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Review of: Excalibur Hotel-Casino

This is a good hotel to stay at in Vegas if you are coming with your kids. It is not too fancy, so you don't feel awkward about walking through the casino to your room with the kids in tow. The rooms are decent and clean and the prices are pretty good. The kids really like it because it looks like a medieval castle from the outside and the whole inside is like a Sherwood Forest kind of a theme. I liked it because I didn't have to feel out of place with having kids there and it was very conveniently located - right across from MGM Grand and New York New York.
]]> http://www.judysbook.com/members/36137/posts/2006/3/301072/ Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:25:55 GMT http://www.judysbook.com/members/36137/posts/2006/3/301072/ Reviews - Uncategorized Joanne R.
Review of: Disneyland

We recently took the kids to Disneyland, and to be honest, I was really dreading it. I remembered Disneyland to be far too crowded and more frustrating than fun. I don't know if they changed things or what, but I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, for anybody that has not been there in a long time - things are way different. You can't just walk in from a local hotel to avoid parking at Disneyland. Once you hit the front gate, you will drive for a good 15 minutes or so before you even get to the parking. It would take forever to walk it. They now have a HUGE parking structure instead of just the big parking lot they had. They also have Downtown Disney where they have a bunch of restaurants and shops that are not inside the park itself. Inside, the park is really clean and inviting and the workers were a lot nicer than I remembered them to be the last time that I went. Of course, everything is pretty much a fortune there. It will cost you a lot of money to eat throughout the day. You can check out a bunch of websites for tips on how to save money, but one of the best is mousesavers.com. Also, if you look online, there are a lot of sites that will give you tips on what order to go on the rides in order to avoid long lines - this really works!
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Review of: Red Roof Inn

This is a pretty good no-frills hotel for people that want to stay close to Disneyland. The prices are a lot cheaper than most hotels close to Disneyland (about $50 or so). The staff was friendly and they were really geared toward tourists coming to Disneyland. We saw a couple of seedy goings-on in the parking lot, but it wasn't terrible. It was fine just for a place to crash while you go to Disneyland. If you are looking for something fancy or if you are going to spend a lot of time in your room, I would spring for a nicer hotel. However, if you're just going to sleep for a few hours, save some money and stay at the Red Roof.
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Review of: The Graduate

The Grad is a really great place to eat. It is really big and open, so you can have a large group of people there, or you can take the kids and not be embarrassed if they are loud. They have excellent food at reasonable prices. They serve things like burgers, chicken sandwiches, cold sandwiches, fish and chips, and then they have specials like prime rib or pizza. They have a lot of other things on the menu too. The only complaint I have is about the drinks. They don't sell drinks at the restaurant counter, you have to go to the bar. So, it is like $3.50 for a soda and you don't even get refills. The Grad also turns into a dance club at night, so it is neat because they are a great place for families during the day and a fun place for teens and young adults at night.
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Review of: Hudson's Grill

Hudson's grill is a fun, casual place to eat when you are in San Luis. It's styled after a 1950's burger joint. They have really good burgers and some yummy curly fries that they serve in a basket together. One of the things that the kids like to see is the car that is "crashed" through the wall. They are famous for their milkshakes - served the old fashioned way in a tall glass with whipped cream and a cherry and the rest of the shake served next to it in a metal shaker. For the adults, they have some really good HUGE margaritas for a pretty cheap price and they have lots of flavors to choose from.
]]> http://www.judysbook.com/members/36137/posts/2006/3/301233/ Thu, 30 Mar 2006 10:21:58 GMT http://www.judysbook.com/members/36137/posts/2006/3/301233/ Reviews - Women's Clothing Joanne R.
Review of: Dizzi Clothing Store

Dizzi is a cute women's clothing store. It is mostly for teenage and young women. The thing that I like is that it is the only non-department store in San Luis that sells reasonably priced clothing for young women. Most of the other stores are really overpriced boutiques. Dizzi has cute stuff and it is of decent quality. The clothes are also very tasteful while being young and modern. It is also conveniently located in the Marigold Center next to Vons and places where you could go to eat while you are shopping.
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Review of: Porch Home

This is a really neat store and it is the only store of its kind in downtown San Luis. There are a lot of other stores that sell home decor, but this is the only one that sells stuff to decorate your home both inside and out. They have really cute decorative items for your garden and things just to dress up the outside of your house. The salespeople are really nice and are a good source to go to for information and opinions on what might look nice for your house. The prices are a little bit high, but that is consistent with downtown SLO. They definitely aren't outrageous on their prices though.
]]> http://www.judysbook.com/members/36137/posts/2006/4/305289/ Sat, 01 Apr 2006 11:47:29 GMT http://www.judysbook.com/members/36137/posts/2006/4/305289/ Reviews - Fabric Stores Joanne R.
Review of: Beverly's Your Craft & Fabric Store

This is the perfect craft store and it is so convenient since it is right downtown. They have anything you could need for crafts from fabric to picture frames to beads to anything in between. They also have some really cute decorative items for the home. They are always having good sales. The best time to go to Beverly's is after Christmas - they have awesome sales on Christmas stuff that you can stock up on and save for the following year. The people are really nice here - especially in the fabric department. They also have a wide selection of silk flowers and arrangements. Their floral designer is really good and she will make up any custom arrangement that you want.
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Review of: Old Edna Antiques

This is a cute little shop with a lot of vintage items. It is out in the country between Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo. They have a little deli and it is just a quaint place to visit. The thing that I love is that part of it is called Suite Edna and that is where you rent the cute little farm house for the night. It is a bed and breakfast and you can either rent one of the rooms or the whole house. It is decorated really cute and they have a full kitchen and bathroom. It is very homey and you can't help but feel like it is yours when you stay. The cool thing is that they will let you have parties (like birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, etc - not wild parties) there and you can use the whole grounds and gazebo for the price that you would pay for just staying in the house.
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Review of: Slo Swim

SLO Swim is the only place I know of locally that is dedicated totally to swim wear. They have a lot of unique bathing suits. Another great thing is that they have a large assortment of suits, whether you want a revealing bikini or a conservative one-piece. Their prices are pretty decent and usually during the fall or winter, they will have huge sales where you can get a real steal on some of the swimwear. It is definitely the place to go if you don't think you can find what you want at just a regular department store.
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