Monday, March 8, 2010

When Security Takes Longer Than The Flight

To get through airport security in Toronto for a flight to the United States, you now have to go through eight different screening lines or ID checks. Most passengers either get a pat-down or have their carry-on bags unpacked on tables, with every toiletry kit and pajama pair carefully checked.
And tight restrictions on carry-on luggage force most road warriors to check their roll-a-board bags. "Ever since the underwear bomber thing, it's been ridiculous," said Kevin Koski, who was headed home to Miami from a job interview in Toronto.

Monday, April 21, 2008

W Court - NYC


Nerds machine in the room!

Whotels.com/TheCourt

New York Hilton


Now please understand that the NYC Hilton is a place I frequently call home when in NYC. I have probably stayed there over 100 nights. Unfortunately, one of my visits started with this little treat upon check in.

Maritime Hotel



I took these pics last year. Have not stayed there yet but want to check it out.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Las Vegas Casinos Roll Out The Deals

Las Vegas Casinos
Roll Out the Deals
By TAMARA AUDI
April 17, 2008; Page D1

Springtime is boomtime in Las Vegas -- with pool-perfect weather drawing business travelers, gamblers, golfers and spa-goers eager to put winter behind them. The only catch: $500-a-night rooms; $300 meals; $200 show tickets.

Not this spring.

Reacting to a national economic slump that has depressed gambling revenues and room rates along the tourist zone known as the Las Vegas Strip, casino and hotel operators are offering up a buffet of spring time deals normally reserved for the hot, slow summer months.

More Here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120839324112621477.html

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