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An Average Hotel Can Make for a GREAT VALUE!
by mrkstvns
Pros: It ain't glitzy or ritzy! But it's cheap and darn good value for the money!!
Cons: It ain't glitzy! It ain't even ritzy! And it's in Irving!!!
America's economy is in shambles. No news there. Prices are up across the board, and travelers feel the pinch in higher airfare, higher hotel rates, high gas prices, and cut-backs in already abyssmally poor service. What's an avid travel hound ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Scarborough Faire
Fun for the entire family at Scarborough Faire
by texas-swede
Pros: Entertainment, Shopping, Imaginative Scenery, Games and Food and Drink
Cons: It is a little bit expensive and sometimes it is hot
Scarborough Renaissance Festival is held on weekends during the months of April and May in Waxahachie Texas. Waxahachie is about 30-40 minutes south of Dallas. This is one of the most interesting family entertainment places that I have ever visited. ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport: Your Gateway to the Bliss of Europe
by jetbluefan1
Pros: Large flight selection, modern and clean terminal, convenient access
Cons: Some annoyances during irregular operations
If you have read some of my recent reviews, you will have noticed that over the summer I had the pleasure of visiting the city of Dubai and the country of Cyprus - both of which are located in or around the Middle East. When flying to and from my home in ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

A Chorus Line On Tour
Different Is Nice But It Sure Isn't Pretty
by quasar
Pros: entertaining, lots of live dancing, true ensemble
Cons: story subordinated to song and dance, some weak singers, no intermission
The stage is bare other than a couple of mirrors in the back. Dancers blaze across in front of the critical eye of director Zach and choreographer Larry. After a minute or two, the crowd of dancers is narrowed down to eight boys and nine girls and the ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

Howard Johnson Fargo Nd
HoJo...or Ho Yuck!
by taryn_gehringNew Member
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: showers
casino
smell
parking
This past weekend (October of 2008) I stayed at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Fargo, North Dakota and I was anything but pleased. There was a big convention going on in town and many of the hotels were booked, so we settled for the Howard Johnson. ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Lagoon
Lagoon Adventure Park - The One and Only One
by jscott66
Pros: There is something for everyone in the family; including kids and grandparents.
Cons: Sometimes the lines can be long and it is a bit pricey.
Are you looking for a vacation that is out of the ordinary Do you want to go somewhere with entertainment for everyone in the family The place for you is in Farmington Utah. Just off of I-15 there Lagoon sits with over 40 thrill seeking rides for ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo - A Nice Little Place to Visit
by deenaf
Pros: Small, interesting, inexpensive
Cons: None.
At the end of August, 2008, my family visited the beautiful island of Bermuda on NCL rsquo;s Norwegian Dawn cruise ship. We went all over the island and visited many attractions. One such place was the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo known as ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Howling Good Time, Eh?
by econnell
Pros:

Water park on site; room charge includes two day water park access


Cons: Pricey food options and unlimited opportunities to spend money on kiddie treats
When you open the entrance doors to Great Wolf Lodge, there is a canned wolf howl that gets a little old by the end of the stay, but reveals a genuine theme to the resort which is a comfortable, casual, cabin motif. The overall experience there is ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

The Peninsula Bangkok
True Bliss
by b_o_m_b_a_New Member
Pros: Wonderful service and rooms
Cons: None
travelled to Bangkok (April 2008) for the first part of my honeymoon, we decided that if we were going to Thailand we had to see the capital just to say we had done it. We arrived in our taxi on the opposite side of the river to the peninsula, and ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Hotel Garni Kurpfalzhof, Heidelberg, Germany
A great place to stay near Heidelberg, Germany!
by knotheadusc
Pros: Friendly, helpful owners. Outstanding breakfast. Parking. Reasonably priced and conveniently located. Spotless.
Cons: Noise from road. Hard bed.
Note: I also posted a similar version of this review at TripAdvisor.com.My husband Bill and I had a rare chance to steal away for the Columbus Day weekend. Even though we could have our pick of European destinations, we decided to go to ...
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Oct 13 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Dingle Town Ireland
Best of southern Eire
by braedyn
Pros: Beautiful, welcoming, friendly, happy.
Cons: None.
Whilst studying in Spain during university, my good friend was studying in Cork and we decided to do our own mini-exchange where I'd visit her in Ireland for two weeks and she'd come home to Spain with me for a few weeks. In Ireland, we travelled ...
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Oct 11 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, Bali
Good for non golfers too, but no good for beach lovers.
by vodkaboy
Pros: Family friendly, variety of pools, good food, not just for golfers.
Cons: Noise in the rooms, children charged for breakfast and other buffets from 3 years old.
Not knowing many places in Bali, we were looking on the web for somewhere to stay for a few days. Le Meridien Nirwana sounded like a nice place to relax and the prices were significantly better than any other five star or international hotel chain, so we ...
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Oct 11 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Europa Hotel
A Stay At Dusseldorf's Slightly Ropy Europa!
by cr01
Pros: Price, friendly staff and in a reasonable area.
Cons: A little out of the centre of town and a bit scruffy in places
I just knew my recent flying visit to Dusseldorf was going to be busy, and so (once again) I was on the look out for somewhere basic, cheap and clean. At just 40 Euros a night (with breakfast included), the spotless Europa Hotel fitted the bill ...
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Oct 11 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Celestial Seasonings Factory Tour Boulder
At Long Last: I Review The Celestial Seasonings Factory/Plant Tour, A Mecca For Tea Drinkers!
by wlswarts
Pros: Informative, Fun, Clears the sinuses, Great shopping opportunity, Educational, Freebie
Cons: ? I haven't found any!
For quite some time, I've been scouring Epinions in a vain attempt to find the Celestial Seasonings factory and the tour it presents. I used Google, like always, to attempt to find it and I was unable to. So, I've reviewed virtually every other ...
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Oct 11 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Celestial Seasonings Factory Tour Boulder
It's OK to get tea'd off at Celestial Seasonings
by trailhound
Pros: Interesting free tour. Background of tea manufacturing. Large gift shop.
Cons: May have to wait for tour. A little hard to find.
I was recently in the Boulder, CO area and decided to stop by one of their most famous tourist attractions: the headquarters of Celestial Seasonings Tea Company. The facility in Boulder offers tours of the factory which packages and ships over 1 billion ...
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Oct 10 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

LanChile
Flying the friendly skies - no, really - with LAN Chile
by sundogg99
Pros: New aircraft, timely flights, pleasant service
Cons: No flights into our home airport
My wife and I accumulated a pile of miles on Alaska Airlines which were scheduled to expire. We tried to get a couple of tickets to Europe, but cashing in flier miles to Europe in mid-summer is pretty much impossible - although we were literally willing ...
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Oct 10 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon - One of Utah Wonder of Nature
by jscott66
Pros:

Wonderful photography, interesting rock formations, one of a kind.


Cons: To get the best view you need to do some hiking.
Bryce Canyon National Park< p> As you drive along through the Ponderosa Pine Forest you will probably be wondering where this giant amphitheater of rock could possible be hiding. You stop at the pay station, pay your $25 ...
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Oct 10 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
Get married under the sea! Shark Reef Weddings at Mandalay Bay
by Cutie_pi
Pros: Unique location, comprehensive package, beautiful backdrop for a unique day
Cons: Maximum capacity (for guests) is 10, so not ideal for a larger wedding
For our recent Las Vegas wedding-moon (a honeymoon trip that also incorporated the actual wedding ceremony), we wanted to stray off the beaten path. While there's a multitude of glamorous (and not-so-glamorous) wedding chapels, to fit most everyone's ...
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Oct 10 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Country Inn-Stes Des Moines W
A Little Bit of Country in the City
by cmaw63
Pros: Friendly staff, clean, comfortable rooms, swimming pool/hot tub, books
Cons: Scratchy towels, 15 minute heat lamp timer
Once in a while my job duties include dealing with hotel General Managers or Directors of Sales amp; Marketing. I wish they were all like the G.M. of Country Inn amp; Suites West Des Moines< i>.Setting Up an Overnight Trip< b>I ...
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Oct 10 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
by popsrocks
Pros:

This estate is suitable for a short walk or an all day affair.


Cons:

Nothing worth noting.


Please excuse my ignorance as I share a quick story about my vision of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. I did know from reading their brochure that it was well known for its extensive collection of firs, spruce, pine, Cyprus, hemlock , yews and other ...
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Oct 10 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Rough Creek Lodge
Fun for the kids, relaxation for the parents
by texas-swede
Pros:

Fun, lots to do, great hunting, great restaurant, relaxing luxurious and quiet.


Cons: Pricey
Rough Creek Lodge near Glen Rose Texas is one of the best resorts in Texas. It is located about two hours south of Dallas and consists of a luxurious Lodge located on 11,000+ acres of ranch land. It is the perfect place to go for a relaxing and fun ...
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Oct 09 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Springhill Suites Altamonte Springs
Pretty much average
by krunett
Pros: Proximity to food, quiet, room size
Cons: Kind of blah, tiny fitness center, bed comfort
Just came back from a one night stay at this property and wanted to get my thoughts down while they were fresh.Location< b>The hotel is located right off I-4, right off 436. The good part about the location is that it doesn't face the ...
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Oct 09 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville Butler Boulevard
Nicer than your average Fairfield!
by krunett
Pros: New, fairly clean, in-room amenities
Cons: Linens, "settling" noises
This Fairfield is on the more upscale side of any Fairfield's I have ever stayed in. The hotel looks shiny and new but there are some interesting kinks they need to work out.Location Check-in< b>Hotel is located off 95, Phillips or 202 so ...
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Oct 09 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Andrew Pinckney Inn
Great location!
by krunett
Pros: Location, location, location, historic feel
Cons: Tiny room size, better bedding and in room info about the hotel
Charming inn if you can get used to the super-small rooms and just a wee bit of noise.Location< b>Unlike some of the other Inns in the area, API is located on a more of an alley than a main street. That has its pros (noise isn't as bad), ...
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Oct 09 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Springhill Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport
Pretty nice!
by krunett
Pros: New, nice amenities and furnishing, staff
Cons: Housekeeping, location is a bit busy, could be noisey
Recently stayed at this property and thought I'd put my thoughts down.Location< b>Is located right off I-95 and in a busy area Stirling Rd. that has a lot of big box stores and some restaurants further down. Is about two miles from a movie ...
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Oct 09 '08 Overall Rating:
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