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The Driskill Blues 2008-06-25 22:20:36 Driskill Hotel should invest in this new gadget I found at HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference).
...Upon arrival, I was escorted to a room that featured what looked suspiciously like a full-size bed, but was touted as the world’s smallest Queen-size bed.
...The size of the room (although not the worn decor) justified the price point, but I couldn’t help b Read more:Blues
Breezy Dining 2008-06-24 23:01:03 For all the epicures that enjoy a meal coupled with an alfresco breeze, this article from Forbes Traveler is for you... Read more:Dining
Jazz in the Zebra Room 2008-06-23 21:27:54 In the midst of all this Texas heat, I decided to throw in a review about my favorite spot on the planet...
...If you want to chat up a local, avoid the weekends which tends to attract the trendy downtown crowd. You can expect folks to be warm and inviting, provided you have something of substance to contribute to the conversation.
BBQ Blow-Out 2008-06-21 20:38:35 And as such, I checked out the Texas barbecue scene in Austin while attending this year’s HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference).
...Despite my first take-away, Lambert’s pork ribs combined with Lambert’s homemade mustard is ridiculous.
...Most savory pork rib : I could taste the hickory and pecan, but it was Lambert’s maple coating that took th Read more:BBQ
Channeling through a Mirror 2008-06-20 11:03:03 While it's true I could spend hours in the bathroom with some tasty reading material, for whatever reason, channel surfing just doesn't hold the same appeal.
...Most folks find the idea of checking the weather, getting the just released sport scores and catching the latest news story, all while completing their toilet, to be very appealing. The company Seura finds a common channel for those w Read more:Channeling
Pillow Talk 2008-06-19 19:09:16 At first glance, I can't say I was overwhelmed with the usefulness of Urban Tool's perCushion showcased at HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference). ... That's always a good thing according to this LuxePacker. perCushion connects with a cell phone via Bluetooth and enables volume control, muting, initiating and ending a call. That means this cushion allows me to answer o
Sleeping in the 21st Century 2008-06-19 14:50:45 Coincidentally, the most tested technology at HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference) this year was the Ammique bed, Ammique being a company that promotes a sustainable bed solution purportedly moving sleep into the 21st century.
...But the thousands of small plastic domed caps passing through rods, some of which are held within an extension spring, created a fluid yet s Read more:Sleeping
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The Land of Tech 2008-06-18 09:30:51 I'm here in the land of ultimate hospitality tech! Previews and reports to come very soon!
Luxepacker vs. Flashpacker 2008-06-15 00:09:30 I read this article today suggesting FlashPacker as the alternative to LuxePacker. ... Yes, a traveller with a taste for adventure may simultaneously appreciate the things in life that are not free. ... Hell, that traveller may just have good taste and would likely relish that good taste with or without an audience.
The Packer in Me 2008-06-13 23:51:42 Today, Colorado's weather (and visiting relatives) demanded I take a moment for myself. Here's me, in Rocky Mountain National Park, next to Adam’s Falls, enjoying life.
...I've got to make "this" happen more often. Read more:Packer
Are You Nasty? 2008-06-12 19:06:31 I enjoyed this article served by Hotel News Source. It not only describes the cultural proclivities of tourists being tourists, but also ranks how well received these proclivities are by the host nation. Americans fare better than one might guess, but the Japanese take top honors.
I Should be Thrown in a Knapsack 2008-06-11 14:22:16 Some of you may have noticed that my LuxePacker icon looks suspiciously close to the Knapsack icon.
...And I hope to remedy the situation quickly as I've asked several icon designers to create a backpack with bling, just for LuxePacker.
In the interim, I would like to thank Knapsack for allowing me to "borrow" its icon. Read more:Thrown
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due 2008-06-11 13:55:32 As I travel along the learning curve of creating, tweaking and maintaining my own blog, I'll share what I've gathered as well as give credit where credit is due. ... I'm a huge fan of Apple (both its stock and its products) and RapidWeaver is a first rate example of what the Mac platform enables. ... RapidWeaver provided me with a smorgasbord of templates, page types and third-party plug-ins, en Read more:Giving
The Luxe Life at Mövenpick Resort Petra 2008-06-10 11:44:00 For LuxePackers considering a similar jaunt, check out this hotel review on Mövenpick ResortPetra
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...So that I might have more time in Petra, he arranged, miraculously, at 11 o'clock in the evening, a reasonable flight and driver to the airport for the following day. ... Finally, he also arranged a cool shower after my full day tour in Petra and before my flight back to Cairo - after ha
Top Ten Tastiest Restaurants in Cambodia 2008-06-09 19:19:58 Admired for their Amok (traditional Cambodia
n dish), but any of the Palm's fish offerings will do you right.
...Some of my favorites include Cafe Fresco (love the roasted pumpkin sandwich) and Chow (successfully modernized Khmer cuisine).
...Throw a dart at the menu with a blindfold on and you'll taste the definition of satiation. Read more:Top Ten
7 Day Countdown Begins 2008-06-09 10:41:45 That's why I'm anxious for the start of HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference), 16-19 June 2008. It's the ultimate showcase of technology that anticipates and enhances our experience in a hotel room. I won't arrive until Tuesday, but expect several previews of the latest hotel tech in the near future. Read more:Countdown
Are You a LuxePacker 2008-06-08 21:11:54 Have you unknowingly participated in ecotourism or voluntourism and discovered after your trip that you're part of the latest travel trend?
...To create a resource for folks like me that relish both Luxe and Packer travel experiences.
...If you've a strong opinion, unique insights or an announcement you think other LuxePackers would appreciate, please send it my way.
Others In the Neighborhood 2008-07-07 22:04:03 Check out this article regarding top (European) travel websites. ... My favorites include www.wigadoo.com, a website that lends a hand when planning group travel; www.amb-cotedazur.com, a website offering fantastic insight specific to the south of France; and www.chicretreats.com, a website that limits its scope to hotels with 30 rooms or less. Read more:Others
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My Backyard 2008-07-04 13:50:38 Went on a short, but sweet hike this week in Mount Falcon Park with The Hike Club lead by the enthusiastic and capable Glenn Janda. Definitely a beginner level hike, but a good warm up for yours truly. ... And at just 34 miles from downtown, the hike was the perfect work break.
Round Versus Square 2008-07-02 22:37:39 page_id=5000&article_id=10583"target="_blank">Bathroom Battleground written by Glenn Haussman. I can’t help but think there exist bigger “issues” then those addressed in his article.
...Having to shout, politely, from the toilet stool what time would be more convenient to the “curiously-poorly-timed” housekeeper. Read more:Square
Bruised Bottoms and Bottoms Up 2008-07-01 23:15:49 Check out this link for maps, suggested routes and other planning tools.
...If you claim to be a Packer, you compete at least once a month, and ride foothills or mountains on a weekly basis.
...If you claim Luxe, you only dust off the bike for scenery that warrants a bruised bottom.
I Like Salt Lake City 2008-07-21 22:00:40 Bleu Cheese House Cut Potato Chips - hand sliced potatoes, fresh poignant bleu cheese and a bit of cabernet.
...Pan Seared Scallops, Parsnip Purée, Caviar Beurre Blanc, Port Wine Syrup, Shaved Fennel Slaw - the scallops were seasoned and seared perfectly.
...Bamabara's flourless chocolate cake drizzled with raspberries is among the best I've had and I greatly enjoyed the sorbets.
Do I Need a Kit for Intimacy? 2008-08-24 08:59:53 Although he didn’t exactly give me permission to steal his material, I’m considering my post a preview to his upcoming article (I’ll publish a link when available).
...If contemplating a hotel stay in Beijing, check out these two newcomers, Hotel G and Opposite Hotel. ... The G Spot Hotel provides its guests with an Intimacy Kit, consisting of designer condoms, vibrators a
Salvation in the Midst of Mediocrity 2008-08-23 11:46:01 A peanut butter haven disguised as a Mississippi Mud Cake; some sort of (damn successful) cross between a Génoise Cake and a Molten Chocolate Cake; and finally, a supernal Coconut Cream Cake.
...Consisting of a virginal pound cake (as can only be managed by the Deep South), imbued with a pure coconut cream custard and crowned with a lush (yes, lush) buttercream vanilla and coconut frostin Read more:Salvation
Rolling with the Punches 2008-08-22 20:13:22 As a fledgling real estate developer, I appreciate the “thoughtfulness” behind these campground cabins. ... Rolling
Huts.
... Read more:Punches
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