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Latest Articles By Scott Laird
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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
![Accommodations at a Red Roof Inn Red Collection property]( "Accommodations at a Red Roof Inn Red Collection property")
What You Need To Know About The Top Budget Hotel Brands
These hotel brands are known for midscale accommodations and wallet-friendly rates.
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Jul 2, 2021 8:00 AM ET
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Visit These Underrated French Cities
France reopens to American visitors this summer - avoid the crowds by checking out these less-visited cities.
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Jun 19, 2021 2:49 PM ET
![Outdoor dining on riverwalk with lighting and trees]( "Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk")
Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk: Modern Design in Alamo City
This new hotel on San Antonio's Riverwalk has thoughtfully designed guest rooms and memorable dining.
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May 28, 2021 8:00 PM ET
![Hotel bed in bright airy room]( "Thompson Dallas")
Thompson Dallas: Luscious Luxury and Fine Dining
This stylish Downtown Dallas hotel at The National is near perfect pitch.
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May 27, 2021 5:00 AM ET
![Hotel suite with view of Space Needle]( "Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle")
Check Out These Lesser-Known Hotel Brands
These hotel brands don't have a big footprint, but their hospitality attracts guests again and again.
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May 22, 2021 1:56 PM ET
![Traditional Japanese dancers with fans lined up in dance]( "Obon Festival in San Jose")
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by Visiting These US Communities
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month can be celebrated at these vibrant communities across the US.
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May 13, 2021 8:00 PM ET
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Adventure Travel Is Roaring Back: Here's What's New
From pack rafting to luxury cruises to the world's most remote corners, pent-up demand for adventure travel is spilling over into bookings.
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May 2, 2021 10:44 AM ET
![A luxurious bathroom with marble tile and a bathtub with a view]( "The Beverly Hilton")
The Beverly Hilton Reboots Hollywood Glamor With Refreshed Spaces
This iconic hotel in Beverly Hills has much more than a new coat of paint, and plenty else to recommend it to tinseltown travelers.
