Camping comes in varieties of form, and is held on different locations. It could be held on your rooftop or yard, or far out there in the back woods or in the wilderness. Millions of people go out camping for enjoyment, and there is nothing quite like camping in the countryside rich with lush mountain trails, wilderness areas and fine lakes, and streams.

Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the surroundings. It is even far less expensive than leisure in a hotel or a motel. It is an adventure into the unknown.

Who ever said that camping in the country side also comes with the price of discomfort? Country side camping experience could be very well enjoyed like camping in an impromptu area, but there are also available dedicated area campsites with all the constructed improvements and facilities.

Dedicated camping areas

The emergence of country side public camping areas offers a quiet convenient relaxing location, with comfortable amenities and numerous attractions nearby. There are also camper cabins that provide the outdoor enjoyment while sleeping on a comfortable bed. Technology and creativity are fused with environment’s natural beauty to provide an unforgettable classic camping experience for the modern population. Dedicated area campgrounds commonly has the following amenities: Fireplaces, pit toilets, road access, picnic tables, potable water, bathrooms, convenient shower and toilet, utility hook-ups, convenience store, reservations for the availability of the location, wood for campfire, parking lots, and garbage bins.

Camping Caravans

However there is a more exciting way to enjoy country side camping, and that is through camping caravans. With several friends lined up, you can travel across different places all throughout camping caravan locations. There are actually available caravan parks which are chains of campgrounds with parking for recreational vehicles. One can enjoy camping and travel all at once.

Backcountry Camping

There are also backcountry camping which are common in National Parks. These areas are only to be reached and enjoyed by traveling on foot or through horseback riding. There are designated zones for camping areas, which have a determined limit of campers that are allowed to settle on the site per night.

There are strict regulations for food storage and for the protection of resources. Generally open fires are not allowed. All cooking should only be made with small handy stoves. These campsite zones ask for free permit that can be obtained at ranger stations and visitor centers

Camping outside a selected campsite zone is forbidden by law. However in some countries camping in public lands are allowed.

It could be camping impromptu in the beach, in the mountains, valleys and wilderness or camping at the designated areas with a roof over your head; camp on foot or with wheels. There are so many where’s and how’s in camping to satisfy your longing for thrill or relaxation.

Everyone should go out to camp once in a while to stop and take some time to savor the beauty of this world that is often unnoticed as we get caught up by the daily routines of our busy lives.

Home staging can turn a white elephant house into a hot property, but you have to recognize a few key concepts. One important mistake many home sellers make is forgetting that staging is not the same as interior decorating. When you stage to sell, you think of prospective buyers, not your own individual taste.

The challenge can be especially great when it comes to putting art on walls. Choosing art that you love to live with will be quite different from choosing art to sell a home.

Many home sellers just leave their own art work on the walls. If you have been living with the house awhile, you could be making a major mistake. Art that works for you personally probably won’t help sell the house.

Inappropriate or offensive – One stager who walked into a house and was confronted by a gigantic painting of the seller’s naked little boy, in ALL his glory. That’s a little extreme but prospective buyers can be sensitive.

Individualistic – Religious icons, Asian art or an African mask collection…Buyers have strong feelings either way. You may get lucky and find a buyer who loves your collection. But buyers often have trouble erasing these images from their subconscious minds.

Bland and Ho Hum – Beige on beige? Art that could be viewed in a local motel? Even a new frame might make a picture stand out a little.

Walking a fine line on art can be tricky. I spend a lot of time with my clients going over these items. They’re often surprised how much difference the art work makes.

Trap lines are an extremely useful investigative tool in skip tracing and other investigations such as a current place of employment locate. When you need to find out where someone works..The idea behind using a trap line is that if you capture the telephone number that the party is dialing from, you have a fact that they were at this location at the time of the call. This could be their home address or if hey are on the run a crash house or motel room.

If you properly set it up and ask them to call at a certain time, they could be calling from their work location. Of course, once you get the number they call from, you need to turn the telephone number you captured into an address.

A trap line will capture the incoming phone number even if it is unlisted or if Caller ID information is blocked. One may ask, how does a trap line get around the caller ID block? It’s actually very easy and simple through the user of a toll-free number dialed. You could actually set up one yourself through a toll free 800 number. The problem is, you have to wait to get the bill to get the number the party called from.

What a trap line does is it provides real time ANI (Automatic Number Identification). That means you get instant customer name and address information. This information can be emailed directly to your laptop or blackberry so you can quickly swoop in on the target such as in the case of a bail skip, fugitive or non custodial kidnapping case.

Trap lines can be used in every area of skip tracing. Bail jumpers, run away teens, parental kidnapping and infidelity investigations. Trap lines have been used successfully in all of these areas of investigations. If you are an investigator you need to maintain a few trap lines but if you do not have one there are companies that rent trap lines and can have you set up and ready to go in minutes. Be sure to get your trap line from some recognized as an expert in telephone investigations. Do a Google search on their name and company name to see if they are recognized as an expert in the field of skip tracing and telephone investigations before you rent a trap line.

Thinking about taking a trip to the Midwest? Dude Ranch probably? Or into the Sequoia forest? Among other things you’ve packed, you’ll have to see if you have packed your GPS device. With the pace at which technology is developing and time is rolling, only a handful of people don’t know what a GPS device is. GPS is short for Global Positioning System and it helps you locate your position on the globe. If you have stumbled on Google Maps or Google Earth, you’d know that it gives you a satellite view of the whole planet, or well most of the planet. A GPS is something like it except that it gives you an almost accurate position of where you are. This pinpointed location helps you understand the nearby landmarks and trace your way out to the nearest highway or a motel – simply put, it doesn’t let you get lost.

You’ll obviously have the question – how do these amazing cool gadgets work? First off, you’ll have to realize that the device that you hold in your hand communicates with satellites. Your position on the globe is calculated by precisely timing the signals sent by satellites above the Earth. Typically, the signal that is exchanged between the GPS device and the satellites contain information about the time at which the signal was sent and the almanac information of the satellite. If you have studied Basic Math 101, you’ll know that to calculate a position of a point in space, the distance of the point from three different points in space is necessary. Well, this concept is something like it. It simultaneously locates three satellites near you and sends out signals. Based on the time it takes to reach each satellite and back, it calculates an accurate position of where the GPS device is located. Once the position is calculated, it is easy enough to manipulate the way it is displayed on screen. If you add the flash screen of the Earth and trace the map on it with latitude and longitude markings, you get a phenomenally good presentation. Typically, four satellites have more accuracy than three, but it can be done even with three points in space.

If you want to buy a GPS, you’ll have to consider the reason why you’re buying it. There are different types of GPS devices used for different purposes, of which the most common ones are the automobile GPS devices and the portable devices. It is really hard to come across a new car today that does not come with a GPS device. Efficient as it is, it tells you where you are at every point on the road throughout your road trip. They draw power from the car for their operation and have an excellent degree of accuracy. Portable GPS devices are hand-held devices and need an external power source to operate. While a fixed GPS can’t be moved if you want to switch cars, the portable GPS can be moved. Both these devices come in a variety of shapes and sizes but it is obvious that the size of the portable device is not constrained by the necessity to fit onto the windshield and dashboard of the car. A portable GPS device may be a standalone device or the mode of map tracking can be incorporated in cell phones, PDAs and car tracking devices.

GPS Navigators are devices that use the concept of GPS to enable the traveler to find places. For any particular place, GPS navigators have the latitude and longitude while also calculating the altitude of the place. The accuracy of these devices is par excellence and you can completely trust the GPS navigator to lead you to the right path. You’ll find that the GPS navigator uses a graphic interface to give you information which can be better read and understood. If you have an automobile GPS, it might even have voice recordings giving you directions to a particular place. Typically, it answers all your questions pertaining to where you are, what roads you have to take to reach your destination, the shortest route or the best route in case of traffic block and even restaurants and fuel stations. They work in pretty much the same way as a normal GPS does except that they communicate a lot more times in a given timeframe.

If ever you’re lost in another city or on the freeway and are trying to find your way to the closest motel, the GPS navigator would be a lifesaver. Cycling trips, motorcycling trips and even motocross launches across countries require you to have a GPS at all times. The fact that you decide how expensive your GPS device is going to be is an impelling agent for you to get one. It starts from about $50 for the basic version and ranges from $150 to $300 for a midsized and more accurate device while the most expensive devices priced at $1000 could have a multitude of other features.

Completely different from the ubiquitous GPS devices is the data logger. It uses the same satellite positions to log the movement of a particular GPS device not necessarily in the same location as the data logger. It captures every movement of the device and records it in its drive so that it can be plugged into a computer for further analysis. GPS tracking is a similar concept and features different modes of tracking – single and continuous tracking. Single tracking is carried out over regular intervals of time and give the position of the device over a period of time. Continuous tracking is more effective in the sense that it frequently communicates with the satellite to give an accurate position of the device. If you’re a spy, you definitely have to go for the continuous tracking device to locate the position of the arch-villain.

You’ll find that the GPS data loggers and trackers find applications in many fields. The commonest application is the car-tracking device; a small electronic chip is placed inside cars which enable you to track the position of your car when it is stolen. The same concept has been extrapolated to cell phones also. If you watch National Geographic, you’ll find that they use small electronic chips and attach it to the feet of migratory birds so that a pattern can be established as to their yearly migratory pattern.

Maps and globes are a thing of the past; plus, you’ll spend about twenty minutes identifying your location before you can start tracing a path to the nearest fuel station or freeway. They use cutting-edge technology; before, they were used only by the military but the fact that they are available to the masses makes it more impressive. Who wouldn’t want to use military technology? The first thing you need to do if you want to own one of these babies is visit a shopping complex like Wal-Mart and Target to check out the different brands available and then decide on your affordability. Alternatively, you can also choose to order it online.

Considered by some to be the best theme park in Orlando, Islands of Adventure has better characters than the Magic Kingdom, better rides than Universal Studios, better food than Holy Land and better architecture than Gaudi’s cathedral in Spain. OK, maybe that’s going a little overboard, but just wait until you get on that Spider-Man ride.

Island of Adventure is the sister park of Universal Studios Florida, and most information, including admission prices, is identical. However, Guest Services (407-224-6350), disguised as the Open Arms Motel, does not exchange foreign currency, Lost & Found can be reached at (407-224-4245) or by calling them directly.

Some of the rides include:

– Marvel Super Hero Island

This is a thrill-lover’s paradise, with 2 of the most unforgettable rides in Florida. Comic book heroes and characters patrol this area, so keep an eye out for your favorites.

– The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

After the space shuttle, this ride may be the coolest thing in Florida. Hop onto the combination roller coaster/motion simulator quickly – Spider-Man needs you now! Super villains rendered in state-of-the-art 3-D are on the loose (jumping on your car and chasing you around with giant electrical plugs), and it’s up to you and your favorite web sling-er to stop them. I don’t want to give too much away, so just know that this is a spectacular experience. You must be at least 40 inches tall and children under 48 inches must be accompanied by an adult.

– Doctor Doom’s Fearfall

This is less scary than it looks, which is great for timid folk but a bummer for adrenaline junkies. You’ll be shot up in the air, which will take your breath away, and then dropped – but gently, and not very far.

– Incredible Hulk Coaster

One of those coasters with a surprise twist, which might turn you Hulk green if you’re just eaten! Watch that first hill, Dr Baxter!

– Storm Force Accelatron

Another barf-o-rama, this one’s on par with Walt Disney World’s Mad Tea Party – only in the dark. Good luck with keeping down your last meal.

– Toon Lagoon

Continuing the theme of superhero-comics, old cartoon favorite come into life here with spontaneous shows, midway games and a truly soaking water ride. There’s just something indescribable about seeing Popeye busting a move in the streets.

– Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls

The confused Canadian Mountie has his hands full keeping logs jam-packed with tourist from hurtling over the edge of – oh no – a massive waterfall! Be warned – you will get soaked on this boat ride, which probably has the best design of anything like it.

Experience it yourself in Florida!

The hospitality industry has been repeatedly slammed hard over the past few years. Starting with 911 and on through the SARS and bird flu alerts and for the past 5 years, bed bugs. Without trying to defend hotel operators, they should be given a break. Most hotel / motel owners try to provide satisfactory services commensurate with the prices they charge. You aren’t going to find silk sheets and marble bathrooms for 75 bucks a night, but you should expect a clean, comfortable room.

For the sake of argument, let’s just concede that most hotel operators inspect their rooms and treat any infestations they find. So how come there are so many complaints and lawsuits concerning these miniature vampires?

News reports about bed bug attacks never have the victim bitten once or twice, it’s always many bites. Many bites are caused by many bed bugs. Many bed bugs don’t just magically appear in a hotel room, An infestation takes time to develop. They are hitch hikers, they hide in luggage or belongings and travel from one place to another. Remember, we’re not talking one or two bugs, we’re talking tens or hundreds. So, If a hotel room has a few bugs, those could have been carried in by the previous guest and it would be almost impossible to prevent that. But, if a hotel has an infestation, many bugs, then that is the fault of the hotel for inadequate inspection and treatment. The only explanation for an infested room would be the hotel was negligent in prevention and treatment.

Now to the gist of the article.

If a hotel has an infestation that means that:

– previous guests either did not notice the bugs or did not feel the bites, which is possible, not all people feel or react to the bites.

– housekeeping did not inspect or did not see any signs of a problem.

– the head of housekeeping, who should periodically inspect the job that their employees are doing, did not inspect or see bugs.

– the laundry facility did not notice any signs, brownish smudges of dried blood, of bugs.

– this hotel does not have a pest control company on it’s payroll, at least one that is doing it’s job properly.

– and this is the big one, if this hotel’s employees, and laundry could not find or did not bother to treat for bed bugs, what else is on the sheets or in the room that will make you sick?

Presently, there is no proof that cimex lectularius can transmit any of the 28 disease pathogens they have been found to carry. I say presently because bed bugs are a recent problem. Scientists are just starting to understand their biology. Why can’t they transmit diseases, or can they but we just haven’t discovered any proof yet? But, MSRA and E.Coli are harmful and have been found in many hotel rooms in many studies. So far, viruses and bacteria present more harm to your health than bed bugs, but the bugs get all the press. Why? Because we can see bed bugs. If you wake up with red spots all over your body and then find a bed bug, case closed. But, if you get diarrhea or the flu while traveling, how can you trace it back to the sheets, towels, or the TV remote in your hotel room.

Bed bugs are not the only parasite to be found in hotel beds. The scabies mite is so tiny, you can’t see it without magnification. Unlike bed bugs, scabies is a major health problem if you contract them.

Unfortunately, this whole bed bug epidemic has monopolized media coverage and hotel budgets. Every time you read about some retail store being infested with bed bugs, it’s probably just not true. A few bugs were found and the place was treated, simple. But bed bugs are a real problem in the hospitality industry. Hotels are spending millions on pest control for a problem that can be managed more efficiently with education, rigorous inspection and focused treatment. But, proper inspection means trained personnel, which means higher wages which means lower bottom line. It’s cheaper to hire a company to spray, and litigate on that basis.

Here is another question to answer. How much, of which pesticide, are you exposed to when staying at a hotel which is being, or has been treated for parasites A few months ago a New Jersey pest control company was fined for illegally using poisonous pesticides not approved for indoor use, indoors. Are hotels legally obliged to notify guests if pesticides are being used on the hotel premises or in the rooms. Has a desk clerk ever told you that the room you’re about to check into has recently been treated with Pyrethroids, which are the go to pesticides of choice for most infestations. And while we’re asking, what bleaches and detergents are used in laundering the bedding and what chemical cleaners are used in the room and the bathroom.

For the average traveler, exposure to any of the hundreds of chemical pesticides or detergents will be uneventful or cause sniffles, a little rash or itching. Passed off as nothing, the traveler goes on their merry way giving it no second thought. Maybe it will impact their health later on, maybe it’s cumulative or maybe it will have no adverse effects at all. For people with chemical sensitivities, it’s another story. Ever wondered why you got itchy skin after staying in a motel on a road trip or why, all of a sudden, you have a runny nose.

Some will say you can get hit by a bus in front of your home so why worry about stuff you can’t control. When I cross the street I look both ways. When you’re tucking your kids into a hotel bed, have you looked both ways. Blind trust or ignorance is not the way to go. I would never think of not traveling, but, just as I take travel insurance, I educate myself and take precautions to ensure a healthy, happy trip.

Don’t be shy to ask the desk clerk about bed bugs or treatments to your room. Check the room and mattress for signs of past or present infestations. Wipe down the surfaces and things you will touch with anti bacterial wipes. Use or carry with you a sleep sack or travel sheet just in case you need one. There are many articles you can access to educate yourself about how to inspect and protect against parasites, bacteria and viruses.

If you are planning on taking a trip down south to the great state of Texas, then let us talk about accommodations for a minute. In a state this big, there is no shortage of hotels, motels, and, of course, the ever-popular B&B’s. Hotels will do in a pinch, certainly, but these larger chains lack the charm and character that allow a bed and breakfast in Texas to serve as a bridge to the colorful history of the Lone Star state. Take a look at the following three reasons to opt instead for this quaint form of Southern hospitality.

1. Southern hospitality says it all!

Everyone knows everything is bigger and better in Texas, and the hospitality factor is no exception to the famous rule. In fact, the very definition of Texas, or Tejas, is “friendly.” And as the most western, Southern state, you will experience the quaint charm that is often associated with the region. There is no better way to immerse yourself in the slower-paced, friendly culture than staying in lodging run by local residents who know the area. Most owners of a bed and breakfast in Texas stay in the same home and prepare the food. There are also extra perks you generally won’t find in a larger hotel, like sweet tea, homemade quilts, free wi-fi and parking and older homes with beautiful architecture and a whole host of other amenities. The key is to find a smaller town, like Brenham, Cat Spring, or Nacogdoches. Or even larger cities like Austin, Houston and San Antonio will have B&Bs that feel like a small, welcoming town.

2. Connection to the past.

Many owners in Texas have a strong and proud connection to the history of the area in which they have settled. Many of these homes that serve as rentable lodgings act as the bridge between the past and the present. With homes in Texas dating back to the 1800s, many B&B’s maintain the original carpentry and furnishings. Staying in one of these gems can offer you a fantastic glimpse into how life was in Texas. Washington County, especially, is known as the birthplace of Texas and towns like Brenham, LaGrange and Washington-on-the-Brazos feature lodgings that really focus on giving the visitor a window into the past.

3. Stay in the know for local events and festivals.

Almost every small (and big) town in Texas boasts at least one unique festival and a dozen interesting attractions and stellar restaurants. The key is to be aware of these attractions.This can be hard to do for someone who is not from the area. Since most bed and breakfasts in Texas are run by locals who are embedded in their communities, these lodgings are great spots from which to glean information. Also, bonus points to the traveler who books a home that is located conveniently near a town’s attractions. This can save you some time if you find yourself in walking distance. Some B&B’s in Texas will also offer discounts to local attractions in the area. Some people are surprised to learn that Texas has parts that are famous for its wine, like the wine trail in Washington County. Wine towns are especially good about offering perks related to wineries and wine trails. For more information, check with the local chamber of commerce or visitors bureau for recommendations. Some great festivals to keep in mind include the Burton, TX cotton gin festival, the annual Round Top Antiques fair, and, of course, the famous Washington-on-the-Brazos Independence Day Festival.

Does the recent economy have you living cheap?

 

It sure does in our house. Take heart… you may be forced into spending less on housing. How can that be good?

 

A great fun way to experience cheap living is living in an RV. Yep…this lifestyle is cheaper than a house…it’s much more flexible than a house…and you get to choose your climate as an added bonus.

 

So the poor 2009 economy is sending us lemons.  Let’s make lemonade.

 

My wife and I lived on an RV for 7 years, 5 to 22 months at a stretch. What is bad about fly fishing in Montana in July? Then seeing Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Park, before wintering in Palm Springs and Arizona?…I’m waiting…that’s what I thought… It is a great way to life.

 

You can do it too.

 

It’s like being on constant vacation and your motel room moves with you. You never unpack, everything you need moves with you.

 

Most motor homes tow a car so you have transportation when you arrive. If you like pickups, then look at travel trailers. Or with smaller campers your “rig” is your car.

 

What type of rig is the best?…It all depends on you. They all see the same scenery and breathe the same air.

 

How cheap is it? It depends on how much traveling you do. The more you move the more fuel you will burn. If you spend no more than a week in one RV park you will also pay higher rent. The daily rate could be $40 a night, but the monthly rate could be $500. So if you stay longer in one place you will save on rent and fuel. It’s up to you how much you spend.

 

There are lots of things you may miss when you hit the road. Let’s list them…your beloved snow blower…raking the leaves in the fall…unjamming the garbage disposal…painting the house…I could go on and on but you get the idea. Keeping up a house is not cheap living, it can be a pain.

 

You do have some maintenance chores for living in an RV, just like a car. Change the oil, air in the tires, the same basic car stuff. You do have plumbing in an RV, but it is pretty basic and simple to maintain.

 

Worry about what to do living in an RV? Better question is do I have enough time to do it all. Probably not. You will find that RV folk are friendly, willing to help, and all glad that they are having fun and living cheap.

 

Well, living in an RV is the lemonade from the lousy economy…which would be the lemons. If there are parts of this beautiful country you have not yet seen, an RV is a perfect vehicle (sorry) to see what you have missed. Enjoy. 

Glue roach traps come in many shapes and sizes and are used in various ways. Here are a few pros and cons of using these glue traps to kill roaches in your home or business.

Pros of Glue Roach Traps

Some of these roach traps are shaped like the old “roach motels” that trapped roaches inside a rectangular trap. The insides of the trap was covered with the adhesive, keeping the roaches trapped and out of sight. Using this type of trap is a major pro for people who don’t want to see the roaches. You never have to look at the dead bugs and you don’t have to touch them when you use this type of trap.

There are roach traps that are baited with roach pheromones to attract the bugs to the adhesive. This can help you to target the exact type of bugs that you want to kill without having to buy roach spray. If you have a few different kinds of bugs in the house, you can use the traps that have a general adhesive in order to trap anything that is crawling. Both types can be an advantage when killing roaches.

Cons of Glue Roach Traps

If you have young children in the house, it’s best not to use glue traps for roaches. Small fingers can become stuck to the adhesive and have to be pulled away from the traps. This can be painful if the adhesive is particularly strong. It can also be scary to a young child who doesn’t understand what the traps are and why those fingers are stuck.

Some people report that using glue traps isn’t s effective as using bait. The traps are also larger than roach bait discs, which can make them unsightly in your home. Some people choose not to use them because they find the sight of them embarrassing.

USA Facts

The US, USA or the United States of America is a huge country. It is located along the northern American region. USA is often referred to as United States, America or the US and just simply “the States”. It has a total land area of 9.6 million square kilometers which is about half the entire size of Russia and about the same land area as China.

The United States also boasts of having the 3rd largest population in the world after India and China (with about 300 million inhabitants). This wonderful and powerful country includes densely populated cities like sprawling suburbs as well as vast, naturally beautiful and uninhabited areas. The country has a history of mass immigration that dates back from the 17th century. The United States of America is considered as the melting pot of cultures around the globe.

The United States is not the depicted America of movies and television. Rather, this country is complex and diverse. Traveling between regions in this country can be expensive and time consuming due to the distances that are involved.

USA Beach Resorts in the Atlantic

Anchorage Motel – This resort and motel is located at 51 Mount Desert St. Bar Harbor, ME USA 04609. It has attractive and clean as well as spacious rooms within the heart of the Bar Harbor Family and is even operated as well as owned by people who know how to deliver professional services.

It is best to make arrangements for arrivals after 7 in the evening. Bus tours, bicycle rentals and whale watching activities as well as sight seeing, free concerts, shops, restaurants and cruises at the Village Green are easily accessible by foot from this resort. It is just about a mile from the Nova Scotia Ferry and the Acadia National Park.

This resort contains 50 rooms and 2 floors. Hotel amenities include cable television, a city center, wake-up service and telephone as well as a 24-hour front desk, air-conditioned rooms and wireless Internet access. Check in time at this hotel is at 2 PM while the check out time is at 11 in the morning the next day. You must pay in US Dollars.

Bar Harbor Inn – This hotel is located at 1 Newport Dr, Bar Harbor ME USA 04609. This hotel or resort is considered as among Bar Harbor’s premier oceanfront sites that come with great town conveniences. It is rated as superior 1st class by the Official Hotel Guide. It has more than 1000 feet of oceanfront as well as 8 acres of lush gardens and lawns. In addition, this site also has 3 distinctly beautiful buildings that are embraced by a serene shore path.

It has elegant suites and rooms, king-sized and queen-sized beds with premium beddings. Almost all rooms in this site come with waterfront balconies. Hotel amenities range from complimentary continental breakfast to wireless Internet access and luxury robes. Moreover, the hotel has an on-site restaurant called the “Reading Room Restaurant” which offers fine dining choices.

The area has 153 elegantly designed rooms and 3 floors. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, spa, pool, baby sitting services, valet services, free parking and telephone as well as meeting facilities, lounge, cable television and free newspaper. They also have coffee makers in their hotel rooms, facilities for the handicapped and they provide room services.