleTree Cookie and reflects the distinct flavors of the brand’s 500 hotels.
Cookie lovers will delight in the special edition recipe collection, available at www.wehavecookies.com, where they can view vibrant photos, easy-to-follow recipes, local anecdotes and – of course – intriguing facts about the brand’s world-famous DoubleTree Cookie.
A few highlights from the DoubleTree digital recipe collection include:
National Air and Space Museum. Photo by The Smithsonian Institution.
In Washington, D.C., most of the family-friendly attractions are free making this popular city a bargain for families. Three stops on the National Mall that are must-visit are part of the Smithsonian Institution: the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of American History. The National Air and Space Museum offers many educational opportunities for children and adults and features thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia and a lunar rock kids can touch. The National Museum of National History has a compelling display of dinosaur bones and artifacts and also features the wildly-popular Butterfly Pavilion, which is a paid exhibit. At the National Museum of American History, families will be able to view the Star Spangled Banner and visit hands-on kid-friendly exhibits. A short metro ride away is the National Zoo with its more than 2,000 animals and many informative educational classes.
Where to stay: The Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center is within walking distance to the Smithsonian museums and White House and has an indoor pool. Hampton Inn Washington, D.C./White House has an indoor pool and offers complimentary breakfast and internet. The District by Hilton Club offers a touch of luxury with family-friendly amenities like free hot breakfast and an indoor pool.
Happy travels!
Veronique
Veronique Deblois is a travel industry veteran who currently works for Hilton. The views and contents on this post are my own and in no way in partnership with my employer.
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m on the road for work a good part of the year. That means lots of time at the airport lounge and sitting on a plane.
While I typically work on my laptop to keep up with emails and assignments, I can’t do that at the start of end of my flights as laptops need to be powered down. What I find myself doing during that time is getting on my iPad and playing games or reading.
I’ve been looking for new ways to pass the time while traveling and started coloring. Yes, coloring…as in coloring book and colored pencils! I’ve been buying adult coloring books that are very intricate in a henna sort of way. The books and my coloring pencils case are thin so they take up hardly any space in my laptop bag, a definite plus!
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy, including adult coloring, is a mental health profession in which the process of making and creating artwork is used to “explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem”. Basically, for me, it’s all about stress relieving and keeping my mental focus sharp.
I find the time flies by as I color and I’ve enjoyed it tremendously. Perhaps it would also be good for you!
According to new research conducted by the Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand Communications and Marketing team, many of today’s young business travelers look forward to earning the ‘road warrior’ moniker, and 75 percent of young professionals in the U.S. see business travel as a major work perk.
