Showing posts with label hotel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hotel. Show all posts

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Movie The Hangover Part ii

                                                      
                                           
"Hangover Part II” qualifies as a valuable film as well, albeit in what it teaches us about the perils of formula, sequelitis and taking your audience for granted.Summer wouldn’t be fittingly launched without a go-for-broke raunchy comedy, the kind of uncensored, emotionally expansive movie where pleasure can be found not just in the taboos it gleefully smashes but in its celebration of friendship, emotional growth and sundry humanist values.A veritable textbook case of what not to do when re-making a comedy that depended on sheer surprise for most of its appeal, “The Hangover Part II” also inadvertently points up the weaknesses of the first movie, which became a huge hit two summers ago. Fans of “The Hangover” which starred Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis as refugees from a Las Vegas bachelor party gone horribly wrong — were prone to forget the long, laugh-free sequences in between the more memorable set pieces, just as they easily overlook the fact that, were it not for Galifianakis’s quietly deranged presence, “The Hangover” would likely have been a hamhanded, unevenly paced dud.Once the posse lands in Thailand, “just one beer” two nights before the wedding turns into a similar bender, with the three principals awaking in a Bangkok hotel room with a severed finger, a monkey in a Rolling Stones vest and no memory of how they got there. And they’ve managed to lose Stu’s future brother-in-law, launching a search of the city’s bars, strip clubs and tattoo parlors where they’ve left a trail of havoc in their wake.The one cheering exception to an otherwise ho-hum exercise is Galifianakis, who plays the spoiled, sartorially challenged man-child Alan, a preening, glowering, utterly fascinating conundrum composed of co-equal parts naivete, hauteur, feral menace and barely submerged homoerotic desire. It’s Alan — who describes himself as a “stay-at-home-son” with the gravitas of someone announcing he’s the head of the SEC — who has the film’s most surreally humorous dialogue. And it’s Galifianakis who gives those jokes extra mileage by way of the surreal afterthought. “I wish monkeys could Skype” is a funny line, sure. But it’s the wistful yearning with which Galifianakis adds, “Maybe one day” that sends it into the ether of comic genius.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

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Don't book a room at the first hotel that crosses your path. Plan your trip in advance and look for the most suitable lodging.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, don't just stay at the first hotel you find. Plan your lodging in advance so that you can get the best room at the best price. If you're not sure how to look for or choose a hotel, here are a few tips that might help:


1. Check for the best hotel location. Not only do you want to find a hotel that is situated in a good part of town to avoid potential security problems, you want a convenient location. Factors to consider include the hotel's proximity to the highway, how easy it is to enter and leave the parking area at high-traffic times, its closeness to destinations you will need to visit during your stay, and access to amenities such as restaurants, laundry facilities, and shopping areas.


2. Ask for the lowest hotel price. If you are in town for a conference, find out if a facility offers a special conference hotel rate. Otherwise, inquire about an American Automobile Association discount, or other possible reductions due to military service, retirement status, or other reasons. Sometimes hotels keep a small block of rooms available at lower-than-usual rates for people who need to get an affordable room at the last minute.

members, or co-workers who have stayed in the hotel, or another in the chain, whether the establishment has a good reputation and can be trusted to provide services that you will need or have come to expect. If uncertain, call ahead and ask the desk clerk or hotel reservations manager about the types of amenities that will be available during your stay.


4. Inquire about parking or transportation. Shuttle service to and from the local airport may be available, so find out before you take public transportation, which can be more costly. If you are driving, ask about parking arrangements and fees. If no shuttle service exists, find out how much you can expect to pay to get to the hotel from your bus, train, or plane station.


5. Check AAA hotel ratings. The American Automobile Association provides a star rating for all of the hotels that are listed in each city's guide. You can have this information as part of an annual membership fee. Other travel guides provide similar information, so do an online search before you book a hotel to get the best services that are available.


6. Book well in advance. If you will be attending a national program or visiting a hotel location during a popular time, such as peak foliage in autumn, book your hotel several weeks ahead of time to get the room rate and availability you want. Waiting until the last minute means you may have to pay a higher rate and you may not get the exact room location you prefer.


Choosing a hotel is not difficult, but it does require a few minutes of time well in advance of your departure date. Give some thought to your lodging needs before leaving town and you can look forward to a relaxing stay at a reliable inn.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Choose Best Hotel


Choosing the right hotel is always a trying task, and with the enormous number of promotions, deals and programs out there, it can be downright overwhelming. It doesn't help that these days most hotels have Web sites full of tantalizing photos and slick promotional copy that make you believe you'll be bathed in luxury as soon as you step foot into the lobby. How can you tell if a hotel will live up to its own hype -- and, more importantly, if it's the right hotel for you?

Since every traveler has different needs when searching for a hotel, you'll need to ask yourself what's most important to you. Whether you're looking for a great deal, a great location or a great B&B, we've broken down the hotel selection process to make it easier for you to find the best hotel for your trip.

Choice Hotels has the perfect, affordable hotel room for your next trip. For excellent service and attractive rooms, book hotel reservations online now and take advantage of great hotel deals and packages for your weekend travel getaway, vacation stay, family gathering or business meeting. We're the best hotel value anywhere.

Friday, May 6, 2011

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Choosing the right hotel is always a trying task, and with the enormous number of promotions, deals and programs out there, it can be downright overwhelming. It doesn't help that these days most hotels have Web sites full of tantalizing photos and slick promotional copy that make you believe you'll be bathed in luxury as soon as you step foot into the lobby. How can you tell if a hotel will live up to its own hype -- and, more importantly, if it's the right hotel for you?

Since every traveler has different needs when searching for a hotel, you'll need to ask yourself what's most important to you. Whether you're looking for a great deal, a great location or a great B&B, we've broken down the hotel selection process to make it easier for you to find the best hotel for your trip.

What Matters Most?
Before beginning your search, ask yourself what type of accommodations you want and what your budget will permit. Does location trump price, or are you limited to hotels under $150 a night? Do you need a hotel with a pool for the kids, or would you rather stay at a small property with lots of local charm?

Once you've decided on your top priority, then you can make a more targeted search. Following are the most common determining factors in choosing a hotel, as well as tips for finding properties that suit each particular need.

Price: Nearly every major booking engine gives you the option to sort your results by price. Don't limit yourself to the big three (Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz) -- you should also pay a visit to aggregator sites like Kayak and Sidestep, and lodging sites like Hotels.com and PlacestoStay.com. And don't forget to check our very own discount hotel deals!

Tip: Use the booking engines to see what's available and test rates at the properties you're interested in, and then go straight to the hotel's Web site to book directly -- most hotels guarantee you the lowest rate when you book on their site, and will match a lower price you find elsewhere.

If price is your only concern, you may want to try bidding on Priceline.com, where you won't see the name of your hotel (only the star rating) until you've actually booked it. 

Location: All the major booking sites allow you to view search results on a map so you can see which ones are right on the beach or in the neighborhoods you prefer. Many, including Expedia and Hotels.com, also have the extra capability of searching for and mapping a hotel in relation to a particular point of interest, such as Times Square or the San Diego Zoo. Good old-fashioned guidebooks are another good source for finding hotels in a certain location, as hotels are often listed by neighborhood and plotted on a city map.


Amenities: Most of the major hotel booking engines allow you to specify certain amenities when you're searching, such as a fitness center, swimming pool or restaurant. Travelocity makes the process easier by allowing you to compare up to four hotels side by side so you can easily weigh such factors as star ratings, amenities, rates and room types.

Family-Friendliness: If you're taking the kids on your next trip, you'll want to check for both special deals and family-friendly policies. Your first stop for family hotel and resort reviews should be our brand-new family travel site, FamilyVacationCritic.com; we also love the hotel reviews at WeJustGotBack.com. For bargains, check out Family Vacation Critic's family travel deals and our own family deals.

Luxury: Looking to go luxe? You'll find the creme de la creme in groups like the Leading Hotels of the World, the Five Star Alliance and Boutique Hotels & Resorts International.

Ambience and Local Flavor: If you'd rather avoid the big chains, you're in luck -- there are many B&B's, inns and small independent hotels that don't appear on the major booking engines. However, finding them can take a little time and ingenuity, as Traveler's Ed explains in Finding Hidden Hotel Hideaways. For a roundup of non-hotel lodging, including vacation rentals and home exchange, see Ditch the Hotel: 10 Alternative Ways to Stay. And if you're looking for something truly different -- like a treehouse or an igloo -- take a browse through the Unusual Hotels of the World.

Loyalty Programs and Frequent Flier Miles: If you travel a lot or if you're a member of a frequent flier program, it may be worth your while to join a hotel loyalty program. Not only can you earn points toward a future hotel stay, but you may also be able to accumulate airline miles if your hotel is partnered with your frequent flier program. Check your hotel or airline Web site to see a list of qualifying partners. Many programs also allow you to redeem points for other purchases, such as cruises, car rentals and entertainment.

Eco-Friendliness: Travelers who are looking to minimize their environmental impact can search for green hotels through a number of organizations, including Green Globe and the Green Hotels Association.