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Marin Suites Hotel: An Affordable Option To Expensive San Francisco Bay Area Hotels
Among the most frequent complaints from visitors to the San Francisco Bay Area are expensive hotels and expensive hotel parking. And with pent up demand to travel this spring and summer, it won’t be unusual to find hotel rates well exceeding $200 a night plus parking. Fortunately, there are more affordable options like Marin Suites Hotel, just minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Set in the Town of Corte Madera, Marin Suites Hotel offers spacious living areas, full sized kitchens and thankfully, complimentary parking. What’s more, many local attractions are close by yet in a noticeably quieter setting than San Francisco. Before booking your next hotel reservation for the…
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Delectable Nachos/Guacamole Recipes For Super Bowl Sunday From Save Mart Corporate Executive Chef Kevin Cabrera
With Super Bowl Sunday just days away, are you planning to cook something special for your family? If so, you might want to check out these two recipes from the talented corporate executive chef of Save Mart Companies, Kevin Cabrera! About Chef Kevin Cabrera Chef Kevin Cabrera is an accomplished chef and educator with more than 15 years of professional industry experience. The corporate executive chef for Save Mart Companies since 2015, Chef Cabrera also serves as an adjunct associate professor at San Joaquin Delta College. He is currently completing his MBA from the prestigious Johnson and Wales University, whose main campus is in Providence, Rhode Island.…
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Best San Francisco Ice Cream Shops To Visit On National Ice Cream Day
July is National Ice Cream Month. But did you know that there’s also a national version? Held on the third Sunday of July, it’s only a few days away to get ready for this every special day. And in one of the world’s best foodie cities, you just know the ice cream in San Francisco is incredibly good. Here is a look at just five of the best ice cream shops to visit or order delivery in San Francisco. Please remember to continue practicing social distancing, wear a mask and use a credit card. Bi Rite Creamery 3692 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 626-5600…
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America’s Most Beautiful Hotel Lobbies
Even with today’s uncertain environment, hotel lobbies are often the first impression for arriving guests. Whether it’s modern sophistication or Old World charm, the design of a lobby is often intended to set the tone of an entire stay. While some of these grand hotels are not yet open for summer, one can still appreciate how important that first impression is. Take a look at just 10 of America’s most beautiful hotel lobbies. Caesars Palace 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 (866) 227-5938 www.caesars.com/caesars-palace Elegant for some, pretentious for many others, the lobby of Caesars Palace is still one to behold. Situated…
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Hotels Are Re-Opening: What Will Be Different This Summer
As hotels across California begin to reopen, travelers will see important changes during their stay. Three months after lodging operators were forced to close, all forms of lodging will be able to resume business activities. But what can travelers expect when they arrive at their hotel? Take a look at some of the most important changes currently in place to keep visitors as safe as possible during their stay. Parking Valet parking will still be available at major hotel chains. However parking attendants will no longer open car doors and will be required to wear masks and sanitize luggage if transported. Many other hotels have…
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Cinco de Mayo San Francisco: Five Top Mexican Restaurants for Takeout and/or Delivery
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching and in previous years, it was a very festive time, not only in San Francisco but across the entire country. But this year is completely different, with shelter-in-place orders, social distancing and restaurants restricted to just take out or home delivery orders. While large-scale gatherings and parties will be prohibited, families, couples and housemates can still enjoy the 5th of May with some authentic Mexican cuisine. The following is a brief profile of five of the best places in San Francisco to order food and drink for this year’s Cinco de Mayo. Papalote Valencia 3409 24th St. San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 970-8815 www.papalote-sf.com…
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10 Classic Movies To Ease Your Wanderlust While Sheltering In Place
Watching classic movies are one of the great ways to ease your wanderlust during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only will you be able to enjoy some of the finest films of the Golden Age, you’ll also be able to take your mind off all the bad news that seem to appear every other moment. What’s more, classic movies can take you to places you’ve never visited before while capturing the essence of a time when life was so much simpler. And who knows, perhaps you might have a better appreciation for life and what’s in store when the pandemic is over. Here are just 10 of the best classic movies…
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San Francisco Restaurants Available For No Contact Food Delivery and/or Curbside Pickup
With San Francisco restaurants struggling to stay in business due to the coronavirus, many are ramping up efforts to provide “no contact” food delivery and curbside pickups. While there remains a concern to maintain social distancing and the need to shelter in place, virtually every community small business and their employees need your support. The following are just 10 of the hundreds if not thousands of San Francisco restaurants that are taking phone and online orders. Larger lists of San Francisco restaurants available for food or takeout can be found via food delivery services like Caviar, DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates and UberEats. 1601 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 91401 (415)…
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Five Ways You Can Support Local Businesses During The Coronavirus Pandemic
All across the country, local businesses are being forced into making difficult decisions as a result of the ongoing coronavirus situation. Do I lay off some of my most loyal employees or do I close my business altogether? Do I declare bankruptcy or try to hang on? With situations like this happening not just in the U.S. but all over the world, family owned businesses need your help more than ever. Although you might be limited in getting around your city, you can still make a difference by supporting your favorite restaurant or retail store by going online. And by doing so, you’re also doing that much more to support…
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10 Travel Movies To Watch If You’re Stuck At Home
Are you spending more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic? If so, maybe a couple of travel-related movies might help you better cope with this difficult time in your life and in the entire world. While you will certainly find other things to do in your home, watching an uplifting movie might take your mind off the lack of outdoor activities and the constant gloomy news on television and online. All of these modern era films are available for a fee or free with a trial or paid subscription on streaming video sites like Amazon Prime, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube and many others. Amélie Interested in watching movie…
