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Vegas for Vegetarians? A Guide to the Best Cheap Eats
Las Vegas Has some of the best restaurants in the world. It’s also got stand after stand offering $15 greasy pizza slices. If you’re heading to Sin City soon and wanting to navigate the space between those cuisines I’ve got you covered. This rundown isn’t just for vegetarians. There aren’t any pure vegetarian restaurants included…
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The Linq Las Vegas: Resort Report
If you’re searching Las Vegas hotels on a budget it won’t take long before you find the Linq Las Vegas in your results. This center Strip property is right in the heart of the action and with several room types available there’s something for every traveler. But if you really want to keep costs down…
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Downtown Grand Las Vegas: Resort Report
If you’ve decided you want to stay downtown but haven’t quite settled on where, searching Las Vegas hotels becomes a pretty simple matter. There’s only a few that are actually nice. You can choose from El Cortez, the Golden Nugget, Circa or the Downtown Grand Las Vegas. When it comes to Saturday nights in Vegas,…
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Wynwood, Miami: No One Goes There Anymore It’s Too Crowded
Would the World be a better place if we all stopped paying attention to New York City? Yeah, probably. It’s bad enough that every city is Brooklyn now but even before the rise of the Williamsburg Hipster, NYC pulled a real neat trick on the rest of us. I’m referring to the transformation of SoHo…
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The Cost of Living in Hotels: Update #2 July-December 2024
There’s not a lot of content on the Internet about the cost of living in hotels full time. Most people who adopt a nomadic lifestyle opt for some combination of AirBnb, monthly leases, or extended stays in hostels. The purpose of these updates is to provide a picture of what it actually costs to live…
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Austin for Vegetarians: A Weekend in the Food Scene
Flying into the heart of Barbecue Country can be like entering the belly of the beast for those of us who are meatless. But Austin for vegetarians is really not a bad place to be. As the city has grown the hospitality industry has gained a prominent place in local culture. Food trucks are still…
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Planet Hollywood Las Vegas: Resort Report
Whether it’s your first time in Vegas or your 101st, it can be difficult to decide where to stay. All the resorts have a lot in common, and some key differences too. Price is a factor, but prices everywhere swing wildly depending on the dates you book. Then there’s location. Planet Hollywood is right in…
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Homewood Suites Austin Downtown: Hotel Intel
Yee Haw, Y’all. Putting in a little time in the Big Town? You’re going to need a big hotel with a big room. Downtown Austin and this particular block of East Ave. has several to choose from but tonight we’re taking a look at the Homewood Suites Austin Downtown. View on Hilton.com My stay at…
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Hampton Inn FLL South/Cruise Port: Hotel Intel
I’ll save you some reading and just say right at the top: this hotel is great. It’s become my favorite hotel in South Florida and something of a home base for my travels. It easily beats out other Hampton Inns in the area. If you’re passing through the area and need a non-beachfront hotel you…
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Hampton Inn Tampa Airport/Westshore: Hotel Intel
Whether you’re a Hilton loyalist or just on the hunt for free breakfast when passing through Tampa a Hampton Inn is a solid choice. But which one should you choose? With several Hilton properties nearby including another Hampton Inn visible from the parking lot of this one there’s plenty of choice when you’re looking for…
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La Quinta Plantation, FL (SW 6th Street): Hotel Intel
Let me guess… You’re looking for a hotel in South Florida but prices are high for your dates. You’re taking a hard look at all the cheapest options, reading reviews and they’re all bad. You wonder which Wyndham property will be least-awful. You think the La Quinta Plantation 6th Street might be the answer. But…
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A Planet Fitness Black Card is a Travel Essential
I never thought much about gym memberships before I began living in hotels full time. As a renter in a series of large, corporate apartments I’ve enjoyed the convenience of having a full gym at home for several years. When I decided to live in hotels I figured I could count on that same convenience…
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