6 Places To Stay: Florida Groves Festival

Posted on March 14, 2023July 27, 2023 by Nathan da Silva

Here are some Florida Groves Festival accommodation recommendations for ya.

With Florida Groves Festival coming up in Orlando (April 15-17), we partnered with a few hotels.

And we thought we’d spotlight a few of them today on the blog.

Orlando really has some great hotels!

Are you guys going?

If so, you’ll want to check these out.

Here are 6 places to stay in Orlando, Florida for Groves Fest. Let’s do this:

AC Hotel Orlando Downtown

Perks: You can stay right downtown Orlando, and swim in the rooftop pool. There’s also a coffee shop, express check-in, and dry cleaning on site

Address: 333 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, USA

From $369/night

Book Your Stay Here

Marriott Orlando Downtown

Perks: Continental breakfast (6:30 am to 10:30 am), and hors oeuvres (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm)

Address: 400 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801, United States

From: $219/night

Book Your Stay Here

Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection

Perks: Great location downtown, their spa is great

Address: 325 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, United States

From: $407/night

Book Your Stay Here

Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando/Downtown South- Medical Center

Perks: Close to downtown, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool

Address: 43 Columbia St, Orlando, FL 32806, United States

From: $175/night

Book Your Stay Here

Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Perks: Stay in a funky castle-looking hotel, 9th floor terrace

Address: 8602 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, United States

From: $231/night

Book Your Stay Here

Eo Inn

Perks: downtown Orlando boutique hotel, free self-parking, robes, and HBO

Address: 227 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801-2036

From: $230/night

Book Your Stay Here

-Crewfare

Why We Love The Andaz Pataya In Thailand

Posted on March 14, 2023July 27, 2023 by Nathan da Silva

Hi guys,

Today we’re going to get right into why we love Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach in Pattaya Thailand. For those who haven’t been Pattaya is a beach resort city located on the eastern coast of Thailand.

And well basically, Hyatt-owned luxury brand Andaz just opened Andax Pattaya Jomtien Beach earlier this year.

The new Andaz luxury resort is between Jomtien and the fishing village of Bang Saray.

If you’re going to Rolling Loud Thailand from April 13-15, 2023, you might want to stay here!

Book through Crewfare to reserve your room and pay later here.

If you’re curious to know more, here’s everything we know about this new resort:

Let’s get into all of the details:

The Rooms

There are 204 suites and villas, built around the resort’s gardens on the 6 ½ acre beachfront property. And the suites have balconies with daybeds and walk-in rain showers.

Amenities:

PAÑPURI Spa with organic skincare products
3 outdoor pools
Great location – it’s a 10-minute drive to lakes, wineries, golf courses and cafés, and two hours away from Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport is a 90-minute drive away.

Restaurants

Eating in Thailand, it’s a sensory experience, diving into a culture of flavors and colors. The resort has six restaurants and bars on-site, offering local and seasonal produce. Here’s what to expect:

Teak Lounge

Grab a morning coffee, or cocktails later in the evening

Wok Wok

Go here for traditional Thai from different regions

La Cucina

For baked pizza, and pasta

Fish Club (Seafood Grill)

Asian and Western grilled seafood

Village Butcher

Steakhouse serving boutique-farmed meats, and grass-fed beef

Ruen Thai

Sigh, sip on tea with a view of the Banyan trees and just rest

See the menus here.

-Crewfare

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

Posted on March 14, 2023March 21, 2023 by Nathan da Silva

Hello, hello! What’s everyone’s travel calendar look like this year?

Hopefully filling up with a lot of NEW TRIPS.

Since it’s still technically the first quarter of the year, we figured it was time to share some 5-star hotels that are also affordable!

What, yes really!

They exist!

A lot of you have been sharing where to find these unicorn 5-star hotels that don’t break the bank with us so we figured one post would be a good start to sharing.

So today we’re starting out on our 5-star luxury hotel era on a budget.

Anyways, yes to our big-baller while valuing where we put our hard-earned cash era.

Here is a list of the ones we like a lot in our opinion.

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

North America

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

What’s special about this hotel: it’s located in a certified Dark Sky Community. Check out the details here

July rates drop to $172 USD / night

13225 North Eagle Ridge Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, 85268

Book Your Stay Here

JW Marriott Panama

What’s special about this hotel: The hotel is the tallest building in Panama City and in Central America

Rooms from $190 USD / night depending on the time of year

Corregimiento de San Francisco, Cl. Punta Colón, Panama City, Panama

Book Your Stay Here

South America

NH Collection Plaza Santiago, Santiago, Chile

What’s special about this hotel: the hotel has a commitment to sustainability practices such as energy-saving lighting, eco-friendly toiletries, and a recycling program

$162/ night USD on average

Av. Vitacura 2610, 7550098 Santiago, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Book Your Stay Here

NH Collection Quito Royal, Ecuador

What’s special about this hotel: only 9 rooms on each floor, located downtown in the commercial and financial district

Starting at $100 USD/ night

Luis Cordero 444, Quito 170143, Ecuador

Book Your Stay Here

Windsor Plaza Brasilia, Brazil

What’s special about this hotel: the breakfast! it’s got everything

From $70 USD/ night

SHS Quadra 05 Bloco H – Asa Sul, Brasília – DF, 70322-912, Brazil

Book Your Stay Here

Europe

IvyBank Lodge, Scotland

What’s special about this hotel: restored, stone-built Victorian villa set in an acre of mature garden

From $165 USD/ night

Address: Boat Brae, Blairgowrie PH10 7BH, United Kingdom

Book Your Stay Here

Oddfellows On The Park

What’s special about this hotel: set in a beautiful Victorian mansion that is surrounded by a large park

As low as $140 USD/ night

Address: Bruntwood park, Bruntwood Ln, Cheadle SK8 1HX, United Kingdom

Book Your Stay Here

Barcelo Granada Congress, Spain

What’s special about this hotel: the hotel spa has Turkish and Roman baths, a hydromassage pool, and an outdoor deck with a hot tub

From as low as $111/USD per night

Address: C. Maestro Montero, 12, 18004 Granada, Spain

Book Your Stay Here

Pullman Toulouse Centre Ramblas, France

What’s special about this hotel: beyond the hotel gate is the river where you can do an early morning run or walk

From $169 USD/night

Address: 84 All. Jean Jaurès, 31000 Toulouse, France

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Grand Hotel Sitea, Italy

What’s special about this hotel: arguably the best upscale hotel in Turin, the coffee is unreal!

From $170 USD/night

Address: Via Carlo Alberto, 35, 10123 Torino TO, Italy

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Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection, Switzerland

What’s special about this hotel: hotel’s interior is designed by Marcel Wanders, a famous Dutch designer

From $222 USD/night

Address: Dufaux-Strasse 1, 8152 Zürich, Switzerland

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Corinthia, Prague

What’s special about this hotel: has a top-floor spa with a swimming pool

As low as $110 USD/night

Address: Kongresová 1, 140 69 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia

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Middle East & Central Asia

Hotel Ickale in Ankara, Turkey

What’s special about this hotel: the spa has a hammam, and certain rooms have balconies

From $70 USD/night

Address: Maltepe, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Blv. No:89, 06570 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye

Book Your Stay Here

Asia & Oceania

Royal Surakarta Heritage Solo MGallery by Sofitel, India

What’s special about this hotel: only minutes away from royal palaces and the traditional markets

From $44 USD/ night

Address: Slamet Riyadi St No.6, Kampung Baru, Pasar Kliwon, Surakarta City, Central Java 57111, Indonesia

Book Your Stay Here

Africa

Steigenberger Resort Achiti

What’s special about this hotel: have a view of the gardens with a large balcony, dine in a dining room built in 1884

From $100 USD/ night

Address: Khaled Ibn El Waleed, Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85951, Egypt

Book Your Stay Here

We Don’t Gatekeep: How to Create Your Own Hotel Experience ~ At-Home

Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by Nathan da Silva

Hello and welcome to our at-home sanctuary.

When we are at home, in our own space, we want to feel like we’re staying at a warm and inviting luxury hotel.

This is… our at-home move.

To re-create our favorite 5-star experience with a few hotel accessories.

Products we can’t get enough of like high-end sheets, soft towels, and a signature scent that make our space feel even cozier.

Little additions like these are crucial for that PEACE OF MIND feeling we crave.

Anyways, let’s break this down so you can pick up these items for yourself and transform your space into a 5-star hotel.

In no particular order, here are 6 hotel and hotel-inspired brands that will help you recreate that unforgettable experience at home. We’ll cover product suggestions and links to each brand’s online shop.

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

**Have you ever asked a friend how they get their space smelling so good? If they avoid answering, that’s gatekeeping. We’re so anti-gatekeeping. Here are Crewfare’s solutions to enjoying a luxury hotel life at home.

HOTEL COLLECTION

Set the mood with their clean Studio Scent Diffuser. It is so great to have because you can customize the level of fragrance intensity.

Link to website: www.hotelcollection.com

EDITION HOTELS

Their bath soaps and lotions are so major to getting a soothing, and calming experience. Perfect for feeling like you’re a well-cared-for guest in your own home. Sidenote, they also have a great diffuser.

Link to website: www.shopedition.com