Faith Yi, Author at Life is Suite

Destinations

A Perfect Seattle Stopover for Cruise Lovers

Hello Seattle cruise people! It’s time for Love this? Try That: Seattle edition.

Celebrations

It’s Kimpton’s Birthday — Celebrating 42 Years of Heartfelt Hospitality

This April, we’re toasting to 42 years of Bill Kimpton’s legacy.

Travel Tips

The Road Less Traveled: 5 Destinations to Put On Your Radar

The metropolitan cities have the glitz and glam but when you want something a bit more unhurried, it’s all about second city travel.

Destinations

The Women Who Shaped Charlotte and Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support Now

When it comes to plants, tattoos, bikes and dumplings, Charlotte’s brightest female entrepreneurs are leading the way -- and these are their stories.

Destinations

The Women Who Shaped L.A. and Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support Now

Did you know women were the driving force behind the LA Public Library, SoCal’s water conservation efforts and the design for terminal 1 at LAX? Now you do.

Destinations

The Women Who Shaped Philadelphia and Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support Now

From emancipation to breakthroughs in medicine, music and LGBTQ rights, Philly’s female pioneers are a tour de force -- and we’re raising a toast to them.

Destinations

8 Music Festivals Locals Love

Need some live music in your life? This is our number one festival list for the spring, summer, and fall months ahead from EDM to NOLA’s best brass bands.

Destinations

Seattle for Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts

From mountaineers to tech whizzes, Seattle draws ‘em all in. Our newest hit list speaks to the extroverts, introverts, and ambiverts among us.

Destinations

How to do San Francisco as an Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert

Our latest round-up in San Francisco highlights our fave spots and activities to keep you grounded or re-energize you. Dealer’s choice!

Destinations

What to do in New York City for Introverts, Extroverts, and Ambiverts

There’s always something new to be tasted, experienced and shared in New York City. Here’s where we’d take our most extroverted to introverted friends.

Destinations

New Orleans for Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts

Party on (or don’t) with our latest guide on the best of the Big Easy. We’ll take you to locally loved spots for extroverts, introverts, and ambiverts.

Destinations

How to do London as an Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert

When you’ve had your fill of Big Ben and Hyde Park, let us take you to local London. Whether you're an extrovert, introvert, or ambivert, you're covered.

Destinations

Amsterdam for Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts

Whether you're an extrovert, an introvert, or an ambivert, our guide takes you through Amsterdam's famed canals for every vibe you’re looking for.

Destinations Travel Tips

The Coolest Indie Bookstores in Every City

Bibliophiles know: indie bookstores are where it’s at. These independent establishments are full of new worlds to discover and your purchases support the livelihoods of the communities we live in. That’s a win win in our books.

Travel Tips

Earth-Friendly Businesses and Apps to Check Out Now

We’re green with love for this planet. #EarthDay is an opportunity to support the businesses that are actively reinventing how we consume and re-purpose materials.

Destinations

5 Peak Perfect Mountain Destinations

When the mountains call, you listen. Check out our five favorite mountain destinations to add to your travel bucket-list now.

Travel Tips

Dream On: How to Get a Restful Night’s Sleep on the Road

Better sleep is within reach. Tap into the five senses - sight, smell, sound, taste and feel - to catch the best zzz’s of your life.

Travel Tips

The Coolest Art Exhibits Happening Right Now

Fact: Art is best enjoyed in person and we’ve really missed its allure and overall experience. From Palm Springs to New York City, these are the newest and coolest art installations and pop-ups on display and worth traveling for.

Destinations

How to Visit Europe Without Leaving the States

Europe is always on the mind but the next best thing could be in your home state or a short flight away. These U.S. destinations have the flavors, sounds and history of Bavaria, France, Italy and Spain.

Celebrations

Engagement Tips: The Quintessential Do’s and Don’ts

Proposals are as nerve-wracking as they come, but are equally special and romantic. Discover our most helpful tips to guide you through the process from start to finish before you pop the big question.

Travel Tips

Our Top Tips for Stress-Reduced Travel with Kids

If you’re looking for the best family-friendly travel tips, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to make the grown-ups and kids of all ages happy across the board on your next adventure.

Destinations

“Touristy” SF Spots Locals Actually Love

San Francisco is the stuff of postcards, movies and cultural references. We’ve distilled it down to locally loved faves that stand the test of time.

Eat + Drink

6 Cities with the Best Al Fresco Dining Scenes

Dining al fresco is in full swing and it’s better than ever before. From Coastal Cali to the tropical waters of Tulum, this is where you’ll find us dining this summer.

Destinations

The Ultimate City Guide to Solo Travel

Sip cocktails on the pool deck, hit the trails or never leave your hotel. Those are the countless perks of solo travel. Here’s our ultimate destination guide for your next “table for one” trip.

Travel Tips

Plants, Petals and Plumes: The Best Botanical Gardens Worth a Visit

Green thumb or not, anyone can enjoy these masterful gardens and conservatories.

Travel Tips

Tips For The Perfect Workcation

We’re squeezing in more workcations while we still can. Here's our top tips for mixing work with vacations this year.

Travel Tips

The Most Ingenious Ways to Revenge Travel

We’re calling it, this is NOT the year to deprive yourself of all you’ve been missing. Read on for all the ways you can self-indulge on your next trip.

Travel Tips

Design Tips for the Cloffice of Your Dreams

The solution to cozy spaces, Kimpton’s Ave Bradley shares her design tips to creating the perfect “Cloffice” (closet + office) to work from home.

Celebrations

Put Your Money Where The Badass Women Creators Are This International Women’s Day

This International Women's Day, we "choose to challenge" by shopping and supporting the best women-led businesses in our cities.

Destinations

A Guide to the Most Unique Spots in Tokyo

Tokyo has always marched to their own drum beat and the results are stunning. Voted the world’s safest city for three consecutive years, it’s also perfect for solo travelers.

Entertaining

4 New Ways to Date Night from Home

Looking for ways to spice up your next date night from home? Try these fun and creative ideas to help you stay connected with your significant other.

Entertaining

The Ultimate Wedding Guest Etiquette & Survival Guide

Tis the season for wedding bells! Read on for 5 etiquette tips on how to be a great wedding guest and survive the inevitable wedding madness.

Entertaining

13 Coffee Table Books for Art & Design Lovers

Sharing the Kimpton design team’s top picks—from our spaces to yours.

Destinations

6 of the Coolest Women-Led Businesses

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a visit to these amazing women-owned and run businesses.

Destinations

Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Summer in NYC

Summertime in NYC is movie material but only if you know where to look.

Kimpton Buzz

Tastemaker Spotlight: Q&A with Marcia Kimpton, Director of “Bardo Blues”

Daughter of founder Bill Kimpton debuts her first feature film.

Holidays

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Travel Lover

When it comes to picking the perfect gift for those frequent fliers and road warriors, we’ve got you covered.

actress ellie kemper answering some of lifes big questions courtesy chicago ideas week

Kimpton Buzz

4 Things We Learned at Chicago Ideas Week

Coined, “The Ideas Festival for Everyone,” Chicago Ideas Week just wrapped and these are our favorite takeaways.

butcher paper dinner table - @boho.view via twenty20

Entertaining

3 Unique Thanksgiving Décor Tips

This Thanksgiving save the feather hand turkeys and try these easy, elegant decoration ideas and tips to set the table with friends and family.

Kimpton Buzz

Chefs Cycle and No Kid Hungry: A Chef’s Take

Hitting the road and clocking in 900 miles to raise awareness and funds for No Kid Hungry’s annual Chefs Cycle.

Travel Tips

Living the “Suite” Life – Your Way

When it comes to finding fabulous new digs for a getaway or special occasion, we're all ears. You tell us how you like to kick back in our suites.

Eat + Drink

3 Chef Recipe Picks for Valentine’s Day

Whether you're cooking for your partner-in-crime or the entire family, read on for three Valentine's Day chef-inspired recipes. That's amore.

Eat + Drink

A Trio of Hearty Winter Soups

Soups, stews and bisques all have a place in our hearts. Potatoes, squash and leeks take the spotlight in our recipe round-up.

Eat + Drink

6 Holiday Eggnog Recipes That Wow

These festive concoctions are anything but traditional and will win over skeptics and fans alike. Cheers!

Eat + Drink

4 Healthy Recipes With Fall & Winter Veggies

Veggies are having a moment. Our chefs show you how to do magic with Guinness and leeks in a soup, dial up the comfort factor with sweet potato gnocchi, and evoke the flavors of fall with a squash, zucchini, corn and asparagus salad.

Eat + Drink

Inside the Chef’s Fridge: Danny Bortnick

Ever wonder what a chef's fridge looks like inside? We did, too. Peek inside the fridge of Danny Bortnick, Kimpton's VP of Restaurant Concept Development, and read our Q&A to get inspired!

Eat + Drink

Healthy Eats: Summer Superfood Recipes

Empty calories and junk food lurk around every corner this time of year. So check out these summer superfood recipes starring some of the season's tastiest ingredients.

Eat + Drink

Grilling Tips and Recipes From Our Chefs

A few of our chefs offer their best grilling tips, as well as some flame-enhanced recipes. Get fired up for summer.

Eat + Drink

Do the Math: Celebrate Pi Day With These Pie Recipes

We circle back to Pi Day — 3.14.15 — with two pie recipes even the most math-challenged among us will want to try.

Eat + Drink

Matcha Madness: A Traditional Green Tea Goes Modern

Matcha green tea has been ceremoniously poured for centuries in Japan. Now this super-healthful tea powder is finding its way into everything from cupcakes to cocktails.

Eat + Drink

A Toast to Summer: How to Make a Classic Daiquirí

A quick-and-dirty tutorial on how to make a classic Daiquirí. This fresh-lime and rum-studded favorite is the perfect way to say adiós to summer.

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A Perfect Seattle Stopover for Cruise Lovers

It’s Kimpton’s Birthday — Celebrating 42 Years of Heartfelt Hospitality

The Road Less Traveled: 5 Destinations to Put On Your Radar

The Women Who Shaped Charlotte and Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support Now

The Women Who Shaped L.A. and Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support Now

The Women Who Shaped Philadelphia and Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support Now

8 Music Festivals Locals Love

Seattle for Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts

How to do San Francisco as an Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert

What to do in New York City for Introverts, Extroverts, and Ambiverts

New Orleans for Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts

How to do London as an Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert

Amsterdam for Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts

The Coolest Indie Bookstores in Every City

Earth-Friendly Businesses and Apps to Check Out Now

5 Peak Perfect Mountain Destinations

Dream On: How to Get a Restful Night’s Sleep on the Road

The Coolest Art Exhibits Happening Right Now

How to Visit Europe Without Leaving the States

Engagement Tips: The Quintessential Do’s and Don’ts

Our Top Tips for Stress-Reduced Travel with Kids

“Touristy” SF Spots Locals Actually Love

6 Cities with the Best Al Fresco Dining Scenes

The Ultimate City Guide to Solo Travel

Plants, Petals and Plumes: The Best Botanical Gardens Worth a Visit

Tips For The Perfect Workcation

The Most Ingenious Ways to Revenge Travel

Design Tips for the Cloffice of Your Dreams

Put Your Money Where The Badass Women Creators Are This International Women’s Day

A Guide to the Most Unique Spots in Tokyo

4 New Ways to Date Night from Home

The Ultimate Wedding Guest Etiquette & Survival Guide

13 Coffee Table Books for Art & Design Lovers

6 of the Coolest Women-Led Businesses

Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Summer in NYC

Tastemaker Spotlight: Q&A with Marcia Kimpton, Director of “Bardo Blues”

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Travel Lover

4 Things We Learned at Chicago Ideas Week

3 Unique Thanksgiving Décor Tips

Chefs Cycle and No Kid Hungry: A Chef’s Take

Living the “Suite” Life – Your Way

3 Chef Recipe Picks for Valentine’s Day

A Trio of Hearty Winter Soups

6 Holiday Eggnog Recipes That Wow

4 Healthy Recipes With Fall & Winter Veggies

Inside the Chef’s Fridge: Danny Bortnick

Healthy Eats: Summer Superfood Recipes

Grilling Tips and Recipes From Our Chefs

Do the Math: Celebrate Pi Day With These Pie Recipes

Matcha Madness: A Traditional Green Tea Goes Modern

A Toast to Summer: How to Make a Classic Daiquirí

33 is a Magic Number

Heart, Body and Mind

Malt, Wheat, Corn and Rye, Oh My!

This Halloween: Bone-Chilling Spirits

Be Back: Gone Grilling

Life’s a Picnic

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