Archives for the author Don Nadeau

Grafton Capital Hotel Review (Dublin)

I really like the atmospheric but comfortable Grafton Capital Hotel, a small, older, and less expensive hotel in the heart of Dublin. Without question, the Grafton Capital Hotel More

A Hint of Spring Comes to Dublin

Snapped these photos of Saint Stepen's Green and Merrion Square Park featuring trees in Dublin on 2013.02.27. Luckily for me, spring came a month late this year.  Above: More

Southwest Chief Reroute: Toward a Brighter Amtrak Future, Part I

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief has become threatened as never before. Can you imagine the Chief, one of the most scenic Amtrak trains, suddenly stripped of all of its best More

Saving the Southwest Chief: Politics of a Reroute (Part II)

Politics impact Amtrak’s Southwest Chief decision When deciding whether Amtrak’s Southwest Chief 1) stays on its current route through northern New Mexico with increasingly lower speed limits or More

Saving the Southwest Chief: Proposed Schedule (Part III)

Above: Amtrak Southwest Chief passengers enjoy the countryside from these high-level sightseer lounges. A café serves snacks and drinks downstairs. Proposed Amtrak Southwest Chief timetable Amtrak’s Southwest Chief More

Saving the Southwest Chief: Background of Proposed Reroute (Part IV)

This details decisions that impacted a proposed new schedule when Amtrak’s Southwest Chief moves to a new route via Texas. It also lists issues that need to be More

Motel 6 Review: Pros, Cons, Tips

Should Motel 6 “Leave the Light on” for You?  Times are tough and travelers are changing their hotel spending habits. Some seek bargains at Hotwire or Priceline. Others More

Hotwire Last-minute Airfares Working Well

During this peak-season, I am seeing some terrific fares on Hotwire.com for last-minute flights. There are usually very expensive because advanced booking deadlines have been missed. For example, More

Taking Amtrak’s California Zephyr through the Colorado Rockies

Enjoying the Most Scenic Rail Route in the Continental United States Part I:  Where should you sit? Where’s the best scenery? How can you save? What direction should More

Orbitz Hotels: Turning Apples into Vinegar?

“On Orbitz, Mac Users Steered to Pricier Hotels,” proclaimed the bold Wall Street Journal headline, which ignited a firestorm of negative publicity. Turns out Apple users “spend as More

Special Amtrak Wyoming Trains

From Denver & Salt Lake City, May and June 2012 A reroute due to track upgrading along its usual route through the heart of the Colorado Rockies gives More

Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless at Chicago O’Hare Airport

Fast Food Heaven at Chicago O'Hare I cannot even begin to tell you how much I enjoy Tortas Frontera at Chicago O’Hare Airport. This Mexican spot serves the More

Saving by Checking Posted Priceline Winning Hotel Bids

Did you know that Priceline posts winning hotel bids on its site? Check out: See Winning Hotel bids in Top Cities from $28 per night! I love that More

Day Trip to Yelapa: A Puerto Vallarta Favorite

I love the day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa. Above: Returning from Yelapa in style, with a little extra help. Nearly all boats to Yelapa board and land More