Ok, so you've done the whole "get the family together for Thanksgiving at Grandma's house" thing before. Why not try something a bit different this year? Check out these unique Thanksgiving destinations:
Skiing in Colorado
Hot Colorado destinations include Aspen, Beaver Creek, Snowmass, Telluride & Vail!
Vegas
Hit the casinos, take in some shows...
Surf & Sand
In the Caribbean, Aruba is popular this time of year. Or, head West out to Hawaii. Lots of great deals are available.
If you're looking for something a bit more traditional, visit New York City, NY
Take in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in person!
Sources:
ShermansTravel
MSN
MSNBC
Monday, November 10, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
"This hotel charges how much for wi-fi?!"
You're staying at a hotel far away from home -- you want free wireless internet access in your room, right?
How many times are you surprised to find out that the hotel you're in charges some crazy fee for wi-fi? And why is it that the most expensive places charge for internet, and the more economical hotels don't?
Well, Resideo wants to help. For every hotel that you've stayed in, we're inviting you to indicate, directly on our site, whether or not those places have free wi-fi (or how much they charge).
It's easy -- and free. ;-)
Here's how it works: Head over to http://www.resideo.com/ and search for a hotel you've stayed at. We have over 40,000 in our system, so odds are good that we've got it. Once you've navigated your way to the hotel overview page, you'll see a "More info" link near the bottom, which will lead you to a page with some basic hotel info. Click the "edit the highlights" link to activate the editing widget -- you'll see an "Internet Service" section which is where you'll want to type in the info.
You'll need to either create a new account, or sign in if you already have a profile set up with us.
Once the update has taken place, the information will then update our site search results. So, the next time you search on our site for "wi-fi OR wireless internet in Boston", the returned results will be accurate.
So, how about it? You get to help others and help yourself, too.
How many times are you surprised to find out that the hotel you're in charges some crazy fee for wi-fi? And why is it that the most expensive places charge for internet, and the more economical hotels don't?
Well, Resideo wants to help. For every hotel that you've stayed in, we're inviting you to indicate, directly on our site, whether or not those places have free wi-fi (or how much they charge).
It's easy -- and free. ;-)
Here's how it works: Head over to http://www.resideo.com/ and search for a hotel you've stayed at. We have over 40,000 in our system, so odds are good that we've got it. Once you've navigated your way to the hotel overview page, you'll see a "More info" link near the bottom, which will lead you to a page with some basic hotel info. Click the "edit the highlights" link to activate the editing widget -- you'll see an "Internet Service" section which is where you'll want to type in the info.
You'll need to either create a new account, or sign in if you already have a profile set up with us.
Once the update has taken place, the information will then update our site search results. So, the next time you search on our site for "wi-fi OR wireless internet in Boston", the returned results will be accurate.
So, how about it? You get to help others and help yourself, too.
Hotels for Obama Inauguration in DC are available!
Latest Update: 12/30 -- Scroll to the bottom of this post for the latest updates!
Yes, it's true -- hotels in and around Washington, DC do have rooms available for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
However, most have minimum stay policies in effect -- you'll need to stay at least 3 nights (4 nights if you want more options). So, consider extending your stay (spend a few days taking in the sights and sounds).
Hotels in the surrounding suburbs are a little easier to come by (but most still fall under those minimum stay provisions). Some people are even booking hotels in Baltimore.
It's easy to see what's available. Head over to our DC hotel list and click the "enter your travel dates" link. Choose your dates (Inauguration Day is Tuesday, January 20th, 2009) and submit the form.
http://www.resideo.com/us/districtofcolumbia/washington/
Good luck! I'll continue to update this post as more information becomes available (or if we find out all rooms have been booked up). If you have any info, please post it here. Thanks!
** Update **
Did a quote -- checkin Sunday, January 18th, check-out Thursday, January 22nd -- and found the following:
Churchill Hotel (DC)
Junior Suite - Inauguration "Special": $699/night
Hotel Monaco (Alexandria)
King Deluxe Room: $499/night
Holiday Inn (Greenbelt, MD) - 11 miles from DC
Standard Room: $189/night
Hyatt Fair Lakes (Fairfax, VA) - 19 miles from DC
Business Plan, 1 King Bed: $354 (average nightly rate)
Holiday Inn Express (Herndon, VA) - 20 miles from DC
Standard Room: $193/night
** Update (11/07/2008 @ 11am) **
Did a quote for 01/17 -> 01/21 and found the following:
Hotel Monaco, Alexandria, VA
Double Double Deluxe Room: $589/night
Doubletree, Bethesda, MD
King: $599/night
Affinia Liaison Capitol Hill
Deluxe King (or 2 Queens): $999/night
Fairmont
Deluxe Room: $1,200/night
Options are quickly disappearing! Try different dates for alternate options...Good luck!
** Update (11/07/2008 @ 12pm) **
Rooms in Aberdeen, MD (about an hour and a half from DC) are available, starting at $50/night
http://www.resideo.com/us/maryland/aberdeen/
Days Inn: $62 (average nightly rate)
Travelodge: $51
Super 8: $58
Unfortunately, you have to drive through Baltimore to get from Aberdeen to DC, so it may be more of a pain in the butt. We'll keep looking!
**Update (11/07/2008 @ 4pm) **
Consider staying in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown Hotel & Conference Center has rooms available starting at only $92/night. From Hagerstown, it's an hour drive down to a Metro station in Derwood. Thoughts?
** Update (11/10/2008 @ 2pm) **
Washington Suites Georgetown has 5 rooms available (2 one-bed standard suites, 1 two-queen deluxe suites) available, checking-in 01/18 and checking-out 01/22)!
A Hilton in Columbia, MD (between Baltimore & DC) has several rooms available, starting at $203/night.
** Update (11/10/2008 @ 10pm) **
Here's what's available as of 10:00 this evening (Jan 18 - Jan 22):
Kellogg Conference Hotel @ Gallaudet University
Standard room (only 1 left!)
$750.00/night
Total (after taxes & fees): $3,494.24
Legacy Hotel & Meeting Centre
Standard
$376.50/night
Total (after taxes & fees): $1,739.10
Hilton Columbia
Standard King - Non-Refundable
$203.15/night
Total (after taxes & fees): $931.40
** Update (11/11/2008 @ 10am) **
Some of the hotels in previous updates have been booked up, so don't be surprised to no longer find them unavailable. However, Washington Suites Georgetown, Kellogg Suites & Hilton Columbia still have availability.
However, we did find another hotel with availability, the Holiday Inn Express Springfield Virginia - $480/nt
** Update (11/11/2008 @ 4pm) **
Well, it appears as though the Hilton Columbia MD and Hagerstown Hotel are no longer available. Will keep checking, though.
Did find the White Hall Manor B&B with rooms for $120. They're located in Greencastle PA.
Kellogg, Washington Suites & the Legacy are still available, as well.
However, most are only available now for 4 night stays (01/18 - 01/22), so keep that in mind.
** Update (11/12/2008 @ 10am) **
The Hilton Columbia is again showing available rooms (starting at $203/night).
** Update (11/12/2008 @ 12pm) **
Found a few places in extreme outlying areas (65+ miles out), but still worth checking out:
Boston Inn Westminster, MD - $181 average nightly rate
Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center Gettysburg, PA: $107 average nightly rate
Super 8 Thurmont, MD: $76 average nightly rate
** Update (11/12/2008 @ 4pm) **
Carlyle Suites Hotel DC - $529/nt
Clarion Hotel Aberdeen MD - $129.99 average nightly rate
** Update (11/13/2008 @ 3pm) **
Comfort Inn Andrews Air Force Base, Clinton MD - $154/night
Holiday Inn Dumfries - starting at $400/night
InterContinental Hotels Harbor Court Baltimore has a few rooms now available, starting at $495/night
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis from $382/night
Still available:
White hall B&B - Greencastle PA
Quality Inn & Suites Chambersburg PA
Holiday Inn Laurel West
Washington Suites Georgetown
Carlyle Suites
** Update (11/14/2008 @ 10am) **
Admiral Fell Inn, Baltimore - $177/nt
Churchill Hotel is now offering the Junior Suite for $1,200 per night.
Holiday Inn Laurel MD, $263/nt
Still available:
Comfort Inn Andrews AFB
White hall B&B - Greencastle PA
Quality Inn & Suites Chambersburg PA
InterContinental Hotels Harbor Court Baltimore
** Update (11/14/2008 @ 1pm) **
Hotels in York, PA booking up quickly for Inauguration -- lots of rooms left, tho, starting at $45/night.
http://www.resideo.com/us/pennsylvania/york
** Update (11/20/2008 @ 4pm) **
Gaylord National in DC offering rooms for $700/night
Kellogg Conference Hotel @ Gaullaudet University has rooms available again, at $750/night
Churchill Hotel - $1200/nt
Whitehall B&B - $120/nt
** Update (11/25/2008 @ 12pm) **
Hyatt Regency Bethesda has availability ($699 during Inauguration)
Crowne Plaza, Hamilton - from $819/night
Mainstay Suites, Frederick MD - $139/nt
** Update (12/01/2008 @ 10am) **
Crowne Plaza Hamilton, Washington DC - $819/night
Churchill Hotel, Washington DC - $1,200/night
Comfort Suites Fredericksburg VA - $123/nt (approx 1hr from DC)
White Hall Manor B&B, Greencastle PA - $120/nt (approx 1hr, 30min from DC)
Quality Inn Chambersburg PA - $107/nt (approx 2hrs from DC)
** Update (12/03/2008 @ 3pm) **
New!
Westin National Harbor - $554/nt
Hyatt Regency Bethesda - $614/nt
Royal Oak House B&B - Royal Oak, MD (1hr 40min) - $269/nt
An option suggested by a reader would be to stay in Richmond, VA. Rates at hotels there have not been inflated (as much), and visitors can catch Amtrak from Richmond directly into DC. Cheapest option: America's Best Value Inn @ Airport for $45/nt.
Still available:
Crowne Plaza Hamilton
Churchill
White Hall B&B
Quality Inn Chambersburg
** Update (12/04/2008 @ 12pm) **
Found 2 new hotels with availability:
Sheraton Rockville, MD - $499/nt
Holiday Inn Express Annapolis - now $739 (was $382 a few weeks ago)
** Update (12/05/2008 @ 12pm) **
Here's a full list of currently available hotels for the Inauguration:
New! Virginia Suites, Arlington - Studio Suite, $381.50 average nightly rate
Churchill Hotel, DC - $1,200/nt
Crowne Plaza Hamilton - from $950/nt
Holiday Inn Express Annapolis - $739/nt
Westin National Harbor - $554/nt
Sheraton Rockville MD - Traditional Room, $499/nt
Hyatt Regency Bethesda - $614/nt
White Hall Manor B&B, Greencastle PA - from $120/nt
Quality Inn Chambersburg PA - $92/nt
Plenty of hotels still in Richmond, VA
** Update (12/08/2008 @ 1pm) **
LOTS of availability opened up over the weekend.
Close to DC, the Alexandria Travelodge has rates that start at $136/nt
Days Inn Arlington ($467/nt)
Hanover, MD
Ramada BWI / Arundel Mills - from $350/nt
** Update (12/16/2008 @ 12pm) **
Still LOTS of hotels in the area available...
within 20 miles of DC there's:
Crowne Plaza Hamilton
Virginian Suites
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
Radisson Hotel Largo
The Legacy Hotel And Meeting Centre
Sheraton Rockville Hotel
Hyatt Fair Lakes
Within 20 miles of Baltimore, there's:
Hampton Inn Baltimore - Camden Yards
Admiral Fell Inn
Holiday Inn Express Baltimore At The Stadiums
Crowne Plaza Hotel Baltimore North-Hunt Valley
Holiday Inn Express Edgewood
** Update (12/18/2008 @ 12pm) **
Even more hotels have opened up availability -- now over 10 hotels within 20 miles:
Crowne Plaza Hamilton
Washington Suites Georgetown
Virginian Suites
Comfort Inn Pentagon
Comfort Inn Silver Spring
Hawthorn Suites - Alexandria
Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
Radisson Hotel Largo
The Legacy Hotel And Meeting Centre
Hyatt Fair Lakes
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Waldorf, Md
** Update (12/30/2008 @ 11am) **
Even more hotels have availability for the inaguration -- as folks cancel reservations, etc.
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon Reston -- $379/nite!
Yes, it's true -- hotels in and around Washington, DC do have rooms available for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
However, most have minimum stay policies in effect -- you'll need to stay at least 3 nights (4 nights if you want more options). So, consider extending your stay (spend a few days taking in the sights and sounds).
Hotels in the surrounding suburbs are a little easier to come by (but most still fall under those minimum stay provisions). Some people are even booking hotels in Baltimore.
It's easy to see what's available. Head over to our DC hotel list and click the "enter your travel dates" link. Choose your dates (Inauguration Day is Tuesday, January 20th, 2009) and submit the form.
http://www.resideo.com/us/districtofcolumbia/washington/
Good luck! I'll continue to update this post as more information becomes available (or if we find out all rooms have been booked up). If you have any info, please post it here. Thanks!
** Update **
Did a quote -- checkin Sunday, January 18th, check-out Thursday, January 22nd -- and found the following:
Churchill Hotel (DC)
Junior Suite - Inauguration "Special": $699/night
Hotel Monaco (Alexandria)
King Deluxe Room: $499/night
Holiday Inn (Greenbelt, MD) - 11 miles from DC
Standard Room: $189/night
Hyatt Fair Lakes (Fairfax, VA) - 19 miles from DC
Business Plan, 1 King Bed: $354 (average nightly rate)
Holiday Inn Express (Herndon, VA) - 20 miles from DC
Standard Room: $193/night
** Update (11/07/2008 @ 11am) **
Did a quote for 01/17 -> 01/21 and found the following:
Hotel Monaco, Alexandria, VA
Double Double Deluxe Room: $589/night
Doubletree, Bethesda, MD
King: $599/night
Affinia Liaison Capitol Hill
Deluxe King (or 2 Queens): $999/night
Fairmont
Deluxe Room: $1,200/night
Options are quickly disappearing! Try different dates for alternate options...Good luck!
** Update (11/07/2008 @ 12pm) **
Rooms in Aberdeen, MD (about an hour and a half from DC) are available, starting at $50/night
http://www.resideo.com/us/maryland/aberdeen/
Days Inn: $62 (average nightly rate)
Travelodge: $51
Super 8: $58
Unfortunately, you have to drive through Baltimore to get from Aberdeen to DC, so it may be more of a pain in the butt. We'll keep looking!
**Update (11/07/2008 @ 4pm) **
Consider staying in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown Hotel & Conference Center has rooms available starting at only $92/night. From Hagerstown, it's an hour drive down to a Metro station in Derwood. Thoughts?
** Update (11/10/2008 @ 2pm) **
Washington Suites Georgetown has 5 rooms available (2 one-bed standard suites, 1 two-queen deluxe suites) available, checking-in 01/18 and checking-out 01/22)!
A Hilton in Columbia, MD (between Baltimore & DC) has several rooms available, starting at $203/night.
** Update (11/10/2008 @ 10pm) **
Here's what's available as of 10:00 this evening (Jan 18 - Jan 22):
Kellogg Conference Hotel @ Gallaudet University
Standard room (only 1 left!)
$750.00/night
Total (after taxes & fees): $3,494.24
Legacy Hotel & Meeting Centre
Standard
$376.50/night
Total (after taxes & fees): $1,739.10
Hilton Columbia
Standard King - Non-Refundable
$203.15/night
Total (after taxes & fees): $931.40
** Update (11/11/2008 @ 10am) **
Some of the hotels in previous updates have been booked up, so don't be surprised to no longer find them unavailable. However, Washington Suites Georgetown, Kellogg Suites & Hilton Columbia still have availability.
However, we did find another hotel with availability, the Holiday Inn Express Springfield Virginia - $480/nt
** Update (11/11/2008 @ 4pm) **
Well, it appears as though the Hilton Columbia MD and Hagerstown Hotel are no longer available. Will keep checking, though.
Did find the White Hall Manor B&B with rooms for $120. They're located in Greencastle PA.
Kellogg, Washington Suites & the Legacy are still available, as well.
However, most are only available now for 4 night stays (01/18 - 01/22), so keep that in mind.
** Update (11/12/2008 @ 10am) **
The Hilton Columbia is again showing available rooms (starting at $203/night).
** Update (11/12/2008 @ 12pm) **
Found a few places in extreme outlying areas (65+ miles out), but still worth checking out:
Boston Inn Westminster, MD - $181 average nightly rate
Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center Gettysburg, PA: $107 average nightly rate
Super 8 Thurmont, MD: $76 average nightly rate
** Update (11/12/2008 @ 4pm) **
Carlyle Suites Hotel DC - $529/nt
Clarion Hotel Aberdeen MD - $129.99 average nightly rate
** Update (11/13/2008 @ 3pm) **
Comfort Inn Andrews Air Force Base, Clinton MD - $154/night
Holiday Inn Dumfries - starting at $400/night
InterContinental Hotels Harbor Court Baltimore has a few rooms now available, starting at $495/night
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis from $382/night
Still available:
White hall B&B - Greencastle PA
Quality Inn & Suites Chambersburg PA
Holiday Inn Laurel West
Washington Suites Georgetown
Carlyle Suites
** Update (11/14/2008 @ 10am) **
Admiral Fell Inn, Baltimore - $177/nt
Churchill Hotel is now offering the Junior Suite for $1,200 per night.
Holiday Inn Laurel MD, $263/nt
Still available:
Comfort Inn Andrews AFB
White hall B&B - Greencastle PA
Quality Inn & Suites Chambersburg PA
InterContinental Hotels Harbor Court Baltimore
** Update (11/14/2008 @ 1pm) **
Hotels in York, PA booking up quickly for Inauguration -- lots of rooms left, tho, starting at $45/night.
http://www.resideo.com/us/pennsylvania/york
** Update (11/20/2008 @ 4pm) **
Gaylord National in DC offering rooms for $700/night
Kellogg Conference Hotel @ Gaullaudet University has rooms available again, at $750/night
Churchill Hotel - $1200/nt
Whitehall B&B - $120/nt
** Update (11/25/2008 @ 12pm) **
Hyatt Regency Bethesda has availability ($699 during Inauguration)
Crowne Plaza, Hamilton - from $819/night
Mainstay Suites, Frederick MD - $139/nt
** Update (12/01/2008 @ 10am) **
Crowne Plaza Hamilton, Washington DC - $819/night
Churchill Hotel, Washington DC - $1,200/night
Comfort Suites Fredericksburg VA - $123/nt (approx 1hr from DC)
White Hall Manor B&B, Greencastle PA - $120/nt (approx 1hr, 30min from DC)
Quality Inn Chambersburg PA - $107/nt (approx 2hrs from DC)
** Update (12/03/2008 @ 3pm) **
New!
Westin National Harbor - $554/nt
Hyatt Regency Bethesda - $614/nt
Royal Oak House B&B - Royal Oak, MD (1hr 40min) - $269/nt
An option suggested by a reader would be to stay in Richmond, VA. Rates at hotels there have not been inflated (as much), and visitors can catch Amtrak from Richmond directly into DC. Cheapest option: America's Best Value Inn @ Airport for $45/nt.
Still available:
Crowne Plaza Hamilton
Churchill
White Hall B&B
Quality Inn Chambersburg
** Update (12/04/2008 @ 12pm) **
Found 2 new hotels with availability:
Sheraton Rockville, MD - $499/nt
Holiday Inn Express Annapolis - now $739 (was $382 a few weeks ago)
** Update (12/05/2008 @ 12pm) **
Here's a full list of currently available hotels for the Inauguration:
New! Virginia Suites, Arlington - Studio Suite, $381.50 average nightly rate
Churchill Hotel, DC - $1,200/nt
Crowne Plaza Hamilton - from $950/nt
Holiday Inn Express Annapolis - $739/nt
Westin National Harbor - $554/nt
Sheraton Rockville MD - Traditional Room, $499/nt
Hyatt Regency Bethesda - $614/nt
White Hall Manor B&B, Greencastle PA - from $120/nt
Quality Inn Chambersburg PA - $92/nt
Plenty of hotels still in Richmond, VA
** Update (12/08/2008 @ 1pm) **
LOTS of availability opened up over the weekend.
Close to DC, the Alexandria Travelodge has rates that start at $136/nt
Days Inn Arlington ($467/nt)
Hanover, MD
Ramada BWI / Arundel Mills - from $350/nt
** Update (12/16/2008 @ 12pm) **
Still LOTS of hotels in the area available...
within 20 miles of DC there's:
Crowne Plaza Hamilton
Virginian Suites
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
Radisson Hotel Largo
The Legacy Hotel And Meeting Centre
Sheraton Rockville Hotel
Hyatt Fair Lakes
Within 20 miles of Baltimore, there's:
Hampton Inn Baltimore - Camden Yards
Admiral Fell Inn
Holiday Inn Express Baltimore At The Stadiums
Crowne Plaza Hotel Baltimore North-Hunt Valley
Holiday Inn Express Edgewood
** Update (12/18/2008 @ 12pm) **
Even more hotels have opened up availability -- now over 10 hotels within 20 miles:
Crowne Plaza Hamilton
Washington Suites Georgetown
Virginian Suites
Comfort Inn Pentagon
Comfort Inn Silver Spring
Hawthorn Suites - Alexandria
Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
Radisson Hotel Largo
The Legacy Hotel And Meeting Centre
Hyatt Fair Lakes
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Waldorf, Md
** Update (12/30/2008 @ 11am) **
Even more hotels have availability for the inaguration -- as folks cancel reservations, etc.
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon Reston -- $379/nite!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
College Football bowl game & host city hotel finder
Well, the College football season may just be half over, but the BCS standings & bowl projections have already begun! If you're interested in following your favorite to their bowl game, be sure to check out this host city & bowl game list when you're ready to book.
BCS National Championship Game
2009 Miami, FL
2010 Pasadena, CA
2011 Glendale, AZ
2012 New Orleans, LA
PapaJohn's.com Bowl - Birmingham, Ala.
GMAC Bowl - Mobile, Ala.
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Glendale, Ariz.
Insight Bowl - Tempe, Ariz.
Rose Bowl presented by Citi - Pasadena, Calif.
Emerald Bowl - San Francisco, Calif.
Poinsettia Bowl - San Diego, Calif.
Holiday Bowl - San Diego, Calif.
EagleBank Bowl - Washington, DC
Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla.
Orange Bowl - Miami, Fla.
Champs Sports Bowl - Orlando, Fla.
Capital One Bowl - Orlando, Fla.
St. Petersburg Bowl - St. Petersburg, Fla.
Outback Bowl - Tampa, Fla.
Chick-fil-A Bowl - Atlanta, Ga.
Hawaii Bowl - Honolulu, Hawaii
Humanitarian Bowl - Boise, Idaho
Sugar Bowl - New Orleans, La.
New Orleans Bowl - New Orleans, La.
Independence Bowl - Shreveport, La.
Motor City Bowl - Detroit, Mich.
Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, Nev.
New Mexico Bowl - Albuquerque, N.M.
Meineke Car Care Bowl - Charlotte, N.C.
Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tenn.
Music City Bowl - Nashville, Tenn.
Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas
Sun Bowl - El Paso, Texas
Armed Forces Bowl - Fort Worth, Texas
Texas Bowl - Houston, Texas
Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, Texas
International Bowl - Toronto, Canada
We'll do our best to keep this list updated year-to-year. If you know of any I've missed, or any that need updating, let us know! Source
BCS National Championship Game
2009 Miami, FL
2010 Pasadena, CA
2011 Glendale, AZ
2012 New Orleans, LA
PapaJohn's.com Bowl - Birmingham, Ala.
GMAC Bowl - Mobile, Ala.
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Glendale, Ariz.
Insight Bowl - Tempe, Ariz.
Rose Bowl presented by Citi - Pasadena, Calif.
Emerald Bowl - San Francisco, Calif.
Poinsettia Bowl - San Diego, Calif.
Holiday Bowl - San Diego, Calif.
EagleBank Bowl - Washington, DC
Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, Fla.
Orange Bowl - Miami, Fla.
Champs Sports Bowl - Orlando, Fla.
Capital One Bowl - Orlando, Fla.
St. Petersburg Bowl - St. Petersburg, Fla.
Outback Bowl - Tampa, Fla.
Chick-fil-A Bowl - Atlanta, Ga.
Hawaii Bowl - Honolulu, Hawaii
Humanitarian Bowl - Boise, Idaho
Sugar Bowl - New Orleans, La.
New Orleans Bowl - New Orleans, La.
Independence Bowl - Shreveport, La.
Motor City Bowl - Detroit, Mich.
Las Vegas Bowl - Las Vegas, Nev.
New Mexico Bowl - Albuquerque, N.M.
Meineke Car Care Bowl - Charlotte, N.C.
Liberty Bowl - Memphis, Tenn.
Music City Bowl - Nashville, Tenn.
Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas
Sun Bowl - El Paso, Texas
Armed Forces Bowl - Fort Worth, Texas
Texas Bowl - Houston, Texas
Alamo Bowl - San Antonio, Texas
International Bowl - Toronto, Canada
We'll do our best to keep this list updated year-to-year. If you know of any I've missed, or any that need updating, let us know! Source
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Get the "Presidential" treatment this election
Well, Election Day is almost here, and in honor of this we've collected some hotels with some "Presidential" history. Below you'll find places where you can be treated like a president, or where a past US President has actually stayed.
First up, it's a hotel named after one of the greatest US Presidents:
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Springfield, Illinois
It's located just 3 blocks from the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Brown Palace Hotel
Denver, CO
JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC
Hotel Josephine
Holton, KS
1805 Cameron Estate Inn and Restaurant
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
So, be sure to vote, then head out and enjoy the best America has to offer.
First up, it's a hotel named after one of the greatest US Presidents:
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Springfield, Illinois
It's located just 3 blocks from the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Brown Palace Hotel
Denver, CO
Over the years legendary guests such as Ike, Churchill, and the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson have passed through the doors of The Brown Palace Hotel. The "Unsinkable" Molly Brown even stayed here just a week after the Titanic disaster. Guests of The Brown Palace Hotel still include many entrepreneurs, legislators, presidents and foreign officials.
JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC
The National Theater is a historic playhouse located adjacent to the hotel that has provided entertainment for every U.S. President since Andrew Jackson.
Hotel Josephine
Holton, KS
The original guest registries, including U.S. President Grover Cleveland’s signature, are available for viewing.
1805 Cameron Estate Inn and Restaurant
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
The mansion was built in 1805 by Dr. John Watson, who was the great-grandfather of U.S. President William McKinley.
So, be sure to vote, then head out and enjoy the best America has to offer.
Friday, October 24, 2008
From Around the Web: Motel 6 to go carpetless in rooms in an effort to go green
A press release caught my eye this morning, and I did a double-take as soon as I read it. Apparently, in an effort to go green, the Motel 6 chain is planning to get away from having carpet in their guest rooms, and going with a "wood-effect laminate flooring" (starting first with its "Phoenix Prototype", and then moving on to hotels that are currently in the design stages (or currently being renovated), and then onto all other properties.
Here's a link to the original press release.
While I applaud hotels that take efforts to cut back on waste, this just strikes me as odd. I don't think I'd want to stay in a room that didn't have carpet. *shudders*
I mean, think about all the crud that will stick to the bottom of your feet as you walk around the room. At least with carpet, most pieces of "stuff" will be grabbed by the carpet. Ok, so let's not think about that...
Anywho, so what do you guys think about this news?
Here's a link to the original press release.
While I applaud hotels that take efforts to cut back on waste, this just strikes me as odd. I don't think I'd want to stay in a room that didn't have carpet. *shudders*
I mean, think about all the crud that will stick to the bottom of your feet as you walk around the room. At least with carpet, most pieces of "stuff" will be grabbed by the carpet. Ok, so let's not think about that...
Anywho, so what do you guys think about this news?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Boo! Haunted Hotels...
Updated 10/2010
Well, it's that time of year again -- time for trick-or-treating, ghosts, goblins and all sorts of paranormal fun!
What better way to celebrate Halloween than to stay in an actual haunted hotel! Who knows what you'll see or hear!
To help you save time, I've searched Resideo and found the following hotels that claim to be haunted or have some sort of connection to the paranormal.
Queen Mary Hotel
Long Beach, CA
... Throughout the year, the Queen Mary Hotel offers regularly-scheduled day and night guided and self-guided paranormal tours of the haunted ship. ...
Queen Anne Hotel
San Francisco, CA
... According to legend, it is still haunted by the ghost of Mary Lake, who was the school’s superintendent and mistress of Senator Fair. ...
Georgian Hotel
Santa Monica, CA
... During prohibition, the Art Deco hotel housed a popular speakeasy and is now rumored to be haunted by certain unearthly guests. ...
Sutherland House Bed & Breakfast
Canandaigua, NY
... A scrapbook that documents the home’s transformation from a haunted house to a bed and breakfast is available for guests to peruse. ...
Planters inn on Reynolds Square
Savannah, GA
... Rooms include in-room safes. Bathrooms feature bathrobes and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Expert Tip. Legend has it that the hotel is haunted. ...
The Marshall House
Savannah, GA
... The Travel Channel has featured The Marshall House several times on their haunted hotel programs. Please Note: Fees apply for valet parking or self parking. ...
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
... Springs, Arkansas. The amazing hotel has a rich and fascinating history and is considered by some to be a haunted hotel. The Crescent ...
Glen Tavern Inn
Santa Paula, CA
... Tudor-Craftman style hotel property has been the site of several western films and embraces a reputation of being somewhat enigmatic, if not altogether haunted ...
Magnolia Mansion
New Orleans, LA
... Expert Tip. The Magnolia Mansion was featured on the Today Show’s "Travel" section on account of rumors that the mansion is haunted by friendly ghosts. ...
The Holt Hotel
Adderbury, GB
... 1475. It is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds and is said to be haunted by a highwayman who used to frequent the establishment. ...
New for 2009:
Omni Park House
Boston, MA
From about.com: "The third floor is the paranormal hotspot at this historic Boston hotel. Charlotte Cushman, a renowned 19th century stage actress who played both male and female roles (Lady Macbeth as well as Hamlet), died in 1876 in her room on the third floor. Now, one of the elevators often travels on its own to the third floor, even when no buttons are pushed."
New for 2010:
Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square
Washington, DC
The structure was built by a friend of George Washington and is purported to be haunted...
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, FL
Each Thursday night, ghost stories are told fireside in the hotel lobby.
Well, what do you think -- brave enough to visit one of these, or dare to stay the night? :-)
Well, it's that time of year again -- time for trick-or-treating, ghosts, goblins and all sorts of paranormal fun!
What better way to celebrate Halloween than to stay in an actual haunted hotel! Who knows what you'll see or hear!
To help you save time, I've searched Resideo and found the following hotels that claim to be haunted or have some sort of connection to the paranormal.
Queen Mary Hotel
Long Beach, CA
... Throughout the year, the Queen Mary Hotel offers regularly-scheduled day and night guided and self-guided paranormal tours of the haunted ship. ...
Queen Anne Hotel
San Francisco, CA
... According to legend, it is still haunted by the ghost of Mary Lake, who was the school’s superintendent and mistress of Senator Fair. ...
Georgian Hotel
Santa Monica, CA
... During prohibition, the Art Deco hotel housed a popular speakeasy and is now rumored to be haunted by certain unearthly guests. ...
Sutherland House Bed & Breakfast
Canandaigua, NY
... A scrapbook that documents the home’s transformation from a haunted house to a bed and breakfast is available for guests to peruse. ...
Planters inn on Reynolds Square
Savannah, GA
... Rooms include in-room safes. Bathrooms feature bathrobes and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Expert Tip. Legend has it that the hotel is haunted. ...
The Marshall House
Savannah, GA
... The Travel Channel has featured The Marshall House several times on their haunted hotel programs. Please Note: Fees apply for valet parking or self parking. ...
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
... Springs, Arkansas. The amazing hotel has a rich and fascinating history and is considered by some to be a haunted hotel. The Crescent ...
Glen Tavern Inn
Santa Paula, CA
... Tudor-Craftman style hotel property has been the site of several western films and embraces a reputation of being somewhat enigmatic, if not altogether haunted ...
Magnolia Mansion
New Orleans, LA
... Expert Tip. The Magnolia Mansion was featured on the Today Show’s "Travel" section on account of rumors that the mansion is haunted by friendly ghosts. ...
The Holt Hotel
Adderbury, GB
... 1475. It is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds and is said to be haunted by a highwayman who used to frequent the establishment. ...
New for 2009:
Omni Park House
Boston, MA
From about.com: "The third floor is the paranormal hotspot at this historic Boston hotel. Charlotte Cushman, a renowned 19th century stage actress who played both male and female roles (Lady Macbeth as well as Hamlet), died in 1876 in her room on the third floor. Now, one of the elevators often travels on its own to the third floor, even when no buttons are pushed."
New for 2010:
Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square
Washington, DC
The structure was built by a friend of George Washington and is purported to be haunted...
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, FL
Each Thursday night, ghost stories are told fireside in the hotel lobby.
Well, what do you think -- brave enough to visit one of these, or dare to stay the night? :-)
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