On the cheaper side of hotels in Post Falls, Idaho, I thought I’d try out Quality Inn on Seltice way for a four day stay. It was a mixed experience to say the least. On the positive side, the staff is friendly, and the included breakfast includes eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, good coffee and […]
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To truly experience Santa Cruz–especially the Santa Cruz Harbor, The Chardonnay II Tour is a must. Enjoying a trip on the Chardonnay was on my Fiancé’s bucket list; both being Santa Cruzians, we decided to check that off the list early. For this particular event, we chose the Brewmaster Charter supported by local brewery, Uncommon Brewers, and pizza
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We booked the Oslo City Centre Hotel to be near the major sights in Oslo. Located on Stortingsgata across the park from Karl Johans Gate, the Oslo hotel is close to everything. After a 50 minute train ride from Gardermoen airport, we walked about 15 minutes to the hotel lobby. The National Theatre stop would
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Many San Francisco hotels near the financial district are hit or miss, unless you spring for a top chain like the Hilton or the Hyatt. A few weeks ago I took a chance on CQ Club Quarters Hotel hoping for a clean quiet room. I booked a standard room at the CQ through Hotels.com at
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When we have guests in town who appreciate upscale food, we usually default to Ristorante Avanti. But Oswald Restaurant could be argued to take that place, so we booked a table for our 30th anniversary dinner in October 2016. Reservations were simple to get via Open Table about a week in advance. Nearly all times were available.
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The Point Staff – easy-going, responsive, kind, and friendly. The Point Food – We were lucky to try the Morning BLT, Breakfast Skins, Desayuno Quesadilla, and the Greek Scramble.— Morning BLT ( 2 eggs over medium, bacon, lettuce, avocado, toasted wheat break w/fruit).— Breakfast Skins ( 2 skins mixed with hashbrowns, bacon, eggs, green onion, cheese w/fruit).— Desayuno Quesadilla (scrambled eggs, chorizo, pepper jack
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Any tour of Italy must include the Amalfi coast, a day trip to Capri, and a room with a view of the amazing coastline. We used bookings.com to find our hotel just North of Sorrento. Cubo Apartment Resort keeps beautiful suites and multi room apartments with views over the city towards the sea. We were
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Deciding on a central location for touring Rome can be confusing. Vatican? Spanish Steps? Colloseum? Roman Forum? St. Peter’s Basilica? All are within walking distance from a comfortable room at Rome’s Hotel Quirinale We used booking.com to choose Quiranale at last minute the day before our train approached Rome’s Stazione Termini. Central Rome, Easy Booking,
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When the weather turns cold, nothing beats a cozy cabin surrounded by evergreen forest and a scenic lake. If you’re looking for a rustic setting in California that hasn’t been overrun by the Tahoe sprawl, check out Bass Lake about 200 miles South in the Sierra Foothills. The Pines Resort at Bass Lake California A
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Home town disappointment at Pixie Deli in Aptos. Pixie Environment: limited seating, beach-view, wooden tables, and little umbrellas. Usually a busy location and moderately high wait time. Pixie Staff : I rarely comment that service was poor or bad but my experience was inexcusable. Simply said, their staff is unprofessional. Ordering at the register, the two
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