Summer Travel Season is in Full Swing

Friday, June 4, 2010

If you are a prolific traveler like me, then you are familiar with the competition for good hotel rooms during peak season. I've learned that it's wise to book early if I plan to travel to a big city that has many popular tourist attractions. For instance, if you plan to see the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building this summer you can count on it being a busy place. Don't put your vacation in the hands of fate. Go online and research New York Hotels to find a low rate and make a reservation while the prices might still be reasonable. Waiting too long can mean spending time in a cheap hotel without all the amenities you hope to enjoy!

The alternative to planning ahead for your summer vacation or business travels can cost you a lot of extra money. There are cities that beckon to tourists because they are exciting and filled with activities and adventure. Las Vegas is one of those cities. When you visit it is guaranteed to be fun with your spouse or take the family to see the sights, take in a show, do a little gambling or to enjoy the outdoor adventures that await. To assure a great memorable time, reserve one of the better Las Vegas Hotels
weeks in advance. I have traveled through Las Vegas on several occasions where my spouse and I spent over an hour trying to find an affordable room in a good location in close proximity to the activities we desired. I learned this lesson the hard way. When we head that way again, I am reserving a hotel way in advance.

I'll have to follow my own good advice whenever I decide to visit our children in Florida because it is tough to get a deal on Orlando Hotels. But I think this hot vacation spot is more popular during spring break than in the summer time when the heat rises. Fall might be the better season to walk the sunny Florida beaches!

The Midnight Writer

Budget Wisely for this Summer's Activities

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Even with the cost of living on the rise, it is feasible to manage your finances so you can continue to enjoy the lifestyle to which you are accustomed. When things get tight financially, get a little Debt Help
so you can spread out big payments and free up more living expense and vacation money. Don't miss out on that extra renaissance faire because you're strapped! 

Pirate Queens want to save loot on their Glasses, too

Friday, May 28, 2010

Now ye might be asking why a Pirate Queen would be needing glasses? Well, let tell you that the salt air plays on the eyes a bit so Ren Faire Reese needs a smart pair of eyeglasses so she can read the writing on her treasure maps. It's quite small on many of them so it's important not to steer her crew too far off course.  I referred her to Zenni Optical because they carry some smart looking glasses made of titanium memory metal that will bend and move with an active treasure hunter. Besides, this style matches the era in which she lives.
   
Dressing for a renaissance faire requires exact historical data re-enactment and it takes shaving the budget here and there. I just didn't want to see her look distasteful so I sent her where my friends recommended, the hottest mail order eyeglass company on the internet today. 

Ren Faire Reese just alerted me that her crew found a couple treasure chests on a yacht that washed ashore off the islands in the south seas. When her salty dog mates opened up the chests they shouted with joy because both chests were filled with hundreds of pairs of eyeglasses. The ship invoice was still legible and it showed that the smart yacht captain ordered all of them from Zenni Optical. This is great news and one of the best finds in her quest to this day. Not all of Ren's ship mates are youngers you know. Them old salty dogs are gaining in years and have had more than their share of reading maps in the salt air, not to mention nipping a bit of the rum so they need some bifocals or reading glasses to help them along. The entire crew scored a few pair for each of them and are parading around in purple, black, gold, red and blue and silver frames that match their outfits. This is great news indeed!

Now you don't have to find bounty on a sunken ship to get your Zenni Optical eyeglasses. Just go online and place an easy order that will arrive at your door within a couple weeks. See you at the next renaissance faire in your stylish glasses because you will save tons of money that you can spend watching the show.


The Midnight Writer

I'm Excited about Free Wordpress Themes

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

When I found another site to get free wordpress themes, I was so excited that I just wanted to share the news with you. Even a renaissance pirate queen needs to keep her blog perked up so I'm always looking for new themes and ways to improve my page. The good news about the site I'm sharing with you today is that it's FREE. Yes, you heard me right. It's free. So do you wanna download wordpress templates ?
They promise to be hassle free about logging in and easy to download. Check them out today and get a new look for your blog.

The Midnight Writer

Nice Hotels for a California Vacation

Thursday, May 20, 2010

If you are an avid traveler like me, then you know how important it is to find adequate lodging to make the trip pleasant. I love California and my husband and I spend a lot of time in this state over many others. Utah would be second in the line up but Mom lives in California so naturally it goes to the top of the list. There are so many great places to visit and some of the most wondrous sites in nature there. Often when we travel, we find the hotels lacking so I'm on a quest to explore alternatives from the normal corporate hotels and motels.

I found a great line up to check out starting with the palmdale hotels. Luxury hotels equipped for extended stays with spacious rooms, breakfast bars and social hours at night are the stuff vacation dreams are made of in my world. I learned that Palmdale is the city for airplane buffs because they boast of having several museums. The area is rich with night life and a raceway as well as outdoor recreation sites. Another great place to spend your vacation down time is the lancaster california motel. If I have my way, I'm renting a suite or a fully loaded studio with all the extravagant amenities. If I can't find what I'm looking for in this motel, I'll visit the antelope valley hotels but not before I visit the aerospace museum.

I'll be taking lots of photos because the entire area is rich with scenic attractions and stories to be shared. The hotel or motel will have to be equipped with high speed internet so I can write while I'm enjoying my tour of the lavish hotels in California. Who knows, maybe I'll write a feature story about one of them?


The Midnight Writer

Renaissance brings more fun to California Beaches

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Ahoy all ye serious Rennies! If ye are planning a full schedule of festivals and faires in California this year, I have good news for ye. Dozens of renaissance faires are scheduled for 2010 and some of them are California's most popular beaches. There's an event in San Diego so pull out your travel website, plan and book one of the best san diego vacation packages before they're all sold out. This is a festival you won't want to miss. It's held annually in Balboa Park on September 11th. The event is a big deal in San Diego and all the rennie actors and vendors come out for this one.

Hotels will be scarce if you wait till summer's end. Personally, I suggest looking into an alternative to the traditional hotels, motels, campgrounds and RV parks. Tourism is big in California especially at the beaches. Add a renaissance festival in the mix and you have the formula for the nearby towns being booked solid. Most people don't want to over extend their budget.  I've found that if you book well in advance of an event, then california beach vacation rentals are not extravagant price wise. The luxury and amenities far outweigh those of most major hotel/motel chains because personal service comes with these rentals. I think it's so convenient to have breakfast and supper delivered to your door and to have your laundry picked up, cleaned and delivered. If you're busy with a big event this will save you lots of extra time and money so it's worth a little extra for the service and convenience. You can concentrate on your garments for the next show at the faire!

There is a place that is worth experiencing one time in your life, regardless which event you plan to attend or what your tourist agenda looks like. I mean, a renaissance festival is so special anyway. Why not make it unforgettable with a few nights stay at one of the mission beach vacation rentals ? Everything will be right outside your cottage or cabin. The sand, the surf and walking in the moonlight. Ahhh! I'm there already. See you when the surf's up.

The Midnight Writer

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