Marriott
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Views of San Francisco from My Hotel
More Details: Views of San Francisco from My HotelOn my trip to San Francisco this week, I picked the Marriott Marquis on 4th and Mission as my hotel while I attended a conference in the city. It seemed well situated and nice, at least on the website photos. I did not miss with this property and you can read my review in TripAdvisor…
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Manila Relaxation
More Details: Manila RelaxationI love to travel and explore new places. I enjoy it a lot. But I also like to relax and do not much of anything worth writing about. Yes, I have been known to cram a lot into a trip when I set my mind to it (like my Croatia/Bosnia & Herzegovina/Montenegro chaser to my…
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From Suite to Tent: What Made Accommodations Memorable in Jordan
More Details: From Suite to Tent: What Made Accommodations Memorable in JordanThroughout all my travels, I have experienced different types of accommodations. A rented apartment in Tuscany, Krakow, Paris and Sofia. No-frills basic hotels in Stone Town, Moshi, Aswan and Brasov. Bed & breakfasts in Sonoma, the Dordogne, and Tavistock. Middle-of-the-road hotels in Reston, Stellenbosch and Venice. Top-of-the-line in Santiago de Chile, Mykonos, Boca Raton, and…
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Photo of the Week: The Mayflower Hotel Decked out for Christmas
More Details: Photo of the Week: The Mayflower Hotel Decked out for ChristmasI wrote in an earlier post about this grand hotel of Washington, D.C.: The Mayflower, a Renaissance Marriott hotel. I just stayed there again and got to see it decorated for Christmas. I’d though I’d share this beautiful photo of its lobby area decorated for the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!
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A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.
More Details: A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.As I often travel to Washington, D.C. for business, I seek a place to stay where I find both convenience (including very close to work), comfort, and an overall great experience. The Mayflower Hotel, a Renaissance hotel, is one of my favorites as it combines all these key aspects. I normally do not write a…
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A Few Good Things to Do in Willemstad, Curacao
More Details: A Few Good Things to Do in Willemstad, CuracaoLast year, I visited Curacao, formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, with a couple of friends after spending a few days in Trinidad and Tobago. Based on that too-brief visit, I thought I’d share my recommendation on things to do in Willemstad! Curacao is an interesting place with lots of things to do and experience. …
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Into the Land of the Dracula Legend (Or Is It?) and Moldova
More Details: Into the Land of the Dracula Legend (Or Is It?) and MoldovaSo my trek to Romania is fast approaching. I shared here about the hike in Romania in support of a local orphanage (donations welcome at www.trekkingforkids.org; mark me as the trekker!). I have been preparing and planning to visit the Alps in Transylvania, made famous (or better known) by the story of Dracula… The Hike…
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Picture of the Week – Awesome People Facing Sunset in Copenhagen
More Details: Picture of the Week – Awesome People Facing Sunset in CopenhagenYou cannot tell this sunset is happening in Copenhagen. But it is. This is from our hotel (the Marriott, an awesome property in the chain!) facing the Tivoli Gardens on a beautiful mid-June sunset. And these two are some of the most important special people in the world to me: my nephew and my niece. …
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Musings of a Frequent Traveler Point Chaser
More Details: Musings of a Frequent Traveler Point ChaserA friend confessed to me a couple of months ago that he had become a mile/point whore with airlines and hotels. I laughed because I related to what he was saying though perhaps my interest wasn’t to the level of obsession as may have been the case with him. That is, until I started thinking……
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Exploring Some of Copenhagen, Denmark
More Details: Exploring Some of Copenhagen, DenmarkMy trip to Copenhagen involved 9 people from three different starting points. My aunt and uncle from Miami drove to Tampa to meet the rest of the group (minus me) there. Then the group was flying from Tampa to Atlanta to then connect with me at Hartsfield to catch the flight to Copenhagen. Needless to…
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Santiago Visit Continues – Lucky Me
More Details: Santiago Visit Continues – Lucky MeSo, I came back to Santiago after 18 yrs. That was 3 weeks ago. I went to the US and then I turned right around to come down to Chile! Crazy? Heck, no. I don’t mind coming to this town and country! I am traveling here for business but seldom is business travel the vehicle to…