Pam Ann Safety Demonstration

Posted by Staff in Friday Fun, Pam Ann

This is hilarious…but if you are afraid of flying, I would skip it!

Mammoth’s slope side budget digs

Posted by Staff in Budget Thursdays, California

What I have always loved about Mammoth is that there are plenty of budget accommodations to be found…from Motel 6 to cheap condos for rent. But when booking this last trip to Mammoth I found that one of the best budget accommodations in town was the least expected…the Mammoth Mountain Inn.  

Located right next to the Main Lodge with ski in/out access, I had always thought that the Mammoth Mountain Inn would be one of the most expensive places to stay in town…but I was wrong. Turns out that rooms at the Inn start at $189 per night, which compared to the Holiday Inn and Quality Inn, which start at $140 per night, you only pay an extra $50 dollars to be on the slopes.

The reason for the great deal is that the hotel is older and not as up-to-date as other accommodations in town.  In the mornings I could hear the avalanche patrol bombing the mountain, and my neighbors yappy dog sounded like it was living in my closet…but being a few steps from a lift at this price is hard to beat.

Info at www.mammothmountain.com

Unique Inns

Posted by Staff in Wed. Travel Web

Established in 1982, Unique Inns is one of North America’s first bed and breakfast innkeeping organizations.

Every member inn is operated by experienced innkeepers, who are committed to providing guests with genuine hospitality, generous amenities, and world-class accommodations. Innkeepers also specialize in providing off-the-beaten-path travel experiences, from customized fine dining and wine-tasting events to shopping, wilderness adventures and spectacular sightseeing tours. Each member is an expert at packaging their best regional offerings to create memorable travel experiences.

I have stayed at several Unique Inns member properties and can vouch for the fact that each inn holds up to the organizations standards. www.uniqueinns.com

“A cause des garcons”

Posted by Staff in France, Travel Tunes

Had this fabulous French tune in my head all weekend and I thought I would pass it along…the song is called “A Cause Des Garcons” and is by the uber-talented Yelle…enjoy!