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Luxury Found in Fort Lauderdale: The Pillars Hotel

July 30, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of  The Pillars Hotel, accommodations were provided for review. All opinions are those of the writer. Photos taken by Jim Hill Fort Lauderdale Florida is known as the "Venice of America" because of its vast canal system that runs through the city. You can explore the waterways by water taxi, which acts much like a "hop-on, hop-off" … [Read more...]

The Inn at Death Valley An Oasis in The Desert

July 28, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

The In at Death Valley

The following is a guest post by Joeann Fossland. Check out her bio at the end. Off the beaten track, yet accessible, The Oasis at Death Valley is a bucket-list worthy experience. Two hours from Las Vegas and 4 from Los Angeles, a trip to Death Valley it is an ideal destination to escape and unwind over a long weekend or as a venue for an unforgettable destination wedding! … [Read more...]

The Dallas Marriott At Las Colinas A Perfect Location

April 20, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Hotel Outdoor Deck Marriott

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving and The Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas, however all opinions are mine. I recently went on a guy’s trip to Las Colinas in Irving Texas an we couldn’t have picked a better location to stay than the Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas. Newly renovated, The Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas is one of only two hotels that … [Read more...]

The San Gabriel House

July 11, 2016 By Bob Bales 24 Comments

Historic Home

There is a reason why The San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown Texas consistently receives high marks in on line guest reviews. The rooms are comfortable, beautifully appointed and the owners Dee and Neil Rapp are great hosts. Having traveled all over the world, I have stayed at everything from 5 star hotels, condos and apartment rentals, guesthouses and … [Read more...]

Looking for the best Luxury Hotel in Kansas City?

June 4, 2016 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

Raphael Hotel Kansas City

I recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in Kansas City and the Raphael Hotel was kind enough to offer me accommodations. I have to say whether you are looking for the best Boutique Hotel or the best Luxury Hotel in Kansas City, look no further than the Raphael which is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. The Raphael is located just a few steps … [Read more...]

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. Being retired military and having lived, worked and traveled from Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.

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