{"id":32127,"date":"2018-03-07T16:53:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T21:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=32127"},"modified":"2018-03-07T16:53:45","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T21:53:45","slug":"iconic-places-youve-never-stayed-until-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/iconic-places-youve-never-stayed-until-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic places you&#8217;ve never stayed &#8211; until now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever stayed overnight at the Empire State Building?\u00a0 How about on a rock star&#8217;s tour bus?\u00a0 They are available now, although you need to act quick.<\/p>\n<p>More doable, however, are opportunities to stay in a lighthouse, in a cave, in a castle or in a treehouse.\u00a0 Details are all below in this press release from Booking.com.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11133\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?resize=600%2C25\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?resize=150%2C6&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Paperclip-ovals.jpg?resize=300%2C12&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pack your bags because traveling has never been so exciting thanks to Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay. For years Booking.com has offered more awesome, unique places to stay than any other travel company in the world and today it is inspiring travelers to find and book the most incredible accommodations across the U.S with its newly launched\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/booktheus?aid=1478203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>&#8216;Book the U.S.&#8217; List<\/b><\/a>. Curated by the experts at Booking.com, the &#8216;Book the U.S.&#8217; List features the coolest, most unique properties across each of the fifty\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">United States<\/span>\u00a0(plus\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Washington D.C.<\/span>), that go far beyond your traditional hotel.<\/p>\n<p>To kick off the list, Booking.com is creating three one-of-a-kind experiences at world-famous properties. These exclusive stays are available for the first time ever at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/booktheus?aid=1478203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">booking.com\/BooktheUS<\/a>\u00a0the morning of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">March 7<\/span>. For one night, and one night only &#8211;\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">Thursday, March 8<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Booking.com users will be able to\u00a0<i>Book the U.S.:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/empire-state-building.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Empire State Building in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">New York, New York<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>You&#8217;ve seen it in the movies and millions of people from all over the world come to check out the international icon each year. For the first time ever, one lucky traveler and a guest will have the opportunity to book a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in The World&#8217;s Most Famous Building. From dinner on the 86<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0floor open-air observation deck to sunrise yoga overlooking the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Manhattan<\/span>\u00a0skyline, the Booking.com Experience at the Empire State Building will provide an unforgettable memory in the city that never sleeps.<\/li>\n<li><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-32128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_empire_state_building-599x900.jpg?resize=599%2C900\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_empire_state_building.jpg?resize=599%2C900&amp;ssl=1 599w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_empire_state_building.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_empire_state_building.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_empire_state_building.jpg?resize=768%2C1155&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_empire_state_building.jpg?w=918&amp;ssl=1 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/ultimate-nick-jonas-tour-bus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Ultimate Nick Jonas Tour Bus in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles, California<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>With an experience that is sure to make all their friends<i>\u00a0jealous<\/i>, Booking.com is offering one lucky fan and their guest the opportunity to stay for a night they&#8217;ll never forget on the Ultimate Nick Jonas Tour Bus. The Golden Globe and Grammy nominated singer\/songwriter, actor and record producer has teamed up with Booking.com to give his fans the opportunity to make themselves\u00a0<i>comfortable<\/i>\u00a0in a bus fit for the pop star himself. The one-bedroom tour bus will feature some of Nick&#8217;s favorite things, films he&#8217;s starred in\u2026and for a little while\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Nick Jonas<\/span>\u00a0himself. Yes, Nick will stop by for an in-person meet-and-greet with the lucky traveler who books this amazing experience.<\/li>\n<li><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-32129\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_Nick_Jonas-900x616.jpg?resize=900%2C616\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_Nick_Jonas.jpg?resize=900%2C616&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_Nick_Jonas.jpg?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_Nick_Jonas.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_Nick_Jonas.jpg?resize=768%2C526&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_Nick_Jonas.jpg?resize=1080%2C739&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Booking_com_Nick_Jonas.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/americanairlines-arena.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AmericanAirlines Arena in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Miami, Florida<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>A Booking.com suite inside the home of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Miami&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0Favorite Basketball team can be yours for a night. The sprawling, second-level suite located in none other than the AmericanAirlines Arena will make hall-of-famers and season ticket holders jealous. Along with calling\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Miami&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0ultimate sports landmark home for the night and getting to watch a live NBA basketball game from the comfort of their couch with an uninterrupted court view, the stay includes a VIP tour and other surprises and delights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All three of these incredible properties will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and are open for customers across the globe to book.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these limited once-in-a-lifetime stays, the &#8216;Book the U.S.&#8217; List includes crazy, cool properties across each U.S. state for every budget and type of trip travelers could imagine. With options ranging from national landmarks to caves, houseboats, train cars, tiny homes, castles, treehouses and more, everywhere from major cities to remote countryside, mountains and coasts.<\/p>\n<p>A selection of listings from the full &#8216;Book the U.S.&#8217; List include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/borden-flats-lighthouse-somerset.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Borden Flats Lighthouse\u00a0in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Somerset, Massachusetts<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Stay the night to experience the life and role of a 19<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century lighthouse keeper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/kokopelli-39-s-cave.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kokopelli&#8217;s Cave\u00a0in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Farmington, New Mexico<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Live like a 2018 caveman at this amazing and unique cave house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/the-vintages-trailer-resort.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Vintages Trailer Resort\u00a0in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Dayton, Oregon<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>What&#8217;s better than a vintage wine? Stay at these special vintage trailers in the heart of Willamette Valley and you&#8217;ll find out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/under-canvas-at-zion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Under Canvas at Zion\u00a0in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Virgin, Utah<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Bring glamping to a whole new level by staying in these luxury tents under the stars near Zion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/castle-post.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Kentucky Castle\u00a0in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Versailles, Kentucky<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Live like\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Versailles<\/span>\u00a0royalty\u2026in Kentucky\u2026at this beautiful castle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/the-mohican.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Treehouse Stay<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Loudonville, Ohio<\/span><\/a>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Fulfill your childhood dreams with this adult-friendly treehouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The popularity of travelers looking for unique places to stay and memorable experiences continues to rise. Recent Booking.com research found that in 2018, more than one in five Americans (22%) intends to stay in a unique location, such as a castle or a treehouse. Globally, this goes up to over a third of travelers (37%)*. American travelers are also continuing to prioritize experiences over material items when on vacation (64%) and 49% have a travel bucket list.**<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At Booking.com our mission is to empower people to experience the world and we continue to find new ways to do that,&#8221; said Gillian Tans, CEO of Booking.com. &#8220;Our &#8216;Book the U.S.&#8217; List aims to inspire travelers to go beyond the hotel and book a place they&#8217;ve only imagined staying at \u2013 or somewhere so epic they never thought possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Travelers who want to experience the &#8216;Book the U.S.&#8217; List firsthand and are up for a challenge can also enter to win the ultimate dream job as Booking.com&#8217;s first &#8220;Chief Booking Officer.&#8221; The chosen CBO, announced in late March, will win\u00a0<span class=\"xn-money\">$50,000<\/span>\u00a0and be tasked with traveling to as many of the &#8216;Book the U.S.&#8217; List properties as they can within a 50-day period.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32131\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/us-map-1-900x456.jpg?resize=900%2C456\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/us-map-1.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/us-map-1.jpg?resize=150%2C76&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/us-map-1.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/us-map-1.jpg?resize=768%2C389&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To enter and to explore all the unique properties in one place visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/booktheus?aid=1478203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">booking.com\/booktheus<\/a>. Travelers can check out all the amazing places to stay with the site&#8217;s interactive map and when they&#8217;re ready, can easily\u00a0<i>Book the U.S.<\/i>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever stayed overnight at the Empire State Building?\u00a0 How about on a rock star&#8217;s tour bus?\u00a0 They are available now, although you need to act quick. 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you ever stayed overnight at the Empire State Building?\u00a0 How about on a rock star&#8217;s tour bus?\u00a0 They are available now, although you need to act quick. More doable, however, are opportunities to stay in a lighthouse, in a cave, in a castle or in a treehouse.\u00a0 Details are all below in this press release from Booking.com. Pack your bags because traveling has never been so exciting thanks to Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay. 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