Audio Guides & Flash Packer

My thoughts on audio guides? What happens when they quit running (for any reason) in the car or on your ipod? I would still rather have a real, in person local tour guide or professionally paid tour director managing the trip.

Are you a "flash packer"? Contact me about what this is now?

Happy Easter ~ be safe!

Preparing for the rebound, how about you?

Check this latest issue of the Valley Access - April out! Great tips of what to do in Silicon Valley & great information about the BEST event in town ......... Be sure to read "Off the Beaten Path" column. It is a recommendation of what to do if the economy and news is getting you down.

7th Annual Hospitality Event featuring Hospitality's Industry Best this year thru the Silicon Valley Concierge Association

Ask about ways you might be visible at this event!

Hope to hear any comments?

~~~ The Fun Tour Guru~~~

New Hotel

Check this out - new hotel! Thank you, friends on Twitter for sharing this.
(click on link above)

Ciao ~ soon to write, I promise. The Fun Tour Guru

Update: this is not true. http://www.snopes.com/photos/airplane/hotelicopter.asp
It was advertising for a new hotel search engine .....

Economy - telephones, cell phones

I am still in search of a place to have lunch (small entree or sandwich, small sidedish, drink) for $5.00 in the south bay region of San Francisco bay area. Not quanitity, quality, smaller servings, and less money is great. Any recommendations?

Phone services - have you counted the number of television advertisements from phone service companies to buy smart phones within one hour? How many dollars do these companies pay for each advertisement?

Do you have minutes to spare (not used) on your phone plan (cell or landlines)? Perhaps these phone service companies should automatically apply these unused minutes of the month before against your phone bill every month?

Outcome, we would have an increase of money in our pockets to buy the latest smart phones companies are trying to sell to us (in advertisements on television) which costs much money to them. I know I would buy a new phone if my company did this for me automatically.

Preparing for the rebound ....

Remember, "When you are traveling local or afar, remember to turn the corner, and go down the street that is not on your plan, to discover a new adventure! " ~ The Funguru

Quick thoughts today..... most active & least expensive

I had this idea after I watched a local television show about searching for cheap eats in the San Francisco bay area (specifically in Silicon Valley or the south bay region). My goal is to be able to buy a complete & healthy lunch for $5.00 in the San Francisco bay area. (sandwich or entree, small side dish and drink). The closest I found for this is McDonalds. They have very delicious salads and total price = $6.50.

Please post any recommendations if you know of any. This is important to me.

By the way, McDonalds is also very, very busy at noontime. If you want to network and meet people, try going to McDonalds. I found most other cafes are empty and prices are est. $10. McDonalds new business plan which was launched a few years ago sure did "make a difference!" (like the pun?) Hmm, lower prices? Why not have some revenue at lower prices everyday than have no revenue at all for periods of time when prices are higher? Thiis assists your plan and budget.

Now, on the economy. I am preparing for the rebound. It will come. I heard this line and really like repeating it. Perhaps a recession or depression is a natural way to launch another baby boom generation? (grin) Remember what happened in the late 1940's after the depression and WWII ........ and yes, (we) baby boom generation turned out fine.

For now, live cautiously and securely; remember to have some FUN! Thanks for reading.

Remember, "When you are traveling local or afar, remember to turn the corner, and go down the street that is not on your plan, to discover a new adventure! " ~ The Funguru