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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-kldesq Recent reviews written by member kldesq en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_428773183108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I just returned from a four night stay at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral in Cancun and here are my impressions: Overall: this is a great hotel although I wish it were part of the hotel chains I collectively stay over 200 nights per year (Marriott... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~428773183108 Sun, 4 May 2008 12:42:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_428773183108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414479126148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I've had five Black Berry devices over the past four plus years and the BB Curve 8310 is by far the best one. It is really a great alternative to the i Phone in that it boasts many of the features of the i Phone but KILLS it doing email. My wife has an i... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414479126148 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:11:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414479126148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_409866768004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I just completed a stay at this hotel and it is really not up to Marriott standards. Pros: The location is good in that it is directly off of Interstate 85 right within a mile of the Lowes Motor Speedway and also very close to the Concord Mills... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409866768004 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 23:08:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_409866768004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_406112013956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I am on an airplane every week, sometimes twice a week and have used Bose noise cancelling headsets for the past five plus years. I've had several models but the QC3 is the best. Design: they fold up and come in a case that fits easily into my Tumi... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406112013956 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:36:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_406112013956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401648815748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We just picked up our 2007 Cooper Mini (named "Jiminy Cricket" by our son)Convertible and so far it is a blast. Here are the specifics: 2007 Mini Cooper, British Racing Green, SIDEWALK Edition, Xenon Headlights, Sirius Satellite Radio, Harmon Kardon,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401648815748 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:19:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401648815748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_392158613124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We just finished another stay at the Swan (we've stayed here three other times as well as three times at the much larger sister hotel the Dolphin). Overall I would highly recommend this hotel if you are a Starwood Member (particularly a Platinum... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~392158613124 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:13:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_392158613124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_372613615236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - Just spent last weekend at the JW Denver at Cherry Creek and can heartily recommend it. Overview: this is a smallish hotel, only about 190 rooms on 11 floors in the heart of Cherry Creek, a very affluent area of Denver. They have THREE conceirge... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~372613615236 Thu, 7 Jun 2007 01:25:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_372613615236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_355663711876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - This hotel is an old hotel that was not built as a Marriott. The rooms are small (think NYC size) and what really blows me away is that the rooms feature a 13 inch TV--no exaggeration. This is an old hotel but unlike other Marriott properties in the area... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~355663711876 Tue, 1 May 2007 00:06:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_355663711876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_348126678660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I stayed, or should more accurately say tried to stay at this property on April 12, 2007. I should say that I travel approximately 200 nights per year for business and split those stays nearly equally between Starwood (Westin/Sheraton/W hotels) and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~348126678660 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:46:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_348126678660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_335302856324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We just returned from a one week stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. My overall impressions is that this hotel has many positives but also some real negatives. Pros: 1. The grounds are beautiful. It is very tropical and perched right on the Pacific... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~335302856324 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 01:22:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_335302856324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_250066538116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We purchased a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited with the 5.7 Litre Hemi 4x4 about two months ago. So far, so good. We traded in a Chevrolet Suburban since it was way too big for my wife to drive. Highlights: 1. The 5.7 L Hemi is a blast to drive. It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~250066538116 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:29:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_250066538116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_243584175748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - Just got back from a 7 night stay at the Renaissance Aruba. There are two distinct properties, the Marina Hotel and the Ocean Suites. They are about a five minute walk away from each other. The Marina hotel is very nice and smack in the middle of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~243584175748 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:28:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_243584175748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221923282564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - Overview: I stayed at this hotel two weeks ago and was in the "Harbor Wing," which is advertised as having commanding views of NYC's Harbor. I have now stayed at every full service Marriott property in NYC and I would rank this one in last place... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221923282564 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:20:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221923282564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_218484412036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - The Marriott Marquis has been around in Times Square for a long time. It recently has undergone a major renovation and I stayed there for a week (2nd week of January 2006) General Impressions: This is a *very* large hotel. It is NOT a boutique, not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~218484412036 Sat, 21 Jan 2006 19:40:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_218484412036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_212741754500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - They advertise this as an airport hotel but it is like 4-5 miles away--hardly an airport hotel. The elevators are a joke, tiny in size--I mean REALLY small, like a three person elevator at best... The Concierge level is nice but the rooms are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~212741754500 Fri, 2 Dec 2005 00:03:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_212741754500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_212741557892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I stayed at this hotel this week and here are my thoughts: Lobby Area This hotel reminded me very much of the Mayflower in Washington, DC. It is opulent with a nice fountain. Room: I was upgraded to a suite on the 7th floor. The suite was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~212741557892 Thu, 1 Dec 2005 23:58:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_212741557892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_210460774020?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We recently spent four nights at the JW Marriott hotel and spa in Orlando. Overall I would rate this property as "top notch." Pros: 1. This is a new hotel. The rooms are large and the lazy river pool is amazing. 2. The restaurants are very good--try... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~210460774020 Sun, 6 Nov 2005 23:25:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_210460774020?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_193738477188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I've been to the Ballpark in Arlington many many times. The first time was in 1994, their inagural season. This is a great place to watch a ballgame with your family, especially kids. There is good food in the ballpark (our favorite is the garlic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~193738477188 Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:39:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_193738477188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_189677735556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We are finishing our week at the JW Marriott Cancun and I am out on our (one of two in our suite) patios surfing the web, enjoying the views and staying out of the sun! Overall I would give this property a 9 out of 10-and here's why: Room: I am a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~189677735556 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 19:37:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_189677735556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_186596036228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I purchased the Treo 650 a little over a week ago. If I had waited a couple of days I would have been able to get a free BlueTooth headset--this promotion started on 6/15/05 and runs for a month or two--I'd highly recommend taking advantage of this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~186596036228 Mon, 20 Jun 2005 23:57:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_186596036228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171617521284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I have a hobby of attending baseball stadiums throughout the country and give Turner Field an "above average." Location: The field is located in downtown Atlanta, which is really neat. The views of the skyline from the ballpark are great, especially... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171617521284 Sun, 30 Jan 2005 01:31:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171617521284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171615686276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We recently purchased a show prospect Bullmastiff puppy from a top breeder in California. She swears by Canidae for the big beauties so we tried it. The puppy seems to like the food fine and has a beautiful coat. The real reason that I think this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171615686276 Sun, 30 Jan 2005 01:11:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171615686276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170704604804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - The SPH-i500 is Samsung’s newest entry into the field of converged devices. It replaces the i330, which was very similar to the earlier i300. The Samsung i500 runs on Palm OS 4.1 on a 66 MHz Motorola Dragonball processor. ­­­ Size. This is a very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170704604804 Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:04:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170704604804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166532714116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - We've had this unit for about a year and I would highly recommend it. Our pool: we have a gunite irregular pool with a raised spa in North Texas. It is a fairly large pool, with approximately 31,000 gallons and has a depth of three feet to ten feet... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166532714116 Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:34:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166532714116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166094737028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kldesq - I caught this movie with my two kids, age 10 and 7 this past weekend. They both have read the books (I have not). They liked the movie fine but I thought it was slow and long. Jim Carrey was ok, but really not that great. It is a "Harry Potter want to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166094737028 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 23:58:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166094737028?linkin_id=8003929