Playscapes Rock
Playscapes RockPeople without children may not be able to relate to this, in fact, they may hate it....but anyone with a kid under the age of ten will understand this one. Playscapes at restaurants and other businesses are GREAT.I have noticed a new phenomenon that makes dining out with kids much more enjoyable for my wife and I (AND anyone who might be seated near us in a restaurant). More restaurants are popping up that have playscapes for the children.It used to be just McDonald's and other fast-food chains that had play areas....but now there are family oriented establishments that include fun areas where the kids can go after eating half their order of chicken nuggets. Meanwhile, the parents can continue to sit and finish their meal ... while keeping a watchful eye on the little ones.In my home town of Austin, Texas, a family dining establishment, Waterloo Ice House has a location (and another currently under construction) with a great playscape, sandbox and plenty of grass on which to run around.
The food is very good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and we actually get to finish our meals when dining out with our two children.In addition, two local supermarkets, that have restaurants, also have play areas. Central Market (North) and the new Whole Foods Landmark Store are great places to meet other families for a nice meal. The kids can eat, and then play, while the parents can share upscale food and adult conversation. (Whole Foods has the picnic area and playscape on the roof with live music on Friday and Saturday).In today's minivan and SUV dominated world, I think more businesses should have kid friendly activities built in (Hyatt Hotels and Resorts actually have "Camp Hyatt" at all of their properties). I am thinking that airports, shopping centers, music stores and the like should have child areas ......
but I know that would annoy the heck out of tons of people without kids. I can hear them now!!!.
Thom Singer is the author of "Some Assembly Required: How to Make, Keep and Grow Your Business Relationships". He can be reached at thom@thomsinger.com.Small Hotels… Big Advantage: Wi-Fi Guys Helps Position Hoteliers to do Big Business
Finland, MN (ContentDesk) October 21, 2005 -- Wi-Fi Guys, LLC, a state-of-the-art provider of managed Internet solutions for hotels and public facilities, has gone one step further by installing big technology in small boutique hotels.
This Minnesota-based company offers cutting-edge technology by installing two Internet connections to ensure top performance and reliability to its customers. Such high-tech enhancements are increasingly essential in helping hoteliers fill rooms, and exemplify the performance that clients of Wi-Fi Guys have come to expect.Wi-Fi Guys began installing dual connections to address the changing requirements of guests: As more companies implement Virtual Private Networks to protect data, internet circuits in hotels are becoming over-utilized. Wi-Fi Guys solutions - providing redundant connections - not only furnish highly reliable connectivity, but increase the quantity of static IP addresses crucial for business travelers attempting to access corporate...
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Lake Champlain Chocolates Introduces New Holiday Gifts
Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC), a gourmet Vermont chocolate maker, has introduced its holiday line of chocolate gifts for Christmas and Hanukah.
Made in small batches from the finest all-natural ingredients, Lake Champlain Chocolates are carefully crafted by chocolatiers who are fanatical about creating chocolates with the honest individuality, charm, quality, and freshness which are synonymous with the spirit of Vermont.
Maintaining its tradition of award-winning seasonal packaging in unique shapes, LCC again brings customers one-of-a-kind chocolate gifts for the holidays."Consumers are looking for ?grab & go' gifts -- ready-to-give right off the shelf," said Allyson Brown, Director of Sales for LCC.
"Our holiday gift boxes offer the perfect solution for shoppers short on time and eager to impress."Three stacked boxes of chocolates make up the Tower of Treasures -- the 18-piece Holiday Chocolates of Vermont, the Pecan Caramel Cluster Gift, and the Mint Coins...
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Caribbean
You've worked hard all year and you finally have time to rest. Treat yourself to a piece of paradise by going on a trip to the Caribbean!
Snorkel, go boating, hike,
or just relax in the sprawling beaches ? you can do absolutely anything you want.
The Caribbean has been a favorite vacation spot of tourists from the world over. In fact, millions of people visit the islands from the United States alone. The charm of the Caribbean lies not just on its beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets ? it also has a rich history and a colorful culture that truly makes it addictive.
Also known as the West Indies, the Caribbean group of islands is actually located in the perimeter of the Caribbean Sea, very near the South American countries of Mexico and Venezuela.
The Caribbean is composed of about 7,000 islands, each differing in size. The islands are grouped into the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas.
Christopher Columbus...
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Montreal's Rosdev Group Awards J/Brice Design International of Boston Two New Hotel Renovation Projects in CT and NJ
Montreal, Quebec (ContentDesk) June 1, 2005 -- The Rosdev Group, third-largest private real estate entity in Qu?bec, Canada has named J/Brice Design International, Inc. of Boston, MA, US to renovate two of its hotel properties in the United States. The properties are the Crowne Plaza Hotel Hartford, Connecticut and the Crowne Plaza Meadowlands-Secaucus, New Jersey.
At the 350-room Crowne Plaza Hotel Hartford, J/Brice will design and renovate the public and prefunction space to create a contemporary upscale hotel that is in keeping with the new City Center and young business clientele who are contributing to Hartford's new-found active nightlife. At this 18-floor hotel with 7000 square feet of meeting and event space.
J/Brice was specifically awarded this contract to aid the Crowne Plaza in meeting
the elevated expectations of Hartford's growing marketplace.At the Crowne Plaza Hotel Secaucus-Meadowlands, four miles from New York near Giants Stadium Meadowlands...
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Steakhouse is More Than Just Meat and Potatoes!
If you really want to enjoy your dinning experience in a steakhouse then you must really know how a good steak tastes like. Yes, there are steakhouses all over, but if you really want to enjoy your food and have a memorable dining experience then you have to search for the perfect place. It is not only about meat and potatoes. A special occasion calls for special celebration in the company of special people. So why don't you go to a steakhouse to celebrate any memorable experience or occasion...
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Plush in a Rush begins its 12th homecoming season.
(ContentDesk) August 14, 2005 -- For the twelfth consecutive year, Plush in a Rush (http://www.plushinarush.com) enters the homecoming season offering an extensive line of plush mascots for high schools, homecoming mum makers, and the floral industry. For the 2005 season, the Dallas-based company will showcase its new plush mascot basket line. These baskets combine the functionality of a small basket with the look and feel of either a...
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