Escape the winter doldrums and head to Orlando, Florida!
The Christmas season holiday comes alive at area theme parks and hotels:
Gaylord Palms presents Ice!, an amazing walk-through display, where everything is made from gigantic blocks of ice.
The Disney theme parks deck the halls. The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom each have a unique Christmas Tree, as well as various holiday offerings.
Tip: Check out Epcot, where each country in World Showcase features their own unique Santa storytellers.
Lots of hotels are offering substantial discounts:
Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, from $43/night
Orlando Vista Hotel, from $44/night
Plus many more!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Diversion: Sports and the "Hatred Hierarchy"
Taking a break from the usual talk about travel and hotels today, to wax poetic about sports.
That's right: Sports. Just saying that word makes me want to belch and grunt like Tim Allen. You know what I'm talking about, you do it too.
Anywho -- specifically, I want to talk about rivalries. Good old-fashioned hatred towards your most vile opponent. Colts-Patriots. Seminoles-Gators. Lakers-Celtics. The list goes on and on...there's too many to count, really.
But...what happens when you're with a group of friends, watching one of these games...and your team isn't one of them? Yeah, you may love LSU, but what do you do when you're forced to watch the Florida-Alabama game? You want to get into the game, but just who do your root for when you loathe both teams?
Until now, this predicament hasn't had a name, and your brain has been confused.
Luckily for you, I'm here to tell you it has a name, and it's called the "Hatred Hierarchy". *
It flows through us each time we're near a game on TV, or we're hanging out with friends talking trash about the upcoming games, and our team isn't a part of it.
So, what do you do? Well, you've got some options:
1) Turn away. Don't root for either team, but instead leave and pretend the game doesn't exist. That's no fun, though. If that's not an option...
2) Figure out who to root for. If one of those teams needs to lose in order for your guys to clinch a playoff spot, don't hesitate to scream and hoot and holler for the other guys -- just know, deep in your heart, that you're a true blue fan for your team, and no other. Otherwise, you'll just need to...
3) Consume more alcohol, and continue to blather on and on about how great your team is, and that they shouldn't even be talking about those other teams or showing them on TV...I mean, come on! Oh, remember that bad call 5 years ago that lost us the championship?!? I love you man...
Oops, sorry bout that...so, what's your "Hatred Hierarchy"?
* Wish I could take credit for coming up with the phrase, but I can't. You'll have to thank my wife, Jamie, for that. :-)
That's right: Sports. Just saying that word makes me want to belch and grunt like Tim Allen. You know what I'm talking about, you do it too.
Anywho -- specifically, I want to talk about rivalries. Good old-fashioned hatred towards your most vile opponent. Colts-Patriots. Seminoles-Gators. Lakers-Celtics. The list goes on and on...there's too many to count, really.
But...what happens when you're with a group of friends, watching one of these games...and your team isn't one of them? Yeah, you may love LSU, but what do you do when you're forced to watch the Florida-Alabama game? You want to get into the game, but just who do your root for when you loathe both teams?
Until now, this predicament hasn't had a name, and your brain has been confused.
Luckily for you, I'm here to tell you it has a name, and it's called the "Hatred Hierarchy". *
It flows through us each time we're near a game on TV, or we're hanging out with friends talking trash about the upcoming games, and our team isn't a part of it.
So, what do you do? Well, you've got some options:
1) Turn away. Don't root for either team, but instead leave and pretend the game doesn't exist. That's no fun, though. If that's not an option...
2) Figure out who to root for. If one of those teams needs to lose in order for your guys to clinch a playoff spot, don't hesitate to scream and hoot and holler for the other guys -- just know, deep in your heart, that you're a true blue fan for your team, and no other. Otherwise, you'll just need to...
3) Consume more alcohol, and continue to blather on and on about how great your team is, and that they shouldn't even be talking about those other teams or showing them on TV...I mean, come on! Oh, remember that bad call 5 years ago that lost us the championship?!? I love you man...
Oops, sorry bout that...so, what's your "Hatred Hierarchy"?
* Wish I could take credit for coming up with the phrase, but I can't. You'll have to thank my wife, Jamie, for that. :-)
2009 Super Bowl in Tampa, FL - Hotels booking up fast!
It goes without saying: Hotels for the upcoming Super Bowl in Tampa, FL (Sunday, February 1st) are booking up fast -- and the hotels with availability are super expensive.
So, as always, we're here to help cut through the crap and help you find the right room at the right price.
First, head over to our Tampa hotels list and click the "enter your travel dates" link. Select your dates (note that some hotels will have minimum-stay requirements in place) and submit the form.
When the results appear -- don't panic. Yes, most places on the default listing are $200+ per night, but stay calm...
If you want to be as close to Raymond James as possible, select the stadium by name from the 'Sort by distance from' dropdown -- that'll re-sort the list, putting the closest places first. As of this post, the closest is 5.74 miles away, a Red Roof Inn near Busch Gardens for $198/night.
There are several hotels near Busch Gardens in that price range, so, if you plan on taking in the park during your visit, then these are your best bet.
However, if price is the biggest consideration, then sort the results by price -- that'll put the cheapest places first.
The Tarpon Inn, about 20 miles out, is only $87/night. This is, at the time of this writing, your best bet for the absolute cheapest room.
Everything else, though, is $150 or more, so be prepared for that now.
So, that about wraps it up for now. I'll do my best to keep an eye on any changes and post them here. If you have any questions, let me know, ok?
See you next time!
Sources:
http://drnigelc.googlepages.com/superbowlhotelreservations
So, as always, we're here to help cut through the crap and help you find the right room at the right price.
First, head over to our Tampa hotels list and click the "enter your travel dates" link. Select your dates (note that some hotels will have minimum-stay requirements in place) and submit the form.
When the results appear -- don't panic. Yes, most places on the default listing are $200+ per night, but stay calm...
If you want to be as close to Raymond James as possible, select the stadium by name from the 'Sort by distance from' dropdown -- that'll re-sort the list, putting the closest places first. As of this post, the closest is 5.74 miles away, a Red Roof Inn near Busch Gardens for $198/night.
There are several hotels near Busch Gardens in that price range, so, if you plan on taking in the park during your visit, then these are your best bet.
However, if price is the biggest consideration, then sort the results by price -- that'll put the cheapest places first.
The Tarpon Inn, about 20 miles out, is only $87/night. This is, at the time of this writing, your best bet for the absolute cheapest room.
Everything else, though, is $150 or more, so be prepared for that now.
So, that about wraps it up for now. I'll do my best to keep an eye on any changes and post them here. If you have any questions, let me know, ok?
See you next time!
Sources:
http://drnigelc.googlepages.com/superbowlhotelreservations
Monday, November 24, 2008
Hotels respond to travel downturn by slashing rates
With the so-called economic "crisis" craziness in full swing, it was only a matter of time before hotels started lowering rates to more acceptable, reasonable levels.
Finding these discounts has proved to be difficult in the past, however, but Resideo is out to try and make this process as easy as possible.
To get an idea of the large scale of the current crop of discounts, head over to the US hotels section of the site. See all the "Discounts Available" tags? Almost all 50 states have hotels offering some sort of special rate.
So, just select the state you're interested in, then see the cities marked "Discounts available" -- all known hotels with discounts will be in their own highlighted section. From there, you can read up on each hotel individually, or do a city-wide quote.
Here's just a sampling of what's available:
Stowe, Vermont from $69/nite
Green Mountain Inn, Golden Eagle Resort, Stoweflake Resort & Topnotch Resort
Park City, Utah from $59/nt
Yarrow Resort & Prospector Square Lodge
Colorado destinations: Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail & more
New Orleans, Louisiana from $71/night
Maison Dupuy, Chateau Dupre & St. James...
Orlando hotels from only $43 per night!
Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Vista Hotel & more
Memphis, TN, from $91/night
Radisson @ Airport, Peabody, etc.
Don't miss out on these offers!
Finding these discounts has proved to be difficult in the past, however, but Resideo is out to try and make this process as easy as possible.
To get an idea of the large scale of the current crop of discounts, head over to the US hotels section of the site. See all the "Discounts Available" tags? Almost all 50 states have hotels offering some sort of special rate.
So, just select the state you're interested in, then see the cities marked "Discounts available" -- all known hotels with discounts will be in their own highlighted section. From there, you can read up on each hotel individually, or do a city-wide quote.
Here's just a sampling of what's available:
Stowe, Vermont from $69/nite
Green Mountain Inn, Golden Eagle Resort, Stoweflake Resort & Topnotch Resort
Park City, Utah from $59/nt
Yarrow Resort & Prospector Square Lodge
Colorado destinations: Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail & more
New Orleans, Louisiana from $71/night
Maison Dupuy, Chateau Dupre & St. James...
Orlando hotels from only $43 per night!
Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Vista Hotel & more
Memphis, TN, from $91/night
Radisson @ Airport, Peabody, etc.
Don't miss out on these offers!
Find us on Facebook!
You can be our "fan" over at Facebook. That's right, just visit http://www.facebook.com/resideo to get started. We have a small, but growing, group, and we definitely will continue to post important information & links in the future.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Plan now for Mardi Gras
The Christmas holiday season is upon us, so that means Mardi Gras is just around the corner!
There are several key things to keep in mind when choosing the right hotel...
Although no parades actually roll through the French Quarter, it's a hot spot for party-goers. Plenty of amazing hotels are located in the area, all within easy walking distance to great restaurants and, of course, bars.
However, to get a feel for the "real" Mardi Gras spirit of New Orleans, take some time to visit some of the parades that run thru the neighborhoods and suburbs of NOLA. Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide is the best place to get a rundown of the parade schedules -- you can catch parades for several weeks leading up to Mardi Gras Day. Some great parades roll through Metairie, and there are plenty of hotels located within walking distance of most.
This year, Mardi Gras Day is February24th 16th. Future dates are listed here.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your room now -- Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!
Updated 12/29/2009 -- Lots of area hotels are offering discounts up to 30% off on room rates for stays 2 weekends before Mardi Gras...
There are several key things to keep in mind when choosing the right hotel...
Although no parades actually roll through the French Quarter, it's a hot spot for party-goers. Plenty of amazing hotels are located in the area, all within easy walking distance to great restaurants and, of course, bars.
However, to get a feel for the "real" Mardi Gras spirit of New Orleans, take some time to visit some of the parades that run thru the neighborhoods and suburbs of NOLA. Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide is the best place to get a rundown of the parade schedules -- you can catch parades for several weeks leading up to Mardi Gras Day. Some great parades roll through Metairie, and there are plenty of hotels located within walking distance of most.
This year, Mardi Gras Day is February
So, what are you waiting for? Book your room now -- Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!
Updated 12/29/2009 -- Lots of area hotels are offering discounts up to 30% off on room rates for stays 2 weekends before Mardi Gras...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hello Alltop.com visitors!
I'm pleased as punch to be included on the hotels.alltop site!
Welcome new visitors, I hope you find your visit satisfying, and that you come back soon!
My apologies for being "quiet" this week -- we've been having internet access "issues" at work, but should be up and running again tomorrow morning.
See you next time!
Welcome new visitors, I hope you find your visit satisfying, and that you come back soon!
My apologies for being "quiet" this week -- we've been having internet access "issues" at work, but should be up and running again tomorrow morning.
See you next time!
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