The Tasman Sea Motor Hotel

Why the First Thing We Do in Hotel Rooms is a Huge Mistake

Good rule of thumb? Put your luggage in the bathtub when you check in.

The definition of ‘motel’

There are hotels and there are motels. If you look through your Funk & Wagnalls for the stereotypical definition of a “motel,” you just might find a picture of the

Learn More About Climbing Roses And Rambler Roses

In this article, we will take a look at two classifications of roses: the rambler roses and the climbing roses. Many think that these two types of roses are the same, but this is not true. Click here to learn more.

The rock ‘n’ roll legacy of a Sunset Strip hotel

The debauchery and nihilism of the 1970s rock scene is perfectly captured in the Andaz West Hollywood , a hotel on the Sunset Strip that was then called the Continental Hyatt House and later the Hyatt on SunsetBands like The Doors, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin all spent time at the “Riot House,” trashing their hotel rooms, starting fires and convincing their managers to pick up the tab. Keith Richards made room 1015 famous for dropping a TV out…

Stay in vacation mode using these hotel style tips in your home

With vacation season in full swing, take a look around your hotel with an eye toward taking stylish inspiration home with you.

What to do if your hotel reservation is lost

The missing hotel reservation is a common travel problem with a little-known solution. While overbooking is perfectly legal, the hotel industry also has industry-standard policies in effect to prevent guests such as Cole from being kicked out on the street. So what is it?

Did You Know Richard Gere Owns a Country Bed and Breakfast?

It's the cutest little spot for an intimate wedding!

Who Wants a Hotel With a Hallway Anyway?

“Motor lodges.” “High-end motels.” “Exterior-corridor hotels.” Whatever you call them, the “motorist’s hotel” has gotten a boost these past 15 months. Now about that reputation …

Check-In Tips for Your Hotel Stay

Quarantine the comforter, stow the TV and always ask to see the third room first.

How Hotels Are Green And Sustainable

Today more consumers are demanding green options. There are several practices that hotels can put in place to make the facility more green and sustainable.

Survival Skills: Adrift at Sea

One of the most mentally and physically grueling survival scenarios you could find yourself in is to be adrift in an open watercraft. Whether you’re stuck in a liferaft following a shipwreck or your motor died in an open boat while fishing off-shore, you’re virtually trapped on your craft and at the mercy of the water and the weather. Here’s what you have to do in order to survive, and the gear you should have on board to help you do so.

Hotel concept: designing a sustainable floating resort

AMA Design has developed a hospitality concept called GAIA, a floating eco hotel that pushes boundaries to re-connect people with nature. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores...

Your next hotel room may be smarter than you

Tired? Tell your hotel room you’re “going to sleep,” and it does the rest.

How to Recycle Motor Oil & Filters

Find out where to recycle motor oil and filters in your area using the recycling locator found at the end of this article.

Unraveling the Mystery of Stepper Motor Technology

How to Never Leave Anything in a Hotel Room Again

In 2018, Travelodge, a UK-based hotel chain, put together a list of the weirdest things travelers left behind in their rooms—which include three goldfish, an entire ice cream truck, and two Persian cats. Back in 2016, someone also left their Shetland pony named Pudding at a Travelodge hotel. (Thankfully, he was later claimed).

Practical tips on how not to burnout an electric motor

There are many reasons why an electric motor could start heating up. For example, when another starting duty is used than the informed one on the motor