Las Vegas, Nevada & vicinity
Travel Dates: May 2022 (Updated July 2024) Things to do outside of Las Vegas: Death Valley – Located in California, it takes 2.5 hours to drive…
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Crater Lake, Oregon
Travel Dates: September 2022 Hotel: Eagle Crater Lake Inn – ~30 minutes outside of Crater Lake, this was the best option available for us, compared to…
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Brookings, Oregon
Travel Dates: September 2022 Hotel: Beachfront Inn – nice accommodation right by the beach with all rooms having an ocean view. There are no elevators to…
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Portland, Oregon
Travel Dates: September 2022 Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown – we chose this hotel given it was right across the street from Hertz Rental.…
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Denali & Fairbanks, Alaska
Travel Dates: September 2021 Hotel: Denali Crow’s Nest Log Cabins (Denali) – we chose this lodging given its close proximity to Denali National Park, good reviews,…
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Seward & Whittier, Alaska
Travel Dates: September 2021 Hotel: Seward Harbor 360 Hotel We booked this hotel as a package with the Major Marine boat tour because it gave us…
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Anchorage, Alaska
Travel Dates: September 2021 Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown The hotel is in a convenient location, has free parking and continental breakfast,…
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Florida Keys & Key West
Travel Dates: May 2021 Hotel: Casa Marina Key West, Waldorf Astoria Resort The location of the resort is along the south coast of Key West, and…
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Clearwater, Florida
Travel Dates: April 2021 Hotel: Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Great location–right on the beach and walkable distance to restaurants, stores, and a Walgreens that…
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Miami, Florida
Travel Dates: May 2021 Hotel: JW Marriott Miami The hotel’s location is why we chose to stay at JW Marriott Miami. It’s in Downtown Miami, so…
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Tampa, Florida
Travel Dates: April 2021 Hotel: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street Right in downtown Tampa, the hotel is in a good location for water activities, otherwise all…
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Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park, Maine
Travel Dates: October 2020 Hotel: Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency It appears to be a Holiday Inn that bought out (or partnered with) Bar Harbor Regency.…
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Portland, Maine
Travel Dates: October 2020 Hotel: Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront & The Westin Portland Harborview In terms of location, Hampton Inn was better and closer to…
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