Tagged With "Resorts"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 25, 2014: Statue of Elvis Presley, Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
I'm old enough to remember the Vegas Years, although was too young at the time to go see Elvis in Vegas. Fans always commented that Elvis was at his best in Vegas -- relaxed, chatty (talking to the crowd a lot), and despite it's large size, it was a fairly intimate performance venue with lots of direct audience contact. (Watch the video all the way to the end to see the audience) The statue was unveiled by Barron Hilton just outside the showroom where Elvis performed, and it stood there for...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 25, 2014: Statue of Elvis Presley, Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
DrFumblefinger: I really appreciate your feedback and extra information you provided in the above comment. As Elvis would say "Thank you. Thank you very much. Your a beautiful audience. Thank you."
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 11, 2015: Beatles LOVE, a Cirque du Soleil show, The Mirage Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Wow! What a great exhibition. All you need is LOVE!
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Re: Where Gumbo was #8.8. Parknasilla Resort, Ring of Kerry, Ireland
abc got Ireland ! Bucked the crowd and came up with Ireland ! Yea for abc ! Do I earn a trip to the resort ? catering to royalty, writers, artists and actors and Gumboites.
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Scottsdale By the Numbers
Scottsdale Attractions: 1) Hot Air Expeditions: Start your day in a hot air balloon soaring over the desert with the sun creeping over the mountains. 2) Taliesin West : Frank Lloyd...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 11, 2015: Beatles LOVE, a Cirque du Soleil show, The Mirage Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Its been 50 years since The Beatles brought their "LOVE" to Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil is keeping their musical legacy alive! John, Paul, George and Ringo. As The Beatles, they changed the world. LOVE, Cirque du...
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Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
Samantha takes a luxurious break at a resort hotel.
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort
Samantha shares her visit to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. She says it is one of the best Hyatt Brand Resorts she has visited.
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St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada (Where Gumbo Was #266)
Gumbo was found in the cute historic town of St Andrews, New Brunswick. Learn more!
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May 24, 2018: A Wedding in the Mountains
While visiting Kicking Horse Mountain in Golden, British Columbia, I cam across a wedding being held in one of the most scenic places possible.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 25, 2014: Statue of Elvis Presley, Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
This bronze statue of Elvis, sculpted by Carl Romanelli and unveiled in 1978, now proudly stands in a prominent spot in the lobby of the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino , formerly known as the "Las Vegas Hotel and Casino" (2012-2014), The...
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Swiss study: Time may be up for spring skiing
Swiss and Austrian snowfall studies show that snow has been coming later and melting earlier, raising issues for resorts and the environment.
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Athens' old airport to become huge resort zone
Athens' Hellenikon airport, closed since 2004, will be developed as a coastal resort area, three times the size of Monaco, if plans are approved.
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Jekyll Island Club Resort, Georgia
Gumbo was visiting the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort in Georgia
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Where Gumbo was #8.8. Parknasilla Resort, Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Gumbo, the slippery little devil, remained elusive this time around. Some good guesses, but no one recognizing the place or area. Gumbo was visiting the Parknasilla Resort on Ireland's famous Ring of Kerry. The resort is...
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China skiing takes off for 2022 Olympics
With Beijing set to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, China's ski industry is seeing new resorts, new skiiers and new enthusiasm.
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Snow drought is over for Alpine resorts
Snow-parched Alpine ski resorts have started to get some serious snow, with more expected—but it's still less than usual.
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Delayed Shanghai Disney to open in June
Disney announces Shanghai Disney Resort to open in June.
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8 Reasons to Visit Nemacolin
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger visits the elegant Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, a 2,000-acre resort in Pennsylvania offering an array of amenities to appeal to a wide range of travel tastes.
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Re: Scottsdale By the Numbers
I think Scottsdale (and Tucson as well) are among the most underrated travel destinations in the USA. The weather in the winter is near perfect and it's such a unique and interesting place to visit. Your photos and blog reminded me that I need to head back there sometime soon. Thanks, Marilyn!
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Re: 8 Reasons to Visit Nemacolin
Looks like an amazing place to add to my list of "Must see" places next time I visit Philadelphia PA. Is 1 day enough to see it all or should I stay close by for 2 days ? Thanks for the insight and interesting photos Stephanie.
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Re: 8 Reasons to Visit Nemacolin
Hi Gary: Two days should do it. One day isn't quite enough. It's a bit of a sprawling property.
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Re: Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
The 32-story, 1641-room hotel was originally constructed in 1986 as The Peabody Orlando. I remember well when all traffic stopped on International Drive to allow the Ducks the time to cross the street safely - then enter the Duck pond inside the Hotel.
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Re: Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
HI Garry, thanks for the comment. I can imagine what a scene I-Drive must have been. I'd have loved watching those cute ducks cross the street, however annoying it was to traffic Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Pagosa Springs Resort and Spa - My Embarrassing Story
Nudity is something you soon get used to in Europe. Anywhere there's changing rooms or at the seaside it's a common occurrence. After 2 days you don't notice anymore. I feel your pain on the fall you had. Always embarrassing. I swam out from the beach on an inflatable bed. I caught a wave and returned to the beach at speed - lying face down. I hit sharp rocks on the beach and my inflatable turned to shreds. I was laying face down in 3 inches of water - struggling to turn over and get my...
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Hyatt Place Boulder, Colorado
Samantha shares some of the highlights of the Hyatt Place in Boulder, Colorado.
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Pagosa Springs Resort and Spa - My Embarrassing Story
Samantha visits a Colorado spa where she had a great time except for one little incident...
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Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Jonathan L visits the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island
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A Weekend at Hyatt House, Seattle
Samantha and her husband had a phenomenal time at their well-equipped suite and found the staff was amazing.
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U.S. ski resort giant takes a bite of Australia
U.S. ski resort operator Vail Resorts has paid $136 million to take over Australia's popular Mount Perisher ski area in the Snowy Mountains. Vail, which owns a dozen or so ski areas in the U.S. (Colorado, California, Utah, Michigan and...
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Andaz 5th Avenue, New York: Something Special
The Andaz on 5th Avenue in Manhattan was Samantha's first experience with Hyatt's rewards program. She shares her experience in today's post.
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Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Barry Barford visits an island of contrasts in a lesser-known part of Vietnam.
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Room with a View, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
DrFumblefinger enjoys the view from his room in Trincomalee.
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Where Gumbo was #21. Tangalla Bay Resort, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Gumbo was visiting the southern coast of Sri Lanka, specifically the Tangalla Bay Resort/Hotel near the town of Tangalle. The resort is built atop and into a steep hill that ends on a beautiful white sand beach.