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Send us a text and chime in!Great news – you can ride the free WOR Express to the 138th World's Oldest Rodeo! Thanks to a partnership between the Prescott Unified School District and Prescott Frontier Days®, you can have a comfortable, hassle-free trip to the World's Oldest Rodeo. There are three pickup/departure points in Prescott: Residence Inn, Pine Ridge Marketplace, and Springhill Suites. For more information and rodeo tickets, visit worldsoldestrodeo.com or call (928) 445-3103. Evening Performance Shuttle Times Monday-Friday, June 30-July 4 (Times are approximate) Departure Times: STOP A – Residence Inn 3599 Lee Circle 5:00 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:45 pm STOP B... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/worlds-oldest-rodeo-offers-free-express-shuttle/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Wayne Courreges III is a Marine Corps veteran and the founder of CRI Partners, a real estate investment firm focused on building generational wealth through multifamily and entrepreneurial assets. After a 16-year career in asset and property management with CBRE, Wayne transitioned full-time to real estate investing in 2023. He now leads a $50M portfolio that spans value-add multifamily, RV/boat storage development, and strategic commercial projects in Texas and the Southeast.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Wayne's journey from Marine Corps to CBRE to full-time real estate entrepreneur was fueled by long-term vision and layered income streams. Asset management and development experience allowed him to take calculated risks while building CRI Partners. His model includes multifamily investments (80%) and entrepreneurial projects like RV/boat storage and mixed-use developments (20%). For passive investors, education is key—ask the right questions, vet the sponsor, and understand the deal before wiring money. Taking action and surrounding yourself with experienced mentors are essential to building momentum and avoiding costly mistakes.     Topics From W-2 to Full-Time Investor Started investing while working in commercial real estate at CBRE. Created income through asset management fees, acquisition fees, and development work before making the leap. Made the switch when he realized he couldn't serve both CBRE clients and investors at the level they deserved. Why Multifamily Is Still the Foundation 80% of his portfolio is traditional value-add multifamily across Houston and San Antonio. Focuses on deals in strong, secondary markets with stable rent growth and access to workforce housing. Prioritizes transparency, conservative underwriting, and investor trust. Entrepreneurial Investments: RV, Boat & Business Storage Developed a 20x50 enclosed storage facility based on lessons from a successful Huntsville, AL deal. Business tenants include HVAC companies, disaster response teams, stagers, athletic companies, ranchers, and state agencies. Facility design and location (highway visibility, 100k+ population) drive demand and retention. Diversification Through Local Development Acquired and rezoned 12 acres for a 150-unit multifamily development and SpringHill Suites hotel in Bryan, TX. Emphasizes that high-risk projects like these are only pursued when they're local and manageable. Maintains a disciplined approach—stabilize one asset before scaling the next. Educating Passive Investors Created PassiveInvestorCoaching.com to help LPs learn how to vet sponsors, markets, and opportunities. Teaches how to assess underwriting, ask better questions, and avoid the most common mistakes. Encourages LPs to start small and grow confidence through informed investing.    

Breath taking scenery awaits in this amazing Zion National Park adventure Get ready for an unforgettable Western USA road trip with the latest episode of Pure Life Podcast, where we kick off our national parks adventure by driving from the vibrant lights of Las Vegas to the breathtaking landscapes of Zion National Park adventure in Utah. We start the journey with an overnight stay at the Venetian Resort, a luxurious and centrally located Vegas experience we highly recommend for its stunning suites, delicious dining, and ease of access to the Strip. From there, we hit the road to Springdale, Utah—your gateway to Zion—and share travel tips, what to pack, and how to make the most of your scenic drive. In this episode, we offer insider advice on hiking the best scenic trails in Zion, like East Rim Trail and Canyon Overlook, and dining at local favorites like Bit & Spur Restaurant and Saloon. We also explore why SpringHill Suites in Springdale is one of the top places to stay for families and adventure-seekers alike and why a visit to the Zion National Park Lounge for a well-earned post-hike break is worth the trip! Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to explore more, this episode is packed with helpful tips. Be sure to check out our full blog post “Zion National Park Overnight Trip” as well as our our Destinations and Utah pages for even more itinerary inspiration. If a Zion National Park adventure road trip is on your bucket list, this episode is your perfect starting point.

Tune in to the inaugural installment of the Suite Spot: Road Trip series!  In this episode the Suite Spot takes a drive to SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront to meet with Area General Manager, Alex Reitter, and Area Director of Marketing & Sales, Samantha Pritchard.  Alex and Samantha give viewers an inside look at the property's signature restaurant, The Sand Bar, and why this hotel needs to be the next destination on all traveler lists.   Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree. If you're listening to us or watching us on our YouTube channel, you'll see that we are not in our content creation studio in Maitland. We have hit the road for a new series, the Suite Spot Road Trip, and we are here at the Spring Hill Suites, Jacksonville Beach, Ocean Front. And I'm here with two wonderful guests joining me today, general Area General Manager Alex Reitter, and Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Samantha Pritchard. Alex. Samantha. Thank you so much for hosting us on the Suite Spot at your beautiful ocean front property. Alex Reitter: We're happy to have you. Thanks for coming out. Ryan Embree: Very excited to be here. As it is, Suite Spot tradition. One of the coolest thing about hospitality, we were talking about off camera is just our, the history, the DNA that gets built over the years. Maybe different brands, different management companies that you've been a part of. Everyone has a unique story, but it all leads us back to people serving people, right. That that's why we love hospitality. So love to hear maybe your backgrounds in hospitality and what let you here to a brand new property, which we're gonna talk about here shortly. Alex, we'll go ahead and start with you. Alex Reitter: Okay. Well, thanks Ryan. Thanks for coming out. Of course. Again. So, yeah, I think I have an interesting start in Hospitality fell into actually start out on small cruise ships. Intercoastal, I'm not even sure if you knew that Samantha. Samantha Pritchard: No. New Skills. Alex Reitter: So it was definitely a interesting start. You know, uh, intercoastal cruising, seven night trips up and down the, uh, east coast after college. You know, we did trips in Maine, Chesapeake Bay, all the way down to Florida. It was, you know, amazing experience. But when you're working six to eight weeks on a boat, nonstop, you kind of look for other options. And hotel kind of was a natural fit for me. From there, I've had a chance to actually work a courtyard down the street from this Spring Hill. And then actually a little time in the Florida Keys, uh, most recently in a Marriott in Durham, North Carolina. The weather got a little cold. It snowed a couple times on us, and we said, let's get back to Florida. So excited to be here. And excited to work with Samantha. I've only been here a couple months and ready to get the ball rolling. Ryan Embree: Well, I think you're our first guest that has got their hospitality start. I've, I've heard behind the front desk I've heard bellman. I don't know if I've ever heard on a cruise, so that's very, very cool. But it's a story that resonates probably with a lot of our hotel audience, and listeners sometimes just kind of jumping from place to place. But again, people serving people, hospitality. Samantha, you've had kind of a different journey here. Talk to us a little bit about that. Samantha Pritchard: Yeah, so I started my hospitality journey in the Convention Visitor Bureau with Visit Jacksonville. It was, it was some of the best years just learning the business, being around people that have been doing it a long time. So then I left the CVB and went out as a director of sales. So my first job on property was a director of sales, just from some of the hotel connections made dur...

Send us a textGet ready for a magical episode as I welcome my friend Kris from Happily Ever Park Hoppers to the podcast! We're both Disney moms—I have four kids, and she has two teenagers—so this trip was a rare opportunity for us to experience Disney without our families. We're also both military wives, which gives us a unique perspective on Disney travel and how we make the most of military discounts and benefits.Even though we share a love for Disney, our experiences growing up were different—Kris was raised going to Disneyland, while I grew up going to Walt Disney World. So, this trip was a perfect blend of our perspectives as we explored the parks together!We stayed at SpringHill Suites, Dolphin Resort and Coronado Springs, giving us a chance to compare two very different resort experiences. Our trip was packed with excitement, from witnessing the Super Bowl Parade featuring MVP Jalen Hurts in Magic Kingdom to immersing ourselves in EPCOT's Festival of the Arts, one of Disney's most visually stunning events of the year. Of course, no trip would be complete without a ride on our all-time favorite attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!We also had an unforgettable dinner at Rose & Crown, securing a front-row view of Luminous: The Symphony of Us, EPCOT's breathtaking nighttime spectacular. Throughout the trip, we explored Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom, hitting up shows and rides we often miss when traveling with our families.But that's not all—this episode includes exciting updates on our latest ventures! I share details about my 2026 Walt Disney World retreat, and Kris talks about her brand-new journey as a Disney travel agent.If you love Disney trip planning, park strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights into Disney content creation, you won't want to miss this episode! You can also watch the full video version on YouTube at Well Hello Magic, where we share footage and photos from our trip.Make sure to follow us for even more Disney fun:

Hello, it's nice to be here. I've had a big couple days in NY for the opening of The High Confectionary Pop-Up in Noho. It's just me today, from my cozy hotel called Fouqets. I did a little run through all the new fun products that we just launched for The High Confectionary. It's been a grand mix of emotions, and as always, thank you for being here with me. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by Harris for President, NOBULL, Dermstore, AG1, Cozy Earth, and SpringHill Suites. Choose A New Way Forward and visit KamalaHarris.com/issues to learn more. Paid for by Harris for President.Exclusively for With Whit listeners, NOBULL is offering 30% off your order. Visit www.nobullproject.com and use code WITHWHIT30.Go to dermstore.com/WHIT and use code WHIT for 15% off select items. Brand exclusions apply.Try AG1 and get a FREE one-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/withwhitGo to cozyearth.com slash WITHWHIT and use code WITHWHIT for an exclusive 40% discount. FORTY PERCENT!With over 500 locations across North America, SpringHill Suites is ready to welcome you and help you feel right at home wherever you go. Visit springhillsuites.com to book your next stay.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This one is full of juice for you. We start with the low-level tension that was bubbling between us over the weekend - things that happened, talking through the annoyances, and hearing each other out. Sonny is starting to have homework and we weigh the pros and cons of different kinds of reward systems. A brief surrogate update, pop culture palette cleanser - what Timmy thinks of the Monsters Menendez Bros show, Stassi agreeing with us about JLO, and a live taste test of Timmy's brisket during which I'm covered with a towel on the white couch. It's fun! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by JS Health, NOBULL, Dermstore, Hero Bread, SpringHill Suites, and Pamos Cocktails & Spirits. Go to JSHealthVitamins.com/WHIT and use code WHIT at checkout for 20% off your order or first subscription orderComfort and style meets the needs of an active, on-the-go lifestyle with Allday Elements. Exclusively for With Whit listeners, NOBULL is offering 30% off your order.Go to dermstore.com slash WHIT and use code WHIT for 15% off select items. Brand exclusions apply.Continue eating bread without compromising flavor AND keep your gut healthy with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at Hero.co and use code WITHWHIT at checkout.With over 500 locations across North America, SpringHill Suites is ready to welcome you and help you feel right at home wherever you go. Visit springhillsuites.com to book your next stay.Head to Pamos.com and use my code WITHWHIT for 20% off your first order. Must be 21+ to enjoy. Cheers!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm obsessed with MARA beauty and even more obsessed with the person behind it. Allison McNamara is on the pod and she is too great. She breaks down skincare in the most elegant, easy to understand way, and I loved every minute of it. In six years, Allison turned her hobby into a passion project into a brand on the shelves of Sephora. She debunks a bunch of skincare folklore that we've been sold since we were teenagers and explains her approach in caring for her skin intuitively and not just following trends. She generously shared her whole story and you can now catch her gorgeous face on the billboards of LA! PS. Her voice is so soothingPPS. Wash your face kThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by SpringHill Suites, NOBULL, Origins Youthtopia, Novos, and Covergirl.With over 500 locations across North America, SpringHill Suites is ready to welcome you and help you feel right at home wherever you go. Visit springhillsuites.com to book your next stay.Everyone is on a different journey, and yours starts today with NOBULL. Exclusively for With Whit listeners, NOBULL is offering 30% off your order. Visit www.nobullproject.com and use code WITHWHIT30.Prepare your skin for the future with Youthtopia by Origins. Discover the transformative power of apples in skincare today. Available now at origins.com and ULTA.Add NOVOS to your routine and feel the difference. Check out novoslabs.com/WITHWHIT and use code WITHWHIT at checkout and get 10% off your first month's subscription.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This one's for the girls, which means it's the BEST. Sofia Franklyn is too much fun and I love her. We talk about everything from her cameo on Selling Sunset, growing up in Utah, passive dating, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, rounding up our ages, and the life-changing practice of meditation. It's an easy breezy listen and I can't wait to meet back up with her for a part 2! Stop grabbing snacks that are full of crap and reach for BTR Nation! Use code WITHWHIT for a special offer for 20% off and free shipping nationwide at BTRnation.comGo to JSHealthVitamins.com/WHIT and use code WHIT at checkout for 20% off your order or first subscription orderWith over 500 locations across North America, SpringHill Suites is ready to welcome you and help you feel right at home wherever you go. Visit springhillsuites.com to book your next stay. Prepare your skin for the future with Youthtopia by Origins. Discover the transformative power of apples in skincare today. Available now at origins.com and ULTA. Glowing, Radiant skin is only a pump away. Only from Easy, Breezy, Beautiful COVERGIRL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fun date night episode for you with my favorite person to podcast with! We venture out to Esquela taqueria and shmooze about everything from Timmy's birthday, starting with new therapists, the Emmys, Schadenfreude, how we've been doing, what we've been watching, and more. Honesty is the best policy always. We love ya! Stop grabbing snacks that are full of crap and reach for BTR Nation! Use code WITHWHIT for a special offer for 20% off and free shipping nationwide at BTRnation.comReady to join me in the Biosil club? Head over to Biosil.Beauty and get 30% off your first product order with code WITHWHIT. With over 500 locations across North America, SpringHill Suites is ready to welcome you and help you feel right at home wherever you go. Visit springhillsuites.com to book your next stay. Fashion-led, female founded, cruelty-free, conscious and clean. Visit VictoriaBeckhamBeauty.com and use code WITHWHIT at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. NOBULL is a chic and high quality training brand created to support you in your daily pursuit to be your best self. Visit www.nobullproject.com and use code WITHWHIT30 for 30% off your order. Pamos Cannabis Cocktails are delicious drinks are made with THC and give you the nicest little buzz without any of the alcohol. Head over to Pamos.com and use my code WITHWHIT for 20% off your first order. Must be 21+ to enjoy. Cheers!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hiii everybody, I hope everyone is doing just wonderfully. It's become a tradition that I recap my experience at New York Fashion Week: beautiful New York, all the gorgeous shows I went to, where I stayed, and all kinds of random thoughts about glam, events, socializing, and artistry vs fashion. I even ran into Olivia Palermo at one of the shows! NY is the best and it was such a good week.With over 500 locations across North America, SpringHill Suites is ready to welcome you and help you feel right at home wherever you go. Visit springhillsuites.com to book your next stay.Introducing Ohai, a new personal assistant for busy humans. Visit Ohai.ai and use code WITHWHIT to try it Free for a month.Prepare your skin for the future with Youthtopia by Origins. Discover the transformative power of apples in skincare today. Available now at origins.com and ULTA. Add NOVOS to your routine and feel the difference. Check out novoslabs.com/WITHWHIT and use code WITHWHIT at checkout and get 10% off your first month's subscription.Glowing, Radiant skin is only a pump away. Only from Easy, Breezy, Beautiful COVERGIRL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A grand ol' update and lovely Date Night with Timmy before leaving for NY Fashion Week! Life is gonna throw some not fun shit at you, but we're doing our best to still enjoy our days. PS. New reaction series on Youtube is out! We're doing Special Forces and the first episode is up! Ready to join me in the Biosil club? Head over to Biosil.beauty and get 30% off your first product order with code WITHWHIT. With over 500 locations across North America, SpringHill Suites is ready to welcome you and help you feel right at home wherever you go. Visit springhillsuites.com to book your next stay.Fashion-led, female founded, cruelty-free, conscious and clean. Visit victoriabeckham.com and use code WITHWHIT at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.Exclusively for With Whit listeners, NOBULL is offering 30% off your order. Visit www.nobullproject.com and use code WITHWHIT30.Right now Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code WITHWHIT when you register. Just go to the App store or Google Play and download FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back.Head over to Pamos.com and use my code WITHWHIT for 20% off your first order. Must be 21+ to enjoy. Cheers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charles Fuschillo, CEO/President of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, joins Morning Light today to talk about a free educational conference on July 18th as part of its Educating America Tour to provide Idaho residents with information about brain health, caregiving, support services, and more.  It will take place at the Springhill Suites in Boise. To learn more or to register for this free Alzheimer's educational program, please visit www.alzfdn.org/tour or calling 866-232-8484.    

The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Recent finds include:Business Class to Paris for 40KPremium Economy to Taipei for $1,994 R/TBusiness class to Seoul on Korean (Rare find) for 75KYou can find these at ThriftyTraveler.com/PremiumPost of the weekAndrew “Bacon” Goodman - Disney for $375 INCLUDING PARK TICKETS!?NewsHilton/Small Luxury Hotels (Updates)Choice Sweet Spots New Citi AAdvantage Business offerTrip updatesJoeGirl's night & Boy's night without spending $675!What bonuses did we get?AngieTwo Free Hilton NightsJoe20K Referral14X spend Amex Business GoldAlmost done with wife's Citi AAdvantage CardHighlight Feature: 20 Largest Hotel Chains & the Six We're Focusing OnWe came across an interesting diagram ranking the top 20 hotel programs throughout the world.  Do you know which is largest?Some are less familiar, so we ranked the six we most frequently discuss in the Award Travel 101 Facebook community:#2 Wyndham - 9,280 Properties from Days Inn all the way up to Wyndham Grand. #3 Marriott- One of the largest footprints with 8,484 properties a wide range of price points from Springhill Suites up to Ritz Carlton and St. Regis luxury hotels. #6 Choice - with 7,500 properties domestically, Choice is not known for being great. They start with low level properties like Comfort Inn's and Quality Inn's but  their Ascend and Cambria properties look great.#7 Hilton - counting 7,165 properties in their portfolio, Hilton is similar to Marriott with a fairly sizable footprint with a wide range of price points from Hampton Inn to Waldorf Astoria.#8 IHG - With 1,000 less (6,164) properties, another one that families on a budget may opt for is Holiday Inn Express and their tasty cinnamon rolls. IHG starts with Holiday Inn's and has upper level Kimptons.#16 Hyatt - With 1,200 properties (Hyatt says 1,300+ today), World of Hyatt is markedly smaller. They start at Hyatt Place and their flagship properties fall under Park Hyatt. TIP OF THE WEEK:Have a good backup plan for using your credit cards. Tune in to hear Angie's fail.Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024. If you want a waitlisted ticket, see this post in AT101. Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Jeremy and Rhonda review their trip to Orlando for the NDA Dance Nationals which included a stay at Springhill Suites SeaWorld, lunch at Harambe Market, more Flower and Garden dishes and they have a lot more info on the Main Street 16 Challenge Weekend.Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicTikTok: @MSMPodcastInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.WonderlandCrew.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comGet Dining Alerts!Find last-minute and hard-to-find Disney dining reservations with MouseDining.com! Get text and email alerts when popular theme park dining reservations open up. Get last-minute seating! Get the next table! Set your alerts now! Get the next reservation!Visit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.comGet a FREE vacation quote to your favorite destinationMainStMagicTravel.com for a free quoteThanks to TFresh Productions for our theme song

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In this episode we are going to talk about brand loyalty, how it helps you in your travel journeys and even our thoughts on when you should use reward points in your travel vs paying for your hotel or flight directly. If you aren't an experienced traveler you may be tempted to always shop based purely on price or location without giving a second thought about how you get there or where you stay. We'll share some of our stories and perhaps this will help you as you think about your upcoming trips. Don't worry, even if you aren't an avid traveler, we'll include some stories from our trips. So pack your bags and join us as we share our thoughts on brand loyalty and using rewards in your travel. Brand Loyalty Tips: 1. Focus on 1-2 Brands in each Category such Airlines, Hotels, and Rental Cars to earn points and status and the benefits that status offers (such as free checked bags, priority boarding, free upgrades, etc) 2. Choose brands that make the most sense for your geographic location and travel habits. We regularly use Marriott, Delta, National Car Rental but choose the ones that make the most sense for you. 3. If you have to book flights outside of your main brand, try to book with a partner airline of your main brand if those points/miles can be earned/used with your preferred brand. 4. When booking rewards (hotel nights and flights) using points/miles, research and compare the rewards required vs the cash price to decide when to pay for flight or hotel vs when to redeem points for it. All rewards are not created equal. Airline mile redemptions can vary widely depending on the time of day but the cash price may be relatively the same. We've also found when booking a hotel that a 3 star hotel night may "cost" the same more points than a 4 star hotel night when the cash price is widely different. Using those points for the 4 start hotel night is a better use of them. Here's an flight example: Round trip Flight to Europe Atlanta to Lisbon was 120,000 miles through Madrid on the way and Charles de Galle on the way back. Instead I found that I could do the same trip for 70,000 miles by booking a multi city flight Atlanta to Madrid with the return Amsterdam to Atlanta and purchase the Madrid to Lisbon and Lisbon to Amsterdam flight for around $129 saving a lot of miles for another trip Here's a hotel example: One night at a Springhill Suites was 50,000 points or $229 and one night at an Autograph Collection Hotel was also 50,000 points but $389. Using the points at the Autograph Collection Hotel was the better value. 5. Get a credit card that gives you travel rewards and earns you reward points on your everyday purchases. Most of them have a great sign on bonus that will get you to a free flight or hotel nights. Use credit cards wisely and don't spend more than you normally would or pay interest on balances but earn points on your spending rather than using cash or a debit card. Look for one without foreign transaction fees and that provides travel rewards benefits that you will use such as free checked bags, free hotel nights, free airport lounge access. Don't overlook a card that has an annual fee if the benefits that you get from it more than outweigh that annual fee. We like the Delta Skymiles American Express Reserve Card for access to the Delta Sky Club, one domestic companion certificate each calendar year, a free checked bag, priority boarding, and you earn miles through purchases and milestones to redeem for free flights. Here's our referral link for this one. If you apply and are approved for it, we both get a nice bonus. See our affiliate disclaimer here. We like the Chase Sapphire Reserve Visa Card for the Sign on Bonus, Airport Lounge Access where there isn't a Delta Sky Club, the points you earn for purchases that can be redeemed on multiple airlines and through Marriott, and the other benefits such as free Instacart and Lyft Pink memberships. Here's our referral link for this one. If you apply and are approved for it, we both get a nice bonus. We like the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Business Card that gives you a free night, status, and you earn points toward free nights through purchases. Here's our referral link for this one.If you apply and are approved for it, we both get a nice bonus. 6. If you have travel reward points that can be redeemed on with multiple airlines, when redeeming points/miles for flights compare the redemption of those on several airlines that operate that same flight. For example a Delta flight from Atlanta to London may be also operated by a partner such a Virgin Atlantic or Air France. Check the rewards redemption on all the airlines that operate that flight and see which one is the best value. Then transfer those points to your account with that airline and book the flight. There is sometimes a huge difference between the number of reward points/miles required. 7. If a brand you usually use is not available for a trip/destination, see if another brand you need to use status matches your other brand. For example, you usually rent from National and are an Emerald Executive and you need to rent from a place where National is not available but Enterprise is. See if you can match your status to Enterprise or another brand that is available. The same is true for airlines. Research to see who will status match. You may not be using that brand more than once but for that particular trip, it is nice to get your status matched. 8. Always, Always, Always sign up for the travel rewards program with a hotel, rental car, and airline even if you don't use that one all the time. Try to stick to the 1-2 in each category to get the most benefit but if you have to use another, sign up for their program anyway. Travel Rewards Guru websites we have learned a lot from that will help you elevate your points/miles game: The Points Guy 10x Travel Read more about this and other travel tips on our BLOG Follow our travels on Facebook Follow our travels on Instagram here and here Save our travel ideas on Pinterest See our travel videos on You Tube Music Credit Music by OYStudio from Pixabay

Nightfood CEO Sean Folkson provides updates on hotel distribution, recently initiated hotel and airline tests of Nightfood cookies as amenities, and answer investor questions. Nightfood is pioneering the category of sleep-friendly nighttime snacks. Over 80% of Americans snack regularly at night, resulting in an estimated 700 million nighttime snack occasions weekly, and an annual spend on night snacks of over $50 billion. The most popular choices are ice cream, cookies, chips, and candy. Recent research confirms such snacks, in addition to being generally unhealthy, can impair sleep, partly due to excess fat, sugar, and calories consumed before bed. Nightfood's sleep-friendly snacks are formulated by sleep and nutrition experts to contain less of those sleep-disruptive ingredients, along with a focus on ingredients and nutrients that research suggests can support nighttime relaxation and better sleep quality. The brand is focused on establishing widespread national distribution of Nightfood ice cream, cookies, and other snack formats in the high-margin hotel vertical. In March, 2023, Nightfood announced Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, the 8th largest hotel company in the United States, launched Nightfood ice cream into multiple Sonesta chains. Also in March, the Company announced its status as a Qualified Vendor of Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors. Nightfood ice cream pints can be found in select locations of chains such as Sonesta, Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express, Springhill Suites, Hyatt Place, Fairfield Inn & Suites and many more. Hotels are increasingly focused on supporting guest wellness, and one way to do that is by offering healthier and sleep-friendly snacks in their grab-and-go lobby shops. With an estimated 56,000 hotels across the United States, expanding distribution into a significant number of those hotels is expected to lead to profitability, consumer adoption of the nighttime snack category, and a strategically defensible position from which category leadership can be maintained. Questions can be directed to investors@Nightfood.com By signing up at ir.nightfood.com, investors can receive updates of filings and news releases in their inbox.

Get ready to join us on a Monday morning in Springfield, Illinois as we introduce our next guest, Diana Eldridge. We extend a special thank you to Lisa Nardin from the Springhill Suites by Marriott for providing us with a cozy room for our conversation.Diana grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, with her father working as a police officer and her mother as a teacher. Later on, her father landed a super cool job at the state police, prompting the family to relocate to Springfield. However, tragedy struck when her father was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ultimately leading to his passing.Being the younger sister, Diana often felt overshadowed by her older sibling, who seemed to fit the mold of the perfect daughter—cheerleading squad, homecoming queen, and all. In contrast, Diana struggled to connect with her mother, who was more inclined towards expressing her emotions and delving into the realm of feelings. The dynamics within the family left Diana feeling like she lived in her sister's shadow.Raised in the Lutheran Church, Diana's journey with faith took an interesting turn after her confirmation. Her parents, in her own words, seemed to step back and say, "Okay, now it's up to you and God." This led Diana on a spiritual path, distancing herself from the church but finding solace in her deep connection to spirituality.Now a mother of grown children and divorced, Diana reflects on her past long-term relationship. She admits that it had its rough moments, but she persevered and made sacrifices to maintain the appearance of a cohesive family unit. However, she has since found greater happiness and fulfillment. Surprisingly, her relationship with her mother has blossomed into an unexpected bond, and Diana now considers her mother to be her best friend—an outcome she never would have imagined.In her professional life, Diana has found her calling in marketing for a local real estate firm. She possesses a natural talent for connecting with people and finds joy in helping them achieve their dreams of homeownership. Through her work, she is living the dream herself.Join us as we navigate The Jar alongside Diana Eldridge, delving into her personal journey of self-discovery, family dynamics, and finding her own path. With her vibrant personality and genuine desire to connect with others, Diana's story is sure to inspire and resonate deeply within The Jar. For more of The Jar, visit:Website: https://www.thejar.live/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejar_podcast/Disclaimer: The views stated in this episode are our guest's opinions and do not represent the views, beliefs or opinions of The Jar Podcast. Our goal is to provide a platform for everyone no matter what they believe, and we would like to continue to do that while making it clear our guests are not a representation of The Jar Podcast. 

Soroptimist International of the American River will be presenting a “Stop Human Trafficking" workshop at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, at SpringHill Suites, 13535 Bowman Road in Auburn. The goal is to train individuals to prevent trafficking, and to provide assistance to people who have been trafficked. KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks with the organization's president-elect, Cheryl Foley, about the details surrounding the event.

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Today's guest is a creative design sage. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, today's guest is truly an expert in this field. Andrew Alford is the  Founder/Owner/Designer/ Chief Creative officer/chef/cook and bottle washer of Andrew Alford Creative.  Andrew worked his way from answering phones at a high-end residential design firm to leading his own company where he gets to let his true creativity shine. Andrew joins the host Dan Ryan to talk about his journey through design and hospitality and what it all means to him.   Takeaways:  The real innovation in hospitality comes from the people who grew up with little to nothing to their name. People like that grow up wanting a luxurious environment and want to give that idea of luxury to everyone. Hotels should be an experience that helps lift away any suffering you have and transport you to a better state of mind. They are the backdrop to our most precious memories. The whole objective for design is not to make something look good or to be a background in a selfie. The actual point is that design should be something that makes you stop and appreciate the beauty around you and be a transformative experience in itself. A work life balance is something that is incredibly important and can help prevent you from feeling burnt out. You want to make sure that you aren't working after your normal hours and set boundaries so that you can enjoy your work and not have it feel like a chore. When it comes to design, you want to make sure that you stand out and that you are unique. The same bland, beige and boring designs won't get noticed. If you are going to stand out like a unicorn, stand out like a unicorn in every way. The word “interbeing” comes from a Buddaheist poet Thich Nhat Hanh. It describes the relationship between everything in the world and how it all works together in order to create the environment we see around us. Design has been so serious for many years, and it's time that the seriousness needs to be stopped and new, creative ideas need to be implemented. Every design doesn't have to copy something else that is already out there.    Quote of the Show: 15:37 “Design [is] not to make it pretty, it's not a selfie background. It's a transformative experience.”    Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewalfordcreative/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewalfordcreative/   Shout Outs: 4:41 Kimpton Hotels 5:22 IHG 9:44 Ed Labrano 13:25 Raptor roller coaster 14:46 SpringHill Suites by Marriott 26:25 Hospitality Design Summit 28:00 Alec Baldwin 41:58 American Utopia by David Byrne 43:18 Thich Nhat Hanh 45:14 Free Think 46:58 Star Trek 47:09 Reasons to be Cheerful 50:00 Soho House 50:20 Delano 50:21 Philippe Stark 50:32 Ace Hotels 53:10 Modern Elder Academy 53:12 Chip Conley 1:02:38 The Hoffman Process   Ways to Tune In:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419 Podbean: https://www.defininghospitality.live/ Youtube : https://youtu.be/UCzEZwSoRIU

Today you are going to a little bit of real talk with Heidi. Maybe because I am on night 3 of a hotel to MYSELF while I'm at a conference or maybe I shouldn't have had that second cup of coffee (by the way if you like Real Talk with Heidi version, feel free to support this buying me a coffee) Either way, I wanted to give families a valuable way to use travel rewards to supplement their travel budget, traveling longer, farther - let's just say it's one of my favorite optimization strategies AND after 2 people it gets much more difficult - you even heard Chris Hutchins from All the Hacks say it on episode 092.  The game is harder to play with more people.       And I'll just say it, the content out there for families is eh.  I don't think you need to pay thousands of dollars to follow someone's system.  Once you learn the rules of the game you just need a reliable source to ask questions and find the answers you need. I also don't think everyone needs to take online courses to understand how points and systems work.  Many of those groups want you to use their links so that they get all the referral bonus points. Just for the record, I'm not opposed to any of those things, people can make money doing things they are good at and I know that many use the referral and affiliate links to fund their work.  I just think there is a better way to support YOU through this - what can I say, we are sherpas helping families adventure.  I think families need a fair shot at the travel rewards game.      Part of the challenge with travel hacking is that the rules change often.   It takes time to understand and let's be frank - we don't have time to scurry down the rabbit hole of travel rewards.  For this episode I am going to highlight some of the travel hacking resources I have and walk through three examples of how we recently used travel rewards.  I also am announcing a FREE Live Family Travel Hackers Q/A Session so stick around and make sure to register to get EVEN more tips.   First to highlight some of my previous content: On episode 018 | Travel Rewards tips with Melissa Lagerquist.  We talk about some of the basic terminology, approaches and ways she has used points to hack cruises.  Full disclosure - Melissa is connected to the Choose FI Travel Rewards course.  If you want to go down the rabbit hole that free course is where I started when it was launched probably close to 5 years ago.  On episode 019 | Our approach to travel rewards I walk through our strategy and I give you a free downloadable planning guide to help you through the process.  That is available at: https://ordinarysherpa.com/rewards/   Episode 032 | How to Fly a family of 5 to Hawaii for under $500 I dive deep into Southwest Companion Pass which we have had for 4 years straight.  We are not renewing next year because we will be traveling in the RV next year and as you will soon hear we have a different strategy.  Episode 070 | Hacks to Optimize Family Experiences without Sacrificing Value offers an updated approach to how I plan our summer vacations in particular.   We also reference travel hacking in episode 084 with Ed Tee adventuring near and far; Episode 040 Interim Expat with Scott Barrett, and Episode 077 | Funding the Fun with Jen of Investor Mama.     The DIY approach to learning travel hacking can seem like an uphill slog.  I may have said on more than one occasion “Can someone just tell me what to do?!” Stick around until the end to get the link to register for our Free Family Travel Hacker LIVE Q/A.  Tonight I wanted to share a few behind the curtain tips to help you travel more for less.     Hawaii flights for 5 for under $300 It's no secret here that we used 2 Southwest Companion Passes.  RIGHT NOW is the best time to start earning the Southwest Companion Pass to give you the maximum amount of time where one person flies free with you (-$5.50 per flight in taxes and fees). If you have ANY questions about earning the Companion Pass make sure to sign up for my Free Q/A!    Many people tell you to design your strategy based on a destination you want to travel to.  That is one approach, but I also like to think about the experience.  From Wisconsin to Hawaii is 8+ hours of flying, and direct flights don't exist.  Instead of designing this trip to be a long-haul with 3 kids, we broke it up into smaller segments which meant we also had so many more options on what that experience could look like and created a schedule that worked best for our family.  Instead of looking for fare sales from our home airport of Milwaukee, I look for routes to our destination and work backwards. Our route was Milwaukee-San Jose (staying a night in San Jose and making a mini-vacation of it), from San Jose to Kona (big island) for 5 nights, from Hilo (Big Island) to Honolulu (Oahu) for 4 nights, from Honolulu to Kahului (maui) for 5 nights, from Maui to Los Angeles for 2 nights, and from Los Angeles back to Milwaukee for 3 nights.  In many ways it felt like we had 5 different vacations.     Now that might seem much longer in terms of days and number of flights overall that you want to spend, but keep in mind we were on 3 islands and planes are really the easiest way to get between them.  Because we had utilized the best fares and designed an experience, the total number of points needed for this entire itinerary was 60,168.  Because we had 2 companion passes we only needed this number of points for 3 of our family members (which was 180,504).  Because both my husband and I had attained Companion Passes we earned over 240,000 points (at the time the requirement was only 120,000). Part of the reason I like Southwest is because they use a standard formula based on price/points as opposed to dynamic points systems that are difficult to figure out how many points you need to earn to redeem your family flights.  Harry Potter World (tickets and hotel) for $0.  This was a recent “can we do it challenge.” that we booked for 2023.  Universal Orlando (which is where Harry Potter World is Housed) often offers a 2-day+2 Day Promo (PS. It's still happening right now for travel before March 2, 2023 if you are interested). We used a travel eraser card like the Capital One Venture X card.  We bought the tickets through Undercover Tourist (which was just under $1,500 for a family of 5 for 4 days) and then were able to wipe that travel expense out with points.  There are general rules of thumb, often a point equals a $.01 so in this case would be 150,000 points.  I can go into much more detail on how we reach those minimum spends and when we apply for credit cards as a part of our regular family budget on the Q/A call.  I did some research into what hotel works best for our family in the area and I'll jump into that in a bit below.  Ultimately we landed on Cabana Bay Beach Resort and used the Chase Ultimate Rewards to pay for our hotel.  It doesn't always make sense for us to use reward points for hotels and car rentals. I can go into much more detail on what we look for and when it makes sense to pay for accommodations/transportation to earn bonus categories vs. when it makes sense to use rewards if you want to have insight into my brain and how we approach this. Best Hotel-hacking options for larger families.   Hotels in general can be tricky for families.  As your kids get older it's not as easy to coordinate sleeping arrangements.  We have found several specific hotels within the various hotel families.  As a family of 5 hotels in general are harder.  As I was finding the right formula for our family I would look at things like: was there free parking or free shuttle to the airport? Could we make a meal in the room?  Was there free breakfast or perks with hotel status that we could optimize?  Usually the selling factor for the kids, is there a pool?  Within the 3 major families of hotel Marriot, IHG, and Hilton there are several branches that offer options for families.  Three of our favorites are: Residence Inn or Springhill Suites by Marriott Embassy Suites by Hilton Hyatt House or Hyatt Place by IHG And if I am paying cash I appreciate Comfort Suites.   As I alluded to at the start of this episode, travel rewards can be overwhelming and the content out there is not always geared towards families of 3 or more.  Register for our LIVE EVENT to answer your Questions on Family Travel Hacking for those interested in becoming a (or improving your) Family Travel Hacker skills.  To register go to https://ordinarysherpa.com/LIVE Even if you are slightly interested I would strongly encourage you to sign up.  It will be recorded AND there is a surprise that will only be available to those who register - before the rest of the community and world knows about it. 

In this episode we speak with Ana and Jordan from Springhill Suites, one of the premier hotels in the Panama City Beach, FL area!#hyattplace #hyattplacepcb #hyatt #hyatthotels #beachfront #views #beachlife #PCB #panamacitybeach #pcbhotels #visitpcb #pool #lazyriver # cabanas #events #privateevents #corporateevents #weddings #engagements

The story of a remarkable project to construct the tallest elevator test tower in the Western Hemisphere. Ben Norton explains the innovative slipform construction process which was employed to ensure the accelerated pace of the tower construction. Hear about how this project team overcame multiple obstacles and challenges to achieve project success. Table of Contents 01:21 … Meet Ben02:48 … Project Vision and Purpose04:03 … The Battery in Atlanta05:38 … A Unique Construction Project06:27 … TK Elevator Headquarters08:22 … First Thoughts about the Job09:02 … Slipform Construction Process12:45 … Speed of Construction14:00 … Project Timeline15:24 … Scope, Time, and Cost16:34 … Challenges on the Project18:28 … Slipform and Steel Challenges19:30 … Weather Challenges20:51 … Pandemic Challenges24:46 … Biggest Surprises on the Project27:05 … In Retrospect29:50 … Social Connectivity30:46 … Advice for Project Managers32:16 … Get in Touch with Ben32:54 … Closing BEN NORTON: ...anybody getting into their career should just be ambitious and have a drive to learn as much as you can.  Always have humility and eagerness to learn and hunger to learn, but also be gracious and always a positive attitude, always respect their team.  WENDY GROUNDS:  Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  And we're so glad you joined us today.  We have a really cool story to tell you.  I am Wendy Grounds, and in the studio with me is Bill Yates.  So today we're going to be talking about the tallest elevator test tower in the Western hemisphere.  This is TK Elevator's new North American headquarters at The Battery in Atlanta.  It's a 420-foot-tall Innovation and Qualification Center.  This three-building headquarters complex which includes the tower will eventually be occupied by more than 900 employees.  And I've driven by this tower, and it is phenomenal.  It's really big. BILL YATES:  Yeah, it's so exciting.  You could see it going up.  And for those who are not familiar with TK Elevator, this company is one of the four largest elevator companies in the world.  They have 50,000 employees globally.  They do 8 billion in annual sales.  That's euro.  So it's a large company.  We're delighted to discuss that with Ben today. Meet Ben WENDY GROUNDS:  Ben Norton is the Vice President and Division Manager for Brasfield & Gorrie, which is the general contractor for this construction project.  Ben, welcome to Manage This.  We're excited to have you in the studio today. BEN NORTON:  Thank you for having me. WENDY GROUNDS:  First of all I wanted to find out, how long have you been with Brasfield & Gorrie?  And just tell us some of the projects that you've worked on. BEN NORTON:  Sure.  So this January will make 20 years with Brasfield & Gorrie.  It's gone by very fast.  Some of the projects that I've worked on:  the Georgia Aquarium, most recently completed the Predator exhibit, and the Sea Lion exhibit that was completed about five years ago.  The Emory Health Science Research Building.  Also Marriott and a SpringHill Suites down at the GICC, convention center down by the airport.  St. George Village in Roswell is a large retirement facility.  A lot of work at Agnes Scott through the years, and University of Georgia.  And also recently wrapped up Passion City Church.  So a lot of different market sectors there to talk about. WENDY GROUNDS:  Yeah, yeah. BILL YATES:  Now, you mentioned University of Georgia.  But you actually went to Clemson University; is that correct? BEN NORTON:  That's correct. BILL YATES:  Do you care for their football team, or you don't really follow them?  They're not very good; right? BEN NORTON:  Clemson's or Georgia's? BILL YATES:  Well played.  Yup.  All right.  We could dedicate a whole podcast just to college football and rivalries.  WENDY GROUNDS:  Yeah, yeah, but I'm going to move you along. BILL YATES:  Okay.

Does staying off-site save money? Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Joe took a deep dive comparing on and off-site prices. With the erosion of on-site benefits we were curious how much money you can save by staying off-site. We were a little surprised by what we found - we share our findings and some takeaways for you to consider as you think about lodging on your next Disney World vacation. If you'd like to see a more detailed written analysis of the numbers, you can sign up for Joe's Disney newsletter here. What are you experiences with pricing on and off site? Let us know your experience by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page! Episode Notes 2:05 - Benefits that on-site guests have lost 4:14 - 2019 pricing 5:51 - Hotel search parameters and costs included 9:21 - On-site hotel prices (All-Stars, Caribbean Beach, Beach Club) 11:37 - Off-site hotel prices (Wyndham LBV, Signia by Hilton Bonnett Creek, Dolphin, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, Hyatt Place Orlando, AirBnB) 21:38 - Takeaways for hotel searching 29:49 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Play (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

Hello To All My Purpose Seekers Out There. It's yo boy Doctor Purpose! In this episode, Doctor Purpose proves, "Beyond the shadow of a doubt" that your Hobby or Hobbies are not just these meaningless regular activity that is done for enjoyment and typically done in one's leisure time. He shows how the word Hobby has been crafty to deceive you into believing this hobby of yours is something that you just play around with in your spare time. Doctor Purpose also believes the word Hobby has been used to water down humans potential and abilities. See in his opinion your hobby actually could be the key to your successful future and purpose in life! He would like for you to consider looking at that Hobby of yours more seriously as a way to bring true enjoyment, happiness, and meaning to your life! Donald Murphy aka Doctor Purpose Is Executive Director/Owner of Doctor Purpose Life Purpose Coaching and Project Purpose International Teen Mentorship Program Doctor Purpose Owner of Project Purpose International Association Nonprofit is a global initiative collaboration with partner communities around the world to assist our youth in realizing their gifts and talents to transform thinking to ensure development of Life Purpose! The Purpose Project started in 2014 as a way to test and introduce purpose as a solution to many of the challenges facing our youth and families. With several years owning and managing small businesses and having a strong community advocacy ethic, Doctor Purpose has numerous rewards in the Food & Beverage Industry, including Manager of Year, Panda Express High Achiever 2 years in a row, Guest Customer Service Recognition, Millionaire's Club Inductee "Exceeding Sales Over One Million, Springhill Suites by Marriott Exceptional Service Award and "Random Acts of Kindness Award Recipient" and much more. Doctor Purpose credits his success secret to helping others find their Life Purpose. As a former Managing Partner of a Restaurant Doctor Purpose recognizes the need for teaching our youth responsibility, job training, business skills, serving others, the meaning of customer service and finding your unique life purpose. Doctor Purpose Life Purpose Coaching As a Parenting & Life Purpose Coach, Doctor Purpose works with Adults/ Parents on finding their Life Purpose provides Parenting advice in 1 on 1 coaching sessions or his popular high energy group workshops! You can find more information here at www.drpurpose.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorpurpose/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorpurpose/support

Wes Fleming and I occupy room 208 of the Springhill Suites in Great Falls Montana during the BMW MOA's National Rally 2021 and discuss the Indian FTR, how great of a Bass player he is and contemplate his thoughts on success in digital media as an author, podcaster and publisher.

Dreaming of sunny skies and palm trees? Us too. Before you plan your next vacation to the Sunshine State, be sure to listen to this week's episode with Joella Doobrow from RovingJo. We break down the best Florida hotels and resorts up and down both coasts (and a few in the middle) for families, girls' trips, and romantic getaways. About Joella Doobrow Joella was born in Venezuela and currently lives in Florida. She moved to the USA alone when she was 18 and is now married with two teenage girls. Together they enjoy outdoor adventures mixed in with a few great city escapes. Travel has been a part of her life since she was a few months old and it has undoubtedly shaped it.  Joella now shares her travel experiences through RovingJo.com to help inspire others to find their own adventures and create memories that will shape their lives in a positive way.   She believes that no matter how busy life gets, there is always time to travel and discover something new. Even if that something new is just a few miles away from home. You can follow Joella on Instagram. Best Florida Hotels and Resorts If you are looking for a bucket list resort in Florida and budget isn't an issue, look at Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys. Hawk's Cay in the Florida Keys is an excellent choice for families, with villas with kitchens, lots of activities, and even dolphin encounters. While in the Keys you could potentially take a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park. Margaritaville in Hollywood, Florida is also great for families. They have a Florider surfing simulator, a rooftop pool, and a Parakeets kids club. Just outside the hotel you can walk or bike along the boardwalk or go to the beach. The Margaritaville Orlando is also a great pick for families. In Palm Beach, The Breakers is old world luxury but has a kids and teens club and activities. They also offer activities like golf, kayaking, snorkeling, and complimentary bicycles. The Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne and Amelia Island both offer great properties and kids programs. On the Gulf Coast of Florida, the beaches are softer with white, sugary sand and the water is calmer with a beautiful blue-green color. Marco Island and Naples are favorite family travel destinations on the Gulf Coast. The JW Marriott in Marco Island is perfect for families. They have a beautiful beach, golf nearby, multiple restaurants, kids clubs, and even an arcade/brewery. You can also take Dolphin watching tours and other watersports, or tours out to the Ten Thousand Islands. Twin Rivers Island Resort in Captiva allows locals and visitors to pay a day rate to use the resort. Captiva is a great spot for shelling and watching manatees. In Naples, the Naples Grande or Ritz Carlton are good options for families. The Inn on Fifth in Naples is great for a girlfriend getaway or romantic getaway as it is right in the heart of town. Tradewinds in the St. Pete/ Clearwater area is great for families. They have a large ocean waterpark, five pools, plenty of restaurants and bars, as well as a kids club. It isn't luxury but is great for pure family fun. We also like the Wyndham or Hyatt in Clearwater. Anna Maria Island is a great destination to rent a vacation home, but you could also try the boutique Rod and Reel Resort. They offers suites for families and they offer paddleboards, bikes, and other amenities. In the Panhandle, Port St. Joe, Rosemary Beach, and Seaside are all great communities, but they are better for vacation rental homes. Watercolor is one beautiful resort in that area. For Disney hotels, Animal Kingdom Lodge is a favorite for families because of the pools, playground, food, and, of course, the animals. The new Riviera is also very nice and it is on the Skyliner for easy transportation to the parks. The Swan or The Dolphin are also convenient if you are going to one of the festivals at Epcot, plus you can sometimes use Marriott points. If you want to stay outside of Disney, the Four Seasons Orlando can't be beat. For a girl's trip, head to Palm Beach and stay at either the Eau Palm Beach or The Colony. If you like a spa setting and want to be closer to the Miami action, the Acqualina Resort and Spa is perfect for a girls trip. For a romantic getaway, try the Bungalows Key Largo. It is an adults-only all-inclusive property. Cheeca Lodge is another option but they are remodeling right now. Amelia Island is another great spot for a romantic getaway, but you may want to rent a condo or stay at a bed and breakfast. When looking for deals, you can find good options in the summer when it is hot or during hurricane season in the fall. Read the Full Show Transcript [00:00:00.090] - Kim Tate Craving some sunshine and palm trees today, we're talking about Florida hotels. [00:00:17.120] - Announcer Welcome to Vacation Mavens, a family travel podcast with ideas for your next vacation and tips to get you out the door. Here are your hosts, Kim from Stuffed Suitcase and Tamara from We3Travel. [00:00:32.120] - Kim Tate So, Tamara, before we get chatting with our guest all about Florida hotels, I thought since we've been talking a lot about vacation planning and we talked recently about finding hotel deals, I thought maybe you and I could chime in a little bit on some of the tricks or things that we do when we're booking hotels, because you and I both just booked a whole bunch of hotels for our road trips. So did you want to start us off and share maybe a tip that you utilized or thought about with your booking? [00:00:59.480] - Tamara Gruber Sure, yeah. I think both of us with our road trips recently, we had to choose some destinations based on where we're going. But then some of our in-between destinations were maybe based on where we might have a hotel that we had a connection with, whether it's a loyalty program or,  something through the credit card. So I feel like understanding where you are from a point perspective or if there are any certain deals like with your credit card or any certain like rewards points. [00:01:31.550] - Tamara Gruber You know, one of those like  get the extra night free or, you know, double points or something like that. A lot of times I tend to ignore those. It's not very good as a a travel blogger, but sometimes I ignore them because I'm very focused on the destination. I like what I want to experience and not necessarily like chasing a particular hotel but I did for this trip try to look at that a little bit more. Some of it was like we also wanted to be like right in the heart of the town where campus was. [00:02:01.820] - Tamara Gruber So that's why in a couple of places I chose a Graduate hotel, because I'm like, OK, I know that this is going to give me like a very close to campus experience, but also a very local, authentic kind of experience because the Graduate hotels are awesome, bringing in local artists and local like culture and themes and things that you almost question. I know when we were in Madison, Wisconsin, and they have like Pink Flamingos and like, what's the deal with Pink Flamingos in Madison, Wisconsin, you know, and you you learn about it. And so I like that element. So we did that. But then we were more in between, you know, we're traveling, we just need a place to stop. I'm like, OK, let's look at you know, we're pretty loyal Marriott members like, what are the Marriott properties? [00:02:42.020] - Tamara Gruber You know, which ones are rated, you know, this where how far off the highway are they? But there are a couple of things that we saw because we were trying to book with points and we were also, you know, with the three of us being on the road, being in the car together so much, it's like, you know, a lot of togetherness. They thought we might want to spread out like a little bit when we get to the hotel and just, like, chill out and maybe have more than just like your typical to queen kind of room. [00:03:06.320] - Tamara Gruber So I was looking at different properties that have an extended room or have a one bedroom suite. So I'd find these Courtyard Marriotts that have a one bedroom king suite. So it's a king bed and then a separate room with a pullout couch. That gives us like lots of space. So I went and created a document with all the links to it and sent it to Glenn because he's the one with all the points and I'm like, can you book these? And he comes back to me and he's like, none of these are showing up. [00:03:36.710] - Tamara Gruber So what I learned is that a lot of times those premium rooms are not available for points, so then you have to make a choice do you really want that space? And the other thing is he is a titanium member so we could get there and get the upgrade potentially. So sometimes I'm like let's book the regular and see if we can get an upgrade. And other times, I'm like, we're going to be very tired. We're there for two nights, let's pay and make sure we get what we want. [00:04:09.380] - Tamara Gruber But when we were paying for it, I saw  American Express  Platinum card had a certain offer for Marriott where if you spent two hundred, you got a certain amount back. So then I was like, OK, well, let's use this deal. I made sure, like on my itinerary to write like use use Amex card. [00:04:31.040] - Tamara Gruber It wasn't just like an automatic thing. So sometimes like when you get those emails from your credit card, it does make sense if you have a trip coming up to really read through them and understand, because even though sometimes even deals like, I don't know, for restaurant chains or something like that. So I'm like, OK, let's like make a note of that so that I remember to use this credit card. [00:04:54.930] - Tamara Gruber So those are some of the things that we are doing. We also always get into the discussion of is it worth it to pay or not? You know, because as I mentioned, like on one of our episodes, you know, some of the inner city hotels are a little bit cheaper right now versus, you know, more of a leisure property. So we found a lot of good deals. And it's like, well, if it's only like one hundred and twenty five dollars, should we just pay for it, but then we decided towards the end of our trip, we wanted to, like, treat ourselves a little bit. So we decided to use the points. [00:05:24.970] - Tamara Gruber And actually, instead of staying at, like the Courtyard, we're staying at like an Autograph collection hotel, you know, something that's in the city has a little character, sometimes they're historic properties but it just has a little bit more character. [00:05:38.980] - Tamara Gruber I mean, I love a Courtyard and a Hilton garden inn because, like, I know exactly what to expect when we are stopping in Nebraska. I'm like, we're stopping in a Courtyard. I know that they have a washing machine. I know I can do my laundry. Like there's there's a comfort to that. They don't charge for parking. The Courtyards don't do breakfast, but if you stay at a Residence Inn and they do, you know, so you can always kind of figure out like what is going to be your state of mind? [00:06:05.530] - Tamara Gruber Are you in the middle of nowhere? And you really just want, like, a quick breakfast before you hit the road? Or are you staying in a city where you might want to go out to brunch or pick or see like a local place, you know, and therefore you don't need breakfast at the hotel. [00:06:16.780] - Tamara Gruber So I don't know. Those are some of the things that we think about and we thought about and planning our recent road trip. But I know you were a little bit more strategic in the way that you were using, like your points and your certificates and things. So why don't you talk a little bit about kind of what the process you went through? [00:06:32.380] - Kim Tate Well, I think you brought up something really good. I need to go check my Chase offers, because if you guys log into a credit card that you use, the offers will be like on your dashboard. And, you know, like Tamara said, she scored that Marriott one. And so it's always a good idea before you start doing a big trip like this to look and see what, you know, little bonuses you might have. And so I need to go check my Chase ones and see if I had anything from there. [00:06:59.170] - Kim Tate And then I also think that it's good to mention the breakfast thing, because that was something that really has me at a quandary right now, because I'm curious which hotels actually will have breakfast still and what that will look like because. [00:07:13.180] - Kim Tate So I'm not a yogurt eater. So I'm really worried that I'm going to be getting bags of like an orange or an apple and a yogurt every morning on right now when I have the free breakfast ones, because on the West Coast, you know, everything's still pretty, pretty locked down a little bit. So we'll see what happens. I have no idea what to think about the breakfast, but on a road trip, that's definitely something I look for is the free breakfast. [00:07:34.900] - Kim Tate Because for us, you would get this, but I have some late sleepers and it's hard to get up and get going in the morning. And if I have to make a stop for breakfast, then we are totally already going to be hours longer for us. So that's something that I keep in mind for sure. But I think one of the things that I do when I'm doing a big trip is I, I definitely plan. [00:07:57.880] - Kim Tate Like I said already last week that I look at how far I need to drive each week and or each day. And so I look at like, what are the main cities in those destinations? And I think what Tamara already touched on that a lot of us know is if you're doing a road trip, you're going to be doing a lot of these smaller towns. And so you're going to be drawn to a lot of those chains like Holiday Inn Express. [00:08:17.140] - Kim Tate You know, I for like Tamara said, Courtyard's I had a lot of Fairfield inns on mine. So you're going to be kind of looking at that. And I think the important thing is just to log in and check out what those hotels have going for promotions. For example, I saw that Holiday Inn Express, which is IHG, had a stay two nights, get double points promotion and you have to register in advance for it. So I registered in advance for that. [00:08:41.590] - Kim Tate And two of our nights on our road trip, are Holiday Inn Express's. So that'll work out and give us a little bonus on points. It's not that much of a money savings, but it's always nice to give. It's kind of like getting the free money that's sitting there. It's not a big deal if you don't get it, but it is a nice little perk. So that's something I think is important. You know, recently I was booking a Marriott property and I actually found that they were doing a certain promotion and I canceled my previous booking and rebooked it. [00:09:09.580] - Kim Tate And that's the other thing. Talking about cancellation of a lot of hotels offer you a much cheaper rate if you're willing to pay in advance. So you commit and say, I'm ready to do this, but for my planning and just with where the world is right now, I went ahead and paid the extra to get the free cancelation. Or you can cancel at least anywhere from one to three days normally before your trip. However, a little tip I'll mention is that there's nothing that says you can't log back in, recheck those rooms and cancel rebook at the lower the prepaid rate and then cancel the advance purchase rate. [00:09:44.380] - Kim Tate But that takes a lot of thinking in advance. But just a little heads up,  you can set a little timer once you know that you're going and there's not any real risk if you have like a day before cancelation, there's nothing that stops you two days before from rebooking at the prepaid rate. [00:10:00.100] - Kim Tate So that's just some of the little hacks and stuff I have. I'm a triple-A, member. I actually need to reminds me I need to add, Lizzie, because I just always felt more. I don't think I've used it once, but I like having it and it just makes me feel comfortable. [00:10:19.980] - Tamara Gruber I used to work at AAA so I'm a AAA fan. [00:10:19.980] - Kim Tate I remember you telling me about making all those triptiks. So I think AAA is another thing to have in mind, that for a road trip it it serves two purposes is it can, you know, offer you the peace of mind if you do lock your keys or need a tow or have car trouble or need a change of tire or whatever your case may be, you have them on, you know, at the ready. And then also because a lot of hotels offer triple-A discounts. And that's a great little way to save, you know, save some money. I saved about I, I think I save, you know, around 10 to 20 percent on a room with it. [00:10:56.880] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, it's funny you mention that because, like, I do that and I don't even think about I don't even think about mentioning it. But yeah, I mean, so many of them, when you're going and you're looking at the price they have like little checkboxes, like if you want to see the AAA. Specifically like ask to see the rate. [00:11:12.450] - Kim Tate And then I know with Marriott you actually have to input your triple-A number when you're making the booking. So it can be a great, I mean  based on this trip alone, it paid for itself. [00:11:27.930] - Tamara Gruber By the way, with us I actually went and I upgraded our membership to plus before because our like my car is getting like a little bit older. And so the roadside assistance isn't the built in like that when you buy it. Sometimes it includes assistance for a certain amount of time. So I don't have that anymore. And your typical triple-A is only like a three or five mile tow. And I'm like, we're going to be in the middle of nowhere. And so I want to make sure that I can. So actually, it's funny that you mention that because I didn't even think of it, but we actually upgraded our membership just so we can do that road trip. [00:12:02.340] - Kim Tate And the cool thing about triple A also for you parents who have teen drivers is it works for any car the person is in. So it's a membership for the person. So if your teen is with friends and there's something happens, they can always call AAA and get help even if their friend doesn't have AAA. Same with you. If you're renting a car or, you know, whatever the case may be, your AAA covers you. So it's really getting membership is free. [00:12:34.320] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I recently just got a thing asking me like free two months of the plus or whatever if I signed up for that. So I need to log in and do that because I thought of doing that just for a road trip. [00:12:46.230] - Kim Tate So anyways, that's some of the little tips I have. But yeah, I think hopefully we haven't overwhelmed people, but that's the way our brains work, right. We're always I mean, I'm just always looking for deals because if I can save a little money here and there, it means you can splurge and do a little more in other places. But I think the chains are the big thing to recognize on a road trip. [00:13:04.560] - Kim Tate You're going to be doing a lot of chains. And if you can have loyalty or look for those bonuses, it might pay off a little bit. I know a lot of hotels used to do, you know, stay two nights, get one night free you type certificates. And with my Marriott credit card, I get a free certificate every year. But figuring out how to use those is the tricky thing. And then also considering parking costs, like Tamara said, I considered an Autograph hotel as well. [00:13:28.560] - Kim Tate And one of our stops that was in a bigger city that had that. However, they charged a 35 dollar parking fee. And I thought that doesn't make any sense for us. We'll just stay at the Fairfield Inn and get our nice supposedly free breakfast. The differences between, you know, like just staying on the outskirts at a more of a chain property versus, you know, being in the city at a flagship property, you know, the extra expense can be insane between parking. [00:13:53.550] - Tamara Gruber Then you charge for breakfast and you think about like some of those chains, like I just love, like Residence Inn or, you know, one of the like Springhill Suites is that have also they have like the little happy hour. [00:14:05.820] - Tamara Gruber And then they have sometimes I know Residence Inn like sometimes on like a Tuesday night they have like the manager's reception or something and they'll like grill hot dogs, you know, like something like that. But there's, there's a lot of like little perks to some of the places that maybe don't have you know, they're not the downtown location. [00:14:22.440] - Tamara Gruber They're not the more stylish, perhaps. But I also I like the consistency of a lot of those brands, though, in terms of knowing what you're getting. [00:14:30.990] - Kim Tate Well, and I like the fact that if I'm on a long road trip, it's, a money saving because they're normally pretty affordable. And I just need a place to sleep for the night that I know it's going to be clean and I like the chains because I know that there's a cleanliness standard for the brand. And so you feel a little more confident there, even though they can't be franchised. [00:14:50.850] - Kim Tate So we are going to talk today all about Florida hotels, and I'm excited to hear about that because I'm definitely dreaming of sunshine and palm trees. [00:14:59.970] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, Florida is such a popular destination, so we wanted to cover kind of a variety, you know, from like what's good for family, what's good for girlfriend getaway, romantic, you know, different areas. So lots of, I think a little gems that we're going to talk about today. So I'm excited to talk to Joella. [00:15:24.700] - Tamara Gruber Today, we're here with Joella Doobrow, and she was born in Venezuela and now lives in Florida with her husband and two teen girls, travel has been a part of her life since she was very young. And today she shares her experience through her blog at Roving Jo to help inspire others to find their own adventures and create memories to shape their lives in a positive way. So welcome, Joella. [00:15:45.680] - Joella Doobrow Thanks. I'm really excited to be here with you guys. [00:15:48.350] - Tamara Gruber Now, I've been following you on Instagram for so long now, and I am always jealous of all of the day trips and, you know, weekends and overnights and things that you've been doing, especially as I'm kind of trapped in the cold up here. So I'm eager to get your opinion on some of the your favorite hotels and resorts in Florida. But before we get into some of the details, I'm going to ask you a really hard question. And that is, if you could stay at any resort in Florida with any budget, where would you go? [00:16:17.000] - Joella Doobrow Actually, I think it's this resort, it's called a little Palm Island resort. Tt's a very exclusive. It's on a private island and it's voted like the number seven resort in the USA by, you know, Conde Nast Traveler. And it's really the epitome of luxury and escape. I mean, you need to get there by boat or sea plane. And I just love the idea of no phones, no TVs, no guests under 18 and, you know, really good dining and just secluded and, you know, getting away from the world and having lots of luxury. [00:16:51.770] - Tamara Gruber It sounded perfect to me. Kim and I were actually just talking about this on our last episode briefly, because I was, kind of scrounging around for different ideas for the summer. And I came across it and I was so excited until I saw the price. So, yes, when I win the lottery, that's where I'm going to go to. [00:17:11.600] - Kim Tate So we are going to be talking all about Florida, which I'm sure most people understand is a, you know, fairly good sized state. So let's start on the East Coast. And, you know, there we're looking at Amelia Island, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, of course. So what are some of your favorite East Coast beaches and resorts for families that you recommend for, you know, a good, good getaway? [00:17:34.340] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, there's actually several. And like I said, I mean, the East Coast is fairly large. So, you know, starting all the way on the south towards the keys for the family, we really enjoyed Hawk's Cay. So it's not all the way down in Key West, but they have a lot of really, really fun amenities that are for families. They'll do dolphin encounters, you can do snorkeling, scuba packages, sunset cruises, paddleboards kayaks, fishing. They have tons of activities on site, game rooms, kids club, a wonderful playground. [00:18:10.370] - Joella Doobrow They have this little pirate ship type pool putting course. I mean, it's it's just there's everything there and it's getting into the keys. So there's tons of things to do outside the resort as well. It's really fabulous. [00:18:24.440] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I stayed there with my family once quite a few years ago, and I think I've told Kim before, I still have a scar on my knee from that pirate pool. [00:18:33.740] - Kim Tate I actually was talking to them recently and I think it kind of has that it sounded like a very all inclusive feel where or almost like, you know, like staying on on site with Disney in a way where you're kind of insulated. They're they've got everything for restaurants and all your activities. You don't have to think about anything beyond that if you don't want to. So it seems like it's really great. Set it and forget it. Vacation destination. [00:18:56.450] - Tamara Gruber It's a good one for now, too, because they have those villas that have kitchens and it's you know, you're you're really self-contained and self-catering if you want to be. [00:19:06.440] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, they do. They have the both the the hotel side and then the villas. So if you need more space or want to cook your own stuff and or even if I think they even have places where you can dock your boat, it's it's really nice. [00:19:18.500] - Kim Tate Cool, so moving north, what else have you got on the East Coast. [00:19:22.070] - Joella Doobrow So a little bit closer to where I live and we've done this as a day trip or staycation is Margaritaville in Hollywood. And it's really fun because they have you know, aside from the pool, they have the florider where you can kind of like, you know, surf. But yes, it's lots of fun both for kids and adults. And they do have, of course, the rooftop pool with cabanas. And they do have a parakeets kids club with, you know, games and crafts for kids and stuff like that. I think between ages four and twelve. [00:19:53.330] - Tamara Gruber I'm a big Jimmy Buffett fan. And was it two years ago? I stayed at the Margaritaville in Orlando when it first opened and I loved it. So I'm I imagine that they all have a similar vibe. But it just I felt very relaxed when I was there, which I usually wouldn't feel when I'm in Orlando. [00:20:09.140] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, I was really fun. And then right outside the hotel, there's a broad walk or boardwalk. I don't know how people pronounce it, but I mean, you can skate there, ride your bike some there's tons of restaurants out there and cool places where you can get like ice cream. And it has that old town, Florida, feel. And, you know, it's right on the beach, too. So it's great. [00:20:31.700] - Joella Doobrow A little further north, if you go to West Palm, there is the Breakers, which kind of has that old style to it. It's really great for adults and kids because they do have a lot of kids programs. There are even for teens, they have one for teens, thirteen and up, which is great. And they have activities like golf and kayaking and snorkeling and arcades and, you know, complimentary bicycles that you can take and and use for West Palm Beach, which is a great way to get around the area. [00:21:01.030] - Kim Tate Now are any of those, would you say, better for like a beach, like white sand beach vacation type thing, because I know as you move to the keys, sometimes it's not always, you know, sandy beaches and sometimes with currents or tides or, you know, seaweed, stuff like that. So do you have any that are kind of more of a sure bet if you want the white sand beach? [00:21:20.200] - Joella Doobrow Margaritaville is right on the water, and that is sand beach. I feel on the east. It's not as white powdery sand. You'll find that on the West Coast. There's also the the Ritz Carlton, either on Key Biscayne down south or if you want to go north on Amelia Island. Both of them have great family programs. I mean, it is more luxury. It's more that luxury family resort type thing. But they have, you know, different pools once for the family, once, you know, just for the kids and for the adults and the kids club is always really good with Ritz Carlton. So those are beach. [00:21:56.760] - Tamara Gruber They even have those cute little like rich kids check in like a little stepstool so the kids can check it. And I stayed that Amelia Island one one said it was it was nice because I think there's a lot of, like, pirate history up there. So a lot of the kids program activities were involving, like, we're going to look for sharks teeth. We're going to, you know, learn about pirates. And we have like a pirate tuck in and we do stargazing at night in the dunes and some cool things like that that you may not think of as more Floridian, you know. [00:22:25.300] - Joella Doobrow And Amelia Island, the beaches there are pretty nice. So, you know, if you're looking for more of that powdery sand, that's as close as you're going to get, I think, on the East Coast. Cool. [00:22:35.440] - Tamara Gruber Do you have any others that you would want to mention on the East Coast or should we move over to the West Coast? [00:22:39.720] - Joella Doobrow I think let's move on to the Gulf Coast. [00:22:42.550] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I love the Gulf Coast because there you do find that that powdery sand, but also that blue green water. And it's like calmer and warmer. [00:22:52.840] - Joella Doobrow It's my favorite part of Florida and it's when we want to get away, that's where we tend to go, even if we just go for the day. That's that is, you know, what we love. We feel more at peace there because, you know, you don't have the huge big waves. And like you said, the sand is like super white and powdery and the water is calm and it goes with that clear blue to that emerald green. [00:23:17.290] - Tamara Gruber What areas do you like to stay at or would you like to visit? What do you think families should go to on the Gulf Coast? [00:23:23.380] - Joella Doobrow So our our favorites that that we go to pretty much all the time as either Marco Island or Naples. So Naples, we do a lot of day trips there. And if we want to stay overnight, a lot of times we do, Marco, because we really love the J.W. Marriott that is there. It's really family friendly. You can also use points, which is fabulous. You know, if if you want to reduce cost, they do have three miles of private beach. [00:23:47.560] - Joella Doobrow They have 12 restaurants inside. They have golf courses, you know, water sports day camps for the kids. And, you know, they even have the dove in movie. I mean, I don't know if they're doing that now during quarantine, of course. But, you know, they they used to do that where they had the huge screen outside. And you just you could stay on the pool and watch the movie from there. And on that side of the Gulf, they they can set you up to do the dolphin watching tours, which are fabulous. [00:24:12.550] - Joella Doobrow We've done like kayaking out there and out to the Ten Thousand Islands. And, you know, you can see the domes out there. It's all it's really neat is there are a lot of shelling. So there's kids that, you know, like looking at the different shells and collecting them. It's a great area for that. So we really like staying there. [00:24:31.960] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, we're definitely on the same wavelength here because you and I seem to like a lot of the same hotels. My daughter and I stayed there December of twenty nineteen and we loved it because they had also just open some kind of like microbrew, but it also had like a game room. So it was almost like Dave and Busters kind of place in a way. And so we played a bunch of games and we just had such a blast. And it's not far to the Everglades, too. I know one day we took a day trip down and did an airboat tour, see the alligators, you know, all that kind of stuff. [00:25:09.430] - Joella Doobrow We did a kayaking tour through the mangroves and the Everglades there with a small local company. And, you know, it was fabulous. You get to see the alligators really right next to you and wildlife, all the birds. It's we love that area. [00:25:24.370] - Tamara Gruber Although for some people, the whole alligators may not be right next to them, may not be a  positive. I feel like every time I post something from, like a some type of tour that has alligators, they're like, are you crazy? [00:25:39.490] - Kim Tate That's so funny that I live in Seattle, you know, and I've actually done sea kayaking. And, you know, it's funny because I'm scared of alligators. Yet I went out in the sea in kayaked where orcas regularly, you know, will come and they can really flip you. So, yeah, I'm like, I'm probably need to keep my mouth shut and just understand that, you know, alligators probably a lot less scary than orca whales, but. [00:26:01.150] - Joella Doobrow Well, you can always just do the the boat and they take you on the boat. Exactly. You know. Yeah. No problem with flipping the dolphins come right up on you. [00:26:10.570] - Joella Doobrow And then if you if you go when the the waters are warm, the manatees are [00:26:15.530] - Kim Tate I that's what I would love to see would be the manatees that people are they now are the manatees more like inland from the, you know, Gulf side or are they inland? [00:26:25.720] - Joella Doobrow You see them right on the Gulf. OK, yeah. So on the Ten Thousand Islands and you can get there on a tour from Marco all through the canals there. When the waters are warm, you see the manatees, I mean, hundreds and thousands of them. But now, you know, during more of the winter, they migrate from the ocean and they go into the springs closer to central Florida. You see a lot of them up there. [00:26:50.590] - Joella Doobrow And then where the power plants are that keep the water warm so they all kind of migrate to where the waters are warmer. So that's why everybody kind of goes up to the springs to see them there. [00:27:02.200] - Tamara Gruber When we were in Captiva, my gosh, Hannah was probably like four the resort that we stayed at, had a marina and they would always hang out there. So we would just go kind of sit in the marina and watch the manatees bobbing around. I mean, they're so they're ugly but fascinating and cute all at the same time, you know, so. [00:27:18.700] - Joella Doobrow So you said Captiva. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret that us locals here do. There is a little resort down there. It's called Twin Waters Island Resort. And you have to call them the day of if you're if you're local. And it used to be for. Five dollars, but I think it's gone up to 60 now per car, and if they have availability, you pay the 60 dollars, you park your car there. [00:27:42.450] - Joella Doobrow They used to give you, I don't know, twenty five or thirty dollars in credit that you could use in the resort and you could use the facilities, the beach, which is right there, because, as you know, Captiva, there's no real public like it's all like you have to be staying at a home or a resort and so you can use all the property and the amenities and I mean pretty much have a day at a resort. [00:28:07.500] - Kim Tate Florida is really big on right now is day passes and I think that's going to be I did that once when I had a cruise, that we had a late flight out and I bought a day pass to a resort in Fort Lauderdale. And we spent the day we had a room at the resort and we played on the beach and the pool. And then we went to the airport at five pm or whatever. And it was so great. And I know there's a lot of Florida hotels that do that. [00:28:31.140] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, it's great. It's great. This one's kind of hidden. People don't know much about it. Yeah. [00:28:36.750] - Tamara Gruber Now, what about Naples? Do you have a favorite place to stay there? [00:28:40.620] - Joella Doobrow Yes, but I'll talk a little bit about that when we talk about a girlfriend getaway. [00:28:46.230] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I'd say there are a couple of times and you know, one, I think it was the Naples Grande, which I didn't really love. It was for a family vacation. Yeah. And then the last time Hannah and I just spent a couple of days and I had Marriott points, so I went from the J.W. Marriott, Marco Island to the residence inn Naples. I was trying to balance the use of those points. [00:29:09.060] - Joella Doobrow I have stayed at the Ritz, they have the one by the ocean and then they have the one that's the golf course. And we really do like that. We have stayed up at the grand and it's there's no luxury, but it's we like that beach is really nice, although there's public access to it. And then there's the little inn on fifth. [00:29:29.970] - Tamara Gruber So any other favorite places on the Gulf Coast or even in the other families. [00:29:34.350] - Joella Doobrow I think Tradewinds in the St.. Pete Clearwater area is probably the best bet. I mean it is huge. It's like close to sixteen thousand square feet of floating ocean water park, which I'm sure it's not running right now. But you know, during regular times, having a great floating ocean water park is fantastic. They have five pools, you know, like ten restaurants and bars. Four hundred and fifty cabanas, kids club. I mean, all kinds of stuff. [00:30:03.060] - Joella Doobrow They think they have two different properties with different amenities on each. But and it is not a luxury. It is pure fun. It's a great place for families just looking to really be entertained. So that's what limitation for that tomorrow. [00:30:19.620] - Kim Tate And then we're in Clearwater before. And I think it seemed like an ideal family destination. [00:30:26.350] - Joella Doobrow St. Pete and Clearwater has a lot to do. I mean, even if you don't stay just in the resort, there's tons of things in the area as well. Another place we really love as a family is Anna Maria Island. We just recently stayed in a small boutique resort. There normally will either rent a house or stay off the island with points somewhere and then just commute in. But we stayed at this small boutique resort that only has about eight rooms, and it's called the Rod and Reel resort. [00:30:50.880] - Joella Doobrow And it's super quaint, super nice. It's all inclusive. They provide you with bicycles and kayaks and paddle boards. And the suites are great because there's tons of room for the family. So like we stayed in a two bedroom, which was great. The kids feel like they had all the room to themselves or bathroom and just, you know, kind of on their own like that on top of us. So they really, really liked it. And the island itself is just great for families. [00:31:20.370] - Joella Doobrow There's very laid back, cute little restaurants. You can get everybody by bicycle. And the beaches are absolutely stunning, beautiful sunsets. And we just love it there. That sounds awesome. I know that, you know, it seems like there's these little hidden areas all around Florida, there's so much coastline, I'm sure there's a lot of little you know, I feel this this one's kind of being more discovered now. [00:31:44.150] - Joella Doobrow And it's yeah, it's getting hard to even get rooms there. And they're going up in prices, which is, you know, I think part of. [00:31:50.940] - Kim Tate Yeah, I think that's one of the reasons we wanted to talk about Florida, because it seems like for people who are ready to travel and do feel comfortable traveling, Florida is definitely seeing a huge boom in tourism. So if people are looking for escapes, it seems like the hotels there are welcome. [00:32:05.300] - Joella Doobrow There are definitely open. It's like nothing's ever going on. [00:32:12.980] - Kim Tate Well, one last area before we move on, I just want to ask about is the Panhandle, which I hear a lot of people talking about. Do you have any? [00:32:22.790] - Joella Doobrow I have stayed in Port St. near Port St. Joe, but we rented we rented a house, a home there and stayed on the beach. But I know that there's beautiful areas like Rosemary Beach and Seaside, and I've just never made it up there. It takes me nine hours to get to the Panhandle. So it's not something we've done. [00:32:45.290] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, you have enough beaches close to you. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's and I definitely hear that that area is more, you know, for like the vacation rental market, like I've heard of, like what is it, water color in or something that's that's would be very, very nice but definitely more known for its vacation rental home. [00:33:03.820] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, definitely. I mean it's great you do a whole week and you mean you can split it with a family and you know, it's, it's really nice you bring in your groceries and just hang out. We did that in I mean, near Port St. Joe. I don't remember what the name of the town was, but it was in that area. And I have friends who have stayed in Seaside and they've absolutely loved it. [00:33:24.380] - Tamara Gruber Well, obviously, one of the areas that people love to go to in Florida is Orlando. So not on the beach, but do you have any places that you really love if you're in the Orlando area? [00:33:33.380] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, well, I mean, if we're going to talk about some Disney hotels, our favorite is Animal Kingdom Lodge, just because we are big animal lovers and you know, the idea of having the giraffes walking by and it's it's just. [00:33:48.440] Awesome. Plus, I think the pools are really beautiful, the they have like that zero in depth entry that kind of looks like a watering hole. I mean, the way they think they're their hotels is just great. You know, the playgrounds with the ropes and bridge and you can kind of overlook and see the animals on the other side. And of course, the food is phenomenal at that resort. So I'm all about the food, too. So we like it there. [00:34:13.340] - Kim Tate Now we're talking about Disney, my newest favorite little spot is I loved the Riviera resort because it's on the skyline. And just having that way of getting in and out of the parks, especially I two kids who really love Epcot and the Riviera. The skyline has a kind of back entrance to the world showcase in Epcot, which with teenagers, it's really nice because they can you can kind of stay in the room if you're tired and they can go back out. [00:34:37.610] - Joella Doobrow Yeah. For us, when we go to Epcot, we usually stay at either the Swan or the dolphin. Yeah. Just because I mean, it's not over. Yeah. You can walk and it's not it's not technically a Disney hotel, so it's not themed, you know, in that way. But if you have little kids you can still like I think it's the swan has the, you know, the meal, the breakfast, the standards. So you can do that. [00:35:04.130] - Joella Doobrow You know, they do give you perks. You can get transportation to the parks, free parking, you know, the extra magic hours and the complimentary, you know, fastpass plus or whatever that's that's called. You get some of the perks. [00:35:15.980] - Kim Tate But yeah, there are Marriott property. So points person, you can try and snag a room. It's really hard there. [00:35:24.230] - Joella Doobrow And I don't think the redemption is all that great for either. But yeah. Because our prices I mean are are fairly low, especially compared to some of the other resorts that are right there. I mean some of the big Disney resorts that are super expensive are right there. So compared to them, this is a big deal. So that's why we do that. Especially we're going to like the food and wine or something like that. Yeah, we're going to drink a little bit. And you can just walk home. [00:35:50.450] - Kim Tate Yeah. What other places other than Disney do you love? [00:35:55.130] - Joella Doobrow In Orlando, I mean, if we're if we're going to stay in the Orlando area and budget is not an issue, I mean, the Four Seasons is beautiful for a resort. You don't have to leave. Yeah, you really don't have to leave. It's everything is just there. It's just ridiculously expensive. [00:36:13.850] - Tamara Gruber Well, you kind of teased us earlier by talking about some girl trip destinations. Now, Kim and I did a girls trip down to the Keys, but I'd love to hear if you have any places that you love for girls trip to Florida. Yes. [00:36:25.790] - Joella Doobrow And I won't mention the Keys at all. OK, so I actually feel Palm Beach is a fabulous place for girls trip. I would recommend two resorts. I mean, that you can pick depending on the kind of vibe that you want. I mean, there's Eau Palm Beach which actually used to be a Ritz Carlton. So their spa is fantastic. It's like a forty two thousand square foot spots, like one of the best ones there. And it's phenomenal. [00:36:53.810] - Joella Doobrow So if you want to do that with the girls, that's awesome. They have a great adult only pool. And of course, there's all the luxury that comes with with the brand. And then if you kind of prefer that more cutesy Instagram style type hotel, there's The Colony. So that one's not on the beach, but they do take you to the beach. And not only do they take it to the beach, they have a beach butler that will deliver like little bites and stuff in a pink yeti cooler. [00:37:23.450] - Joella Doobrow So everything's kind of very Instagram able. I mean, you'll find pinks and blues and flamingo prince and banana leaf prints. It's just all super cute and Instagramable. [00:37:35.000] - Tamara Gruber So it's a good place to wear your lily Pulitzer dresses. [00:37:37.820] - Joella Doobrow Perfect. And it's just fun, fun place for the girls. And they have bikes that you can take everything in. And Palm Beach is very either walkable or you can get around with a bike. So it's you can just get on the bikes and go exploring lots of really good restaurants. It's a fun place and shopping, of course, lots of shopping. If I was somebody that I follow on Instagram that's been posting pictures from the colony this week and so I'm very familiar with what you mean with that like pastel pink and. [00:38:07.590] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, yeah. Looks very cute. It is cute but is cute and I mean another one. If you kind of like the whole spa thing and maybe want to be closer to some of the Miami action, there is the aqualina resort and spa. It is. It's around Sunny Isles. So it's it's really kind of nice, the location, it's on the beach and it's close to both Aventura and Bal Harbor shops. So between spending time on the beach, pool, spa and shopping, I mean, make for great girls getaway. [00:38:42.600] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I've heard great things about that hotel also. [00:38:45.930] - Joella Doobrow I've gone there just for spa, like we have a month here that is spa month. So they have like really discounted rates. So we'll we'll take the girls and we'll just go for a spa day though. [00:38:56.610] - Kim Tate So nice. I'm definitely dreaming of a girls getaway. Yeah. So but what about if we're looking for a romantic getaway. [00:39:03.960] - Kim Tate I know Tamara. That's one of the reasons she's eyeing Florida a lot in case her Greece trip doesn't happen. So what do you think about that? [00:39:11.420] - Joella Doobrow Well, if you win the lottery and want to go to Little Palm Island, go for it. If you don't, then I think a little less expensive alternative are the bungalows at Key Largo. That was the other one I was looking at. Yeah, it's an adult only property. It's all inclusive. It's, you know, kind of smaller in size. Has that feel of like you're in Bali. They have like that little spa garden getaway kind of thing. [00:39:36.570] - Joella Doobrow It's it's supposed to be really nice and romantic. I personally have not been, but I would think that that would be a great place. I have been to the Checca Lodge. And that was really nice. I know they're remodeling it right now, so I don't I think it won't be ready till sometime in 2022, but that's another really nice option. [00:39:57.100] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, Kim, that was one that we were maybe going to stay at when we were in Key Largo. Yeah, but then we ended up at Baker's. [00:40:03.580] - Kim Tate I really liked that Baker's Cay spot that they put us up at. I thought that was nice and I haven't even heard of that. [00:40:11.590] - Tamara Gruber That was was that an autograph? I remember one that we stayed at was not autograph. And when we visited was a curio collection by Hilton or I may have flipped those, something like that. Yeah. [00:40:22.660] - Kim Tate I think the curio one was the baker's key I think. Yeah. And then there was the one next door to it too and I don't remember what that one was. [00:40:29.740] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I playa Largo I think. Well that's some nice options. Do you have any others for a romantic getaway. I mean at this point anything sounds good to me. Yeah. [00:40:38.920] - Joella Doobrow I mean I like, I like Amelia Island on the East but I would rent, I would rent or stay in a little bed and breakfast or something. Right. [00:40:48.500] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, and the Omni has those residences right on property, so you can, like, have your own condo. I mean, that's not maybe quite as charming, romantic as you might be imagining with a bed and breakfast. [00:41:03.170] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, it's an option and it definitely is an option. [00:41:06.230] - Tamara Gruber Cool. Well, that's a lot of ground that we covered are a lot of coastline at least. I was going to say a lot of state. You gave us some great ideas to think about. And now I just, of course, want to travel more than ever. But out of everything that we talked about, do you have a favorite that you've been to? [00:41:23.690] - Joella Doobrow Oh, it's it's hard. I think we just keep going back to the day of Marriott in Marco just because we love the location. The amenities are great. It's the prices reasonable. It just kind of ticks all the boxes for us. Lots of, like little day trips and things that we can do from their little excursions on boats and kayaking and that kind of stuff. So it takes a lot of the boxes for us. So that's where we keep going back to. [00:41:53.150] - Joella Doobrow I feel like the changes by the mood, it's seasonal too, right? Yeah, that's true. I mean, some of them, you know, get decorate are really nice around Christmas when you go, you know, I mean, Disney is absolutely beautiful. During Christmas. [00:42:07.640] - Kim Tate I was just going to ask, is there a season that you think that people, you know, if they're looking for kind of a resort beach, you know, we're thinking more of the traditional Florida beach escape. Is there, you know, any seasons that you think are great for either weather and or money? Like savings, like getting deals? [00:42:24.120] - Joella Doobrow Well, for savings, hurricane season. But yeah, but you probably don't want to travel during hurricane season. [00:42:31.970] - Joella Doobrow Summer usually, believe it or not, has the better deals because it is incredibly hot. So you do get better deals like this time of the year is expensive because it's horrible everywhere else and everybody wants to come to Florida. Yeah, but the weather's great. And that's why everybody I mean, this is perfect weather here now. I mean, you can still go in the in the ocean. It's, you know, seventy three degrees out. You know, it's perfect. [00:42:56.960] - Joella Doobrow I mean, spring is great here, but it's expensive. [00:43:00.650] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. You're in season. [00:43:04.190] - Tamara Gruber Well, I guess we want to wrap up by asking a question that we ask all of our guests, and that is, do you have a favorite travel outfit or brand of clothing that you like to wear when you're traveling? [00:43:14.990] - Joella Doobrow Oh, well, in Florida, I mostly wear like sun dresses and maxi dresses. I have some favorite rap rap style dresses that I get from Lulus when they're on sale. But I'm not I don't like just subscribe to one brand. It's whatever I find. I'm not brand loyal. So if I find something else that's comfortable, it's fine. But if I'm going to do anything outdoors and hiking, which we love to do, but we don't do that in Florida, we go away for that. [00:43:39.290] - Joella Doobrow Then usually we do Columbia. We have a great we have great outlet shops here. So I actually live really close to a Columbia outlet and we get most of our stuff from there. And then, of course, also Prana when they're on sale. [00:43:52.460] - Joella Doobrow So those are kind of my those are two of them, too, like outdoorsy, relaxed, you know, gear. I absolutely love Prana and Columbia both. Yeah. [00:44:00.920] - Tamara Gruber And I know from seeing you on Instagram, you always have very cute dresses. [00:44:06.320] - Joella Doobrow I have I have these wrap dresses from Lulus, which I mean, one, they're super, super comfortable for travel, too. They look fabulous. Some pictures. And, you know, you can dress them up or dress them down. [00:44:19.380] - Kim Tate Great. So, you know, Tamara mentioned seeing you on Instagram, so do you want to let our listeners know where they can find you online? Yes, I do live most of my life there on Instagram, on my handle is roving Joe, I do have the same handle on Facebook and my website is the same as roving Jo Dotcom. [00:44:38.060] - Tamara Gruber And that's Joe with no E at the end. [00:44:39.860] - Tamara Gruber Just so. Yes, everyone knows and we'll link to that in their show notes. So thank you again for coming in and sharing your expertise with us. And we hope everyone does pop over to Instagram and give you a follow and a little shout out there. [00:44:55.260] - Joella Doobrow And thanks for having me. This was super fun and I hope I was able to provide some valuable information. [00:45:01.130] - Kim Tate I think you have us all dreaming of kind of a nice, you know, warm weather beach escape right now. So it's helpful to have an idea of where to look. [00:45:12.530] - Kim Tate As always, thanks for joining us for another week here at Vacation MAVEN's. [00:45:16.790] - Tamara Gruber And stay tuned because next time we're going to be talking to someone all about family travel tech. So your favorite gadgets to help make family travel a little bit easier. [00:45:25.970] - Kim Tate Can't wait for that one, because you know me, I'm all about travel and tech gadgets. [00:45:29.960] - Tamara Gruber So stay tuned.

In Sumter with Sarah Jane is back this week with Nicole Cuevas — a woman who gets the job DONE! Cuevas is the general manager at the Springhill Suites by Marriott here in Sumter, but she is also the regional manager for Ambelal Hotels Group, a Beachbody coach, a wife and the mother of two beautiful girls. Nicole was born and grew up in the Dominican Republic, but moved to Sumter six years ago with her husband after a stop in New York City. SJ and Nicole clicked immediately and you'll be able to feel the energy. Don't miss this episode!Be sure to follow Sarah Jane Sumter Realtor and In Sumter with Sarah Jane on Facebook and @Sumter_Realtor on Instagram for more updates on the show.In Sumter with Sarah Jane is a part of The Item Podcast Network proudly presented by SKF Sumter - Welcome to the world of reliable rotation. To apply today, go to SKF.com.

The first episode of 2021 starts off with a quote/motto on creativity, ingenuity and risk...and it's perfect...Throw it at the wall, see what sticks = 2021 motto - Sarah MurilloAnd it's perfect for the amazing Sales Manager at the SpringHill Suites Madison, Sarah, who is full of gratitudeversatilityresiliencyself-beliefconsistency andservant-heartedness.Though that wasn't always how Sarah saw herself. Her story of imposter-syndrome meets taking chances and ending up loving the industry, her hotel, her management company and her city shows that no matter what happens, women lifting each other on their way up is important and matters. Enjoy her authentic interview and reach out to her on LinkedIn if you have any questions!Cheers to 2021!

In this Episode: Senior Vice President & Global Brand Leader, Marriott Classic Select Brands Leads vision, strategy and execution for all facets of global positioning, strategy, product design, guest experience programming and marketing for a portfolio of seven brands encompassing Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, Four Points, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites and Protea, representing 40% of the fee income for the company from over 4000 hotels worldwide.   About Janis Milham: Janis is a highly motivated and seasoned executive skilled in orchestrating business strategy and operational excellence for major Fortune 500 corporations, with experience leading revenue growth, integration, strategic planning, and cost containment in the Hospitality Industry. Visualizes broad situations and executes focused strategies through exceptional leadership, with command of the details necessary to ensure the successful resolution of complex issues. Skilled in quick thinking and devising creative solutions to complex problems, capturing increased efficiency and productivity. Excels in the leadership and implementation of business planning processes while developing strategies to meet future challenges; leads major initiatives focused on growth and improved collaboration, as well as internal process improvement and efficiency. Areas of Expertise: *Operations Leadership *Revenue Growth *Cost Containment *Business Growth *Mentoring/Coaching *Process Improvement *Brand Management *Team Leadership *Strategic Planning & Execution *Transformational Change Career Achievements: *On bi-annual basis, directs a $12M budget for the planning and execution of the Marriott Select Brand General Manager Conference, which draws 4000 attendees. *Co-founded the Marriott Headquarters Women's Leadership Networking Group, growing the organization to encompass over 100 participants. *Led a high profile re-branding and repositioning initiative, converting 90% of the 800 properties to the new Courtyard by Marriott brand. *Recognized by one of Marriott's largest Ownership group as Host General Manager of the year. *Skilled in expanding brands in international markets, launching and growing the Fairfield Brand in Asia Pacific. To contact Janis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-milham-8660a31/ Website: makingboldmoves.com  Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

10/09/19 - In this episode, stroller policies on the Disneyland tram are now being enforced more heavily, The VOID is bringing a limited time Avengers experience, plus we review the Springhill Suites Anaheim Convention Center hotel!

#162-Umweltschutz ist ein wichtiges Thema und nachdem IHG letztes Jahr vorgezogen hat, ist jetzt auch Marriott beim Thema Umweltschutz vorne. 500 Millionen Flaschen sollen eingespart werden oder 80 Tonnen Plastik. Bis 2021 soll das abgeschlossen sein. Seit 2018 stellte Marriott im Courtyard by Marriott, in den SpringHill Suites, im Residence Inn, im Fairfield by Marriott und in den TownePlace Suites auf größere Pump-Flaschen um. Dies geschah zusätzlich zu vier anderen Marken der Kette, die schon über diese Form der Badezimmerartikel verfügten, darunter Aloft Hotels, Element by Westin, Four Points und die Moxy Hotels.Abonniere uns, damit du keine Folge verpasst!Vereinbare noch heute Deine kostenlose Beratung. Verbinden Sie sich mit anderen Vielfliegern in unserer Facebook-Gruppe& folgen Sie uns auf Facebook.

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We are coming to you LIVE from the SpringHill Suites in Miamisburg (Dayton, Ohio) getting YOU ready for Hamvention!First, we will have the exclusive Hamvention weather forecast from Eric Elwell, KD4BNT, Spectrum News One Chief Meteorologist; Next, a Dayton and surrounding area traffic report; up to the minute information from the Hamvention Parking Staff about onsite parking, remote parking, and busing; external events information, and a visit from our own version of Biff Henderson!We won't be taking your calls tonight, but we will again starting next week!And, look for our mascot "Hammy" VE1BCN wondering the fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. Send us your photos with Hammy with #hamtalklive on Twitter!We'll also be giving away stickers and Loyal Listener Club Nerd Cards. So be sure to pick up yours at Hamvention!

We want to share our travel experiences with the ones we love most. If you have a large family, you are traveling with a lot of people. This can bring unique challenges and unique opportunities. We are fortunate to have Sharon Rowley, a real life mom of six and a travel expert who runs the Mom of 6 blog, on our show today. Sharon offers all kinds of resources for planning, organizing, eating, and living with a large family. We especially love her travel tips, and she generously shares them with us. We talk about when to rent a house or a hotel, when to fly, how to plan for meals, tips for saving on food, tips for saving on activities, and the importance of staying flexible. Sharon offers great tips for making sure everyone enjoys the trip, and she offers a couple of hidden gems we didn’t know about.   Show Notes [03:03] Sharon lives in Westchester County New York, and she has six kids. Her kids are between the ages of 13 and 18. They have been traveling since her oldest child was literally an infant. [03:30] When they moved to New York, they often traveled back to visit their family.  They have also done overseas travel. [04:04] On her blog Mom of 6, Sharon writes about how to help other moms get more organized and create routines for their children. She helps with things like throwing fun birthday parties that don't cost a fortune. And everything else that comes into play when you are raising six kids. [04:36] They also talk a lot about family road trips. [04:52] She has a lot of great ideas dealing with teens and tweens. [05:24] Chris and Di have two kids, but they often bring their nephew with them and even an extra child adds to the dynamic. [05:50] Sharon's favorite thing is to stay at an Airbnb, Vrbo or similar arrangement. If they are traveling for more than four or five days, it's great to find a house to stay in. [06:31] When you're renting, you have kitchen access. Food expenses really go up when you have a large amount of people. [08:19] For a night or two they like Springhill Suites, Embassy Suites, and Residence Inns. [09:20] Sharon likes to use a website called SixSuitcaseTravel for hotel research. [10:02] Camping is always the most economical way to travel, but there are other logistics involved. [10:41] They love camping on the North rim of The Grand Canyon and Fort Wilderness Disney. [11:57] Flying for 8 people can get expensive. 8 passenger cars are also expensive. [12:58] If the trip is driveable, they do drive it, and they own a large van. There are so many opportunities to see the country. [14:06] Audiobooks are good for younger kids. Screen time is allowed during travel, but it’s limited at home. [15:40] Leaving at 1:00 am is also a great way to have kids sleep through a lot of the trip. [18:17] They tend to eat out for lunch as opposed to dinner. If they do go out to dinner, they try to make a reservation. [19:50] A crock pot is important. Food can be put in before they head out for the day. [20:40] When they arrive in town, Sharon likes to hit up the grocery stores and stock up on snacks. [21:51] Attractions can get pricey. Save your budget for the fun stuff. Do your research in advance and plan out your tickets in advance. Get a national park pass. Get Groupon deals. Find free museums. Plan to make it the most cost effective, but it's all about the attractions. Businesses also put coupons on their Facebook page. [24:27] Pick up brochures to travel like a local. [24:46] Planning ahead makes everyone happy. Make lists and make dreams come true. That's what it’s all about for Sharon. [26:31] One major pain point for many group travelers is making sure that everyone on the trip is happy. [29:10] Part of travel and part of life is sometimes cutting your losses and finding something different to do. [29:44] Sharon makes bullet points of things to do and maps it out. She also tries to get to places early. She creates a framework and also has backup plans. Having a plan for food makes things better.   Links and Resources: Mom of 6 sharon@momof6.com Mom of 6 on Facebook Sharon Rowley on Pinterest @sharonmomof6 on Twitter Audible Free Audiobook and Free 30-Day Membership Springhill Suites Embassy Suites Residence Inn SixSuitcaseTravel North Rim Grand Canyon Fort Wilderness Sharon Rowley YouTube How to Travel with a Large Family   For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. It will only get better from here. Don’t miss out on future episodes where we continue to share tips and tricks to get the most out of your vacation.

Nashville, Tennessee, is home to the country's first tri-branded Marriott hotel. Developed by North Point Hospitality Group, the 470-room limited-service property consists of transient brands AC Hotel and SpringHill Suites, and Residence Inn, an extended-stay hotel. Located in downtown's SoBro neighborhood where government offices are located, the $140 million complex is also across from Music City Center, a six-year-old facility with more than 2 million square feet of event space. Since it opened, the hotel has been at near capacity every day. In this episode, you'll hear from executives and managers at North Point Hospitality and First Hospitality Group of Chicago, which each opened a tri-branded hotel in the past 12 months. They share the state of the tri-brand business so far, including some unforeseen challenges; how convention and tourism officials grasp the multi-flag concept; and how guests react when they realize there are three different hotels under one roof.

Nashville, Tennessee, is home to the country’s first tri-branded Marriott hotel. Developed by North Point Hospitality Group, the 470-room limited-service property consists of transient brands AC Hotel and SpringHill Suites, and Residence Inn, an extended-stay hotel. Located in downtown’s SoBro neighborhood where government offices are located, the $140 million complex is also across from Music read more The post 211 | Triple Whammy: Tri-branded hotels change playing field first appeared on Long Live Lodging.

Nashville, Tennessee, is home to the country’s first tri-branded Marriott hotel. Developed by North Point Hospitality Group, the 470-room limited-service property consists of transient brands AC Hotel and SpringHill Suites, and Residence Inn, an extended-stay hotel. Located in downtown’s SoBro neighborhood where government offices are located, the $140 million complex is also across from Music read more

Welcome to the Christmas Eve Show with Rob and Kerri. This week they give their pro tips on how to save money doing a Split Stay at Disney World or Disneyland. This includes what it is, how a "split stay" works and why it may be the perfect way to maximize your Disney vacation and stay at one of your bucket list resorts without breaking the bank.  They have a follow up from last week's Are You Serious including the basic list of Marvel films and the best order to watch them. And be sure to check out the blog post if you want a FULL list.  And you'll enjoy hearing about some new ticket specials at Walt Disney World and a Disney Cruise Line limited time promotion to help you save on your initial despot.  All this and more. Thanks for tuning in!  LISTENER SPECIALS: Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to consider them on your next trip to Disney. Follow on Instagram. Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening. 

This week Rob and Kerri share what is by far the least expensive souvenir at Disney. It's also a great way to get the kids involved in your trip, have some fun and create some memories you can also take home with you. Do you need to use the "rider swap" program? When traveling with children who are too young or not tall enough for a ride but you or the older kids still want to go, then you will want to learn how this system works. They recently changed from paper rider swap tickets to all electronic so be prepared.  Plus, Rob and Kerri have some tips for keeping track of your stroller at the parks. And in a first time every, they are calling out two people by name in ARE YOU SERIOUS.  Enjoy and thanks for tuning in.  Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to follow them on Instagram and consider them for a future stay when you visit Walt Disney World.  Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening.     

It's the holiday season and you know what that means, crowds at Disney World! On this show, Rob and Kerri share their top 7 tips for surviving the holiday crowds. After all, it is the most magical time of the year and it doesn't have to be as scary as some of the horror stories about holiday crowds make it out to be. They do a mini recap of announcements from Destination D, and a segment of ARE YOU SERIOUS.  Have a magical week and please follow us on social media and share some of your tips for surviving the busy seasons at Walt Disney World.  LISTENER SPECIALS: Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to consider them on your next trip to Disney. Follow on Instagram. Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Mouse To Your House is offering a 20% discount on all single basket orders. Sale/Discounted and Custom baskets to not apply. Use code DTSPlove at checkout.  Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening. 

Who doesn’t like to save money on their Disney vacation?  On this show, Rob and Kerri share some tips how to save money on your breakfast at the Disney Parks. They share some of their favorite spots in the parks, the type of pricing to expect, where to avoid (unless you love lines) and what your options are inside the parks if you choose to NOT eat at your resort. And there are a couple rumors to dispell and a segment of ARE YOU SERIOUS that had both Rob and Kerri asking questions.  If you’d like to help support DTS, become a patron  - MORE INFO HERE. And thank you for our Sponsor of this week’s show, SPRINGHILL SUITES & TOWNEPLACE SUITES at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS. Check out the video here.  LISTENER SPECIALS: Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to consider them on your next trip to Disney. Follow on Instagram. Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Mouse To Your House is offering a 20% discount on all single basket orders. Sale/Discounted and Custom baskets to not apply. Use code DTSPlove at checkout.  Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening. 

It's the holiday season! On this show, Rob and Kerri share some of the things you can do at Walt Disney World when you are visiting during the holiday season. They go over what to enjoy at each of the parks and also a couple of the special tours and parties only available during the holiday season plus a fun thing to do that is free and a must do during the holiday season.  LISTENER SPECIALS: Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to consider them on your next trip to Disney. Follow on Instagram. Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Mouse To Your House is offering a 20% discount on all single basket orders. Sale/Discounted and Custom baskets to not apply. Use code DTSPlove at checkout.  Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening. 

In this show, Rob and Kerri are sharing their pro tips on how to combine a cruise with your Disney vacation. They include tips on where you can cruise from if you are coming to Walt Disney World, how to get to the port, and some of the things to know before you go. Plus, if you are looking to start your own podcast, they have some info. Additional links to information mentioned in podcast are below.  CASTAWAY CAY VIDEO POWER UP PODCASTING by Pat Flynn   LISTENER SPECIALS: Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to consider them on your next trip to Disney. Follow on Instagram. Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Mouse To Your House is offering a 20% discount on all single basket orders. Sale/Discounted and Custom baskets to not apply. Use code DTSPlove at checkout.  Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening. 

Welcome to another DTS Show. On this episode, Rob & Kerri step over to the "dark side" and are talking about how to plan a combo Disney World vacation AND a Universal Studios vacation. There are some neat specials that will make it super easy to get to each resort, customize your vacation and also tips on where to stay. They share their insights about the new ticket pricing and ticket packages and also a little bit about the river cruises in Europe with Adventures by Disney. And an Are You Serious that almost turned into a Rob's Rant...well, it may have. Enjoy!  LISTENER SPECIALS: Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to consider them on your next trip to Disney. Follow on Instagram. Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Mouse To Your House is offering a 20% discount on all single basket orders. Sale/Discounted and Custom baskets to not apply. Use code DTSPlove at checkout.  Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening. 

MananAJ and Chris are continuing their Words of Note series with one that you might not be familiar with, but it gives you a chance to think...and reflect: An exploration of MananKNKX - A Walking Tour of Bellingham (http://www.knkx.org/post/walking-tour-through-downtown-bellingham)Special thanks to Geoffrey Redick, producer of KNKX's All Things ConsideredShout-out to KNKX for hosting a “KNKX Connects to Bellingham” even last week at the Mount Baker Theater, including a live broadcast of All Things Considered. Won't be the last time we see them up here in 98226.#GetOutFifth annual ArtNight (http://www.whatcomtalk.com/2018/10/15/support-local-artists-and-schools-at-springhill-suites-annual-artnight-fundraiser/) - Thursday October 25, 5:30-8:30pm. Springhill Suites lobby. Bringing the local art scene to hotel guests and the community. Free admission (it's in the hotel lobby!) with appetizers, drink specials from their Chuckanut Lobby Bar and live music.Disclaimer Time!What is Manan? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manan)Originating from Gaelic roots, Manan is "*a new beginning* **" or "*morning* **", a "*new day*" or "*opportunity*". It insinuates a positive feeling towards an opportunity, or fresh start.From the Indian Sanskrit language, there are three steps to self-realization: 1. "shravana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shravana_(hearing))" i.e., careful listening to the teaching of the Vedanta (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta)2. "*manana*" i.e., repeatedly and deeply reflecting on or contemplating what is learned from those teachings3. "nididhyasana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nididhyasana)" i.e., becoming completely absorbed in contemplation that no other thought enters the mind.Reflection isn't just for mirrors* Notice the negative patterns in your life* Focus on the bigger picture* Come to grips with worrying about things out of your control* Face your fears* Define happiness on your own terms* Make decisions based on your moral compass or conscienceReflection vs. Introspection vs. Rumination*Reflection* is thinking about yourself, your actions, the way you behave. What the mirror sees. *Introspection* involves an examination, or an exploration, of your mental and emotional state. Soul searching. A deeper, more personal form of reflection.*Rumination* can be negative. Often it occurs when you're in a place of stuck, ruminate, chew on it, kick an idea or situation around.Rumination vs. Self-examination - in other words, an introvert's typical eveningWarning: taking reflection/introspection/rumination/self-examination may amplify negative thoughts in your head. Take a shot of mindfulness tonic during tough reflection sessions. Combat the “lizard brain” or the harmful inner narrativeChris' optimal environment for reflection * I-5 through Skagit County* Cruise control set to 75 mph* Loud hard rock music playing loudly through the car stereo* Thoughts just pop in my head... * When not in the bullseye of my attention, my brain's auxiliary process works itself out.AJ's Recipe for Reflection"The Mountain Doesn't Care" vs Motorcycle Zen"On a motorcycle, you can't really think about more than where you are. There's a freedom that comes with that - from stress, worry, sweating the small stuff. " Laurence FishburneRead more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/laurence_fishburne_871071Kevin Rose Instagram quote mention:https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAhCpinMRv/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcastListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

MananAJ and Chris are continuing their Words of Note series with one that you might not be familiar with, but it gives you a chance to think...and reflect: An exploration of MananKNKX - A Walking Tour of Bellingham (http://www.knkx.org/post/walking-tour-through-downtown-bellingham)Special thanks to Geoffrey Redick, producer of KNKX's All Things ConsideredShout-out to KNKX for hosting a “KNKX Connects to Bellingham” even last week at the Mount Baker Theater, including a live broadcast of All Things Considered. Won't be the last time we see them up here in 98226.#GetOutFifth annual ArtNight (http://www.whatcomtalk.com/2018/10/15/support-local-artists-and-schools-at-springhill-suites-annual-artnight-fundraiser/) - Thursday October 25, 5:30-8:30pm. Springhill Suites lobby. Bringing the local art scene to hotel guests and the community. Free admission (it's in the hotel lobby!) with appetizers, drink specials from their Chuckanut Lobby Bar and live music.Disclaimer Time!What is Manan? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manan)Originating from Gaelic roots, Manan is "*a new beginning* **" or "*morning* **", a "*new day*" or "*opportunity*". It insinuates a positive feeling towards an opportunity, or fresh start.From the Indian Sanskrit language, there are three steps to self-realization: 1. "shravana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shravana_(hearing))" i.e., careful listening to the teaching of the Vedanta (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta)2. "*manana*" i.e., repeatedly and deeply reflecting on or contemplating what is learned from those teachings3. "nididhyasana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nididhyasana)" i.e., becoming completely absorbed in contemplation that no other thought enters the mind.Reflection isn't just for mirrors* Notice the negative patterns in your life* Focus on the bigger picture* Come to grips with worrying about things out of your control* Face your fears* Define happiness on your own terms* Make decisions based on your moral compass or conscienceReflection vs. Introspection vs. Rumination*Reflection* is thinking about yourself, your actions, the way you behave. What the mirror sees. *Introspection* involves an examination, or an exploration, of your mental and emotional state. Soul searching. A deeper, more personal form of reflection.*Rumination* can be negative. Often it occurs when you're in a place of stuck, ruminate, chew on it, kick an idea or situation around.Rumination vs. Self-examination - in other words, an introvert's typical eveningWarning: taking reflection/introspection/rumination/self-examination may amplify negative thoughts in your head. Take a shot of mindfulness tonic during tough reflection sessions. Combat the “lizard brain” or the harmful inner narrativeChris' optimal environment for reflection * I-5 through Skagit County* Cruise control set to 75 mph* Loud hard rock music playing loudly through the car stereo* Thoughts just pop in my head... * When not in the bullseye of my attention, my brain's auxiliary process works itself out.AJ's Recipe for Reflection"The Mountain Doesn't Care" vs Motorcycle Zen"On a motorcycle, you can't really think about more than where you are. There's a freedom that comes with that - from stress, worry, sweating the small stuff. " Laurence FishburneRead more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/laurence_fishburne_871071Kevin Rose Instagram quote mention:https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAhCpinMRv/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcastListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

Believe it or not, Disney has just increased some of its pricing on food and drinks at the parks. On this show, Rob and Kerri will give you the breakdown on a few of the price hikes. They share the romantic and fun Carriage Ride experience they did at Port Orleans Riverside. Plus, you won't want to miss some of the updates going on at Walt Disney World, including one that no one seems to be talking about, and this one is actually pretty cool. Enjoy this week's show Disney friend!  LISTENER SPECIALS: Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing. Be sure to consider them on your next trip to Disney. Follow on Instagram. Check out the exclusive Princess Collection by DesignZ by DeDe on MyDISTee.com - $10 from the sale of each shirt sold from this collection will be donated to Children's Dream Fund. Mouse To Your House is offering a 20% discount on all single basket orders. Sale/Discounted and Custom baskets to not apply. Use code DTSPlove at checkout.  Need help planning your next magical vacation. Please reach out to us or one of our Dream Builders Travel Group travel agents. This is for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney ... or any other vacation. There are never any additional fees to work with us and you get our Disney experience and expertise. You can also fill out a form here. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon site for option. We appreciate ALL our supporters.  Do you need a custom tee shirt for your next Disney vacation? Then look no further than MyDIStee.com And as always, there are no set up fees when you mention this podcast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for listening. 

We are LIVE from the SpringHill Suites in Miamisburg (Dayton, Ohio) getting YOU ready for Hamvention! We have an exclusive Hamvention weather forecast from Eric Elwell, KD4BNT, StormCenter 7 WHIO-TV Chief Meteorologist; a Dayton and surrounding area traffic report from the Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer, KX8GCS; up to the minute information from the Hamvention Parking Staff about onsite parking, remote parking, and busing; external events information including a call from Gary West, K8DEV from the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, and more!We won't be taking your calls tonight, but we will again starting next week!

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07/04/16 - Tom Bell talks about his stay at the Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites, a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel.

This week, Team Mousetalgia takes you on an audio tour of Disneyland during the holiday season. Join us as we listen to the festive sounds of the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers, the Club 33 Carolers, Olaf's Snow Fest, Five and Dime, the Frontierland Orchestrion, and the Candlelight chorus. Next, listen to a special recording from a recent panel discussion in which Prep and Landing Co-Directors Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton talk about the origins of their popular Christmas television specials, and share some secrets behind the inspiration for some of the settings and characters. Plus: Disneyland and metal detection; Kristen reviews the Springhill Suites at Anaheim Resort; Jeff buys a Faun Warrior's helmet - and more.

08/25/15 - The Disneyland team takes a virtual walk down Katella Avenue (from Walnut Avenue to Harbor Boulevard) discussing lodging, shopping and restaurants along the way.

The Biagas family of trans-generational entrepreneurs talk about their individual journeys toward entrepreneurial success and how they came together to become owners of two Marriott hotels; A SpringHill Suites by Marriott and a Residence Inn by Marriott, both located in Lake Charles, Louisiana

06/30/15 - Tom Bell continues his walk south down the west side of Harbor Boulevard from Katella Avenue to Orangewood Avenue, discussing hotels, food and shopping along the way.

11/13/14 - Tom Bell takes a look at two new Disneyland area hotels, the Hyatt Place and the SpringHill Suites.

There has been a lot of activity just down the road from us, for the past year. A hotel has been built, and we have witnessed the process from start to finish. About a year ago, the construction crew 'broke ground' and started digging and moving earth. Then came the foundation. The big cement mixers came in to pour and pour until the amount of cement was just right. Each afternoon, driving my children home from school, I would deliberately take a slightly longer route which leads right past the hotel site. My kids would ooh and aah at the machines, and the changes that were taking place. Soon the walls went up, stage by stage. Just opposite the building site is a restaurant with an outside seating area. We sat there on a few occasions, eating icecream and watching the progress: machines coming and going, the large crew of workmen nailing, hammering, carrying, and cutting. At least half of the time there was plenty of yelling going on, and most of the time it was in a variety of different languages. It would have been good to film the work from the beginning to the end consistently, and then show the film in fast motion. I'm happy to say that the ordinances or rules for new buildings here is that they must have good landscaping around them: trees, shrubs, and grass. So, the hotel won't look like a big, boring, box of a place. It actually has an attractive design with some architectural interest, some natural stone, and now the landscaping. I'm sure that, in true American style, there will be a grand opening celebration. There will be balloons, free coffee, and perhaps a raffle. Once, when a department store was having its grand opening, my husband and I happened to be in a parking lot nearby. Suddenly, there was the sound of explosions. I ducked, not knowing what on earth was happening. My husband just laughed at me and pointed to the building, "It's just the grand opening fire works, babe. I know," he admitted, "we tend to overdo it here."Grammar notes.Practicing the use of 'would' using related vocabulary: to break ground, building site, ordinance, to duck.1. It would have been better to break ground in the Summer; the ground will be frozen soon.2. I wouldn't mind the building site next door, if the crew wasn't so rude.3. He memorized the ordinances and would always quote the rules.4. You wouldn't have bumped your head if you had ducked.