Rolling down I-20 Eastbound the other day, I happened into BIG Spring, Texas, on or about lunch time. (In all candor, it’s always mealtime for me). Heading down Gregg Street from the Interstate, I perused my BIG choices – Burger KING, home of the WHOPPER, BIG John’s Feed Lot, GREAT Wall, and then I spotted it – BIG Al’s and Son Bar-B-Q. I was greeted by an amiable… Continue reading Big Als BBQ Review, Big Spring, TX
Category: Traveling
The One in Which I Bitch About “Resort Fees”
It was bound to happen, hotels had to find ways to nickle and dime you like when the airlines added baggage charges (which brings in millions and millions). Today’s gripe is about Harrah’s, which is owned by private equity groups, and naturally they are going to squeeze every single dollar out of the company that… Continue reading The One in Which I Bitch About “Resort Fees”
Econo Lodge Review – Marion, IL
Econo Lodge is one of the brands owned by Choice Hotels International of Maryland. Starting with a few motels 75 years ago, through creation and acquisition of brands, Choice now has Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Hotel & Suites, Mainstay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay, Rodeway Inn, and the Ascend Hotel Collection.… Continue reading Econo Lodge Review – Marion, IL
Extended Stay America Review – Metairie, LA
I’ve racked up a ton of nights at Extended Stay over the years; I like them simply because I like having a full kitchen in the room – when I am traveling for an extended period, I’ll eat healthier if every meal isn’t in a restaurant or delivered. The kitchens come fully equipped – flatware,… Continue reading Extended Stay America Review – Metairie, LA