Early morning thunderstorms A line of thunderstorm marches through the region early this morning. Thunderstorms will bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. A few storms could be strong at times during the morning commute, so make sure to allow extra time to travel. Back to seasonal After a […]
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Many people in the US are looking closer to home for vacations this year to avoid lengthy travel during the pandemic. Resorts and hotels are cashing in on guests’ restlessness from being stuck at home and desire for a safe escape by launching socially distanced and wellness-related amenities. Guests at […]
You can’t go out to party in your favorite dress right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t wear a dress at home. Take, for instance, the “nap dress” trend that has gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you want to take things up a notch from the nap […]
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The Courtyard by Marriott hotel in downtown Springfield. BILL LACKEY/STAFF Credit: Bill Lackey Credit: Bill Lackey The Courtyard has 15 full time associates and 17 part time associates. What is happening locally is part of larger statewide trends that has seen the travel and hospitality industry being hard hit by […]
CLOSE A big change is coming for any travelers who want to come to the U.S., due to the pandemic. USA TODAY Even before the COVID-19 pandemic put the brakes on travel, “book now, pay later” deals and third-party services were gaining in popularity with travelers. But in this era […]
Forget rhubarb gin and #roseallday; come January, it seems like all the cool kids are sober. The New York Times has written before about “the new sobriety,” highlighting the waves of people ditching booze for the sake of their health – not because they have an issue with alcohol. More […]
Water is arguably the most important ingredient of a successful garden. Not enough can slowly kill even the most drought-tough plants, while too much can rot roots and lead to the same outcome. A hose (along with money to cover the water bill) is an antidote to the problem of […]
GALVESTON Short-term rentals generated 42 percent of $16.1 million collected in hotel occupancy tax revenue in the 2020 fiscal year, a significant jump from 30 percent in 2019, according to data from the Galveston Park Board of Trustees, which oversees tourism. The surge in popularity this year might be related […]
This year has seen the return of the fly-and-flop holiday. According to Skyscanner, 33 per cent of trips booked from June to August were for longer stays (up to 21 days), followed by mid-length stays (four to six days) at 13 per cent. Only 10 per cent of customers booked […]