Man, was I choked when I realized that the airport security staff at Toronto International airport broke my Sony VAIO laptop. Here's what happened. I had placed my long coat and purse into one tray and my laptop in another to go through the Xray. I then remembered that I would also have to remove my suit jacket, but there were no more trays available, so I placed the jacket under the … [Read more...]
Save Time And Money on Car Rentals
Your vacation is almost over, you are rested and relaxed until you return the rental car and the bill is placed in front of you. There must be a mistake, it's alot more than you had budgeted. Your credit card is melting in your hand. How does this happen... When renting make sure you get the total price that includes all taxes and fees. These fees are not included in the daily rate and can add … [Read more...]
The Toronto Islands Are A Treasure
The Toronto Islands are a treasure that most visitors to the city overlook. On our Christmas visit to the city Ros and I paid the Islands a visit. The park does attract over a million visitors annually. Access to the Islands is by ferry. The docks are located at the foot of Bay Street behind the Westin Hotel. In the winter a smaller ferry runs to Wards Island and serves the needs of the island … [Read more...]
The Peninsula Palace Beijing
The Peninsula Palace in Beijing is just that - a palace. This was our favorite hotel of all the hotels that we stayed at during our trip to China. Our room was spacious and featured a 42-inch plasma TV, marble bathroom, a bedside electronic panel which centralizes all control functions in the room. There is also an electronic display by the door showing outdoor temperature. The Arcade … [Read more...]
Frank Lloyd Wright: Oak Park Chicago
When I visit a city one of the things that I really look at is the architecture, and Chicago is a delight to the senses in this regard. Any trip to Chicago should include a visit to the village of Oak Park. It can be reached easily by taking a local train from downtown Chicago. Frank Lloyd Wright made Oak Park his home and it is where 25 of his buildings are located. I have been a fan of … [Read more...]
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