Epinions Recent Reviews for kentski

Rio Suite Hotel and Casino: My Favorite in Vegas ...

Sat, 16 Apr 2005 03:14:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I get to Vegas pretty much every month, and in the past two years have stayed at nearly all of the good hotels on the Strip (Venetian, MGM Grand, Bally's, Hilton, Caesar's, Harrah's). Hands down, I *always* check the rates at Rio first and, if the rate...

For the price, among the best in Waikiki!

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 10:03:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - If you have $250-$300 to spend per night in Waikiki, by all means check out the Halekulani, Royal Hawaiian, or the Hawaii Prince (by far, my favorite). If you don't want to splurge but can afford $150-$200 nightly, go with the Sheraton Moana Surfrider...

Dell Business Online Store: Has Dell Gotten Worse?

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:21:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kentski -

I recently purchased a Dimension 4500 Series computer from Dell, having retired a Dimension V400c that I had owned for four years and was very happy with. My first experience with Dell went without incident, so I figured that I would again give...

You'll End Up Paying A Lot More Than $100 ...

Sat, 24 Nov 2001 12:07:47 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I saw the commercials and my old electric razor was going bad, so I decided to pluck down the money and try the Braun Syncro that was being so heavily advertised. Its stylish, its innovative (I'd never heard of a cleaning system like that before), and...

Disappointing SUV ...

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:52:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Having been a big fan driving a friend's Ford Escape, I was looking forward to "car-sitting" for a friend and her Masda Tribute for ten days. While not as sporty as the Ford Escape, it still is a stylish vehicle from the outside and I was considering...

Great Laptop for the Price ...

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 06:54:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Having recently left my job, where I had access to an IBM T2 laptop, I decided to purchase an entry-level laptop to take with me on travels. After having done some online research (including three nice reviews here), I decided that the HP N3310 would do...

I didn't realize how slow it was ...

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:03:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I've had an AOL account for a while now, mainly because I've had an AOL e-mail address for a while and didn't want to go through the hassle to communicate a new address to my friends and colleagues. However, up until now, I've only paid $9.95/monthly...

Hyatt Dorado: A bit of paradise on an island of paradise...

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 00:31:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I travel to Puerto Rico fairly often when I'm seeking a relief from horrible Northeastern winters (and can't take the long journey to Hawaii, my favorite place on Earth). For convenience, I usually prefer to stay at one of the hotels on the Condado, the...

MyPoints.com: Even Better Than Epinions?

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 17:14:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I've been a loyal user of Epinions now for a year, and have greatly enjoyed writing and reading some outstanding ideas. I check this site almost daily, and feel good every time I've earned even a small amount of money from people reading my epinions...

Yahoo! Fantasy Football: Really Good ... When You Can Sign In

Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:26:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Granted, I'm new to this whole fantasy football thing ... and, when Yahoo's version of it works, it's great ... but I'm been frustrated in the reliability of the service so far this year.

For the past week, I've tried on numerous occasions to...

Very Reliable (Especially Compared to the Competition ...)

Sun, 24 Sep 2000 12:42:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - In a previous Epinion, I was furious with the service and customer treatment that Bell Atlantic's Infospeed DSL team provided. In fact, many other Epinion"ers" have suggested a class action suit, as the service just doesn't work and I'll pay...

It may be Thrifty ... but you get what you pay for

Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:00:43 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I'm usually a loyal Hertz customer but sometimes (well, usually) find their prices to be far above some competitors. In addition, US Airways (my preferred airline) just developed a partnership with Thrifty Car Rental offering triple miles for a rental,...

Going to Hawaii? Elementary Hawaiian 101

Thu, 6 Jul 2000 23:01:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Going to Hawai'i? Well, you probably already know aloha (hello or goodbye or an expression of love) and mahalo ... but here are 15 addition words or phrases that'll help you sound more like a kamaaina (or old-timer). First, some...

The beaches of Oahu ... which one is best for you?

Thu, 6 Jul 2000 22:27:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Everyone who travels to Honolulu knows of world-famous Waikiki Beach, and many tourists spend all of their vacation days there. I like Waikiki, but if you want relaxation without hoards of people and noise, its not the best option. Trust me, Oahu is...

If You Have to Stay in an Airport Hotel, Try These ...

Tue, 4 Jul 2000 00:00:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Generally, I loathe airport hotels in my travels and try to avoid them. However, in order to split up flights to Hawaii or points further away, I try to stay over in Los Angeles to adapt a little better to time zone changes ... and to break up...

Recommended (and some Not-So-Recommended) Hotels in San Juan

Sun, 2 Jul 2000 19:43:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I've read mixed reviews here at Epinions about San Juan and Puerto Rico in general, but this is my favorite place to visit if I want a sunny friendly environment with nightlife and casinos (now if only Hawaii had casinos!)

San Juan has an...

Great City to Live In ... Not So Great to Visit

Sat, 1 Jul 2000 21:40:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I loved Atlanta when I lived there, moving right before the Olympics in 1996 until last summer. The cost of living is fairly inexpensive for a big city, the weather is generally nice, and the pace of life isn't bad.

However, some of the more...

Underrated ... and Overrated ... Hotels in the Big Apple

Sat, 1 Jul 2000 19:29:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Having gone on over 100 business trips to New York City over the past four years, I sometimes feel that I'm more a resident of the Big Apple than my home city (which was Atlanta, and now is Washington DC). I love New York, but living life in a hotel is...

Has Delta Become the Worst U.S. Airline?

Thu, 29 Jun 2000 22:27:59 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - In the past three years, I have turned from one of Delta's biggest fans to someone that now will refuse to fly them unless no other options exist. I base this judgement not only on one or two flights, but on years of customer loyalty that has quickly...

Recommended Hotels in Waikiki

Wed, 28 Jun 2000 20:27:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Oahu is my favorite place on earth, and I've been fortunate enough to have studied there (in the mid-1980s), lived there (in the mid-1990s), and travelled there numerous times. I recommend that you spend as little as your time in Waikiki, as the rest of...

Surf, sun ... and decent academics

Sun, 25 Jun 2000 19:05:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I was fortunate to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa for three semesters of my undergraduate education, transferring back to my home state my sophomore year and graduating from North Carolina State University. While I enjoyed NC State's academics...

Hotels you should consider around Washington DC

Sat, 24 Jun 2000 17:33:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Washington, DC is my favorite city in the world -- I've lived here for nine years, and can't think of a prettier place in April when the weather is (usually) phenomenal and the cherry blossoms are in bloom. However, because of its popularity,...

Bell Atlantic -- The Nightmare Continues ...

Sat, 24 Jun 2000 16:54:15 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - This is my second review of Bell Atlantic Infospeed DSL (the only time I've written multiple reviews about a product or service), but I cannot believe how horrible my experience with this company has been (and continues to be).

In my...

Definitely the friendliest island of the Caribbean

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:58:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - I just got back from a wonderful vacation in Sint Maarten, where good friends got married (what a background for a wedding!), and I was very impressed with the entire island. I've been lucky in that I've travelled quite a bit, including many islands in...

Dig Deep, and You'll Find a Treasure of a City

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 18:42:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kentski - Warsaw will shock the first-time visitor with its bleak, post World War II architecture and thick, polluted air. However, as you explore further and grasp the amazing history of the city, your initial reaction turns into amazement and appreciation about...