Show Me Seattle!

On July 28, 2010, in Travel, by laura
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If it’s your first time visiting Seattle, there a 3-hour personal tour of the city you would really enjoy. ‘Show Me Seattle’ specializes in small-scale tours with a personal touch. Local actors and other entertaining people lead van tours as they give all the history, gossip and amusing facts about Seattle landmarks and neighborhoods.

The van will pick you up from any of the luxury hotels Seattle offers in the downtown area and will take you by the Seattle Art Museum, the International District and other intriguing neighborhoods such as Fremont, Green Lake and Queen Anne. Your personal driver can accommodate most itinerary requests and the tours can be scheduled all year round.

Show Me Seattle had been offering memorable, one-of-a-kind tours since 1995. It’s run by a husband and wife team, John Williams and Kathleen O’Hanlon who take special care in making each and every tour a highlight of you visit to Seattle. They have 3 well informed, passionate and entertaining staff members: Jerry, who is a life-long tourist, film-maker, anthropologist and a great student of humanity; Marti who is a blend of genuine Midwestern hospitality and an avid outdoor enthusiast; and Tavier who was born in Seattle and enjoys dancing, music, theatre good food and drink.
Rates are $40 for Adults, $25 for Children 3 to 12 and reservations are required. Enjoy!

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The Museums of Jerusalem

On July 23, 2010, in Travel, by laura
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You will find more museums per capita in Israel than in any other country in the world, providing a rich experience in the arts and in history. If you come to stay in a hotel in one of the oldest cities on the planet, you’ll find not only the popular sites, such as The Wailing Wall or The Garden Tomb, but also museum after museum that will help enrich your time here. You’ll find the Israel Museum , one of the biggest and most significant art museums in the country, with galleries dedicated to 20th Century Art, Judaica, archeology, Impressionist art, and sculpture gardens. You’ll also find here a wing entitled the Shrine of the Book, which is home to one of the archaeological finds of last century, the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Also in the city, you’ll discover the Bible Lands Museum, which provides an historical time line from the Bible to today, or the Tower of David Museum, which gives you a sense of the last 4,000 years. There is also the Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem , near the Jerusalem Theater, and has the reputation of being one of the world’s best museums of Islamic Art. You’ll find displays here of art work from the 7th Century to contemporary times, including artifacts from a variety of countries: Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Syria, India, Turkey, Spain, Afghanistan, and Iran.

No matter which of the Jerusalem hotels you choose to stay, you’ll discover a museum or an incredible historic site nearby that is almost certain to stimulate your imagination and intellect.

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What Does a Property Management Service Do?

On July 18, 2010, in Business, Real Estate, by laura
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People decide that they need a property manager for many different reasons. Most often it is because they are no longer in the area of the house, but many others will hire a property manager simply because they are useful. There are also a lot of reasons why people don’t hire property management companies like Transglobe Property Management , and one of the main reasons why this happens is because there is a misunderstanding about what property management services do.

In many ways a property management service will replace the owner, but not in all ways. Transglobe Property Management and other property management companies will go in and keep up the landlords part of the lease . This means if the property floods, they will take care of the damage and relocate the tenants until it is fixed. They will also handle other problems around the property as needed. If there is no tenants in the property currently, they will take care of getting new tenants into the house, picking up rent and all that other stuff. However the owner will still get part of the rent. The rest of the rent goes into fixing up the house as needed, and paying the company. It is pretty simple, and there is rarely a reason not to have a property manager if you own more than one property.

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A Day In Portland Pioneer Courthouse Square

On July 13, 2010, in Travel, by laura
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Everyone has to spend some time in the Pioneer Courthouse Square while living or visiting Portland Oregon. This is known to be one of the top best public spaces in the world. It has become a central icon landmark for the city because it has really added so much to the city.

There are all sorts of interesting markers to see and learn about while spending time in the park. This started out as a shoe makers residence in 1849 and grew to be the center of a great city. The first school was opened on these grounds as well as one of the oldest courthouses on the west coast. The remains of one of the oldest grand hotels of the city still remain around the park.

In the sixties and seventies business men and city planners fought over the space that eventually became Pioneer Courthouse Square. Yes the city won the fight and bought the land and opened the square up in 1984. Since then major businesses have opened around it such as Starbucks first flagship store. The square puts on many concerts and special events every year and is a smoke free environment as of 2004.

All of portland best hotels have information on getting to the cities park and some of them are within walking distance. Maybe that would be a great thing to keep in mind when booking your trip.

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Audubon Naturalist Society in Chevy Chase

On July 3, 2010, in Travel, by laura
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Chevy Chase is frequently considered to be one of the suburbs of Washington DC and while that’s true, the town also has a distinct atmosphere and cultural elements that are unique to it. And while it may be a suburb of the nation’s capital, it does not sit quietly in its shadow. Well, okay, maybe it does as everything in that region is overshadowed by the capital and rightly so. But the statement about Chevy Chase having its own atmosphere and unique aspects is also completely true. It is a choice commute location for people who work in DC but want to live outside the main center. And a Chevy Chase hotel is the perfect place to stay to enjoy a regionally oriented vacation.

The Audubon Naturalist Society is just one of the great aspects of this city that makes it distinct and appealing to the guests in a Chevy Chase hotel. This impressive organization is the oldest and the largest in the entire DC region of environmental agencies. Since its inception it has been a pioneering force in environmental conservation and various advocacy programs and it continues to be a main leader in linking environmental efforts with educational programs and services. And part of the organization’s mission is to create a greater appreciation for the environment in residents of the DC region.

Some of the programs and services that are provided and supported by the society include managing three wildlife sanctuaries, Rust, Webb and Woodend. Rust is a main center for lectures and fieldtrips and the diverse plant species provide the perfect backdrop. Webb is a beautiful woodland area with a nice meadow and streamland. It is a wonderful place to find some peace and quiet and get away from it all without having to go very far. It’s the perfect place for an afternoon tai chi break. Woodend is full of beautiful trails, a wildflower meadow and a living pond and admission to it is free to the public from dawn to dusk.

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