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San Antonio Texas - A must stop for any traveler!
I had the pleasure of an extended stay in San Antonio in 2008, which was extremely pleasant to say the least. I lived in San Antonio through two seasons, or approximately six months. This gave me the ability to get to know San Antonio. They are crazy about their basketball. The spurs are sacred to everyone, at least everyone that hangs out downtown.
San Antonio has a lot to like. Let us start with the weather. I personally cannot stand rainy or any sort of cold weather. San Antonio is hot, really hot. Though, the humidity is timid so when you see 100+ degrees on weather.com, do not fret. Suffice to say that it seemed as though the sun was always shining. It reminded me of Florida, because when it did rain, it did not rain for very long. If you plan a trip to Seaworld in San Antonio and you spot cloudy skies with a drizzle, 2 hours later it could be sunny without a cloud in the sky.
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:54:11 +0000
Traveling Network Update - 160,000 attractions added & a beta search tool added to the home page.
An important part of having a plethora of traveling data is being able to find what you are looking for in this data, quickly. If I am looking for a Quizno's near my Comfort Inn hotel, I want to be able to quickly find one. It goes without saying that this is no easy task.
On the home page, you will see a beta version of the travel attraction search tool that I am building. It is rather basic on the front-end and the back-end, featuring four input boxes. One for a keyword, such as "pizza", the other for the type of attraction you are searching for, the next is a state drop down, and the fourth is the city in which you are looking. When you click submit, it uses some fancy functions that I wrote back in my "search engine" days. I wrote an algorithm for a search engine, and after indexing seven million web pages, I realized that I was going to need significant investment capital to make a run at it. Either way, I can start to use some of that here!
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:48:14 +0000
Ways to save money on last minute hotel reservations.
Recently I found myself in Clearwater Florida in need of a hotel room.
Because I was on the road, I did not have access to a wireless connection to research a hotel. I quickly pulled up Google Maps on my cell phone and found a few hotels within 5 miles from where I was located. From here I logged 3 potential options.
I have traveled a fair amount so I knew the type of hotel I was looking for. Comfort Inn's are generally a great option because the price and availability. In my experience, they are generally between $80-110 no matter the location or time of year, with a few exceptions. Holiday Inn is always a great bet as well. There are some higher end Holiday Inn's that an be expensive.
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:16:34 +0000
Tips For Flying in 2009
I must admit, I get pretty excited about vacations. Who doesn't? One of the things that excites me most about vacations, is the flights!
I rock out with my iPod, laptop, and copy of my favorite book at the time. I also have my favorite beverage if possible, or a bottle of water. Usually you have to pick something that can be drank even if it is not cold, and water fits the bill.
I enjoy flying because it allows you to experience forces above that of gravity, light turbulence, see the earth from 30,000 ft up, and because you meet someone new on every flight. Think about it, you're experiencing something that was impossible just a century earlier.
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:24:04 +0000
A travel blog without a reference to Kayak.com, is not a travel blog.
How did we live without Kayak.com?
More importantly, how did we save money without Kayak.com?
Kayak.com is simply the best tool for traveling that exists on the web today.
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of aggregated content. In fact, that is what my website is all about.
Kayak aggregates offers from all over the web, standardizes them, and presents them in an easy to use interface.
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:05:28 +0000
Visitor Travel Reviews
Friendly service and a nice location make this hotel a great choice!
Comfort Inn North in Clearwater, Florida
I was on a business trip and looking for a hotel that was centrally located near US 19.
The customer service was helpful in getting me a room late the very same night.
The room was typical, with a microwave and refrigerator. It also included a safe and a huge clothing cabinet with room to hang a suit.
I was on the very end in room 302 and the Internet was a little spotty at times during the day, but most of the time it worked well.
The continental breakfast was great. The waffle maker is fantastic. Comfort Inn's always have that waffle maker, and I love it! Someday I will write down the name of it!
If I was heading back to Clearwater, I would definitely give them a call for a reservation.
Date of stay: 3-2009
Absolutely Beautiful Hotel!
The Westin Diplomat Resort And Spa in Hollywood, Florida
I had the distinct pleasure of staying at the Westin in Hollywood. I was thoroughly impressed with the service I received.
I stayed on the 33rd floor with access to the executive club suite. The view is astounding. The hotel is right on the ocean with a spectacular view.
This is easily one of the best hotels in South Florida.
Date of stay: 2-2009
The Amway Grand Plaza - Very Awesome!
Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan
I recently stayed at the Amway Grand Plaza and I was thoroughly pleased with my experience.
Date of stay: 2-2009
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan
This hotel is one of the nicest in Grand Rapids.
The location is one of the best parts. It is located right smack dab off of US 31, the major highway through Grand Rapids.
It is also right downtown next to everything.
Some of the nicest restaurants are all within walking distance, such as The BOB and the piano bar.
Date of stay: 11-2008