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Scott Laird’s roots in the hospitality and travel industries run deep. His passion for travel was colored by frequent childhood journeys between homes in Anchorage, Alaska, and the Garden Isle of Kaua‘i. A former travel agent and hotelier who now works in the airline industry, he’s constantly on the lookout for the newest amenity, most charming butler and rarest spa botanical. He’s most at home traveling to cover new-and-noteworthy hotels and resorts, cruises, spas and destinations ranging from the new and undiscovered to the trafficked and treasured. You can follow him on Twitter @AbFabSkyLife and on his website AbFabSkyLife.com.

Latest Articles By Scott Laird

May 14, 2019 4:00 AM ET

The Baileys Hotel: Memorable Character in London

This grandly historic, yet intimately cozy hotel is well-located adjacent the Gloucester Road tube station and is walking distance to some of the capital's finest museums.
May 6, 2019 4:00 AM ET

Relive Beatlemania at Liverpool's Hard Days Night Hotel

Beatles fan or not, this comfortable, centrally-located hotel is a hot ticket for any Liverpool visitor.
Apr 30, 2019 6:00 AM ET

Do's and Don'ts for Working With a Travel Agent

Many travelers are getting back into the habit of booking through travel agents. Here are some reminders on what to do (and what not to do) when working with an agent.
Apr 30, 2019 5:00 AM ET

This Instagram Account Protects Public Lands by Calling out Abuse

Think twice before sprawling in the poppy fields during super bloom - at least one concerned citizen is calling out destructive behaviors on Instagram.
Apr 29, 2019 4:00 AM ET

The Langham New York Fifth Avenue: Luxury and Location

Fronting Fifth Avenue in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this luxury hotel is a luxe hideaway for a low-key Big Apple visit.
Apr 25, 2019 7:00 AM ET

The Boycotted Hotel: To Cover or Not to Cover?

A luxury hotel group has been the target of a boycott resulting from the owner's stance on LGBT rights. Is it still right to cover those hotels?
Apr 19, 2019 4:00 AM ET

Troop Beverly Hills to Dirty Dancing: Hotel Packages for Film Fans

Hotels are popular film locations; these hotels offer packages celebrating their most famous movie and TV roles.
Mar 29, 2019 4:00 AM ET

The Porter Portland: Cozily Independent, Vibrantly Local

Guests seeking a distinctly local experience in Portland, Oregon will love this brand new hotel that feels like an old favorite.
Mar 28, 2019 4:00 AM ET

Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown: Growing a Neighborhood Brand

Canopy by Hilton is a growing brand designed to highlight vibrant neighborhoods. Here's what it does in Midtown Atlanta.
Mar 22, 2019 4:00 AM ET

How to Work With a Travel Agent: A Guide for First-Timers

Travel Agents might seem old fashioned, but they're coming back in a big way and many travelers are going old school. Read these tips to maximize a travel agent relationship.