What Is a Boutique Hotel? Why It Feels Different

The term “boutique hotel” has been used for decades to describe smaller, design-focused properties.  A boutique hotel is typically a smaller hotel that offers a more personal, intentional stay than a traditional hotel.  These boutique properties usually have fewer rooms, distinctive interior design, and a stronger connection to the surrounding community.

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From Bald Cats to Travel Dreams: A Woman Over 50 Blog Intro

Think you know the Hip Grandma? Think again! From living in Japan at 15 to riding a cat (yes, really), I’m sharing 10 quirky, heartfelt, and hilarious truths you probably didn’t know about me. Buckle up—there’s a bald cat, a half-marathon that ended in a police car, and maybe even a little theater drama. Let’s get personal.

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Dogs Are Gross – Why I Had to Own a Dog To Learn the Truth

I am a part-time dog lover. I say part-time because I have come to love my gross dog. But only most of the time. A small piece of my heart does not love my gross dog. Because, well, she is gross. Here’s the story of how I came to understand that dogs are gross.

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The 50 Best and Most Interesting Trivia and Facts About Independence Day and July

The month of July is stuffed full of interesting facts and trivia. July means mid-summer here in the U.S. and all over the northern hemisphere. In the United States, we celebrate Independence Day.  Canada, our neighboring country up North, celebrates Canada Day, And France joins in the fun with Bastille Day celebrations.  The month of July has special meaning worldwide with cultural occasions, historical moments, and weather highs and lows.