Epinions Recent Reviews for TRAVELJAM

Hotel de la Citi: Gateway to the Past....or the WC!

Fri, 19 Jan 2001 05:49:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - OK OK, don't quit reading, and don't bash me. I didn't get to stay here, but I did use the gorgeous bathrooms! And snuck a little tour on my way!

My all-time favorite place in France is Carcassonne--La Cité de Carcassonne, that is...

Priceline Flight Reservations: Shatner Hasn't Even Used Priceline!

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 18:07:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - Hmmm...makes you wonder about a company when the main spokesman hasn't even used the services. William Shatner was on a new magazine show, and he was asked if he has ever used Priceline personally. "No, I haven't," he stated...

To Miss This Would Be Tragic!

Mon, 31 Jul 2000 16:49:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - Bandon-by-the-Sea....Just the name conjures up memories of my honeymoon, seven years ago today! So for our 7th anniversary, we went back this last weekend. We stayed in the same hotel that we honeymooned in, ate at the same restaurant, and...

My Bible Reviews Consolidated

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 13:14:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - I have consolidated my reviews of the Bible into one long one. They are as follows: "Did Jesus Die on a Cross?" "Would a Loving God Torture His Children?" "The New World Translation" "The Bible in a...

Wanna Kiss?

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 04:38:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - "Hershey's CHOC-o-late! Hershey's CHOC-o-late!" This is what a family with three kids were singing as they were seated behind us at the Friendly's restaurant in Hershey, PA.

We went to Carlisle, PA on business...

Flight Attendants Know How to Kick Some Butt!

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 04:06:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - I have heard a lot of negative things about American, but never tried them myself until last week. I was pleasantly surprised! Every single person was friendly to us, from the counter to the flight attendants. But we didn't have a...

Cawfee Talk

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 11:47:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - We went to the Big Apple for the first time, last fall. Instead of staying where tourists usually do (Manhattan) we stayed in Brooklyn Heights. Here is home of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. We toured this amazing place during our visit. The...

Carcassonne---Go Back 800 Years in Time

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 04:05:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - Have you heard of Carcassonne? Maybe you haven't, but if you watched "Robin Hood" (Costner's), you've seen it. If you have ever imagined a medieval walled city perched on a hill, fortified with knights in shining armour and boiling oil, with...

Kauai's Best Luau

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:45:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - Oh we're gooooeeeeeeeeeeeng to a Hukilau...a huki huki huki... Know this song? If you have been to a luau you do! On our trip to the gorgeous, but rainy, island of Kauai, we had to do a Kauaian luau. Having been to luaus on Oahu twice,...

Do You Know God's Name?

Tue, 23 May 2000 19:18:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - In your reading of the Bible, did you ever run across God's personal name? If you haven't, there is a reason.

But first, what is his name? Many people are surprised to hear that he wants to be called by something other than...

You Can do Cannes on a Budget!

Fri, 19 May 2000 21:10:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - During my trip to France (see my other articles), we took the train from Paris to Cannes. It was a TGV (Very fast) train, and was only 220FF for one way! (around $35 US) The length of the ride was around 6 hours.

We only stayed for 2 nights,...

Apple Ice Cream and Sunflowers???

Fri, 19 May 2000 19:12:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - This was a previous Epinion that I added more to. Toulouse, the pink city, named because of the slight rose tint and red bricks composing the buildings. This is city is remarkable, and its region more to offer than the more famous Paris...

Don't Hog Them All, California!

Sun, 30 Apr 2000 22:14:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - I was first introduced to this place 2 years ago. I am from Southern California, but never thought to go here until my cousin HAD to have an In-n-Out burger at midnight! (I live in Oregon now, where there are NO In-n-Outs) What??? Well, when we pulled...

You Won't Get Mugged...I don't think...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000 18:20:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - ...Times Square, one of the famous icons of New York. Yes, it may be dirty, loud, and obnoxiously bright, but there are lots of fun things to do here.

First of all, if you plan on going to a Broadway play, you need to come here the day of the...

Which Island Suits You?

Thu, 20 Apr 2000 16:08:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - Can't decide which island(s) to visit? There are definite things to consider. I can help you with information from two of the islands; Oahu and Kauai.

First of all, you have to decide which kind of traveler you are: Budget? Luxury?...

Tell Them You Write Airline Reviews!

Sat, 15 Apr 2000 04:00:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - "My 3 year old will NOT be sitting alone!" This is what I had to tell 3 different stewardesses, uh sorry, flight attendants, 2 weeks ago when we were beginning our trip to Kauai.

First of all, when checking...

We Left A Piece of Us on Kauai...

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 03:36:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - One week ago today, we were "feeding the fish" off the side of a boat going up the Na Pali coast. Maybe I should start from the beginning.

Our third trip to the islands, but first to Kauai began on April Fools Day. Was this...

I Met Tom Cruise!

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 14:15:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - This is THE place to see celebrities! I have been going to LA all my life and never saw anyone famous, and the first time I went to New York, I saw a whole slew of them! (By the way, I didn't meet Tom...just trying to get your attention!) But read on to...

New York Horror Stories

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:20:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - "Why in the world would you want to go to New York for your vacation? Have you heard how HUGE the rats are? Don't ever go on the NY subway! If anyone is looking at you, that means they are going to mug you! OH, and the roaches! They are...

Seafood & Wine Festival, Newport OR: Oregon Coast Wine Event

Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:31:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM -

It wouldn't be winter on the coast without the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. It's the premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. This was my first time here, and I was impressed...

Think You Can't Afford Waikiki?

Wed, 15 Mar 2000 03:32:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - OAHU

This is THE island for the budget conscious traveler! There are so many things to do for little or no cost, and you do not have to spend all of your money on a hotel, which you only use at night anyway.

AS...

30th annual Greatest of the Grape: Greatest of the Grape Wine Event

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:25:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM - Last week I attended my first Greatest of the Grape event....this is a wine/food matching affair, with awards in each category. It was held at the Seven Feathers Resort in Canyonville, Oregon. All the wineries are from Oregon, mostly Southern Oregon...

PERFECT Budget Hotel in Paris!

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 13:25:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM -

After HOURS upon hours of research for stay in Paris, I finally found the perfect budget hotel! Le Grand Hotel Leveque, in the 7ieme arrondissement.

I stayed there in August (high season) 1998, and it only cost 380FF per night for a...

After All, Zis Is France!

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 04:53:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM -

Forget Paris! If you want to experience what we Americans always envision when thinking of France, then the Midi-Pyrenees are the place to visit! I had the fortunate experience of going there to visit my uncle and his family, for the month of...

DISunited Airlines

Fri, 10 Mar 2000 05:10:28 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author TRAVELJAM -

We will never fly United again. Last year, my husband had to fly down to San Diego, with a plane change at SFO. The plane circled above SFO for almost 3 hours!!! Finally, when they were flying on fumes, they landed.

He was informed that...