Monthly Archives: August 2009

Nomad Notebook: The Davenport Hotel – Something Special In Spokane

Opened in September of 1914 and standing proud today, The Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington is without a doubt one of the true hotel gems of the west. I mean a walk around the lobby alone is worth a visit to this marvelous property. I was fortunate enough to spend a few days here over…

Sunday Travel Shot: Banff National Park In The Canadian Rockies

Saturday Travel Shot: Snowdonia National Park In Northern Wales

Eat, Drink, And Be Merry In The Big Apple This Fall

The summer is winding down and to be honest my fair Irish skin is sort of happy. I absolutely love autumn in New York (the season…not the movie!). Besides cooler temps, less humidity, and all of those colorful leaves, this time of the year offers some pretty cool things to the city that never sleeps….

Extreme Alternative in Air Travel

Flying is something that I do pretty much every few weeks these days and I have to admit, it is pretty monotonous and dull. I mean from the tedious cab rides to the airport, the intensely annoying security screenings, and the usual delays, flying has become somewhat of a chore than an enjoyment when I…

Southwest Airlines Sale: $59-$109 One-Way

Another week and yes another Southwest sale. This time the “LUV” airline is offering low one-way deals across the board through the remainder of 2009 and then some. Simply book by September 3, 2009 and save on travel between September 9, 2009 and January 7, 2010 to such locations as New York (LGA), Chicago (MDW),…

Hotel Teatro is a Downtown Denver Delight

When I found out that I would be staying at the Hotel Teatro in Denver, Colorado, I decided to do something that has become the norm when I book a hotel – I snooped around online to see what other travelers thought of the place. Well talk about an overachiever, this downtown destination is just…

All Hail Vail: Colorado Ski Town is not Just a Winter Destination

Located 100 miles west of Denver, Colorado and 8,000 or so feet above sea level, the city of Vail has a great reputation for it’s amazing ski slopes and other snow related activities. But what if I told you that this resort town was also a vacation hot spot year round? Well I learned that…