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A Residence Inn by name only: A review of The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, Montana

Marriott operates more than 800 Residence Inn properties throughout North America, along with a handful of others in destinations around the world. Almost every member of Marriott’s extended-stay brand follows a standard formula, named “Residence Inn,” followed by the name of the city or town, or a nearby landmark. In Tennessee, for example, you’ll find the Residence Inn Chattanooga Downtown. Illinois is home to the Residence Inn Chicago Midway Airport, and so on. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. In Big Sky, Montana, the brand’s ski-friendly property carries a different name: “The Wilson Hotel,” conveying a sense of prestige, and perhaps a storied past. As it turns out, The Wilson Hotel...

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SOUND OF METAL is not what I pictured at all

It’s about this guy Ruben (Riz Ahmed, VENOM) who’s a heavy metal* drummer, and then he loses his hearing. That’s the part I did know. The poster and the trailer and everything all focus on him shirtless on stage banging away on those things, and especially since it was nominated for best picture I had to figure it was about him struggling and overcoming and finding some thrillingly dramatic way to keep playing. I’ve heard of deaf people who play music based on vibrations, so I don’t think it’s impossible. It’s loud music, after all. *pretty sure there’s a more accurate name for what their group Blackgammon plays, but fuck if I know what it is. Maybe sludge metal? That’s...

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Disclaimer: I received the following product(s) in exchange for my review

    All opinions my own.      If you're looking for a durable set of silverware, this is definitely a set you want to look at!  The Cambridge Silversmiths Readington Mirror 20 Piece Flatware Set is not only beautiful but it is also heavy duty and feels very comfortable in the hand. I like the thickness each piece contains, and the added weight so it feels like you actually have something in your hand. This set of silverware feels like it will last a long time and can be used time and time again before it starts changing. The silverware even washes well in the dishwasher, with no rust or spots left behind! They come out sparkling clean and ready...

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I’m still in love: A review of Lufthansa first class on the A380

TPG Rating 87 100 PROS Dedicated first-class ground escort, recently refreshed amenities, oversized bathrooms. CONS Subpar international first-class lounge in Shanghai, seat isn't fully enclosed, aging IFE system. 16 Ground Experience 17 Cabin + Seat 12 Amenities + IFE 23 Food + Beverage 19 Service Some people fall in love with a sports team during their childhood. For others, it’s a particular movie or music album. For me, it was Lufthansa first class. When I started collecting miles and points at the ripe age of 16, I stupidly hoarded them. I didn’t want to “waste” points, so used them sparingly … until I needed to travel home from Europe one summer. I couldn’t find much business-class award availability in August...

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