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We’ve all dreamed of going to a hotel on vacation, then coming home a suntan, great memories and a story of connection, true love and romance.This story might not include the suntan, since it took place in the middle of a Buffalo winter, but it’s got a little of everything else. And, it’s a one of those stories that just makes you believe in fate and that things happen for a reason.One of our Staybridge Suites guests recently shared this story about how life and circumstances conspired ...
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Valentine’s. Springtime. Chocolates and hearts and blooming flowers and romantic strolls.It’s the time of year when everyone starts unconsciously thinking about and wishing for a special dose of true love, whether it’s rekindling the romance in your long-term relationship, finding a new special someone to complete your life, or just hoping to create a new friendship.When it comes to finding love, there are probably a few places you’d rank as most likely to meet The One - places like, ...
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“Take a vacation; you’ve earned it!”That phrase might just sound like a dream come true. And here’s the best part about it: if you’re planning your trip while using hotel points and perks, that little saying can actually be true in more ways than one.We’ve put together a few tips on how to why hotel points and perks can be so valuable, as well as how you can earn your points efficiently. Benefits of Hotel Reward Programs The biggest benefit of hotel reward programs is that you can earn ...
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Here’s the thing about kids - they require a lot of attention, food, and entertainment. But really, if you’re a parent, or you’ve spent more than 15 minutes with a four-year-old, you already know this.When you have a weekend stretching before you and the prospect of kid-wrangling is part of it, you may feel at a loss. What activities will work for them? How can you fill the whole day? How many times will you have to stop for bathroom breaks?Lucky for you, there are plenty of things to do ...
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These glorious autumnal hues are just the universe’s way of making us long for the cooler autumn weather. And, in Buffalo, it’s a nice way to memorialize the bright reds, yellows and oranges that come with fall before we start enjoying a whole lot of snowy whiteness to conclude the year. Fall is one of our favorite times of year because you get all the fun, festive, themed goodness of the fall holidays, without the manic hustle that comes with the Christmas season, or the rush-around of ...
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You may have heard mention of a curse in relation to the City of Buffalo and sports. We’re not going to comment too much on that (we’re not going to be responsible for adding one single speck of additional bad karma to our hometown teams!).In all seriousness, though, Buffalo is home to several sports teams that are fun to watch and that play in great venues. We highly recommend planning some sports weekends to enjoy watching some of the dynamic professional athletes that take the field (or ...
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Buffalo has a long history of brewing, with more than 35 breweries located in the town as early as the 1800s. While Prohibition stanched the flow of brewery development, both literally and figuratively, a coterie of local craft brewers are bringing about a hop-fueled renaissance in Buffalo.Along with the many other activities and opportunities in Buffalo, the brewery scene has grown rapidly during the past several years. We’ve put together a list of some of the breweries we think you should ...
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