Category Archives: USA

Good and Bad In Las Vegas

I like to travel light for my holidays. As I am generally hiking in the mountains or riding roller coasters at theme parks I have never seen the sense in dragging a massive amount of luggage around and so I rarely holiday with many, if any, smart clothes. This is generally not a problem as most establishments in tourist destinations don’t seem to care about your appearance but occasionally you stumble across some narrow minded people who decide to look down on you from a very great height. When I enter a hotel or restaurant I think I have a right to expect some decent service as I spend my hard earned cash but some places simply aren’t that nice. Continue reading

A Unique San Francisco Hotel

Like most large American cities, San Francisco has a wealth of faceless, modern hotels operated by the big chains. Many of these are conveniently situated close the major attractions on the waterfront and make good bases to explore the city but you will forget them as soon as you walk out of the front doors. For an altogether different experience, without sacrificing the convenience of the location, consider a stay at the historic San Remo Hotel which is a unique establishment that will certainly linger in the memory. Continue reading