A few weeks ago I wrote briefly about my trip to Indianapolis in a post titled "Impressed with Indianapolis." In that post, I promised that more would follow, including a review of the Conrad Indianapolis hotel, where I stayed for the night. Here is that review. One of the benefits to arriving at your hotel after 11 PM is that at that point most of the room assignments are … [Read more...] about Conrad Indianapolis Hotel Review
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What is the Most Beautiful State in America?
America the Beautiful! We often write about the beauty of places we visit across the globe, but in reality the United States are beautiful in their own right. This week's poll asks you to do the impossible: Choose the most beautiful state in America. Lots of tough choices here, and in order to get you into the spirit I have found photos that best represent my knowledge of … [Read more...] about What is the Most Beautiful State in America?
Four Seasons Silicon Valley Palo Alto Hotel Review
What do you do when you are in Silicon Valley to visit Google and all but one of their recommended hotels are sold out for your stay? You book a room at the Four Seasons Hotel and write a review about it, of course! That's what happened to me during my October, 2013 trip to Mountain View, CA for an annual Google Conference... and after spending 3 nights at the property, I … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Silicon Valley Palo Alto Hotel Review
What Makes This Site Unique? Because it’s ME Doing it!
Ever since I joined Boarding Area I have noticed a significant uptick in traffic and new visitors to this site. While these new visitor comments have been overwhelmingly positive, there have been a few comments left by people who question my credentials as a blogger in general. Within the Boarding Area network, there are over 40 bloggers who cover an increasingly broad area of … [Read more...] about What Makes This Site Unique? Because it’s ME Doing it!
[Friday Photo] Alpaca on the Beach in Pichilemu, Chile
When I think of the country of Chile, many memories come to mind. The Andes Mountains, Malbec wines, penguins and the overall beauty of the country bring back fond memories. Then there are memories that I completely forgot about until sifting through old photos. One of these is the town of Pichilemu and the festively decorated Alpaca I found walking the beach. I have no idea … [Read more...] about [Friday Photo] Alpaca on the Beach in Pichilemu, Chile
Three Delta Agents, Three Different Responses? Hang Up and Call Again!
Well, I got what I wanted - I made it out of Indianapolis at a reasonable time of day, saving 6 hours and a trip to Atlanta in the process. But why did it have to be so difficult? A little background: I flew into Indianapolis Tuesday night and was set to leave at around 6 PM the next day, routing through Atlanta to get back to Minneapolis. Not a very direct route, but it was … [Read more...] about Three Delta Agents, Three Different Responses? Hang Up and Call Again!