Tea Etiquette 101

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin

Although American’s are known as the world’s coffee drinkers, tea is becoming more and more popular. Since the majority of people do not typically drink tea, or drink it very minimally it is a good idea to learn the proper etiquette when having an afternoon tea.

When you go to have tea it is good to know what type of tea it is. There are generally three types of afternoon tea: full tea, royal tea, high tea. Full tea is four course of items like scones and desserts, a royal tea is the same as a full tea with the addition of champagne and a high tea is a full meal.

Below is an excellent video with tips and items you should not do when drinking tea. The Boardwalk Plaza serves afternoon tea Monday through Saturday from 3 to 5 by reservation only.

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Victorian Era Inspiration

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

It is important to understand the Victorian Era since this is the era which inspired the architecture of the Boardwalk Plaza. The Victorian architectural period is a time span from 1825-1900 where attention to detail was key in the structure of a building. They also pulled key elements from nature and geometry which inspired Victorian architecture as well. Ruth Ann Zerby, one of the Boardwalk Plaza owners used this same concept of ‘attention to detail’ and handpicked each antique item found throughout the 84 rooms in the hotel.

To read more about Victorian architecture click here. If you would more more information on the hotel, please visit Boardwalk Plaza online.

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Mardi Gras In Rehoboth Beach!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday and is a carnival or festival dating back several centuries. Mardi Gras is 47 days before Easter and is celebrated with beads, bright costumes, carnivals, parades, music, dance, sporting events and food. Come celebrate 2011 Mardi Gras in Rehoboth Beach and stay with us at Boardwalk Plaza!

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The Famous Rehoboth Beach!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by admin

Rehoboth Beach, Rehoboth literally meaning “place for all”, is one of America’s finest beach boardwalks. Rehoboth is known for is charm which draws vacationers in to its boardwalk, beach, shops, restaurants and amusements. Rehoboth also has annual festivals such as the Sea Witch Festival, Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival and Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival. Named best Beach Boardwalk and honored in many magazines, Rehoboth Beach should be on everyone’s bucket list!

Make reservations to stay at the beautiful Victorian Boardwalk Plaza!

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You Found What at the Beach?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a giant Lego man! On October 29, 2008, an 8 foot tall Lego man washed ashore of the Brighton Beach. Some people believe that the Lego man somehow escaped from Legoland park, while others believe he fell off of a cargo ship. Either way, the beach allowed him to stay where he has become a very popular attraction.

Have you ever found anything interesting on Rehoboth Beach?

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A Giant City With No People

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

Ordos, China is a modern ghost town. A Wealthy coal mining town, it was meant to support one million people; however, with the exception of the construction workers it is vacant. Beautiful houses, theaters, sports fields, museums and government buildings all fill the city, but where are the people? Projected to have people living there by 2010, the town still remains empty and construction continues even though there is no one there.

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Haunted Hotels

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

Halloween is 9 months away, but for those thrill seekers, we found a list of ten of the most haunted hotels in the U.S.. Some of these hotels date back to the 1800’s and have spine tingling stories for their guests. The Stanley Hotel, for instance, is the hotel which inspired Steven King to write “The Shining”.  And those that stay at the Cresent Hotel believe that the water flowing underneath powers the manifestations! Each hotel has a different chilling story to add some fright to your night!

  1. Provincial Hotel – New Orleans, LA
  2. Hotel Del Coronado – San Diego
  3. Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, CO
  4. Le Pavilion Hotel – New Orleans, LA
  5. Heathman Hotel – Portland, OR
  6. Carolina Inn – Chapel Hill, NC
  7. Sagamore Hotel – Bolton Landing – NY
  8. Crescent Hotel – Eureka Springs, AR
  9. Ramada Plaza Hotel -Fond du Lac, WI
  10. Queen Mary Hotel – Long Beach, CA

Read more about the haunted hotels….

For those of you that are not looking for a spooktacular vacation, come visit Boardwalk Plaza for a nice relaxing getaway!

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Buyer Beware

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

When Seth Kugel rented a London studio for five days, he had not a clue as to the horrible and daunting issues to come. Just a few short days after he had transferred money into an agents account, he received a very shady email saying that the landlord had taken off and the agent who sold him the space was in jail. Kugel who, rightfully so, felt deceived and humiliated, took steps into finding out who had scammed him out of a place and his money. Read more…

Below are Kugel’s tips for fellow travelers on how not to get scammed:

  1. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.
  2. Use reputable and tested sites.
  3. Always use a credit card.
  4. Check for previous scams.
  5. Do a keyword search.
  6. Visit the apartment, or have someone do it for you.
  7. In English-speaking countries, look out for poor grammar.
  8. See if you can get someone on the phone.
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What Are the Ugliest Hotels in the World?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by admin

Guess where this Hotel is Located?

Let’s face it. We’ve all checked into a Hotel we wish we hadn’t the moment we walked into the hotel room. Some Hotels just look ugly.  Some may have ugly carpeting, ugly poolside chairs, ugly poolside or ugly amenities.

Luckily, at Boardwalk Plaza, we don’t ever have to worry about getting the ugly vote or winning the ugliest hotel award. The hotels listed on the site The JetPacker make the “Top 15 Ugliest Hotels List.”

Where some of these ugly hotels are located, may shock you. See the pictures and the entire list here.

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Most Visited Places In The World

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

It’s time to begin a new year with lots of new hope and expectations. While everyone is busy chalking out plans for celebrating the New Year’s eve, where are you planning to go? Take a look at this interesting infographic, to know about some the most touristed destinations in the world.

(Source: www.luggagepoint.com)

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