I’m so lucky that I took so many wonderful trips this summer, including San Francisco in June, Philadelphia (where I also stayed at a Kimpton brand Monaco Hotel) and New Orleans in early July, and Maine in late July. Like last year, I took a longer vacation at the end of August. Last year it … Read More
Cuckoo for Jogging Maps – Hyatt Union Square NYC
Here is the jogging map for the Hyatt Union Square in New York City. (A review of the hotel’s fitness center was posted here). The jogging map, which looks like an oversized playing card, was furnished to me by the front desk. It is not yet posted on the hotel’s website – hopefully Hyatt will … Read More
Hyatt Union Square NYC – Hotel Fitness Review
Last night I was downtown and had some free time before meeting friends for dinner. I decided to stroll into one of the newest Hyatt Hotels in New York City – the Hyatt Union Square NYC Hotel. It has the vibe of an Andaz Hotel – posh, upscale and sexy! I was greeted warmly … Read More
Cuckoo For Jogging Maps – Park Hotel, Amsterdam
I love posting Jogging Maps from Hotels! It shows a hotel’s commitment to fitness. Moreover, even if you don’t like to run, the maps usually supply an interesting route for a scenic walk as well as a good souvenir. This map from Park Hotel in Amsterdam is great. It is a boutique hotel, and … Read More
Cuckoo For Jogging Maps – Hyatt Regency Embarcadero San Francisco
Here is the Jogging map for the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco. (A review of the hotel’s fitness center was posted here). This jogging map is convenient because it is available online here. The beauty of having an online map is the ability to review the course ahead of time, to download it onto … Read More
Breakfast In Tel Aviv at the Park Plaza Orchid Hotel
Seen in Tel Aviv (photo: www.willrunformiles.com) I’m just home from a wonderful trip to Israel! While I’m sorting through the trip, I thought I’d share photos from the breakfast buffet at the Park Plaza Orchid in Tel Aviv. It was truly amazing. … Read More
Cuckoo for Jogging Maps – Montreal Hyatt Regency
I have this thing about collecting Jogging Maps… but you already know that, right? So, here’s the jogging map from the Montreal Hyatt Regency. I did not have the opportunity go run the route suggested on this Jogging Map. The day I arrived, it was raining. The next day, I ran the Montreal Marathon. The following … Read More
Argentina – $1,350 for a 5-Star Trip!
As I wrote about on the start of our trip to Argentina, this would be a 5-star trip on mere pesos (see, Argentina – 5-Star Trip on Pesos – the Journey Begins). So the tally is in, we paid only $1,350 for a phenomenal 5-star trip to Argentina! This was a trip of a lifetime … Read More
The Naked Man, Part Deux
As you may recall, about two weeks ago, I wrote about my flash run-in with a man in a certain state of undress in the sauna of a hotel. The post is located here. I was certain then, and am certain now, that his exposure was innocent, that he had no idea the facility was co-ed, that the … Read More
I Saw a Naked Man!
This was an epic weekend. It began on Thursday evening with the Freddie Awards – a gala event attended by many in the travel industry, including representatives of many of the major airlines and hotel chains. The event was presided over by the one and only Randy Peterson, the founder of organizations such as Flyertalk … Read More