Notice the room service cart in Dylan’s hotel room hallway while he argues with Brandon.
I’ve been fascinated with the idea of living in a hotel ever since learning that Dylan McKay did on Beverly Hills 90210 back in the early ’90s. I was at an impressionable age and nothing seemed more glamourous than living in a fancy room by yourself that somebody else cleaned for you every day. If you got hungry, you ordered room service. You didn’t even have a kitchen to be troubled with the idea of cooking. Laundry? You sent out for that. Living in a hotel was just one of the many attractive qualities that Dylan, that brooding, troubled bad boy with a heart possessed. He skipped school to go surfing, drove a porsche and a motorcycle, and no one could tell him what to do. Heartthrob! I have to admit, 90210 played a big role in shaping my pre-teen outlook on life and it stuck with me for years to come.
I’ve lived in a series of studio apartments, and perhaps none is more hotel-like than the South Beach condo I live in today whose property is shared with a fancy hotel. There’s no maid (yet!) and take out is a good substitute for room service, but I do have some pretty sweet Miami Beach hotel perks, like pool and beach service.
When it comes to traveling, checking into a hotel is one of my greatest pleasures. There’s nothing like setting foot inside your own pristine room, and, well… jumping on the bed! Of course, for a long time, accommodations were the first place I’d save on my budget. You have hostels and pensiones in Europe or a friend’s couch when visiting different cities in the US. In recent years, though, when I can swing it, I enjoy checking into a nice hotel. To me, staying at the right place can make all the difference in your impression of a destination, and offer unexpected treats.
Stay tuned for Wanderlust Chameleon Hotel Reviews! First up, the JW Marriott in Cancun, where I spent last weekend indulging in fun in the sun, delicious food and drink, and Mayan culture.
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