Author: Ice Machine
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Review of 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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Review of 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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Review of the 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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Review of the 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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Review of the 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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Review of the Holiday Inn Express Plantation, FL: Hotel Intel
Whether you’re an IHG loyalist or just looking for a decent deal on a hotel room Holiday Inn Express is hard to beat. The brand’s location in Plantation, Florida just west of Fort Lauderdale is no exception. Let’s take a closer look. I booked the Holiday Inn Express Plantation for three nights from a Monday…
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Review of the Holiday Inn Miami Airport West: Hotel Intel
So you’re looking to book a Miami hotel that’s convenient to the airport and you’ve stumbled on the Holiday Inn Miami Airport West in Hialeah Gardens. Is it any good? Let’s have a look. I booked this for a four night stay over a holiday weekend because I needed a four night stay on points…
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Storage Solutions for Digital Nomads
While my work isn’t actually digital, my lifestyle is fully nomadic. When I decided to give up my apartment and begin traveling full time it was my first experience renting a storage unit. Unfortunately there’s not very good information online so I had to learn the hard way. There’s a lot to consider when you’re…
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Review of the Comfort Suites Dania Beach: Hotel Intel
If you’re passing through South Florida and looking for a hotel convenient to FLL and Port Everglades you may have noticed two Comfort Suites Dania Beach locations near each other. Tonight I’m at the one on SW 19th Ct which is technically named Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South & Cruise Port. I booked this…