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Q. Well, a few co-workers and I have an office meeting today at the double tree hotel we're staying at. Afterward a few of us are going to crash the hotel pool and jacuzzi to let loose. I'm looking for a drink recipe that will be a sure hit for all/most of my co-workers. Something that would go well with the hot relaxing feel of the jacuzzi. My roommate suggested Mojitos, but I'm trying to have as many options as possible. PS. I definitely need something that is "chick friendly". A. Champagne does it for me; Any food ideas for an adult hotel party? Q. We are having my moms 59th B-day at a club located at a local hotel (The Double Tree). So My sisters decided we should all rent rooms. My moms room will be decorated with streamers and we will have refreshments in her room as well so that every one can gather there before heading down to the club. I need help figuring out what type of refreshments we should have? I need it simple and inexpensive. Thanks! A. Will...

Q. So this will be my husband and my first time in the city. We really would like to find the least expensive means to get from the airport to The Double Tree hotel on Broadway. We are trying to avoid cabs, but can we take the subway or a bus to the hotel? Please help asap! Thanks! A. Here's how to get from LGA to the Double Tree Hotel in Times Square. Step 1: purchase a $4.50 MetroCard from any Hudson News stand at the airport and take the M60 bus from the airport to the Astoria Blvd subway station. Step 2: at the Astoria Blvd subway station, transfer to the Manhattan-bound (westbound) "N" or "W" subway lines (Yellow Line on the subway map). Take either line from Astoria Blvd to 49th Street. The transfer between the bus and the subway at the Astoria Blvd subway station is free. Step 3: at 49th Street, exit the subway at the south end of the station (47th Street) and you're right there. I hope this information is very helpful. If you have any questions or ...

Q. We are having my moms 59th B-day at a club located at a local hotel (The Double Tree). So My sisters decided we should all rent rooms. My moms room will be decorated with streamers and we will have refreshments in her room as well so that every one can gather there before heading down to the club. I need help figuring out what type of refreshments we should have? I need it simple and inexpensive. Thanks! A. Will you be going out to dinner? Having birthday cake? Here are some ideas that might help you out: 1. Fresh fruit platter: pineapple, kiwi, orange sections, bananas (dip in pineapple juice), grapes, blueberries etc. with a yogurt marshmallow cream dipping sauce. 2. Cheese platter: Brie, Cambazola, Spanish Manchega, Irish Cheddar and whole grain artisan crackers. 3. Gourmet olives 4. Antipasti platter: fennel salami, pepper salami, sopressata, provolone cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms, baguette slices. 5. Miniature desserts: brownies, lemon ta...

Q. Well, a few co-workers and I have an office meeting today at the double tree hotel we're staying at. Afterward a few of us are going to crash the hotel pool and jacuzzi to let loose. I'm looking for a drink recipe that will be a sure hit for all/most of my co-workers. Something that would go well with the hot relaxing feel of the jacuzzi. My roommate suggested Mojitos, but I'm trying to have as many options as possible. PS. I definitely need something that is "chick friendly". A. Champagne does it for me; Can you get a hotel room if you are under 18? Q. I wanted to go on a trip with my friends, but some people said we have to be at least 18 to get a hotel room. I was thinking we just go to maybe California or New York. We might possibly just go to Austin, TX. And I am talking about hotels like maybe double tree, or quinta, holiday inn. Nothing to extravagant. A. Sorry, but hotels do not typically rent rooms to minors. You normally have to be at least 18. S...