Wedding Traditions Change Over Time

Planning a wedding has always been a deeply personal experience for every couple. A wedding should speak of a relationship’s uniqueness and each betrothed’s personality.

Many couples feel they have to follow tradition, simply because that is how it has always been done, even though they are likely unaware of the origins of most wedding traditions. Traditions have simply endured.

However, the celebration of joining two lives in the 21st century bears little resemblance to a wedding at the start of the 20th century. Some couples opt to stay true to the traditional church ceremony and formal reception. Other couples may decide on a destination wedding where Mickey Mouse will serve as the best man or Elvis performs the nuptials.

Whether you choose traditional, contemporary or somewhere in between, always remember it is your wedding. Read more

10 Most Pet-Friendly Hotels

If you’ve ever owned a pet then you are sure to know the hassles that come with trying to plan a trip and make sure your pet is taken care of.

Will you be able to find someone you trust to take care of your pet or will you have to put them in a boarding facility with all those fees?

Believe it or not many hotels have started to allow pets to check in with you to help eliminate some of your travel stress. Here are the 10 best pet-friendly hotels.

1. Gazebo Inn Ogunquit, Ogunquit, ME

The Gazebo Inn Ogunquit knows how great it can be to bring your pet on vacation. Guests may bring well-behaved, non-barking dogs. Out of concern for other people’s allergies, cats are not allowed at the Inn.

There are five designated rooms for dogs, and common areas are off limits to the dogs. The Inn offers fine lodging.

When you check in, they will provide you with information on nearby vets, as well as parks, beaches and other places where you can take your dog for a walk.
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10 Best Hotels in America Announced

Not sure where you should be staying on your next vacation? Well we got you covered.

Expedia has recently announced the World’s Best Hotels and we wanted to showcase the American ones.

1. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in Chicago, Illinois

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America’s Most Haunted Hotels

Slamming doors, cold gusts of wind, strange noises and flickering lights are all signs that you might not be alone in your hotel room. If you’ve ever been to any of these haunted hotels, you’ll know what I mean.

The Stanley Hotel-Estes Park, CO

The Stanley Hotel may be best known as the inspiration for the “Overlook Hotel” in Stephen King’s famous novel The Shining. Built by Freelan Stanley (of the Stanley Steamer), the Stanley Hotel has several permanent guests.

Freelan Stanley has been spotted in the lobby and the Billiard Room, his favorite room when he was alive. He has also been seen strolling through the bar, disappearing when the bartender tries to cut him off at the kitchen.

His wife, Flora, can still be heard playing the piano in the hotel’s music room and the piano keys can be seen moving. However, as soon as someone steps into the room to check it out, the keys stop moving and the room goes quiet.

Guests of room 418 might be a little taken aback by the strange noises that emanate from it, and the impressions left on the bed when no one has been in the room.

There have been reports of children playing in the hallway at night when no children are checked into the hotel, and some have claimed to have seen a red ball moving up and down the hallway like it was being passed between two kids.

Stephen King supposedly even witnessed the apparition of a child calling out to his nanny on the second floor. He stayed in room 217, which is a popular request of guests who stay at the hotel.
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