Reclaim Your Weekend And Get 25% Off Your Next Stay
September 24th, 2010It’s always a treat to get out of town and enjoy a nice weekend getaway. Do you plan on taking a trip this fall or during the holiday season? If so, you’re in luck. Courtyard is helping you reclaim your weekend by saving 25% off your weekend stay at Courtyard hotels in U.S and Canada.
A weekend stay must include 2 nights, with one being a Friday or Saturday night. The booking window ends on 10/11, so make sure to act fast and book your stay now by going to www.courtyard.com/save25percent.
To be eligible to receive 25% off a weekend stay, guests must stay between October 14, 2010 and January 2, 2011. Reservations must be made by October 11, 2010. For more information, visit www.courtyard.com/save25percent.
We want to hear where you plan on spending your getaway. Share with us in the comments!
Unique Architecture Around The World
September 22nd, 2010If you are a frequent traveler, you have most likely seen unique architecture throughout your travels that have caught your eye. There are several buildings around the world that have been designed to attract the attention of many, and become huge hits among tourists. We have chosen 5, one-of-a-kind pieces of architecture throughout the world that caught our eye. Share with us in the comments if you have seen any of these buildings firsthand!
The Crooked House in Sopot, Poland was built in 2004. Just as it’s name indicates, this attraction appears to be crooked. It has a blue-green shingled roof resembling a dragon. Inside, The Crooked House has stained glass entrances, elevation decors made of stone and sandstone window frames. This popular tourist attraction was built as an extension of a shopping and service center, and is a very popular walking promenade and meeting place in Sopot.
The Longaberger Company is one of America’s premier basket making companies. The founder of The Longaberger Company, Dave Longaberger, decided to design the company’s headquarters to reflect the shape of a basket in order to attract attention to the company. When people first heard about his plans, it was said to be a joke. However, Longaberger went through with his plans and the building was successfully constructed, being completed in 1997. The 7 story building resembles a medium-sized handmade woven basket, The Longaberger Company’s main product
Top Tourist Attractions in the U.S.
September 15th, 2010Do you love checking out new cities and going places you have never been to whenever you get the chance? Since almost every city has at least one great tourist spot that attracts millions of people every year, deciding which spots to hit and which spots to skip can be difficult. However, if you are traveling to Chicago, San Antonio or Boston, we have chosen three great tourist attractions that you won’t want to miss. Also, an added extra to traveling to any of these locations is that there is a Courtyard hotel located nearby.
Navy Pier is a huge hit for tourists traveling in the Chicago area. It was originally created for shipping and recreational purposes. By 1995, this tourist spot was redone in order to feature year-round entertainment. With 50 acres of parks, promenades, shops, restaurants and more, this attraction will keep the whole family busy all day long. Some of Navy Pier’s main features include:
- Fireworks
- Rides and Attractions with our favorites being Transporter FX and Amazing Chicago’s Funhouse Maze
- Boats and Cruises
- Special Events such as the World Music Festival coming this month
Shopping in Navy Pier is always a favorite among tourists. There are some great souvenir shops, and if you get hungry you can enjoy a tasty meal at one of their many dining options. If you have been to Navy Pier, let us know in the comments which feature you enjoyed the most!
Courtyard’s Weekly Round-Up
September 10th, 2010Here’s this week’s round-up of travel news, tips and info that we found to be the most interesting and helpful. If you are trying to plan a fun vacation, take a look at the article on 10 classic sailing adventures. Also, feel free to use the comment section to let us know if we left out any articles that should have made it into this week’s roundup. Enjoy.
Traveling to the D.C. area soon? Interested in taking a food tour that showcases exciting cuisines and local flavors? If you have some free time, make sure to check out one of the tours described in this article.
Tips For Smooth Travel With Kids
You can never have too many tips on how to travel with kids! Check out this article for some great advice.
For those of you who love to sail, do you find yourselves sailing in the same locations all the time? Check out this article for 10 sunny sailing adventures that you will be sure to love.
Quick Packing Tip: Have Two Sets of Toiletries
Take a look at this article to learn why the Road Warriorette thinks you should always have two sets of toiletries!
Gotcha! 5 New Airline Fees and How To Avoid Paying Them
Airlines continue to add additional fees that you may not be happy paying. However, there may be some ways to get around paying the extra money. Take a look at this article for some great tips on how to avoid paying additional costs when flying.
Apple Launches New iPod Nano With Multi-Touch
Have you seen the new iPod Nano? It’s definitely a great item to bring along on your travels! Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO say “this is the biggest reinvention of the iPod nano since its debut in 2005, and we think users are going to love it.” Take a look at this article to learn more.
Great Performance By John Legend!
September 7th, 2010John Legend just performed at our Lobby replica in Grand Central Terminal and did a great job! The crowd loved him. Legend played one set, which included the songs “Green Light”, “Wake up Everybody” and “Ordinary People.”
Below are some photos of the performance. We will be updating everyone via Facebook and Twitter with more photos and videos throughout the day. Make sure to let us know in the comments if you were able to attend the performance!
If you want to see a video of one of his songs, check out our Facebook Page here.
John Legend Takes The Stage At Courtyard By Marriott
September 7th, 2010Grammy award-winning artist John Legend will be giving an exclusive performance today at noon inside a replica of the new Courtyard by Marriott lobby. The singer/songwriter’s performance will kick off a two month long initiative designed to bring the new lobby concept to more travelers across the U.S. The ubiquitous brand is unveiling “lobby zones” just like the one built in Grand Central and being constructed in three major U.S. airports in Atlanta, Chicago and Denver on September 15.
To learn more about today’s kick off event, or to get more information about the airport lobby zones, guests can connect with Courtyard on the brand’s newly launched Facebook page or Twitter feed.
If you are planning on coming to the performance, let us know in the comments! We would love to have you.
Top Attractions in NYC
September 2nd, 2010Whether you are a first time visitor to New York City or a veteran, the city can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to decide which attractions to see and which attractions to skip out on due to time constraints. Of course you want to spend the limited time you have in NYC as wisely as possible, so where should you go? To help you out we have selected 4 great attractions that we think you will like. Let us know in the comments if we left any out that should have made the list!
Rockefeller Center, located in midtown, is a great tourist attraction that you don’t want to miss. With a variety of features, this tourist destination has something to offer everyone. Some of the most popular attractions are the following:
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
- Ice Rink located inside Rockefeller Center
- Top of the Rock: Rockefeller Center Observation Deck
- Radio City Music Hall ‘Stage Door Tour’
- NBC Studios Tour
If you get hungry, there are plenty of places to eat conveniently located within Rockefeller Center. With all of the above attractions, along with many others, you want to make sure to have a couple hours to spend at Rockefeller Center so you don’t leave without seeing everything.
