Month: April 2023

Top 12 Coolest Travel Package Experience Events You Can’t Miss

Posted on by Mikayla Allen
If you’re looking to make unforgettable memories and have the time of your life, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of the 12 coolest travel package experience events that will leave you craving more. Don’t miss out on these epic adventures!

Top 12 Coolest Travel Package Experience Events You Can’t Miss

1. Yacht Week

Sail across the most beautiful locations worldwide with friends during Yacht Week. Choose from destinations like Croatia, Greece, and the Caribbean. Enjoy themed parties, water sports, and explore hidden gems on this incredible sailing adventure.

Location: Multiple Locations

When: Various Dates

2. YourParadise Fiji

Experience the ultimate island getaway in Fiji, where music, adventure, and relaxation collide. YourParadise features intimate DJ sets, beach parties, and water sports. Discover the tropical paradise and immerse yourself in Fijian culture.

Location: Fiji

When: December 2023

3. STFU & PARTY Bimini

March 2024 Join the ultimate Spring Break experience in Bimini, Bahamas. STFU & PARTY offers accommodation and transportation packages with non-stop parties, top DJs, and beachside events. Don’t miss out on the wildest week of your life! Book STFU & PARTY Bimini here.

Location: Bimini, Bahamas

When: March 2024

4. Tomorrowland Winter

Hit the slopes and dance to world-class DJs at Tomorrowland Winter, the famous music festival’s snowy edition in the French Alps. Experience a week of skiing, snowboarding, and epic après-ski parties. Secure your spot for a winter wonderland you’ll never forget.
Location: Alpe d’Huez, France
When: March 2024

5. The Ski Week 

Ski, snowboard, and party with friends in top ski resorts around the world during The Ski Week. Destinations include Aspen, Obertauern, and Chamonix. Enjoy mountain adventures, après-ski parties, and exclusive events for an exhilarating winter escape.
Location: Multiple Locations
When: Various Dates

 

6. Secret Solstice

Party under the Midnight Sun during Iceland’s Secret Solstice festival. This unique event combines music, art, and culture for an unforgettable weekend. Explore glaciers, geothermal pools, and volcanic landscapes during this extraordinary Nordic celebration.
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
When: June 2023

7. Sziget Festival

Experience one of Europe’s largest music and cultural festivals on an island in the heart of Budapest. Sziget Festival hosts over 1,000 performances from top international artists. Discover art installations, workshops, and a vibrant community spirit.
Location: Budapest, Hungary
When: August 2023

8. Anjunadeep Explorations

Lose yourself in the music at Anjunadeep Explorations, an electronic music festival set on the stunning Albanian Riviera. Enjoy five days of sun, sea, and sound with the world’s top Anjunabeats artists. Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes while dancing the night away.
Location: Dhërmi, Albania
When: June 2023

9. Hideout Festival

Dance the night away at Hideout Festival, a spectacular electronic music event set on the picturesque island of Pag, Croatia. Party at poolside stages, beach clubs, and boat parties while enjoying the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Location: Pag, Croatia
When: June 2023
Join the ultimate Spring Break experience with StudentCity Cancun. Offering all-inclusive packages, epic beach parties, and top DJs, this trip to Mexico promises an unforgettable week of fun in the sun with college students from all over the world.
Location: Cancun, Mexico
When: March 2024

11. Dream Your Escape St. Maarten

Discover the beauty of St. Maarten with Dream Your Escape. This luxury travel experience includes a week of adventure, music, and relaxation in the stunning Caribbean. Unwind on white sandy beaches, explore local culture, and dance to incredible live music.
Location: St. Maarten
When: March 2024 

 

Experience the city that never sleeps with STFU & PARTY Las Vegas. Dive into a world of non-stop entertainment, world-class DJs, and legendary pool parties. Make unforgettable memories in the Entertainment Capital of the World. Book STFU & PARTY Las Vegas here.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
When: October 2023
Each of these incredible events offers a unique experience that will leave a lasting impression. Don’t wait – book your tickets now and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!

Your complete guide to the Preakness Stakes

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

 If you’re looking for a complete travel guide for the Preakness Stakes… you’re welcome. 

The Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland brings together legendary horse racing and excellent entertainment for the perfect day at the races.

If this sounds like a good time, here’s a bit more about Preakness Stakes:

The race takes place on the third Saturday of May each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s called the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown series because it falls between the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes on the yearly racing calendar.

 

What makes this event even more exciting is that there is a music festival at this event now too; Preakness Live.

This music festival and horse racing event combo is attended by tens of thousands of spectators each year.

This year get your tickets to see Bruno Mars and Sofi Tukker.

If you’d like to prepare yourself for this incredible experience, we’ve created an itinerary for the two-day event.

*To check out the list of our partner hotels for this event, go here.

Friday, May 19 – Black-Eyed Susan Day

Morning:

Start your day at the Pimlico Race Course for the Black-Eyed Susan Day Festivities. The gates open at 9 a.m., and there are things to check out (and eat) before the races start. Head to the infield and grab some breakfast from vendors, and also take a tour of the stables, and see the horses up close.

 

Closer to noon:

settle in to watch the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, the day’s feature race, which is a Grade 2 race for three-year-old fillies. It’s named after the state flower of Maryland and is run over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on dirt. Get a good spot along the rail to watch the excitement of the horses racing by

 

Lunch:

After the race, head to the Jockey Club for a gourmet lunch buffet featuring fresh seafood, carving stations, and a dessert bar. The Jockey Club is an exclusive members-only club, but on Black-Eyed Susan Day, it’s open to the public. Reservations are recommended.

 

Afternoon:

Spend some time watching the races and placing your bets. There are a total of 14 races on Black-Eyed Susan Day, so there are plenty of opportunities to win. Grab a drink and a snack from one of the many concession stands and enjoy the atmosphere

Evening:

After the races, head to the infield for live music, food, and drinks.

Saturday, May, 20

Early day:

Explore Pimlico Race Course (5201 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215)

Before the races start, take a walk around Pimlico Race Course and soak up the atmosphere of the historic track. Check out the vendors selling souvenirs and handicapping guides, and grab a bite to eat from one of the many food stalls.

 

During the day:

Find a spot to watch the races and cheer on your favorite horses as they compete for the $1.5 million purse. And basically, you’re also going to want to plan on alternating between watching the Preakness Stakes races and Preakness Live acts.

You can also go on carnival rides, play games, and visit art installations while here. Take your pick.

 

 

Insider Tips for a Great Time at Rolling Loud Rotterdam (June 30 – July 1)

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Happy Wednesday everyone.

Are you planning to attend Rolling Loud Rotterdam, one of the biggest hip-hop festivals in Europe?

We’ve been so fortunate to be able to attend Rolling Loud festivals over the years that we’ve decided to make this post about *insider advice to help you make the most of your Netherlands festival experience.

*Our insider advice is based on going to Rolling Loud festivals in previous years.

So here are a few tips to have the best time at Rolling Loud Rotterdam. This is a really good post to read through if you’re new to Rolling Loud festivals in general as well.

Insider Tips for a Great Time at Rolling Loud Rotterdam

June 30th, Day 1

Gates open and you’ve made it to the festival site AKA Rotterdam Ahoy.

It’s always worth getting there early to avoid the rush and so that you have time to check out the lounge areas and merch. And we just like not feeling rushed when we exchange our ticket for a wristband before entering the festival grounds. Being a relaxed festival-goer is the look.

During the day:

  • Bathrooms: This move is gold. Look for fully flushable toilets on site to avoid the long lines at the regular port-o-potties. It’s absolutely worth taking the time to walk around earlier in the day so you can see if there are any areas with flushable toilets that might potentially draw less traffic than the more obvious bathroom locations.
  • Lounge areas: Do a bit more groundwork and check out the lounge areas. That way you and your group will be able to decide way more quickly where you want to go if you want to sit and relax.
  • Set up a meeting point: Before your group separates for the day, find a spot to meet up. There are so many people in the fields and venues after 5:00 pm that cell service can be spotty and it may be impossible to make a call or send a text.

5:00 pm:

  • Head to the main stage and find a spot. If you need a break, you already know where to find a place to relax and grab some food or drinks because you and your group found your favorite lounge area earlier in the day.

July 1st, Day 2

  • Rolling Loud starts a bit later on day two, so take advantage of the extra sleep and rest! ZZZs >>
  • If you feel a bit less than hydrated, make sure you have plenty of water on you and know where to fill up, and make sure to level up your hydration game today.
  • Stick around until the very end, as some of the most memorable moments of the festival can happen during the last few performances.
  • Have a good exit strategy for getting home safely, whether that means arranging transportation in advance or staying nearby for the night (see Crewfare’s list of partner hotels here).

-Crewfare

4 Hacks To Have An Amazing Experience At Rolling Loud Portugal’s Main Stage

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

4 Hacks To Have An Amazing Experience At Rolling Loud Portugal’s Main Stage

We have been so into hacking how to have the best experience at festivals lately – just anything to enhance our time at a festival, really. And we’ve realized that it’s the little tweaks that can make all of the difference in how much we enjoy our time at a festival.

One thing that we’ve learned is that you can make your time at the front of the main stage way more comfortable if you come prepared. Iykyk.

It’s no secret that you’re not going to want to risk losing the spot you kept all day near the main stage to see Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and Meek Mill perform at Rolling Loud Portugal (July 5-7, 2023).

During the day there is less of a crowd and the energy is more lowkey so it’s easy to take turns with whoever you’re with to leave your spot and go to the bathroom before 5 pm.

But you’re taking a gamble if you leave after 5 pm.

After 5 pm, the area near the main stage gets way more crowded, and the energy is way more intense. So if you leave your spot to grab food or go to the bathroom after 5 pm, there’s no guarantee that you’re spot will still be there or that you’ll be able to find your way back through the high-intensity crowd even.

So what do you do? Easy, you’re gonna come fully equipped to comfortably stay put all night long in that spot you carved.

With that being said, we put together our favorite hacks to comfortably stand your ground at the Rolling Loud Portugal main stage. Let’s get into it.

*Access flexible payment options and discounted accommodations when you book through CREWFARE.

Hack #1 Bring Provisions

Pack yourself some serious provisions. Your backpack should be full of the following items:

  • a portable charger
  • sunscreen
  • a spray fan
  • a water bottle
  • liquid IV

Hack #2 Bring Lots Of Snacks

Snacks are a must to have on hand. And snacking actually has a calming effect. So if you get nervous in the crowd, snacking can help calm your nerves. Have protein bars, trail mix, fruit (such as apples or bananas), and granola bars stashed in your backpack.

Hack #3 Bring Earplugs

Earplugs are so essential. Don’t forget to pack them because the sound can be overwhelming when you’re that close to the stage.

Hack #4 Deep Breaths

If you feel overstimulated, give yourself a chance to pull back and relax and recover for a few minutes. Try doing one of the following to feel calmer:

Deep breathing – inhale slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth

Stretching – gentle stretching can help to release tension in the body and calm the mind

Drinking some water – make sure that you’re taking the time to drink water and stay hydrated

-Crewfare

12 French Bakeries – Fuego Fuego Montreal

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hello from Montreal!

Festival Fuego Fuego is coming up (May 27 – 29), so today we thought we’d post about what Montreal is known for: its bakeries.

Before we dive deep, let’s just put it out there that it’s not a true Montreal visit without going to a bakery. K.

There are SO MANY bakeries here. No really. Bakeries are considered a cultural institution here.

A day in the life of a Montrealer: Montrealers will visit their favorite bakery for a coffee and breakfast or an afternoon snack. And they will also keep fresh bread, pastries, and other baked goods to eat at every meal at home. No joke, it’s a huge part of daily life in this city.

Anyways, save this post so you don’t miss out on visiting some of the best bakeries while you’re in town for Fuego Fuego. Trust us when we say that you’ll have even fonder memories of your trip if you include an occasional stop-in at a bakery while you’re here.

*And if you’re still looking for a place to stay for Fuego Fuego, stay with one of Crewfare’s partner hotels and book now and pay later here.

Let’s get into it. Here are 12 MAJOR bakeries in Montreal where we go into the style of each bakery, what to order, when they’re open, and where to find each place.

**And side note, for anyone with allergies, skip this read and head straight to Le Marquis. This French baker and pastry chef turned his space into a French gluten-free bakery when his partner was told she could no longer eat what he made. Yum!

The 12 Best Bakeries In Montreal

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Type of bakery: French

Order: the viral Lafayette Suprême Croissant, flavors change daily. Expect to try either Mascarpone, Pineapple, Rum and Vanilla, French Apple Pie, Chocolate-Caramel, Strawberry-Guava, Pistachio and Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Lemon or Strawberry Cheesecake

Hours: 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week

Address: 386 rue Saint-Paul Est

Olive et Gourmando

Type of bakery: French Canadian, located in Old Montreal

Order: the Cuban or the chicken melt sandwich

Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week

Address: 351 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2A7

Premiere Moisson

Type of bakery: European and Canadian-influenced chain

Order: one of their sandwiches on any of their bread

Hours: 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week

Address: various locations, see website

Mamie Clafoutis

Type of bakery: Grandma’s kitchen vibes, inspired by French and Quebecois traditions

Order: brioche, croissant, or chocolatine

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm

Address: Various locations, see website

Cafe Bazin

Type of bakery: a combination of cafe, pastry shop, and French-Parisian style bistro

Order: shakshuka if you’re there at breakfast

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8 am ago 5 pm

Address: 380 Victoria Ave, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 2N4

Cheskie’s Bakery

Type of bakery: Jewish bakery

Order: the chocolate Babkess

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 11 pm, Friday 7 am to 3 pm, and Sunday 8 am to 11 pm

Address: 359 Rue Bernard O, Montréal, QC H2V 1T6

Louise Bakery

Type of bakery: French

Order: a chocolatine or a bakery-style slice of pizza

Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week

Address: 6835 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3C8

Boulangerie Mr Pinchot

Type of bakery: French, retro style, homey neighborhood bakery

Order: croissants and coffee

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 am to 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm

Address: 4354 Brebeuf St, Montreal, Quebec H2J 3K9

Les Co’Pains d’Abord

Type of bakery: French cozy neighborhood bakery

Order: their palmier

Hours: hours vary by location, see website

Address: various locations, see website

Chez Fred Bakery

Type of bakery: artisanal bakery

Order: croissant and a side salad

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm

Address: 5338 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1V5

Toledo Bakery

Type of bakery: breads and pastries made with local flours

Order: the cruffin – a croissant made in a muffin tin with a soft caramel interior made with maple syrup

Hours: 7 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week

Address: various locations, see website

Cafe Dei Campi

Type of bakery: Italian inspired neighborhood bakery

Order: amaretti biscuit and espresso

Hours: Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm

Address: 6201 Rue Chabot, Montréal, QC H2G 2T3

-Crewfare

5 Chicest Hotels In Montreal: Metro Metro Edition

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Who else is heading to Montreal, Canada for Metro Metro Festival (May 19-21)?

Montreal is known for being the most European city in North America; you can expect a unique blend of French and English culture on your visit. 

This city is also known for its restaurant scene, its great nightlife, and its hotels.

So today, we get into all of the specifics on where to book your hotel. We’ve stayed at literally some of the chicest hotels in this city and we go into detail on why they’re so special.

Let’s get into it. Here are the 5 chicest hotels to stay at in Montreal to make your Metro Metro festival visit even more memorable.

The 5 Chicest Hotels In Montreal: Metro Metro Edition

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

What’s so special about this hotel: Room 1742 in the hotel is where Yoko Ono and John Lennon had a week-long “bed in for peace” in 1969, raising awareness about the anti-war movement and recording the song, “Give Peace a Chance”.  The Rolling Stones wrote their song Memory Motel here, Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip also all stayed here.

Location: 900 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4A5

Book Your Stay Here

Four Seasons Hotel

What’s so special about this hotel: Montreal’s newest luxury hotspot (opened in 2019), known for its exceptional service, the interior is designed by Parisian-based firm Gilles and Boissier in collaboration with Philip Hazan. This hotel also offers contactless 24-hour room service using instant messaging on the room’s in-room tablet

Location: 1440 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z5

Book Your Stay Here

The Ritz-Carlton

What’s so special about this hotel: this is the first Ritz-Carlton in the world (opened in 1912) and remains iconic

Location: 1228 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1H6

Book Your Stay Here

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

What’s so special about this hotel: Celine Dion held her wedding reception here, 24-hour sauna, and the location (everything is within walking distance – the underground mall, museum, downtown, and Old Montreal)

Location: 1050 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2R6

Book Your Stay Here

Hotel William Gray

What’s so special about this hotel: you’ll be staying in an 18th-century greystone on a narrow cobblestone street in Old Montreal, with a rooftop garden, and the Italian cafe Olimpico is an institution in Montreal right around the corner

Location: 421 R. Saint-Vincent 8e étage, Montréal, QC H2Y 3A6

Book Your Stay Here

-Crewfare