In Santa Fe, you can find some the most luxurious accommodations in the southwest. If you are planning a trip, check out one of these elegant hotels:

The Inn of the Five Graces:  In the heart of Santa Fe’s most historic neighborhood, Barrio De Analco, is The Inn of Five Graces, a property rich in color and design. Voted the best hotel in Santa Fe, the Inn of the Five Graces is considered one of the top hotels of the country. Unlike other hotels in the area, you will not only enjoy southwestern charm, but you will also be transported to the exotic cultures of the Middle East and Asia. The guest suites are adorned with lush colorful textiles and furnishings and the patios and courtyards are a prefect place to enjoy an evening cocktail while basking in the desert air. 150 E De Vargas St,  Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe: The only Native American owned hotel in the city, Hotel Santa Fe  is located in the heart of the Guadalupe Railyard District.  The Hacienda, Hotel Santa Fe’s four star addition, has 35 rooms and suites designed to give guests the ultimate in Santa Fe luxury accommodations and unequaled personalized service, with fireplaces in each room and personal butlers ready to fulfill all of your requests. The onsite Amaya Restaurant mixes classic technique, contemporary flair and fresh seasonal ingredients from traditional American Indian fare.   1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe

Inn of the Anasazi: The Inn of the Anasai celebrates Santa Fe’s Peublo past. The Forbes four-star, 58-room boutique hotel exudes traditional southwest style with large handcrafted doors and sandstone walls.  Located in historic downtown Santa Fe, the onsite Anasazi restaurant serves elegant southwestern cuisine. Every guest room offers has a four-poster bed and gas-lit kiva fireplace. 113 Washington Ave, Santa Fe

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The city of Rock ‘ Roll also has many incredible music and entertainment events, the most famous of which hosted on the Peabody rooftop. Since 1939, Memphians have been heading to the centrally-located Peabody Hotel to enjoy live music and incredible sunset views over the Mississippi River from the spacious rooftop.

The rooftop parties are every Thursday from 6-11pm and include both top-tier local/regional bands and rising national stars with current radio hits.

Upcoming performances from Gary Escoe’s Atomic Dance Machine (5/23), Kid Ego (5/30) and Seeing Red with special guest Wallpaper (6/6).

The $10 entry fee includes one drink. The Peabody also has season passes available which include admission to the parties every week and the Stella Artois VIP Lounge.

If you head over early, you can catch the famous Peabody ducks. The Peabody is located at 149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103.

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The Cubby Bear: The Cubby Bear, located directly across from the main entrance of Wrigley Field, is one of the most classic and famous Chicago sports bars. With over 30,000 square feet of space, it is a great place to watch a Cubs game if you can’t get tickets. With five projection screen TVs and over 75 plasma TVs throughout, you will never miss a play. 1059 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613

Sluggers: ESPN named Sluggers the best baseball bar in Chicago and the third best in the country. It’s easy to see why. Sluggers has many TVs and a large outdoor patio. If a game gets you inspired to get active yourself, head to the full indoor sports complex that has batting cages or trampoline basketball. If the sporty atmosphere doesn’t get you, the dueling pianos just might. 3540 N Clark St  Chicago, IL 60657

Joe’s Bar: With over 100 TVs and high definition projector screens, you will certainly find your game playing at Joe’s. Many of the booths and tables also have personal TVs. The 20,000 square-foot warehouse-style venue also has a full-size stage for music performers and a 6,000 square foot patio.  The bar hosts four college alumni groups, including Fighting Illini, the Indiana Hoosiers and the Georgia Bulldogs. 940 W Weed St  Chicago, IL 60622

Mother Hubbards: Mother Hubbard’s has the most satellite receivers in the area and always has many different games showing at the same time.  Tables during big games go fast, so arrive early!  5 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60654

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Brooklyn Bridge Park: Since its debut almost three years ago, the 85-acre Brooklyn Bridge Park on the Brooklyn waterfront has become wildly popular.  At the park, you can ride Jane’s Carousel, a restored 1920s merry-go-round, bike on the designated bike paths, lounge on the lush lawns and take in the dramatic Manhattan views. Grab a glass of wine at the Brooklyn Bridge Wine Bar. Brooklyn Bridge Park is accessible by several subway lines (A/C, 2/3, 4/5, F, R) and bus routes (B25, B63). 334 Furman St  Brooklyn, NY 11201

Pelham Bay Park: With a rocky coast, marshy inlets and lush forest, Pelham Bay Park is not something you would picture in New York.  At 2,766 acres, it is the city’s largest park and is actually three times the size of Central Park. There are five miles of protected bike paths throughout the area, bocce, tennis and handball courts, and horseback riding. Golfers can choose from two courses — the Pelham Course which has expansive fairways and a forgiving layout and Split Rock, a championship caliber John Van Kleek design. With over 13 miles of coastline, there are also many places to fish throughout the park. You can access Pelham Bay via the 6 line.

Inwood Hill Park: Make your way to the northernmost corner of Manhattan, and you will find Inwood Hill Park, which contains the last natural forest and salt marsh in Manhattan. Much of the park has never been developed due to its comparatively remote location. The park has athletic fields, playgrounds, dog runs and a barbecue area.  You can walk a hiking trail or cycle on the Hudson River Bike Trail. The park entrance is at 218th Street & Indian Road.

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San Diego Zoo: Founded in 1916, the 100-acre zoo is a San Diego icon.  Home to over 3,700 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies, the Zoo is one of the most famous in the world. The San Diego Zoo pioneered the concept of open-air cageless exhibits and is one of the few in the world to house a giant panda.  Current exhibits include: Africa Rocks, featuring Africa’s kopje and savanna animals; Elephant Odyssey, with elephants, lions, jaguars, sloths, camels, tapirs, pronghorn, and more; the Outback, with wallabies, wombats, tree kangaroos, and the largest colony of koalas outside of Australia; Lost Forest, with monkeys, apes, hippos, and birds; and the Northern Frontier, with polar bears, reindeer and Arctic diving ducks. The Zoo is open 365 days/year.

Birch Aquarium: Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond.

SeaWorld San Diego:  At SeaWorld San Diego, you can explore and interact with a variety of marine life. You can get up close and personal with fascinating creatures like sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and penguins. And we can’t forget about the killer whales, which put on spectacular shows, many of which are set to rock and roll music.

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If you’re in ‘Frisco and up for a ride, check out these routes:

The Golden Gate Bridge: Not surprisingly, riding over the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most popular biking routes in the city.  Cycle over the famous landmark from San Francisco to Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village and experience the stunning views. Depending on where you start (many tours start in Fisherman’s Wharf), it is a distance of about nine miles.  Many people choose to return to San Francisco on a ferry.

Presidio: A former military base on the northern side of the San Francisco Peninsula, bike trails on Presido, today a national park, will take you by historic military architecture, alongside marshes and beaches, and offer scenic views of the Bay Area. As a cyclist, you can ride 14 miles of paved roads and along some unpaved parts of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. If you’re a bird watcher, be on the lookout for over 200 species that flock to the area in the summer.

Angel Island: The five-mile partially-paved perimeter loop around Angel Island State Park, which is closed to cars, offers amazing views of the city. You can bring your own bike via ferry or you can rent bikes on the island daily, April thru October. Expect some moderately steep but short uphill climbs on the perimeter path.

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White Dog Café: In the early 1980’s, social activist Judy Wicks opened the White Dog Café, then a tiny shop serving only muffins and coffee. Today, it is recognized nationally and has expanded its offerings to include robust brunch, lunch and dinner menus. White Dog Café serves local, seasonal ingredients from farms  — no more than 50 miles from its restaurants  — that practice sustainable farming methods.  Current dishes on the menu include Kennett Square Mushroom Soup, Berkshire Pressed Pork Sandwich and Orange Ginger Glazed Tofu.  3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia

 FARMiCiA: The 122-seat charming FARMiCiA focuses on simply crafted food and beverages crafted from local, high quality, organic and artisanal producers. Located in Philadelphia’s historic Old City, FARMiCiA serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu is full of dishes made from fresh and seasonal ingredients and caters nicely to vegetarian eaters. Added bonus: You can BYO wine every night with no corkage fee. 15 S 3rd St, Philadelphia

 Fuel: If you are looking to grab a quick organic bite in a hurry, check out Fuel. The eatery serves panini’s, wraps and salads — all under 500 calories — made fresh with 100% organic ingredients.  Fuel was named Best of 2012 in Philadelphia for Best Hummus, Best Soup, Best Lunch Spot and Best Healthy Menu.  Fuel also has a full juice bar, if you are looking for a little boost! Don’t forget the guilt-free desserts!  1225 Walnut St, Philadelphia 19107

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Today’s technological advancements can considerably enhance a business trip and create great efficiencies in workflow.  There are so many new gadgets, devices and apps on the market, though, that it can be overwhelming to know how to Go Like a TECH Pro.

Sonpreet Bhatia, Co-Founder and COO of mobile tech startup MyCityWay, a self-proclaimed gadget junkie and a frequent business traveler herself, was commissioned to share her advice on how to Go Like a TECH Pro.  Her company’s flagship app, MyCityWay Now, is the ultimate local search and discovery engine, helping business travelers in over 100 cities around the world navigate unfamiliar areas. Bringing the utility of more than 30 apps into one, business travelers can find nearby restaurants, directions around the city, public transit, parking garages, local news and weather, and more without leaving the sleek interface. Instead of needing multiple apps to get around a city, business travelers can access all of the information they need in one place – a nice reprieve from the days of smartphones cluttered with limited-use apps.

In addition to MyCityWay, Sonpreet has curated the below list of her favorite technology to help you Go Like a TECH Pro.

• Powerbag: If you are traveling with multiple devices (let’s face it, who isn’t these days), you need a bag that plays double duty – allowing you to carry everything and to charge your electronics on-the-go. The bag comes with connection cables for almost all contemporary electronics and if you charge the bag in your hotel room overnight, you will be able to fully charge multiple devices the next day. ($58.99)
• T-Mobile 4G Hotspot: When you’re traveling, hotel and airport Wi-Fi can be slow, at best. With a hotspot, like this one from T-Mobile, you can enjoy 4G speeds anywhere. This device also lets you share large files through a wireless flash drive. ($65.88)
• Kensington Pocket Battery: We’ve all been there.  You’re on the road without an outlet in sight and your battery dies, usually at the worst time possible. Pocket sized batteries, like this model from Kensington, can give you up to 3.5 more hours of battery time. ($28.24)
• Naztech Universal Dashboard and Window Mount:  Perfect for when you’re traveling and need help navigating with your phone’s GPS. This mount won’t slide off your dash as you’re driving, so you can keep your focus on the road. ($20.47)
• iTwin Plug’n'Play Remote File Access USB Device: Portable and functional, this USB device allows you to connect with files on your computer from home or the office while on the go.  With no size limit, you can effortlessly access any file on an internet-connected computer. ($59.99)
• Air-O-Swiss Travel Ultrasonic Humidifier: One of the worst parts of traveling is the dry, recycled air in hotel rooms. This humidifier uses a bottle of water and high-frequency vibrations to generate a micro-fine cool mist.($39.99)

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Eat: In San Antonio, you can find so much more than Tex Mex — Mexican cantinas, French bistros, German bakeries and Italian trattorias – you name it. But if you are visiting San Antonio, you must try the cuisine it is known for.  Head to the River Walk and try Acenar or Casa Rio. The Market Square area of town also has great options, like Mi Tierra or La Margarita.

Play: Sitting on more than 250 acres, Sea World San Antonio is the world’s largest marine-life theme park.  The park has many exhibits, including dolphins, penguins, flamingos, sharks and alligators. The park’s signature animal shows are the main attraction, featuring beluga whales, exotic dolphins, sea lions and acrobatic performers.  Its waterpark Aquatica™ has more than 42,000 square feet of sandy beaches sandy beaches, two terraced pools, a giant wave pool, winding rivers and high-adrenaline rides – including a family raft ride that goes underwater through a reef filled with stingrays and tropical fish. The city also has a Zoo and Aquarium that houses over 9,000 animals of 779 species and spans 35 acres.

Learn: San Antonio is one of the oldest European settlements in Texas, having become a Spanish colonial city following the construction of a fort in 1717. Today, the city has many cultural and historic sites to visit. The Alamo Trolley Tour is a great way to experience it all. The tour stops at The Alamo, which was established in 1718 as San Antonio’s first mission and was later the site of the Battle of the Alamo, which claimed the life of frontiersman Davy Crockett. The tour also includes the Mission San Jose, which was founded in 1720 and provides a great example of how all the missions might have looked over 250 years ago. You can also explore San Fernando Cathedral, one of the oldest Catholic parish churches in the southwest; La Villita, the oldest surviving neighborhood of San Antonio dating from the 1750s; and of course, the famous River Walk which winds through the city’s center. We recommend you purchase a Hop Pass, which gives you all-day unlimited re-boarding at any of the Alamo Trolley Hop stops so you can spend more time exploring the stops.

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The Wicked Monk: The Wicked Monk was built to resemble a Gothic Irish Monastery using imported materials from monasteries in Ireland, with meticulous attention to detail in the furnishings, woodwork and glassware. Affectionately called “The Monk” by many of its patrons, the bar has a good selection of beer, including many brewed in Brooklyn, as well as traditional Irish staples like Shepherd’s Pie.  9510 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Kitty Kiernans: Since opening its doors in 1996, the Kitty Kiernans has become a favorite spot – and local landmark — in Bay Ridge.  The bar has a very authentic interior (deep red walls and dark wooden bar) and exterior Irish public house look and feel, which led to Director Spike Lee’s decision to use it as a backdrop in many scenes of the hit movie The 25th Hour. Every Saturday night, you can catch live Irish music and the pub hosts open mic nights on Thursdays. Kitty’s has a wide selection of beer by the glass or the traditional 20-ounce pint. 9715 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The Harp: The Harp is a relatively new addition to the bar scene in Bay Ridge. It has an outdoor patio for warmer weather and a cozy corner fire place with seating for colder months. With multiple TV’s, The Harp is a great place if you are trying to catch a game (or is it a match?). 7710 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

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