© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-TheSmartTraveler Recent reviews written by member TheSmartTraveler en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_459790716548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - December 2008 we flew into this bustling port city called Durban, which is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa's third-largest city, the largest and busiest port city on the continent, is home to over three million... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459790716548 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:30:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459790716548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458813705860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - Wendy and I flew into Cape Town the evening of December 26, 2008. It seemed to us like eveyone was visiting Cape Town during the holidays.  We stayed at the Protea President Hotel located in one of Cape Town's suburbs, twenty-five minutes from the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458813705860 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:05:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458813705860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458201992836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - On our Safari to South Africa in December 2008, our tour was booked at the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate.  As we exited our bus under the towering indigenous portico, we knew we were about to experience something special at the 4-Star Protea Hotel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458201992836 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:40:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458201992836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458090843780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - On our recent Safari to South Africa in January 2009, our tour had a 4 day option to Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls.  The few people who for whatever reason did not opt for this option missed the highlight of the trip.  Today, Zimbabwe is known... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458090843780 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:13:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458090843780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457477230212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - After flying from Johannesburg, Wendy and I arrived at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge around noon.  Exiting the bus, we are greeted by an energetic employee in African garb with a big yell, dance, and waving of his spear.Victoria Falls... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457477230212 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:00:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457477230212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423127256708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I bought this Lawn Boy mower at Home Depot. The setup was as easy as pie. After taking it out of the box, all I had to do was adjust the handle, pour the container of oil that came with the mower in the oil filler area, pour in some gasoline, push the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423127256708 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:50:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423127256708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_423024430724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I have been using Rust-Oleum White Semi Gloss Spray Paint on my cast iron mailbox once a year for the past eight years. My neighbor Louisa liked the classy looks of the mailbox and bought the same one at Home Depot. I spray mine once a year with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~423024430724 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:05:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_423024430724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_415241047684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - During our recent trip in January 2008, the last park we visited in Tanzania was Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is over 1,000 square miles and about 75 miles Southwest of Arusha. The park is renowned for more than 500 varieties of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~415241047684 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:17:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_415241047684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422725193348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I upgraded my 2001 yellow Z3 3.0 in January 2007 to a triple black Z4 3.0i. Where my Z3 was an excellent driving machine, my Z4 is exceptional! Both Z's were built at the BMW plants in Spartanburg, South Carolina. My only complaint with my Z3 was the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422725193348 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:31:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422725193348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422638423684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I have been using Corrosion Block for about 5 years. I initially picked up this product at the Miami Boat Show. This product kills corrosion on contact and blocks corrosion from starting. I had a sticky window in my house. I mentioned this to the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422638423684 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:31:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422638423684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422518754948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I have been using Meguiar's High Gloss Hot Shine Tire Spray for a couple of years now. The clear 24 ounce adjustable 2-way sprayer plastic bottle lasts for approximately 50 tires per bottle. The sprayer nozzle can be pulled out for a narrow spray or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422518754948 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:41:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422518754948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422219714180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I've been using Meguiars's Leather Cleaner/Conditioner Wipes for the leather seats in our cars for years. After my wife read the label on the container, she started using these wipes for the leather furniture in our house and her handbags. These wipes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422219714180 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:48:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422219714180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422224498308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - My only fault with my yellow Z3 was that the convertible top had a rear plastic window. It would fog in the morning from the dew and age and discolor from the sun. At one of the Miami Boat Shows a few years ago, Meguiar's had a booth. Before the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422224498308 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:35:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422224498308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422238260868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - A couple of years ago at the Miami Boat Show I picked up a can of Meguiar's Quik Marine wax. The Meguiar folks at the show said this is an excellent product also for cars. This product comes in a 21 oz aerosol spray can. First, I shake the can for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422238260868 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:58:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422238260868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422213488260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I picked up a 16oz plastic container with a spray nozzle at the 2007 Miami Boat Show. I have been using Meguiar's car waxes and cleaning products for years and have always been very happy with the quality and great results from using their products. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422213488260 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:39:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422213488260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421510483588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - On our December 2007/January 2008 Kenya and Tanzania safari, we decided to really break the bank and view the Masai Mara National Reserve from the air. Balloon Safari Ltd was the company we used, and Captain Mike was our Aeronaut or Captain. Our... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421510483588 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:42:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421510483588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414128311940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - We arrived in Nairobi on December 24, 2007, and our jet- lagged bodies were driven to the Safari Park Hotel. As we exited our bus, the doorman greeted us with the word "Jambo" and the hotel staff with a hot towel and a welcome drink. Taking in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414128311940 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:49:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414128311940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400007990916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - Lorita is my Blue Crowned Amazon Parrot. He has been part of our family for 32 years. He survived after almost being given to the zoo in the late 1970's after causing me to get seven stitches on my chin. It took my wife 10 years to even offer him a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400007990916 Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:31:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400007990916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_377296948868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - One of the cities we visited on our trip to Sri Lanka was Kandy. Kandy is best known for the Temple of the Tooth, 18th century Buddhist temples Gadaladeniy, Ambekka, and Lankathilaka, the largest Botanical Garden in Asia, Pinnawala elephant orphanage,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~377296948868 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:30:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_377296948868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_375967354500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - Have you ever seen wild elephants from the lobby of your hotel? If not, how about wild macaques or toque monkeys staring at you in the floor to ceiling glass panels while taking a shower in your luxurious hotel bathroom? If you leave the curtains open... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~375967354500 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:50:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_375967354500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_307161435780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - I received a phone call Christmas Eve 2006, from my cousin Norman Abramson, 89 years young of Scottsdale, Arizona. Norm wished me Happy Holidays and offered to give me some advice on my trip to India, December 25, 2006. Mr cousin Norm is a retired US... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~307161435780 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:29:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_307161435780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242458005124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - On our June 2006 trip to Indonesia, we decided to take a 5 day trip to see the Komodo Dragons. We booked our trip from a local travel agent in Ubud. The 3 day 2 night package consisted of roundtrip transfers to and from your hotel in Ubud, charter air... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242458005124 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 22:47:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242458005124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242272800388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - We spent the month of June 2006 in Indonesia, enjoying 8 days in Sulawesi. Our adventure begins. We purchased our plane tickets to Ujung Pandang from Putu at Kunang-Kunang Travel in Ubud, phone #62-361-978037, E-mail: kunang-dpa@indo.net.id. If you... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242272800388 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:25:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242272800388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_229368041092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - After visiting the Crescent Hotel & Spa, which was built in 1886 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, we left with the impression that this Grand Ol Lady's time has passed her by, or as my wife said, "it's time for another extensive renovation." The town of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~229368041092 Sat, 6 May 2006 16:56:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_229368041092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_228231384708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - On our recent stay in Branson, we were fortunate to have spent a day in one of the best resorts in all of Missouri. Chateau On The Lake Resort & Spa overlooks picturesque Table Rock Lake with spectacular views of the Ozark Mountains. It opened on May... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~228231384708 Tue, 2 May 2006 22:32:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_228231384708?linkin_id=8003929