Lodging
An honest take on lodging
Profile: Michelle Snow: I caught the travel bug early, as my mother would often pile the two of us and the family dog into a van for trip after trip, covering most of the U.S. and Canada. Currently based in Orlando, Florida, I am still at my happiest when I can hit the road and discover new places to write about. As a writer, I have over twenty years of experience covering travel, entertainment and more. In addition to blogging for Uptake, I cover budget travel for Suite 101 and all things Sin City for Why Go Las Vegas. I have also written several guidebooks, including the 2005 edition of WDW/Orlando For Dummies and Frommer’s Irreverent Guide to Orlando.
Posts by: Michelle Snow
Legoland Hotel Gets Green Light in San Diego, California
Nov 08, 2009; No CommentAs with most tourist attractions, there are plenty of hotels around the Legoland theme park in San Diego, California. But until now, there hasn’t been an actual hotel at the popular attraction. Las Vegas' Excalibur Hotel at Legoland That will... Read more »
Motel 6 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Oct 31, 2009; No CommentThe image that Motel 6 has is of basic lodgings at a value price, and that is a fair assessment of what I received during my stay at the chain’s property located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Standard 2 Double Bed Motel 6 Room The motel is actually,... Read more »
MGM Grand Las Vegas Asks You to Tweet Your Sins for Free Room
Oct 29, 2009; 1 CommentIt seems lately, there’s been an explosion of resorts using social media to disclose deals and contests for those that follow or fan them. Add MGM Grand Las Vegas to the mix. MGM Grand Las Vegas Lion For several months, the resort has been utilizing... Read more »
Atlanta Marriotts Offer Radio City 2009 Holiday Package
Oct 28, 2009; No CommentPlanning on attending the Radio City Christmas Spectacular® when it returns for another year to Atlanta? Then you might be interested in the package several Atlanta Marriott properties are running in conjunction with the show dates for 2009. The Stunning... Read more »
Disneyland Grand Californian Resort Opens Expansion
Oct 24, 2009; No CommentDisneyland has opened the results of its 2.5-acre expansion of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa to the public. This new wing of the theme park’s premier on-property lodging choice features 203 new guest rooms. Disney Grand Californian... Read more »
Omni Los Angeles California Offers Downtown Luxury Lodgings
Oct 20, 2009; No CommentSItuated at the top of Bunker Hill, the Omni Los Angeles sits in the middle of California Plaza, making it a perfect lodging choice for those in town for business. But it’s also adjacent to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), the Walt Disney... Read more »
Loews Hotels Launches Holiday 2009 Pet Promotion
Oct 16, 2009; No CommentMore than ever, when the family goes traveling, it includes the kids of the four-legged kind. It can sometimes be difficult to find a hotel that accepts the furrier members of your clan in the room, but the Loews Hotel chain has been at the forefront... Read more »
Mandalay Bay Las Vegas as Low as $66 a Night
Oct 14, 2009; 1 CommentI love Las Vegas and one of my favorite places to stay is Mandalay Bay. But I don’t get to do it often since nightly rates tend to be $100 or more even on a weeknight, pricing it twice as expensive as, say, the neighboring Luxor. So imagine my surprise... Read more »
Five Haunted Hotels in New Orleans
Oct 07, 2009; 2 CommentsDuring the Halloween season, people look for that extra jolt of fear in their vacations, and no U.S. city offers more reports of supernatural encounters than the city of New Orleans. But if just visiting amongst the ghosts isn’t enough, here are... Read more »
Seven Tips To Enjoying a Walt Disney World Resort Stay
Sep 28, 2009; No CommentWith over twenty resorts and villas on property, just booking your stay at Walt Disney World can be daunting. Here are some basic tips to help you enjoy your vacation stay at an on-property resort: Take Advantage of Extra Magic Hours – As a bonus... Read more »
