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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.

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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.

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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 experienced in New York City.

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.

Destinations

A Guide to the Most Unique Spots in Tokyo

Tokyo has always marched to their own drum beat and the results are stunning.

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.

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

Malt, Wheat, Corn and Rye, Oh My!

What do Mark Twain, Lady Gaga and Winston Churchill have in common? It’s not the beginning of a bad joke; these famous figures are all self-proclaimed fans of whiskey, one of our timeless favorites and a Kimpton bar staple.

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.

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.