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When real estate developer (and former Starwood Hotels & Resorts executive) Paul McGowan was touring colleges with his daughter, he couldn’t find decent accommodations near the schools they visited. So he launched Study Hotels in 2008, with the Study at Yale. A modernist tower in Philadelphia followed, and the Study at University of Chicago is due in 2021. He’d found a void in the market: Plenty of college towns offer little more than a weathered chain hotel, with a floral comforter and a microwave, if you’re lucky. With Study Hotels, McGowan took aim at college-town visitors who long for something chicer. Others took notice. Graduate Hotels debuted in 2014 in a renovated foundry near the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens; now there are 19 Graduates, including Minneapolis, each waving a collegiate pennant in its design. Each offers a kind of cool kitsch. While big brands such as Hilton, Marriott and Nobu are starting to notice the vibrant culture of … [Read more...] about 5 hotels in college towns that really make the grade

Tips : Accommodation Related: Birmingham We review the best Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton hotel executive club lounges in Birmingham, Huntsville, Florence, Mobile, Alabama, Montgomery in Alabama. Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. While it is not a popular holiday destination, there are plenty of Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton hotels to choose from in the major cities of Birmingham, Huntsville, Florence, Mobile, Alabama and Montgomery. In terms of the best luxury hotels in Alabama, The Hyatt Regency Birmingham Wynfrey Hotel is a great choice and the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa is also your top choice for playing golf in the region. Wherever you decide to stay, in Birmingham, Alabama, or elsewhere, be sure to take advantage of our free upgrades, free breakfasts and free perks at almost every luxury hotel … [Read more...] about Best Hotel Executive Club Lounges In Birmingham, Alabama

The world’s oldest cities are once-in-a-lifetime destinations, places that effortlessly inspire awe and put you in the shoes of a time traveler. To walk labyrinthine streets, marvel at crumbling fortress walls, or see kings’ tombs that have endured thousands of years is to experience a fleeting moment of what life was like for the first civilizations on Earth. Read on to be transported to 10 ancient cities to visit (without travel advisories) where you can take part in age-old rituals and learn about the legends that have been passed down for more generations than you can ever fathom. Luoyang, China First Inhabited: Around 2070 BCE Asia’s oldest continuously inhabited city, Luoyang was considered to be the geographical center and one of the four great ancient capitals of China. It lies on the north or sunny (yang) side of the Luo River where it converges with the Yi River. Stunning mountains surround the city, where Chinese Buddhist temples and monuments are carved … [Read more...] about 10 Timeless Cities Where the Past Comes to Life