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Las Vegas Excalibur Hotel: Affordable and Convenient

November 24, 2008

The Excalibur Hotel, the medieval-themed, castle-shaped hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, may not be the most glamorous accommodation in the city, but the dependable Excalibur offers good, solid value for money in a prime Vegas location. The hotel is also one of the more family-friendly places to stay on the Las [...]

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Gaylord Palms Hotel Review

July 12, 2008

This luxury style resort is conveniently located within minutes of Walt Disney World (about 1.5 miles from the main gate of the theme parks) and 20 minutes from the Orlando airport. The resort itself is located on 65 acres of land that are beautifully maintained, while the hotel contains a spectacular atrium that fills the [...]

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Disney Port Orleans Riverside Hotel Review

June 25, 2008

The charm and appeal of this resort is obvious from your first arrival at this moderate Disney location. The theme of the resort is a Louisiana Bayou, with its plantation style and rustic style guest rooms. The mansion type rooms are part of the Magnolia Bend section of the resort, while the rustic lodge type [...]

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Westin Long Beach Hotel Review

May 12, 2008

The Westin Hotel Long Beach
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
(866) 716-8132
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The Long Beach Hotel is located on Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach California. The hotel is located resonably close to both Los Angeles Airport and Orange County Airport. Local nearby attractions include the Long Beach Aquarium, Pine Ave Market, Shoreline Park, Rainbow Lagoon Park, [...]

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Walt Disney Polynesian Resort Review

May 3, 2008

The Polynesian at Walt Disney World is a deluxe class resort in the Magic Kingdom area. The Polynesian (or “Poly”, as frequent visitors refer to it), was one of the first resorts to be built at Disney World.
The close proximity to the Magic Kingdom makes it a very popular hotel choice for Walt Disney World [...]

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Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Review

May 2, 2008

The Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World in Florida.
photo credit: mrkathika

This Disney deluxe class resort is located in the Magic Kingdom area, between the Contemporary resort and Fort Wilderness. The “theme” of this resort is that of a National Park, as the entire resort has a lodge feel that captures the spirit of the [...]

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Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Review

May 2, 2008

The Animal Kingdom Lodge located next to Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom Park opened in 2001 photo credit: clyderob

Opened in 2001, this Disney Deluxe resort is located about one mile from the Animal Kingdom Park. The theme of this resort is an African Savanna and Lodge. Everywhere you look, you will see the animal theme from [...]

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Walt Disney Caribbean Beach Club Review

January 1, 2008

This moderate class hotel located in the Epcot area has over 2000 rooms spread over a sprawling 200 acres. When you arrive at the resort complex your first stop will be at the Custom House, the hotel’s lobby area – here you can check in, buy theme park tickets, make dinner reservations or visit the [...]

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