September 16th, 2014
I could keep on venting, but I will not. The flight to Providence was to have taken one hour, if that, from Philly. Nothing ever goes smoothly when traveling, or does it?
US Airways, plane on the air…then the announcement that we would have to go back to Philly….oh don’t worry you will see fire trucks and ambulances on the ground….a window popped out. What? All I could think was that my connection was already gone.
To make a long story short….we got to Providence around 6:30 p.m. from a 1:50 p.m. flight.
Now where to stay? I wanted something next to the airport. Reading the reviews I saw plenty of excellent ones for the Hampton Inn, right next to the airport, in Warwick. That the service was excellent, yada yada yada.
I am passing the info., just in case you are traveling this corridor. It has been excellent, from the moment that the driver picked me up at the airport. He has been working for this Hampton Inn for 14 years.
This Hampton Inn is located at 2100 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886. Warwick is where the airport is located, as well. Tel. 401-739-8888.
Plenty of travelers must have thought the same way. Lots guests here. Bar and lounge available too.
They were so friendly. Great services. They can take you free of charge to so many restaurants in the area. A welcoming snack, as well.
Breakfast in the morning.
The hotel is super clean, has a bar and the rooms are good size.
They bake cookies every day in house. Perfect!!
And coffee is always served!
So, I really did not want to go anywhere for dinner, after my traveling experience.
Pizza!! That’s what I wanted. The guys here told me that Pizza King was great. They are local, family owned and operated for 30 years. And, they deliver to the hotel.
Pizza King is located at 1800 Post Rd., right in Warwick too. I ordered a small one with mushrooms and a salad!! Surprise, Surprise.
The pizza was gorgeous and well done….I did not even have to ask for that. So good.
And look at the salad!! They recommended their homemade vinaigrette!! Really good.
At $13.92 plus tip….what a welcoming deal!! Thanks!.
My blog is written mostly about my experiences….it is word of mouth. Got to give credit when credit is due…and both, this Hampton Inn, and, Pizza King deserve to be highlighted on my post.
My destination today? Nantucket Island
February 11th, 2012
I have been coming to Florida for so many years. I even attended a small college in central Florida long time ago. All those years I have heard people talking about Key West. So, after being in Florida for over a week and not seeing the sun, we decided to go to the southernmost corner of the United States and see if a few rays of sunshine would make an appearance before heading back to Delaware. Believe it or not, it did happen.
I had some preconceived ideas of how Key West was going to be. Pristine water, fishermen, cottages and bungalows; the influences of New England, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Let me get it off my chest; some things I really liked; others I did not like at all.
During the 4 hour drive to Key West I found that the bridges were so neat with spectacular views of the water. But, I also saw too many signs offering sales for this or that and more than the share of run down places.
When we arrived in Key West we probably did what everyone else does; go to Duval Street. Sorry, but I did not like it. Too crowded, too noisy at all times and even too many bars. I love music but blaring music 24/7 is not my thing. Ghost tours? Trains and Trolleys? Too much of a carnival atmosphere. Too commercialized. At that moment I thought, what the heck am I doing here? Almost like someone adjusting their eyes to darkness; that’s what slowly was happening to me.
The moment I saw Casa Marina I fell in love with it. It is one of those hotels that have great bones. Understated elegance. This hotel did not need any other embellishments. The woods throughout the hotel were so rich and wonderful. Very classic. It is located at 1500 Reynolds St., Key West, FL 33040. Tel. 888-303-5717 Website? www.casamarinaresort.com.
Everyone in the hotel was so nice. This friendliness and genuine happiness was not just at Casa Marina, we also found it with everyone we encountered in Key West.
Casa Marina was very comfortable. Since the 1920’s when it opened its doors on New Year’s Eve, this hotel has had impressive visitors; business tycoons, artists and dignitaries. It was the vision of American Railroad Tycoon, Henry Flagler. Mr. Flagler died before the construction even started in 1918.
I found it to be an oasis. It was quiet and tranquil with beautifully kept grounds. The setting was really pretty.
It has the largest private beach in Key West. You were not crowded on the beach, everyone had their own privacy.
Those palm trees were holding some inviting hammocks.
Thatched roof huts gave privacy to Spa Al Mare.
Our rooms were very nice with really comfortable beds. The hotel has 311 guest rooms. If you are interested in water sports, I think you will be satisfied with what they are offering.
I talked to Stephanie, a Concierge at Casa Marina; her restaurant recommendation was very good. I was looking for a restaurant who would be aware of gluten allergies and Camille’s was her suggestion.
Really loved the Casa Marina. I could never get tired of that view.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
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