First responders deserve recognition today and every day. They put their lives on the line, sacrifice for the greater good and commit themselves, heart and soul, to protecting others.We want to give them a little extra support during these difficult times – one-way Ellicott Development has been doing this is offering discounted rates at our hotels. While many people are avoiding travel at this time, for some, traveling may be an emergency necessity. We want to make sure if our first ...
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What You Should Know About Traveling and Hotel Stays during Coronavirus: Extra Cleaning and More
It’s hard to plan for business as usual with the stress of worrying about the coronavirus outbreak and how it might impact you and your family.If you have to travel for business or for an emergency, making your trip can be even more anxiety-inducing than usual. From crowded methods of transportation to navigating meetings to dealing with everyday stress, many people are wondering what they can do to be more prepared and safer during trips.We’ve compiled a list of things that may make ...
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True Life: I Found Love at a Buffalo Extended Stay Hotel
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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Finding Love at an Extended Stay Hotel
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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How to Make the Most of Hotel Perks and Reward Programs
“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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Fun with Family in Buffalo
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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Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides and more: Fall Activities around Buffalo
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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