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...built-in cabinet and bar are “conducive to parties—cocktail parties,” Butler amends. It is hard to imagine any other kind of gathering taking place in a room with a Winslow Homer painting hanging beside a window overlooking the scenic Charles. Butler proclaims that access to the entryway is restricted to keyholders rather than the more typical swipe-card entry, making it an “ultra-exclusive” enclave. He adds, “Nobody knows about this room —it’s sort of a secret...
...escorted by clerks to their rooms and always greeted by name by hotel staff. Canine guests get custom-made beds, inscribed ceramic water bowls and personalized dog treats. At Loews Hotels, V.I.P.s ("Very Important Pets") are welcomed with a letter from the general manager with a map of nearby scenic, dog-friendly walks; owners get a "puppy pager" when they leave their pet behind so they can be reached in case of emergency...
...past, travelers had to hit the highlands to procure ruou, but it's now sold in some Hanoi bars, which are thronged with trendy Vietnamese and Westerners alike. One of the first, and still most popular, is Highway Four at 5 Hang Tre Street. Named after the famous scenic highway from Lang Son to Cao Bang in the north, the bar offers nearly every kind of ruou. Unlike the tea stall in Cao Bang market, however, Highway Four doesn't open until midday...
...After the 20-year-old mechanic tied the knot with his 18-year-old cousin, the newlyweds headed to Baghdad's Ishtar Hotel, where they were greeted by folk dancers swaying to the beat of trumpets and drums. Yet as the couple checked into the honeymoon suite, with its scenic views of the Tigris River, thoughts of war intruded on their...
...Boston skyline stands in sharp contrast to the flat farmlands of southern New Jersey. The din of the streets, bustling with business, replaces the scenic quiet of his hometown of Medford...