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Renaissance hotel at Sea World Orlando
For a hotel of this size I have to say there are some very quiet places you can work in the lobby.
I was not very happy about the in room fee for wireless - $15 per day seems ridiculous. There is free wireless in the lobby, where I am currently sitting, which has a three hour time limit. I don't understand the time limit, especially since this is a Blogger's conference.
The staff has been very pleasant and right now I have no complaints. I hate that this trip started with a bad experience and a beeping, talking elevator most of the night; however, I am pleased that my room issue was quickly resolved this morning.
There is so much going on today!!! Doterati conference in little over an hour on "Blogging meets Marketing". Now I just have to figure out where it's located
Manta Mania 3
location, location, location....
It cost $45, with tip, for a 10 mile taxi ride to the hotel - Marriott Renaissance at Sea World in Orlando. When I arrive to check-in the guest services attendant looked at me, after pulling up my reservation, and asks/states "You requested a room with a pool view" and I replied "No. I requested a King room".
He says "We have no King Rooms open." I replied "Ok, then can I have a free room upgrade?"
Well, to make a long story short, I did not get an upgrade. I did get a King room BUT it is right across from a talking, beeping elevator which we can hear from the other side of the room. We're going to be here for six nights and this is not my idea of a good night's sleep. I am not very pleased with customer service here. I even went to the front desk and requested a fan so it would help drown out the noise. Nada.
On the other hand the room itself is more than I expected. Quite spacious! The view sucks but I don't really care about that. The lobby is huge and has 60" flat screens in several locations. While I have been down here, I have seen at least six different people cleaning. I think there are only two other guests in the lobby right now and I can't see either. With all the space you still get a cozy feeling
Tomorrow I hope to be moved to a room that is not in front of the talking, beeping elevator and still has a King bed. Wish me luck!
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- Lunch on Friday and Saturday
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- A free pair of Crocs flip flops (if you register prior to September) hmmm.... wondering if those come in size 14 for hubby.....
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Chilling in Panama City Beach
The interview in Mobile went very well and on the way home we decided to make a stop in Panama City for a quick break. We're staying at the Sandpiper Beacon which is west of the main beach and usually one of my favorite places to stay. They had a special deal where if you check in on Sunday or Monday you buy 2 nights and get the third free. Not bad. They are kinda full so I wasn't able to get a beach front room. I can see the room from my balcony, but just barely. I do have a good view of the putt putt golf course. LOL. I haven't taken a picture of that but will when I get back to the room.
I had to come to the Tiki Bar to get an internet connection. A nice gentleman helped me find an outlet for my laptop, hubby got us both a Yuengling and that was breakfast at 1:30 pm - but hey! It's five O'clock Somewhere
More to come later today!
it's been awhile...
WOW! You have to get to Sea World and ride the one of a kind Manta Roller Coaster!
Have you been to Sea World lately? If not, it is definitely time to go! If you have been lately, you need to go again. They have this awesome new roller coaster called The Manta. Get this – you ride so that you are face down experiencing all the thrills of actually being a manta ray swimming through the ocean! You will spin, glide and skim the waters surface! Be prepared to get a little wet on this awesome, one of a kind ride!
If you go now they are offering HUGE savings on tickets! Buy a ticket to Sea World and you get a ticket to Aquatica or Busch Gardens for FREE!!! You can’t beat this deal with a fish stick!
It gets even better; Sea World Orlando is a trip on one tank full of fuel. Not many places you can go and have all this fun on one tank of gas and spend a free day at another park after spending the day with Shamu and the Manta Coaster!
Make your plans today to spend a day at Sea World and for FREE you get to spend a day at Aquatica or Busch Gardens. This is definitely the best deal in Orlando right now! If you are a roller coaster enthusiast you have to go just so you can say you rode The Manta, the only coaster of its kind in the World!!!
Memorial Day Weekend Sunday and I am HAPPY!!!
This has been my best Sunday in a while, a long while. I got off work early. After putting in 12+ hours yesterday, I called it quits after five and a half today. I was lucky enough to make it down to the Marina before the storm hit. The Lady is not going out today so I am hiding inside and blogging, surfing, relaxing.....
I started outside on her front deck and it was beautiful - cloudy, breezy and no rain. Well, apparently we popped the GFI in the outside outlets; so, if I wanted to keep blogging, I was forced to move inside. It is so quiet in here, other than the Sirius satellite music, that i wanna camp out here tonight
The country music, the gently rocking boat, and mostly nobody needing me, is almost overwhelming in itself. Knowing I am off the next three days is intoxicating! It also requires no liquor to feel that way - just being happy has had that effect on me lately.It's been a wonderful afternoon and I hope for an even better evening! Even while running from their boats for cover from the rain, these people were smiling and laughing. May you find smiles and laughter the rest of this Holiday weekend!
Ok, so.... so far this has had nothing to do with travel but I'm getting there, I promise!!! Like I said, I am sitting on the Lady, just chilling. Now, what is interesting, is all the boats on the lake. Not just boats either - jet skis, kids on tubes, PEOPLE everywhere! LOOK! Find something close to home - celebrate a Staycation at a State Park near you! This is brought to you from Georgia Veteran's Memorial State Park and Lake Blackshear Resort; and, of course, the Marina and the Libery Lady
Staycation... new word or new way of life?
We have recently found the perfect Staycation idea! A bonfire in the yard where we roast marshmallows, weenies and have a few beers. Cell phones aren't allowed, pets are most welcome
We sit around the fire and talk. It's so much better than having dinner together - we just talk, and stare at the flames, laughing at jokes and teasing the one who didn't mean to set their marshmallow on fire. Personally, I like my marshmallows flaming and black - mostly cuz that means the inside got warm enough to get gooey. We've enjoyed two staycations this week with the kids
How do you stay at home and have fun?
Take a night off, drag up some firewood, and talk to your kids while enjoying the great outdoors - even if it only goes as far as your backyard
The Crown Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach South Carolina
The Crown Reef Resort is where we stayed on our last trip. The picture above is the view from our balcony facing to the right. I reserved because of a winter rate special they were running for November and we got rooms for $29 per night plus tax. In the summer these same rooms rent for as high as $199.
After booking, I got nervous over my choice because some of the hotel reviews at various sites were not real favorable. They stated the property was old, dirty, unkempt, etc...
We found it to be just the opposite. Yes, the rooms are dated, but all three of our rooms were spotless. There were workers painting and doing winter maintenance. All of their pools were being refurbished, one at a time. We were there for a week and we actually saw the one in the picture above be drained, completely refinished and filled again. Then it was on to the next pool. Even the pool furniture was clean and very white.
The first night we arrived there was a mix-up with our reservation requests and it was immediately corrected the following morning with all three of our rooms being placed next to each other. Guest personnel were very friendly and always smiling.
One friend in our party requires a wheel chair. The Myrtle Beach police department provides wheel chairs for the beach for free. Since it was the off season they were not readily available; but, one quick call to the local police office and an officer brought one to the hotel for us to use and they also picked it up when we checked out. This really went above and beyond my expectations!
The Crown Reef Resort is not a 5 star property; but, it is exactly what I expected from a beach front property. The staff and grounds personnel went above and beyond expectations!
If you are considering staying here, don't allow the negative reviews to influence your decision. The property is being renovated and the customer service is exceptional.
For more information or to book a reservation please visit The Crown Reef Resort!