A staycation is exactly what it sounds like; a vacation where you stay at or around your home. Many people choose to stay overnight in their own homes during a staycation. Others specifically stay overnight at a hotel to get away from home, but still stay within close driving distance. Why Staycation? Save Money – A...
Easter is celebrated as a joyous occasion and the Sunday prior is called Palm Sunday which marks the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. Various churches begin the celebration in the late hours of Saturday through a religious service called Easter Vigil. Non–religious celebrations include the tradition of Easter eggs, which represent fertility and birth, and...
Going on any business trip typically requires a lot of logistical planning. Traveling long haul can make small details even more important. From hotel accommodations to flights, everything must be properly organized. Here are 5 things to plan and organize when going on a long-haul business trip. Transportation A Kenya Airways plane at JKIA|pc: google...
Selecting suitable accommodation is a crucial decision when traveling abroad for medical reasons. A poor choice in lodging can exacerbate a patient's health condition and pose serious risks. For instance, individuals recovering from cardiac or orthopedic surgery need to ensure their accommodation allows for avoiding stairs. Therefore, the patient has to be careful while making...
Ideal for couples, group of friends, families Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments Serviced apartments come in all shapes and sizes, meaning there will always be a choice to suit you. No matter how many are in your party, a serviced apartment provides a homely setup comprised of private bedrooms and communal living areas. Having a multi-roomed...
Hotels are not your only option for temporary accommodation Finding a place to stay when you're away from home may be an exciting and stressful experience. On the one hand, there's the concept of staying somewhere new and taking a break, whether for work or pleasure; on the other, there's the stress of finding somewhere...
Compared with a hostel, Airbnb, or hotel, a serviced apartment is a hybrid model between an apartment and a hotel. It offers the comforts of an apartment – a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, ensuite facilities, and parking – while ensuring hotel-like services such as reception, gym, concierge, and housekeeping. Trying to decide which...
Nairobi is one of the most dynamic cities in the continent, the most economic city in East Africa, and the largest city in Kenya, with a population of over 4 million people. The city is full of culture, it is fun, there are lots of things to do during both day and night and best...
Serviced Apartments are a great alternative to hotels and let you stay at the location of your choice while enjoying high-quality self-catering accommodation. A serviced apartment allows you greater privacy on your city break and provides excellent value for money and more space when compared with similar-specification hotels.The number of serviced apartments in Nairobi continues...
A healthy lifestyle is not negotiable for the business warriors and travelers along the way, it is one of the principal problems facing travelers. As business travelers, your livelihood depends on being on the lane, putting yourself in front of the customers and dealing with company. If you leave your business unattended, business travel can...
It isn’t a big secret that working in hospitality can get stressful. Of course, it can also be rewarding and incredibly fulfilling – but everyone in hospitality will have a day here and there when things get a little overwhelming. For those working the floor – that is, the waiters, bar staff, hosts, and anyone...
Finding a suitable apartment at decent rates is a hard nut to crack. The budget, preference, location, and size are some of the vital factors you take into consideration before renting the accommodation space. Nowadays, fully-furnished apartments have become a trend especially for new homeowners who are searching for a reliable and cost-effective staying solution...
So, you’ve chosen a destination, arranged your travel, and now the only thing left to do is decide where you’re going to stay. Hotels have long been the go-to option, but changing traveler habits and a demand for more options is driving huge growth in the serviced apartment industry. To help make your decision a...
Living in a world like ours where the lifestyle can wear you out and leave you feeling unproductive and depressed, you must know the importance of finding the best routine that helps you be productive and get the work done. Here are a few productivity tips everyone can adopt to focus better and produce more...
If a lack of motivation is affecting your life, you’re in luck, because you’re about to learn the 7 major reasons why you’re short on the motivational energy you need to successfully accomplish your goals and exactly how to fix each of them. A lack of motivation can cause many problems for each of us....
Do you have your mind set on throwing a pool party destined to be a complete success? Now, there are several components to throwing a totally fun pool party, like putting together a list of essential items for a great pool party, how to find the best company that organizes swimming pool party rentals, choosing...
Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city, still conjures all the romance and adventure of its colorful colonial days. The city evolved from a humble camp for railway workers in 1899 to the capital of British East Africa by 1907. Today, Nairobi's rich history and tribal culture is brought to life in its excellent museums. The...
Nairobi is Kenya's beating heart, an exciting, frenetic concrete jungle that counterpoints the untrammeled natural beauty to be found elsewhere in the country. If you're interested in learning about Kenya's culture and history, the city is home to a number of great stops including the extensive National Museum, and it's also a great jumping off...
Don’t fall for the myth that you need a traditional vacation to make it a real getaway. A staycation can be an even more relaxing choice when you weigh up the pros and cons. Vacations are great but they have some major downsides that aren’t a factor with staycations. Here are some of the big...
Stress at work? No time for each other even on your anniversaries? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Now is the time that as a couple, you both decide to take a romantic getaway. Taking a vacation is important because it helps in clearing your mind, assessing your emotional state, and replenishing your physical...
We get it - feeling merry and bright may not be easy for everyone. Between the coronavirus pandemic and the isolation as a result of strict safety & health measures, many of us may still find it difficult to think of ways to get into the Christmas spirit in 2021. Still, there are plenty of ways to find,...
Board games or bored of games? There are numerous great board games to play while staying in at home, but the question is, which one do you play first? We’ve created a top list of board games to play when you’re at home. Whether you’re with your family and friends, or you want to keep...
Serviced Apartments have been the hospitality industry’s smart choice for both business and leisure guests for some years, but their appeal to the mass market has been slower in coming. This may be set to change as more people are waking up to the benefits of space and privacy that a fully self-contained apartment offers....
Now is the perfect time to mentally prepare for the holiday season. Whether you are excited for or haunted by retail stores being three months early for everything, you may be starting to plan, and have some anxiety around, the approaching holiday season. It’s easy to get overwhelmed while navigating the pressures of the holiday...
Staycations are increasingly an option that a lot of travelers opt for. What does it mean? A staycation is a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, involving day trips to local attractions. Staycations are great because you don’t have to worry about packing too much or travel expenses. They’re a great way to save money,...
Renting a serviced apartment is a big decision. You’re only going to live there temporarily, of course, but if you book a bad apartment, your stay can be ruined. Do your due diligence before you book the apartment. You should always make sure you ask questions before renting, and you ask the right questions. Are you...
The moment you decide to travel, the next thing you’d probably look out for is your hotel accommodation, right? This usually comes with some sort of pressure, because picking the ideal accommodation can either make or break your holiday mood. If you select the wrong accommodation, then it might make your length of stay uncomfortable....
The need for a simplified, minimalistic lifestyle is growing among college students. Balancing a rigorous class and lab schedule, social pressures, work responsibilities, study groups, travel, campus events and more can be very overwhelming for the average student. More and more young adults are finding it easier to streamline their lives and eliminate pressures like...
Forgetting your toiletries While there are exceptions to every rule, don’t forget to pack your own soap and shampoo. While you’re at it, you probably need paper towels and toilet paper, too. Your stay may cost a lot of money, but rare is the home rental that provides guests with toiletries and paper goods. Or, if...
It may only be July, but if your daily life is crammed with pressing things to do, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. While it may not be realistic to scale down on your responsibilities, try these ways to boost your wellbeing and calm your mind so that you’re better able to cope with the challenges...
Vacation: That time when you can escape the stress of your everyday life and get some much-needed downtime. Your vacation is your time to fully relax and recharge — and if you don’t commit yourself to that, your time off may end up being completely counterproductive. There’s no way to control the flight delays, or...
There are some etiquette rules to being a tourist that are obvious, like being respectful and well-mannered to locals. But other rules are less obvious, and yet totally crucial to not only being a good tourist, but also a good human. There are pieces of travel etiquette that every tourist should follow no matter where they go....
When it comes to turning a stay into an experience, it is easy to assume that hotels have the upper-hand. After all, they have the convenience of a wide array of full-time staff who get to see and interact with guests day-in and day-out. But that hardly means that serviced apartments are out of the...
A staycation is exactly what it sounds like; a vacation where you stay at or around your home. Many people choose to stay overnight in their own homes during a staycation. Others specifically stay overnight at a hotel to get away from home, but still stay within close driving distance. In the US, the staycation...
Deep inside us is an adventure bug. No matter how hard we try to suppress it, it always comes out eventually. Human beings are seekers and collectors of good memories. Only thing that holds us back is often our finances. But believe it or not, you do not have to be rich to travel. And...
How you pack plays a big role in the outcome of your trip. If you've ever arrived at your destination only to find your suitcase splattered with the remains of a toothpaste explosion, you know this to be true! To pack for a trip, you have to organize everything you'll need while you're away and...
The pandemic is far from over, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still suggests staying home for your own safety as well as for those you may encounter upon leaving the house. However, if you do decide to travel for any reason and stay in a hotel, local laws permitting, you’ll want to take...