North America Hotels

A factoid about Quantas (besides the fact that per Rainman, it's the world's safest airline) is this: When Cyclone Tracy devastated the town of Darwin at Christmas 1974, Qantas established a world record for the most people ever embarked on a single aircraft when they evacuated 673 people on a single Boeing 747 flight. Gee, I hope they have forgotten or at least forgiven me! Due to a series of screwups at my bank, my ATM card was convienently place on RESTRICTION because of activity outside of the US. This, despite the fact that I called them beforehand to let them know I would be out of ...

Train ride to Chicago from Carbondale went great. Highly reccomend for anyone on a budget only $35 a person you can't buy the gas for that price and there is no traffic to deal with. Got lost a little on our way to the hotel only a few blocks from the train station so we decided to walk. Problem is we went the wrong way and ended up at a Dunkin Donuts and had to go back the way we came. Took some pictures a long they way back. I believe one is of a barge going under a bridge and the other is of the Chicago Tribune. Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel was amazing. I have to say we origionally ...

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa located in the heart of “new” Scottsdale and set against dramatic desert skies and native plants is an ideal destination for a couple’s escape, family fun, golfer’s retreat or a spa getaway. Revel in breathtaking views of the Sonoran desert and surrounding mountain ranges. Recharge with revitalizing spa treatments and luxurious cabanas around the adult pool and enjoy golf, tennis, a water park with a lazy river ride and waterslide, and “Scottish Bagpipes at Sunset.” Discover outdoor plaza-style shopping, dining and entertainment at Kierland Commons located ...