💥🏞️ Tanks for the Mems

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Toe-Knee (Tony) here, if I ever make it to Thailand, I'm beelining for Hanoi.

Why? There's this crazy train that runs smack through the middle of cafes, restaurants and shops! They say folks scoot closer to the walls when it passes. Me? I'll be leaning in for a high-five with the conductor - Choo-Chew carefully.

Let's dive into this week's STAY’s

😍 “STAY” Spotlight
🍁 Suite Choice & Fall
🤨 HoTELL Me the Truth
🙀 Stays Gone Wild…WTF?

*Any of you going to NYC soon?…There’s a Skylift at the top of Rock at Rockefeller Center.

💡Trivia Inn-Sight

Which city has the world's only "7-star" hotel?

_{– Scroll to the bottom for the Answer}

 ✨ | Suite  Choice

A Cinematic Off-Grid Sanctuary

Ever wonder what it’s like to create a hidden paradise in the desert? Welcome to OutpostX, where Travis transformed a dry Utah lake bed into a remote luxury retreat—so impressive, even Disney came knocking to film there.

This desert gem features cave-inspired suites, reflective zen domes, and an earth lodge, making it the ultimate off-grid escape. In just six months, OutpostX has become a social media sensation, pulling in $160k in direct bookings!

💫 🌵 | Highlights that’ll make you want to BOOK your STAY

It’s not just a stay, it’s an experience you’ll never forget…

• Zip around the expansive desert in custom sand cruisers.

• Soak up unbeatable views from immersive suites.

• Wind down in the spa or game room, perfect for unplugging.

Fun fact: Travis raised $800k through pre-bookings to bring his vision to life. | 📸 Follow more @OutpostX

🍁 | Suite Fall

Fall Fever: 11 Jaw-Dropping Destinations

Remember when we thought summer was the only time to travel? Well, outside.com just dropped some serious knowledge on us, and it turns out fall might be the real MVP of vacation seasons. Who knew?

These fall destinations will have your Instagram feed looking fresher than a farmers market pumpkin patch.

🍁🌎 | Autumn's Greatest Hits

Pack your bags - adventure awaits!

• Yosemite, California: Where "Rocktober" isn't just a bad pun, it's a lifestyle. Scale granite walls without turning into a human sweat puddle.

• Puglia, Italy: Come for the cycling, stay for the burrata that'll haunt your dreams. Warning: may cause severe cheese addiction and spontaneous Italian accent.

• Mad River Valley, Vermont: Witness leaves so colorful, they'll make your old high school art teacher weep.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some flights to book and a gym membership to cancel. Who needs a summer body when you've got a fall adventure, am I right?

🤯 | TELL me something new

Stay curious with these travel tidbits

1. Avoid these tourist scams in Italy! 🚫🇮🇹 (video)

2. How to turn 11 vacation days into 44 in 2025. It's an easy hack

3. Look for these 7 red flags to look for when checking into a hotel

🗞️ | INNside Scoop

INN-ternet Highlights and Updates

😧 Liam Payne - One Direction’s star died at 31 after falling from his 3rd floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

🌌 These Airbnbs from Norway to Canada offer spectacular views of the Northern Lights.

👉️ The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 have been announced, how many have you been to? 👇️

• Italy has the most hotels on the list, with five. France and the United States come next, each with four hotels

🧳 🫠 | Suitcase snippets

Bite-sized lodging news & insights

• The 9 highest rooftop pools in the world.

• 7 exciting new ski lodges debuting this winter ⛷️🏂

• Can you live in a hotel? And would you even want to?

🛎️🗣️ | Check-in chatter

Gossip from the guestbook

• A 168-Year-Old Yosemite National Park Hotel Is Closing.

• I spent $900 for a night at the world's best hotel? It didn’t quite live up to the hype.

• What it’s like to be an undercover luxury-hotel inspector “I’ve had to spill something on my clothes so I could send it down to get cleaned.”

👀 | Stays Gone Wild

The Craziest Airbnb’s Around the INN-ternet

Tanks for the memories! This week’s “STAYS gone wild,” pack your camo pj’s and prepare for equal parts "Saving Private Ryan" and "Camping for Dummies." Just remember: if you hear explosions, it's probably (hopefully) just the neighbor's tractor backfiring.

Inside, you'll find all the luxuries of home, assuming your home is a 6x6 foot metal box with camouflage cushions. The tank's gun barrel makes for a great clothes hanger, and the tracks ensure you won't roll away in your sleep

• Remember, in the event of a real invasion, please vacate the premises. This tank is strictly for glamping, not actual combat. We think…

🌟 | Stay Spotlight

Personal Pick of the Week

📍 Location: Lac-Beauport, Canada

🤩 😍 | The MICA ^(Airbnb)

2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 4 Guest

• 😃 The Lowdown: The Mica is a high-end tiny home perched atop a mountain near Quebec City, offering panoramic views of surrounding valleys. This minimalist retreat in the Canadian boreal forest features a master bedroom with a queen-size bed, additional sleeping arrangements for extra guests, and full-size windows on both levels.

• 📝 Latest Review: “An exceptional stay at Le Mica! A breathtaking view, everything is functional and neat down to the last detail. It was hard to leave again so we felt so good! Self check-in, amenities, hot tub, host discretion, everything is perfect! We hope to be able to come back:).”

⭐️ Guest Grade: 4.99 Stars | 319+ Reviews

🧳 💬 | Guest Vibe Check:

Your cheat sheet – the the 'good to know before you go’

🔥 WHAT’S HOT:

• Breathtaking panoramic views: Nearly every review mentions the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

• Proximity to outdoor activities: Easy access to hiking, snowshoeing, and mountain biking trails is frequently mentioned.

• Heated floors and overall comfort: The chalet is described as cozy and warm, even in cold weather.

❌ WHAT’S NOT:

• Internet speed: Occasionally mentioned as suboptimal, though this is likely due to the remote location.

• Outdoor stairs: The need to go outside to access the upper floor can be inconvenient, especially in cold weather.

• No TV: While many appreciate this for disconnecting, some guests note its absence.

🤨 | HoTELL me the Truth

Behind The Filter

Well, they don't call it the Dirty Myrtle for nothin', folks! Today's spotlight is on the Dayton House Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC, where expectations meet reality... and run screaming.

• Dayton House, your glossy pics are more misleading than a mirage in the Myrtle Beach heat. Let's peel back the curtain (hopefully it sticks better than your wallpaper) on this sandy situation...

Have you ever checked into a hotel that looked nothing like the pics? Hit the reply, TELL me the dirty deets…

🫶  | Thanks for reading

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