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I realized how weird that sounds AFTER I posted it. It's a memorial service, not a funeral, but there was no funeral, so the family is calling it a funeral among the family. Does that make more sense?

Quote: Originally Posted by wackymother Any idea where the chart is? I think some Residence Inns provide breakfast and some don't...there are two in Alexandria, and one seems to and the other doesn't seem to. Oh, wait, I went and looked and now I see "buffet breakfast" listed under Complimentary Services on the second one, halfway down the page. The other one puts it at the top of every listing. We're...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbitess Well, y'know, theft is wrong, whether it's predictable or not. We drive, but we also ship stuff when we travel. That's a lot easier on the return trip if you're visiting relatives who'll get it to the shipping center for you, or if you stay long enough to do it yourself. Not really an option if you're all flying in right before and then flying out again right after the event....

Wow! Y'all schedule your funerals a ways out!!! I like to use Hotwire as a bidding guide for Priceline. It normally works, but when it hasn't I just took something from Hotwire.

I receved a car that had major problems - anyone who had rented it or even driven it could hear the problems. I started driving it, had to turn around, go back to airport, get back in line, ask for another car, America tours they wanted to hear the problem....etc. etc. etc. It took me over 2 hours to get out of the place!

As travelers get ready for holiday flights, they might want to skip tucking presents into their checked suitcases this year. That's because baggage theft is on the rise. This year, Delta Air Lines Inc. baggage handlers were caught rifling through suitcases in the belly of airplanes in Hartford, Conn., pocketing laptops, cameras, iPods, GPS units, jewelry, watches and earrings... Read the whole article with hints to avoid theft here:...

The thing about Avalon is pretty much every place is a tourist trap. You're not going to find anything outstanding, but there are a few places that will at least serve quality food while not overly gouging you on the price. For breakfast, try Sally's Waffle Shop. It is on the waterfront walkway just before you get to the pier. The waffles are always good and you get your typical diner breakfast. If you like chorizo, make sure to get...

Thanks, any recommendations of where to stay or not stay for one night?

Quote: Originally Posted by dougp26364 and yet people still pack expensive things and then get upset when it disappears. Well, y'know, theft is wrong, whether it's predictable or not. We drive, but we also ship stuff when we travel. That's a lot easier on the return trip if you're visiting relatives who'll get it to the shipping center for you, or if you stay long enough to do it yourself. Not really an option if...

Hampton Inns provide a free breakfast.