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An American’s Guide to Scotland

JUNE 26, 2022

With our first two hotels outside of the US opening in Scotland, we’re newly obsessed with exploring this gorgeous gem of the UK. We’ve searched high and low to put together our top picks for every type of traveller, so read on for our American Guide to Scotland.

5 Ways to Make Your Bartender Love You

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Paula Echevarría Zamora is the head bartender at Virgin Hotels New Orleans, but her spirits career began on the other side of the stick as a food and cocktail writer. So when she decided to make her career transition, Paula was baffled by the same behaviors she did as a patron. 

A Love Letter to Summer: From “Break My Soul” to Poolside Pride

SEPTEMBER 01, 2022

These were our favorite Virgin Hotels moments from summer 2022.

For Your Consideration: 6 Classic Summer Flicks

JULY 15, 2022

With summer temperatures heating up, there’s nothing quite like retreating into the cool air-conditioned comfort of a summer movie screening. Whether you’re streaming at home or tucked into a luxurious Virgin Hotels chamber, here are a few of our favorite classic summer movies.

5 Fun Ways to Weave Poetry Into Your Day

APRIL 22, 2022

April may mark National Poetry Month, but our love for self-expression runs year-round. You might view writing poetry as something only for those who are romantically or theatrically inclined, but poetry is accessible to, and within, everyone.

Welcome to Edinburgh

MARCH 21, 2022

We’re thrilled to be opening the first Virgin Hotels outside of the US in the historic Scottish capital of Edinburgh in June. We’ve put together a crash course guide as a way of welcoming you to Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.

5 Winter Workouts to Heat Up Your Mind & Body

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s the dead of winter and we’re dreaming of warmer climes, tropical beaches, and sunshine on our skin. Whether it’s luxurious facilities or a novel class concept, we picked unique studios and clubs that even feel like a when you visit.

Your 2022 Astrological Forecast

DECEMBER 17, 2021

After the unpredictable blur of the last 22 months (aka 2020 and 2021), we figured there’s no more reliable source to prophesy what 2022 has in store for us than the stars. So we turned to our favorite astrology sites to see what they forecast for the New Year.

The Grand Opening of Virgin Hotels New York City

APRIL 20, 2023

Virgin Hotels New York City really is magnificent. From Virgin Megastores to Virgin Records to our airlines, New York has always been a special place for the Virgin brand and it’s brilliant we now have a place to call home in the heart of Manhattan. 

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