Reviews by Tasksgirl

Tasksgirl says "Pretty good for the price - had some unique amenities" about Rodeway Inn - Flagstaff - Flagstaff, AZ

Tasksgirl — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:58:26 GMT

For the most part this place was pretty nice. It would have been better if we had a 2nd story room because those even have balconies and some have a courtyard view looking over the pool. There was snow and it was very pretty. Lots of parking. Lots of rooms. Probably will be available when all others are not (our reason for staying- booked last minute the morning before arriving !!).

A bit run-down and the smell was overwhelming most places - just a musty and smoky smell. For a basic place to stay for a cheap price ($30-40) you can't beat that. Seemed to be great for families. If you are a picky traveler or want something romantic or anything like that of course you wouldn't like it. But for a nice, clean, safe, place to stay the night on the road this place was it. One thing I loved was that the internet access was free. You just connect to their wireless network. Awesome.

There did not seem to be any contintenal breakfast on-site, however they do have a restaurant...

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Tasksgirl says "There is a reason Tripadvisor rated NUMBER ONE in the U.S." about The Signature at MGM Grand - Las Vegas, NV

Tasksgirl — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:25:28 GMT

I can NOT compliment this place enough:

Balconies
Strip Views
Flat Screen TVs
TV comes out of the desk
Technology
Each room has thermostat
Working kitchen
Room Service
Did I say.. BALCONIES !? With strip views ?!
Clean
Not Crowded
Great location
Luxurious
Romantic
Quiet
Isolated yet pretty much on Strip
HUGE spa tubs people !!!!!!!!!!!!
HUGE bathrooms
Price can't be beat for the luxury
Rated #1 in the U.S. by Tripadvisor for 2007 !!
Beautiful and relaxing pools (no crowds/kids!)
Part of the MGM with great restaurants and shops nearby
Connected by walkway and private entry door to the MGM
Safe, Secure
Clean
You can buy these they are condos !! 1 million price tag
Can request which tower, how high you want to be, what view you get
Huge windows to enjoy the view
3 Towers to choose from, each with own pool
Access the internet from the TV !!
Suites are gorgeous and not that expensive !

Had our week-long honeymoon here and just can't wait to go back !! The BEST in Vegas hands down. If you can afford the $150-300 a night...

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Tasksgirl says "A NICE, CLEAN, and MODERN hotel ON THE STRIP for $50 ?!" about Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon (formerly Barbary Coast) - Las Vegas, NV

Tasksgirl — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:16:14 GMT

A NICE, CLEAN, and MODERN hotel ON THE STRIP for $50 a night weekday $99 weekend???

Wireless internet, Pay Movies, 50 inch FLAT SCREEN TV, STRIP VIEWS .. ??

Clean, safe, free parking, perfect location (near Paris, across from Bellagio/Cesars Palace!!)

Seriously I am NEVER staying anywhere else again (except MGM Signature when I want to splurge!!)

I thought the decor was too old and frumpy looking.. but hubby wanted to go here for ages.. (probably lured in by the huge TV!!) I ended up LOVING this place.. The crowd is a bit old and it's not party party party but come on you can NOT beat the price & location..

Everything was nice, clean, new, perfect.

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Tasksgirl says "Can't live without it!" about Garmin - Nuvi 660

Tasksgirl — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:15:51 GMT

I just got my Garmin about 2 weeks ago. I've only been driving for about a month total so I definately can't imagine driving without it !! I just took it on a LONG road trip from L.A. to Vegas and then to Grand Canyon and back to L.A. again.. it did get me lost once and sometimes tells you things a little weird - but I know that all GPS have that problem sometimes - you just have to overide it. Such as one time I exited the freeway and it wanted me to take the streets 80 miles rest of the way to Vegas. I went a few more blocks and it corrected itself. But since all GPS use same systems that is a universal problem that will pop up from time to time. But from all the hours and hours I've used it - this has been rare - and this GPS has proven invaluable to me! I just love it!

The 680(?) has the MSN service however, which provides better traffic updates and also gas prices. But that model is a bit more expensive. Other than that I think they are virtuall the same.

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