Category Archives: Staycation

by | September 12, 2012 · 11:29 am

Helicopter To The State Fair Compliments Of The Palomar Hotel Dallas

by Steven Doyle

As the State Fair of Texas approaches we will start hearing about all sorts of deals and attractions with the Big Tex theme. This one from the Palomar Hotel Dallas is more delicious that a box of Fletcher’s Corny Dogs. They are actually offering two Big Tex packages.

The package for $189, which is a good value, offers a room, DART rail passes to the fair, chef Graham’s triple fried potatoes and cotton candy in the room.  Every room gets use of the corporate gold fish regardless.       Continue reading →

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by | August 20, 2012 · 2:59 pm

NYLO Irving Kicking Up The Menu

by Steven Doyle

As summer shows signs of moving along in deference to another season, we decided to check in and check out the NYLO Hotel in Irving; this on the eve of the latest version of NYLO opening in the South Side area just south of downtown Dallas.

The NYLO Hotels are chic, fun and a fantastic escape for a couple to recharge their batteries without the burden and expense of actually leaving the city. The hotel has that stylish-inner city feel as all the rooms are actually lofts that are stark, yet spry. The rooms are well appointed with all the necessities you might find at any hotel, but without the cookie cutter feel you often experience at a similarly priced room most anywhere.        Continue reading →

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