Visiting and getting around a new city is never easy–but biking is fun, great exercise, and offers fantastic views of any new place. We’ve previously covered the trend of hotels offering loaner bikes for guests, and it looks like the amenity is continuing to spread like wildfire. As of this spring, Fairmont Hotels across Canada have introduced state-of-the-art BMW Cruise Bikes as the newest benefit for guests. At the Fairmont Château Whistler, guests can explore mountainside bike paths, while guests at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth can expore  the avenues of Montreal before stopping for a coffe at a cafe. The BMW bikes are great for both busy urban streets and scenic wooded trails, and the sleek frames will have you looking hip. Other original features include an integrated brake routing system that enables you to stop on a dime—a nice comfort factor for infrequent riders! The 24-speed bikes come in red and pearl white, and they retail for $1,190, so taking one for a spin is definitely a steal. Bonus: In addition to offering a selection of BMW Cruise Bikes, each hotel will have a variety of child-size BMW bikes on hand, allowing families to take in the sights together.

Spring training is in full swing and we were excited to find hotels offering amenity-laden packages, inspired by the upcoming baseball season. Here’s a look at some of the recent offerings:

Add your name to the “Sports Fanatic” roster at The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, and you’ll receive two premium tickets to an Arizona Diamondbacks home game; transportation to and from the game in an executive town car; special souvenir package; ballpark-themed food in your room; and a tour of Chase Field.

Slide into the Omni Chicago Hotel with the “Baseball in Chicago Package,” and you’ll be treated to a luxurious room; peanuts and Cracker Jack’s; mini-team bat; baseball with pre-printed team autographs; bobble-head; team pennant; and team sports bag. Choice of team memorabilia (Chicago Cubs or White Sox) is yours—baseball tickets not included. Read the rest of this post »