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Southwest Travel & Cuisine

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:46:05 -0800

It's no surprise that Southwestern cuisine is one of the more popular choices of foods Americans love to eat. With delicious chili and sauces to spice up your burrito, taco, or nachos- what's not to love about Southwestern food? Southwestern food started in the early days of old Spanish colonial era with a mix of Mexican, Native American, and Western dishes. There are no better places to get Southwestern dishes than the region that it originated from: Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Take a Walk Along the River

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:12 -0800

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Of course, the Alamo is been around much longer, has been the star of a John Wayne movie, gets most of the publicity (except when the San Antonio Spurs are winning another NBA title), and maintains a legendary status. But frankly, one visit to the historically significant shrine is about all it takes to see everything there is to see.

Trip Planning Tools

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:14 -0800

Let's say you want to take a vacation. You aren't exactly sure where yet, you just know that you need a trip. Best Western offers numerous tools for travelers to not only find the best deals on hotels to stay at, but also to help decide where to travel to. Check out some of these extremely useful tools that can help make planning your next trip easy and fun!

Summer Travel Q&A (Part 2)

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:35:42 -0800

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to start making plans for business trips and vacations. Here's Part Two of my advice:

Springtime Festivals in the U.S.

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:25 -0800

Now that spring is in full bloom it's time to take advantage of what it has to offer. Flower festivals are a great way to enjoy nature and participate in social activities with the community. Many people travel from faraway places to see the beauty of the grand floral affair. Almost every state has their own flower festival, but there are a few in the country that really stand out. Just think of acres and acres of tulips and you will think you've died and gone to heaven.

Blooming Tulips! (Best Spots to See Spring Flowers)

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:31:23 -0800

There is nothing like spring season. The world is starting to wake up from its winter sleep and the flowers are opening up to greet the earth like old friends. It's the time of the year where inspiration hits us like the break of dawn and we are overflowing with plans to get out on the road and seek adventures. There is no better way than being surrounded by earth's beautiful bounty to appreciate nature. Areas with good rain and sunshine are the perfect ingredients for a blooming field of flowers. Here are some states bursting with all sorts of flowers to make spring time absolutely magical.

Happy Mother's Day!

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:46:46 -0800

As I fretted over a Mother's Day gift a few weeks ago, I found myself, as I often do, turning to the Internet for ideas. As I was frantically ticki-tacking at the keyboard, I ran across a 2012 Harris Interactive survey which highlighted a big disconnect between what men think moms want and what is actually atop most moms lists. While 72% of male respondents thought moms wanted flowers for Mother's Day, nearly half of the women surveyed said what moms really want is a spa day. Quite the variance!

Summer Travel Q&A (Part 1)

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:32:16 -0800

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to start making plans for business trips and vacations. Here's Part One of my advice:

Is there any way to dodge pricey flights this summer?
With airfares skyrocketing and "deals" increasingly hard-to-find, budget conscious business or leisure travelers might consider more trips by car this summer.

Best Western and "Little" Travel

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:40:02 -0800

Summer's just around the corner, and for many of us, that means getting out the map and figuring out where the family should go for a week or two. It can be a challenge getting a consensus on where and what everyone wants to do and see. This year, I decided that my family should experience a different culture with excellent cuisines and Old World Customs - all without leaving the continental United States. What, you say? It's easier than you might imagine.

Simple Maintenance Before a Bike Trip

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:36:59 -0800

The exciting part of a motorcycle trip is jumping on the bike and riding. But if you want your trip to be safe and uninterrupted by bike failures, spend just a little bit of time and energy on maintenance before you ride away. You'll be able to ride farther and faster -- and you'll be able to concentrate on the ride, rather than on your bike.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Radium Hot Springs equals Awesome!

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:43:59 -0800

I was delighted to learn that the latest addition to the Best Western family in Canada can be found in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia.

The area is arguably the most beautiful part of Canada and this in a country that is known for it's natural beauty. Despite being surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains and at the edge of the breathtaking Kootenay National Park, the area, known as "Radium", is famous for the therapeutic Radium hot spring pools.

Business Convention Travel Season - Take the Stress Out

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:10:58 -0800

Spring has arrived! It's time to start thinking about sunny days, warm temperatures and the start of business convention travel. For some, it is a welcome relief from the daily grind of the office, a chance to travel to new and different cities. For others, it can be a stressful experience. Here are a few tips to make your next business convention travel a little more stress-free.

How Much?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:13:30 -0800

The world economy is recovering... but the recovery is uneven, and that's illustrated in how business travel costs have increased, decreased or remained about the same in various regions.

For example, hotel and food costs have jumped in fast growing places like Canada and South America. But there are also regions such as Europe or India where prices declined, indicating slow or no economic growth.

Gyroscopic Force and Motorcycling

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:21:53 -0800

Another dive into science today in an effort to figure out how this whole motorcycling thing actually works. I am not a scientist. I don't even play one on television. So, I have to really start with the basics in order to understand scientific concepts. Luckily, gyroscopic force is a pretty easy one to explain and understand -- and it's one of the major forces at work keeping motorcycles upright and safe to ride.

Spring Training Review: Arizona & Florida

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:10:25 -0800

With baseball season chugging along and Spring Training in the rearview mirror, it's time to take a look back at the 2 cities that host your favorite teams every year. Many Major League Baseball fans make the journey to follow their favorite teams to their respective sides of the country for some casual baseball and warm weather.