If you think it’s too soon to start thinking about the Buffalo Bills’ 2016 season, think again! On Monday, March 21, we kicked off the Bills Schedule Challenge, presented by Ellicott Hotels! This contest asks Bills fans to attempt to use some psychic abilities and predict the 2016 Buffalo Bills schedule. In order to win the grand prize of $100,000, participants must correctly guess the exact 2016 schedule, including the bye week. Whether contestants choose to guess at random or make a more Continue Reading

Spring Break doesn’t have to be exclusively for students. The start of a new season is the perfect occasion to take some time off of work, and instead of spending that time spring cleaning, consider doing something fun instead. Some people might think in order to enjoy Spring Break you have to head somewhere tropical, but why not have fun right in your own backyard? Ellicott Hospitality has 8 local hotels, all ready to help make a staycation Spring Break possible. While all 8 of our hotels Continue Reading

If your next vacation is being delayed due to the hassle of travel, you might want to check out Ellicott Hospitality’s feature deal: Park, Sleep, Fly. Stress less when planning your next vacation flying out of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Start by parking your car for up to 30 days at Ellicott Hospitality’s Dollar/Thrifty Airport Parking . With over 10,000 metal-halide lighting and our state-of-the-art surveillance cameras, our facility is Buffalo’s largest, newest and most Continue Reading

With the first official day of Spring being Sunday, March 20th, Spring is right around the corner here in Buffalo. While we’ve have a mild winter so far, there are still many reasons to look forward to a new season. We’ve found a few events to help you welcome Spring, as well as celebrate once it’s here! Buffalo Home Show (March 4-6 & 11-13, Buffalo Convention Center) Join thousands of homeowners in the quest for home improvement. Spring marks the perfect time start planning home Continue Reading

Top Options for Affordable Wintertime Fun in Western New York When it comes to making the most of opportunities for wintertime fun, Buffalo, NY, is tough to beat. Whether you're into sledding, skiing, ice skating or just taking in the natural beauty of the region while it's blanketed in snow, kissed by ice and graced with clear, blue, sunny skies much of the time, you'll never lack for options. Learn about some of the best winter activities in Buffalo to ensure that you squeeze as much fun Continue Reading

Buffalo received interesting and exciting news this week when it was announced that starting this summer, the Buffalo/Niagara International Airport will offer direct flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles. JetBlue will begin doing one daily round-trip flight starting June 16, 2016. While some observers view the new option as strange, the addition of this direct flight is some of the biggest airline news in quite some time for Buffalo. JetBlue has stated that it is important that they get enough Continue Reading

Every February 14th, love is in the air for the 54.9% of U.S. adults that are estimated to partake in Valentine’s Day festivities. Some may believe that V-Day spending is overrated, but statistics show the majority of Americans shell out to show their loved ones they care (for at least one day of the year). In fact, the average amount spent per person for Valentine’s Day 2015 was $142.31. The majority of Valentine’s Day spending was divided between jewelry, evenings out, flowers, clothing, Continue Reading

Be our guest in Nickel City this winter for a fun, action-packed getaway. Buffalo is a year-round city that never lets the long winter shut it down. Buffalo’s open-air activities are beyond compare while a full slate of indoor arts and performance events make your stay extra-special. Get Your Skates On Go Dutch this winter in Buffalo by touring the frozen canals on a pair of ice skates. The Ice at Canalside offers daily skating along the city’s picturesque waterfront. Ice bike rentals Continue Reading

Buffalo is boring. Why would anyone decide to vacation in Buffalo? There is nothing to do here! Perhaps you’ve heard someone say something along these lines at some point. That Buffalo isn’t the best place for outsiders to come visit. That there isn’t much to do here so what is the point of visiting? If you live in Buffalo and gripe about how bland the city is, you might take it for granted. If you’re not from Buffalo and would never come visit, you definitely shouldn't judge Buffalo's book Continue Reading