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Latest Articles By Scott Laird
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Oct 2, 2021 6:00 PM ET
![Hotel guest room with white bed, luxury furnishings, and city view]( "Four Seasons New Orleans")
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans: Big Luxury in the Big Easy
With plush, well-wired guest rooms and commanding views of the Mississippi River, this hotel is already a New Orleans favorite.
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Sep 24, 2021 7:00 PM ET
![Four Seasons San Francisco Embarcadero]( "Four Seasons San Francisco Embarcadero")
Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero: A Bird's Eye View
Boasting the highest floor of hotel rooms in the city of San Francisco, this luxury enclave is well-positioned for a city break or a productive workweek.
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Sep 2, 2021 7:00 AM ET
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Hotel Brands Must Uphold Promises To Clean Rooms on Request
This Hilton property refused daily room cleaning upon request, in spite of it being a Hilton brand standard.
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Aug 17, 2021 5:56 PM ET
![Sign reading "Welcome to Merriman's - Good Food Awaits You" with a shaka hand gesture]( "Merriman's Hawaii")
This Hawaii Restaurant Group Will Require Employees To Get Vaccinated
Employees at Merriman's Hawaii restaurants will be required to be vaccinated this fall.
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Aug 11, 2021 5:18 PM ET
![The French Flag waving with Paris and the Eiffel Tower in the background.]( "The French Flag waving with Paris and the Eiffel Tower in the background.")
How Can Travelers Obtain a French Health Pass?
Information on the new Pass Sanitaire, required for visitors to France to enter most public establishments, including cafes, movie theatres, restaurants and transport stations.
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Aug 5, 2021 6:00 AM ET
![Rooftop pool with rooftop bar and pool cabanas]( "Aloft Tulum")
Aloft Tulum: A Destination By Itself
The first global hospitality brand to set up shop in Tulum, on Mexico's Riviera Maya, makes for a memorable stay.
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Aug 3, 2021 2:19 PM ET
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Summer Ideal: Sailing the Maine Coast on a Windjammer
Sailing in a windjammer on a multi-day trip up the Maine Coast is an ideal summertime or fall getaway.
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Jul 17, 2021 7:00 PM ET
![An elevator lobby with a view of the airport, city and harbor of Boston]( "Hilton Boston Airport")
A Leisurely Pace: Reflections on Slow Travel
The author considers the benefits of traveling slowly during a three day journey from Texas to Maine.
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Jul 5, 2021 1:00 PM ET
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Are You Actually Ready To Travel This Summer?
Travel this summer may not meet expectations for those anticipating a return to normalcy.
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Jul 5, 2021 8:00 AM ET
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What You Need To Know About The Top Budget Hotel Brands
These hotel brands are known for midscale accommodations and wallet-friendly rates.
