The day again started fine & sunny - Our destination firstly was the historical "Cannery Row" made famous by the John Steinbeck Novel & sardines. From there it was off to do the world renowned "17-Mile Drive", which takes in Pebble Beach's signature Lone Cypress Tree - the symbol of the area, exclusive mansions and there were many of them, crumbled coastline & of course it's selection of peerless golf courses. As we made our way around this breath-taking trail the fog rolled in like some cheap horror movie and quickly blanketed the whole area. Spooky...
Many stop were made along the trail for photos or to observe frolicking seals coming in to mate. Lunch was @ "The Lodge" (in the "Tap Room") @ the venerable Pebble Beach Golf Course - Just magnificent if I do say so. You could smell the money & history, or was that last nights burger!!!
As we walked out past the first green, I could almost hear the commentator of CBS... "Next to tee off in the 2010 US Open is Scott Osboldstone...a late starter to the game but in the last few years has been the shining light on the PGA tour, winning 3 Majors already...
Back in the car & back to reality we headed to "Carmel-by-the Sea", a quaint village that is both rustic & modestly picturesque - there are no street lights, sidewalks or mail delivery service - even as refinement & wealth drips from every awning & abode.
We simply drove the back, narrow streets in & around the village and admired the incredibly quaint homes - a cornucopia of cedar shingles, stone & terra-cotta tiles & we thoroughly captivated by the views.
The 15 minute drive back to Monterey was followed by a couple of hours on the Internet updating this blog & then dinner again @ "The Mucky Duck" - Love those beers...
Until I write again, stay safe, stay happy...
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Day 5 - 15/03/07: San Francisco - Monterey
Today was a drive day, but prior to heading South, we had a few more sights to visit in S.F. The sight-seeing drive started soon after we picked up the car from Hertz @ the infamous "Lombard Street"the crookedest St in the world. This street has 8 sharp turns on a 40-degree slope & was built in the 1920's to allow traffic to descend the steep incline.
From Lombard St we headed to "Postcard Row", the most photographed spot in the city to view 7 colourful Victorian houses, the few to survive the 1906 earthquake & fire. The view was captured on the edge of beautiful "Álmo Square".
Next sight was the classic "Clift House" located on the ocean's edge @ the end of Geart St, voted S.F's best restaurant with a view & it certainly lived up to expectations, with the house perched on cliffs towering over breaking waves - spectacular. It has existed in one form or another as a restaurant since 1863. Coffee was the only thing drunk there for a change, as we still had one more sight to see & couple of hour drive down to Monterey.
The famous "Golden Gate Bridge" was our last stop & although I already had photos from along side it & below it, I wanted photos on it, & even though this was my third trip to S.F I had never walked on it, so today was the day.
Thanks to Cass's great directions a few hours later we arrived in Monterey, after a stop in Santa Cruz, a beach town for lunch. Monterey enjoys an enviable position on the edge of the uniquely diverse Monterey Bay, now protected as the Nation's largest marine sanctuary.
The afternoon was spent wandering around Fisherman's Wharf, viewing numerous historical abodes & buildings from Monterey's colourful past. Dinner was consumed @ "The Mucky Duck", an English Pub that served traditional British fare along with an abundant range of Ales on Tap - Some washing was done @ the end of this very busy day.
From Lombard St we headed to "Postcard Row", the most photographed spot in the city to view 7 colourful Victorian houses, the few to survive the 1906 earthquake & fire. The view was captured on the edge of beautiful "Álmo Square".
Next sight was the classic "Clift House" located on the ocean's edge @ the end of Geart St, voted S.F's best restaurant with a view & it certainly lived up to expectations, with the house perched on cliffs towering over breaking waves - spectacular. It has existed in one form or another as a restaurant since 1863. Coffee was the only thing drunk there for a change, as we still had one more sight to see & couple of hour drive down to Monterey.
The famous "Golden Gate Bridge" was our last stop & although I already had photos from along side it & below it, I wanted photos on it, & even though this was my third trip to S.F I had never walked on it, so today was the day.
Thanks to Cass's great directions a few hours later we arrived in Monterey, after a stop in Santa Cruz, a beach town for lunch. Monterey enjoys an enviable position on the edge of the uniquely diverse Monterey Bay, now protected as the Nation's largest marine sanctuary.
The afternoon was spent wandering around Fisherman's Wharf, viewing numerous historical abodes & buildings from Monterey's colourful past. Dinner was consumed @ "The Mucky Duck", an English Pub that served traditional British fare along with an abundant range of Ales on Tap - Some washing was done @ the end of this very busy day.
Day 4 - 14/03/07: San Francisco
Again awoke to a sunny disposition on the S.F skyline & started the day with the "Ä Downtown Hop-On, Hop Off" sightseeing tour of S.F. This was a fully narrated tour that lasted 90 minutes if you didn't get off - we we did, & visited all the major sights of this fair lady & she certainly has some major sights...
Lunch followed @ a pretty dodgy pizza restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf. I then decided to do a Bay Cruise which departed from Pier 43 & took you under the famous "Golden Gate Bridge". The bridge was designed by Joseph Strauss & constructed between 1933 - 37. It spans 2 miles in length with a main span of 4200 ft & links S.F with Marin County. At the time of completion it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, @ 11 men died to achieve that feat.
The ship then cruised past Alcatraz; From 1933 - 1963 this 12 acre rocky island located in the middle of S.F Bay was supposedly escape proof (3 brothers did escape, and were never seen again - did they drown in the freezing water, were they eaten by sharks, or did they make it to land & start new lives?? Nobody knows...). It was home to the worst criminals including the famous Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly & Robert "Birdman" Stroud.
Angel Island, the largest island in the bay & once an internment camp, similar to Ellis Island in New York, was also passed in this 1-hour long voyage. It finished with great views of the "Bay Bridge" that links S.F with Oakland, Berkeley & Sacramento. This bridge consists of 2 sections, a western suspension span & an eastern cantilever span. The 2 spans meet @ "Yerba Buena Island".
We arrived back in S.F & I met up with the others for drinks at our favourite Mexican restaurant, yes you guessed it - "Las Margaritas"- The frozen Margaritas are just that good & the food is also pretty damn good - just go there if ever in S.F.
More eating to be done as we headed to "The Cheesecake Shop"- Level 8 @ Macy's, which looks down on Union Square & had dinner there. Following that met up with Jules & Matt for a drink @ the trendy, and I mean "trendy" Clift Hotel - You just have to see their foyer to understand what I'm talking about.. Drinks were at their even trendier "Redwood Room" where the portraits on the wall are real - trust me, just go there. Man I'm tired just thinking about that day...
Lunch followed @ a pretty dodgy pizza restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf. I then decided to do a Bay Cruise which departed from Pier 43 & took you under the famous "Golden Gate Bridge". The bridge was designed by Joseph Strauss & constructed between 1933 - 37. It spans 2 miles in length with a main span of 4200 ft & links S.F with Marin County. At the time of completion it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, @ 11 men died to achieve that feat.
The ship then cruised past Alcatraz; From 1933 - 1963 this 12 acre rocky island located in the middle of S.F Bay was supposedly escape proof (3 brothers did escape, and were never seen again - did they drown in the freezing water, were they eaten by sharks, or did they make it to land & start new lives?? Nobody knows...). It was home to the worst criminals including the famous Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly & Robert "Birdman" Stroud.
Angel Island, the largest island in the bay & once an internment camp, similar to Ellis Island in New York, was also passed in this 1-hour long voyage. It finished with great views of the "Bay Bridge" that links S.F with Oakland, Berkeley & Sacramento. This bridge consists of 2 sections, a western suspension span & an eastern cantilever span. The 2 spans meet @ "Yerba Buena Island".
We arrived back in S.F & I met up with the others for drinks at our favourite Mexican restaurant, yes you guessed it - "Las Margaritas"- The frozen Margaritas are just that good & the food is also pretty damn good - just go there if ever in S.F.
More eating to be done as we headed to "The Cheesecake Shop"- Level 8 @ Macy's, which looks down on Union Square & had dinner there. Following that met up with Jules & Matt for a drink @ the trendy, and I mean "trendy" Clift Hotel - You just have to see their foyer to understand what I'm talking about.. Drinks were at their even trendier "Redwood Room" where the portraits on the wall are real - trust me, just go there. Man I'm tired just thinking about that day...
Day 3 - 13/03/07: San Francisco
This morning we enjoyed the luxury of a good sleep in & only cought up with Stu/Simone @ 10.30am. It was decided that we would go our seperate ways as some had seen more of S.F than others. I headed down to the Powell St Station to catch the famous S.F cable car down to Fisherman's Wharf, where I jumped onto the #30 bus to take me to the "Palace of Fine Arts", located on the Marina, which was born out of reclaimed marshland in time for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo. The Palace is the one surviving expo structure & is the masterpiece of Berkeley's Bernard Maybeck - you must see the photos - an amazing structure.
After extensive photos, I passed the old "Presidio" a former military base that's been converted to civilian use (George Lucas is building a movie studio there) & parkland. From there I walked through "Crissy Field" to "Baker Beach", watching dogs chase balls & brave souls attack the water.
As I walked along the foreshore the infamous S.F fog rolled in & slowly enveloped the "Golden Gate Bridge"- An amazing site as all around blue skies reigned. I then made my way back to Union Square on the #30 bus, met up with Chris & Cass & headed down to the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport)for the trip out to the suburb of "Berkeley"- made famous by its University.
The Üniversity Of California - Berkeley (Cal) is one of the countries top unis & home to 33,000 students. Highlights of the walk around the campus were the 1914 Sather Tower & the Iron Sather Gates & the "Freedom of Speech" cafe - a reminder of the Úniversities turbulent, radical past...
But dinner was the reason for our journey out to this capital of radical free thinking - "Chez Panisse" was the destination - The restaurant that changed how Californian's ate. All produce is organic, local & so, so tasty. A night cap drink was had @ Scala's Bistro - part of the famous Sir Francis Drake Hotel.
After extensive photos, I passed the old "Presidio" a former military base that's been converted to civilian use (George Lucas is building a movie studio there) & parkland. From there I walked through "Crissy Field" to "Baker Beach", watching dogs chase balls & brave souls attack the water.
As I walked along the foreshore the infamous S.F fog rolled in & slowly enveloped the "Golden Gate Bridge"- An amazing site as all around blue skies reigned. I then made my way back to Union Square on the #30 bus, met up with Chris & Cass & headed down to the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport)for the trip out to the suburb of "Berkeley"- made famous by its University.
The Üniversity Of California - Berkeley (Cal) is one of the countries top unis & home to 33,000 students. Highlights of the walk around the campus were the 1914 Sather Tower & the Iron Sather Gates & the "Freedom of Speech" cafe - a reminder of the Úniversities turbulent, radical past...
But dinner was the reason for our journey out to this capital of radical free thinking - "Chez Panisse" was the destination - The restaurant that changed how Californian's ate. All produce is organic, local & so, so tasty. A night cap drink was had @ Scala's Bistro - part of the famous Sir Francis Drake Hotel.
Day 2 - 12/03/07: San Francisco
A quick note must be made about the weather in S.F - It is incredible - 10-12 degress above what it currently should be - Insterad of 15-16 it was 26 yesterday & forecast to be 27 today - the locals cannot believe it - It's all that they are taking about.
Now where was I...
The wake up call came through like a crazed opera singer & 7.30am, welcoming us to another day in this sensational city. The reason for the wake up call was that this morning we were doing a tour to "Muir Woods"& Sausalito.
After a delayed start with an incorrect bus (took many people & not enough seats!!) we headed north across the Golden Gate Bridge to 1 of California's most unique tourist attractions: It occurs in Marin County - one of the most affluent counties in the US (home once to Tom Cruise & what's her name & still home to one of the few remaining groves of virgin Coastal Redwoods.These redwoods are among the tallest & oldest trees in existence and are found in "Muir Woods".
"Muir Woods"- the oldest surviving remnant - 550 acres - of these mighty redwoods, has been a national monument since 1908, named after Sierra Club founder John Muir, who was instrumental in having this patch of trees saved from becoming homes. The easy 1-mile trail looped through the spledor of 1000 year old trees @ "Çathedral Grove" & returned via Bohemian Grove"" . An awe-inspiring time was spent by all amongst these timber monsters.
Following on from "Muir Woods" was the charming town of Sausalito, filled with alluring art galleries, quaint shops & water-fronted restaurants (We dined superbly @ one of them "Scomas'", which provided not only a magnificient Sav. Blanc from the Napa, but breathtaking views back to S.F & Alcatraz Island). A further drink @ "Poggio" followed.
The ferry then transported us back to S.F where we decided that we indeed had not had enough to drink and so headed back to "Las Margaritas". Later caught up with Stu & the others who had just arrived in S.F. Dinner was @ "Luella", the best restaurant ïn the "Russian Hill District". (www.luellasf.com - for bookings). We then cabbed it home...Talk again tomorrow.
Now where was I...
The wake up call came through like a crazed opera singer & 7.30am, welcoming us to another day in this sensational city. The reason for the wake up call was that this morning we were doing a tour to "Muir Woods"& Sausalito.
After a delayed start with an incorrect bus (took many people & not enough seats!!) we headed north across the Golden Gate Bridge to 1 of California's most unique tourist attractions: It occurs in Marin County - one of the most affluent counties in the US (home once to Tom Cruise & what's her name & still home to one of the few remaining groves of virgin Coastal Redwoods.These redwoods are among the tallest & oldest trees in existence and are found in "Muir Woods".
"Muir Woods"- the oldest surviving remnant - 550 acres - of these mighty redwoods, has been a national monument since 1908, named after Sierra Club founder John Muir, who was instrumental in having this patch of trees saved from becoming homes. The easy 1-mile trail looped through the spledor of 1000 year old trees @ "Çathedral Grove" & returned via Bohemian Grove"" . An awe-inspiring time was spent by all amongst these timber monsters.
Following on from "Muir Woods" was the charming town of Sausalito, filled with alluring art galleries, quaint shops & water-fronted restaurants (We dined superbly @ one of them "Scomas'", which provided not only a magnificient Sav. Blanc from the Napa, but breathtaking views back to S.F & Alcatraz Island). A further drink @ "Poggio" followed.
The ferry then transported us back to S.F where we decided that we indeed had not had enough to drink and so headed back to "Las Margaritas". Later caught up with Stu & the others who had just arrived in S.F. Dinner was @ "Luella", the best restaurant ïn the "Russian Hill District". (www.luellasf.com - for bookings). We then cabbed it home...Talk again tomorrow.
Day 1 - 11/03/07: Melbourne - San Francisco
Lucas our cousin arrived just before 10am & ushered us off to the airport for the domestic flight to Sydney & then the long hop across the Pacific to San Francisco - A mechancical problem delayed the flight by a couple of hours, but eventually we took off & 13 hrs later landed on US soil, San Francisco (S.F) to be precise.
S.F started life in 1848 when Mexico ceded California to the USA & gold was discovered in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and quickly developed into one of America's most important outposts - not even the 1906 earthquake & fire could stop the explosion of this exciting city.
Our journey began with lunch @ "Lori's Cafe", a landmark in the Union Square district, where our hotel the Crown Plaza was situated - They are famous for their burgers, which we partook of.
From there it was onto "Ünion Square" - so named for the meetings held there during the civil war for the Union movement, for a wonder through the Sunday afternoon art exhibition - some great photo opportunities were presented and taken.
A cabl-car ride followed taking us from the Powell St turntable all the way up the very hilly Powell St to "Fisherman's Wharf" known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood & great bay views.
Once there we headed to Pier 39 - home to a vast selection of restaurants & bars - One of which provided a late lunch & super views over to Alcatraz - The infamous prison to people like Al Capone & "Machine Gun Kelly". As the day drew to an end, we made our way to "las margaritas" for a dinner & as there name says, a margarita or 2. Back to our hotel & crashed for the night.
S.F started life in 1848 when Mexico ceded California to the USA & gold was discovered in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and quickly developed into one of America's most important outposts - not even the 1906 earthquake & fire could stop the explosion of this exciting city.
Our journey began with lunch @ "Lori's Cafe", a landmark in the Union Square district, where our hotel the Crown Plaza was situated - They are famous for their burgers, which we partook of.
From there it was onto "Ünion Square" - so named for the meetings held there during the civil war for the Union movement, for a wonder through the Sunday afternoon art exhibition - some great photo opportunities were presented and taken.
A cabl-car ride followed taking us from the Powell St turntable all the way up the very hilly Powell St to "Fisherman's Wharf" known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood & great bay views.
Once there we headed to Pier 39 - home to a vast selection of restaurants & bars - One of which provided a late lunch & super views over to Alcatraz - The infamous prison to people like Al Capone & "Machine Gun Kelly". As the day drew to an end, we made our way to "las margaritas" for a dinner & as there name says, a margarita or 2. Back to our hotel & crashed for the night.
The First Week...Almost
Hello World,
I realize that I have been very remise with these posts - I put it soley down to laziness in finding a vacant PC with internet connection.
What is going to follow is our journey from the 11/03(start) to today 16/03.
Based on past efforts I would assume that I will enter posts every few days/once a week - well that is the plan.
Now let's begin the trip:
I realize that I have been very remise with these posts - I put it soley down to laziness in finding a vacant PC with internet connection.
What is going to follow is our journey from the 11/03(start) to today 16/03.
Based on past efforts I would assume that I will enter posts every few days/once a week - well that is the plan.
Now let's begin the trip:
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Rules Of Blackjack
Rules For Blackjack
Objective of game is to “Beat the Dealer”.
Dealer must hit when they have a 16.
Most important consideration is to study the dealer’s “up-card”.
4 Rules When Considering The Dealer’s “Up-Card” are:
1. When the dealer has 4, 5 or 6, they are in a very weak position.
2. When the dealer has 2 or 3, they are in a moderately weak position.
3. When they have a 7 or 8, they are in a moderately strong position.
4. When they have a 9, 10 or ACE, they are in a very strong position.
13 Rules Of Basic Strategy:
1. Stand On 12 When Dealer Is Very Weak (4, 5 or 6 as “up-card”).
2. Stand On 13 When Dealer Is Moderately Weak (2 or 3).
3. Stand On 17 When The Dealer Is Moderately Strong/Very Strong (7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace).
4. Always Hit The Soft 17 or Lower.
5. Always Stand On The Soft 19 Or Higher.
6. Stand On the Soft 18, Except When The Dealer Is Very Strong (9, 10 or Ace).
7. Always “Double Down” on 11
(Both Doubling & Splitting allow you to increase the size of your original bet after the first cards have been dealt in exchange for receiving one more card:
General Rule: If You have a Strong Hand & Dealer has a Weak Hand – Double & Visa-Versa.
8. Double Down On 10, Except When the Dealer Is Very Strong (9, 10 or Ace).
9. Double Down On 9 When The Dealer Is Very Weak.
10. Double On The Soft Teens (13 – 17) When Dealer Is Very Weak (4, 5 or 6).
11. Always Split Aces & 8’s.
(Splitting: When dealt a matching pair of cards, you can add another chip to betting circle (= to original chip) & split the pair into 2 separate hands. Each card will be dealt an additional card, giving you 2 hands of 2 cards each. You then play each hand separately – hitting, standing or doubling.
12. Never Split 4’s, 5’s or 10’s
13. Split Everything Else When The Dealer Is Moderately Weak Or Very Weak. (2-6) (You can Also Split 9’s Against The Dealer’s 8 or 9 – Good Def Strategy).
Please note that these rules were taken from a book called “Belly Up To The Blackjack Table” by Richard Armstrong. They are included on this site for the personal use of myself when I arrive in Las Vegas at the end of March.
Objective of game is to “Beat the Dealer”.
Dealer must hit when they have a 16.
Most important consideration is to study the dealer’s “up-card”.
4 Rules When Considering The Dealer’s “Up-Card” are:
1. When the dealer has 4, 5 or 6, they are in a very weak position.
2. When the dealer has 2 or 3, they are in a moderately weak position.
3. When they have a 7 or 8, they are in a moderately strong position.
4. When they have a 9, 10 or ACE, they are in a very strong position.
13 Rules Of Basic Strategy:
1. Stand On 12 When Dealer Is Very Weak (4, 5 or 6 as “up-card”).
2. Stand On 13 When Dealer Is Moderately Weak (2 or 3).
3. Stand On 17 When The Dealer Is Moderately Strong/Very Strong (7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace).
4. Always Hit The Soft 17 or Lower.
5. Always Stand On The Soft 19 Or Higher.
6. Stand On the Soft 18, Except When The Dealer Is Very Strong (9, 10 or Ace).
7. Always “Double Down” on 11
(Both Doubling & Splitting allow you to increase the size of your original bet after the first cards have been dealt in exchange for receiving one more card:
General Rule: If You have a Strong Hand & Dealer has a Weak Hand – Double & Visa-Versa.
8. Double Down On 10, Except When the Dealer Is Very Strong (9, 10 or Ace).
9. Double Down On 9 When The Dealer Is Very Weak.
10. Double On The Soft Teens (13 – 17) When Dealer Is Very Weak (4, 5 or 6).
11. Always Split Aces & 8’s.
(Splitting: When dealt a matching pair of cards, you can add another chip to betting circle (= to original chip) & split the pair into 2 separate hands. Each card will be dealt an additional card, giving you 2 hands of 2 cards each. You then play each hand separately – hitting, standing or doubling.
12. Never Split 4’s, 5’s or 10’s
13. Split Everything Else When The Dealer Is Moderately Weak Or Very Weak. (2-6) (You can Also Split 9’s Against The Dealer’s 8 or 9 – Good Def Strategy).
Please note that these rules were taken from a book called “Belly Up To The Blackjack Table” by Richard Armstrong. They are included on this site for the personal use of myself when I arrive in Las Vegas at the end of March.
The Itinerary...
For all those who are curious, here is the “running-sheet” for our time in the States:
USA ITINERARY MARCH-APRIL 2007
CROWNE PLAZA UNION SQUARE SAN FRANCISCO
CHECK IN SUNDAY MARCH 11TH – CHECK OUT THURSDAY 15TH MARCH
480 SUTTER STREET SAN FRANCISCO
HOTEL FRONT DESK: – 0011 1(415) 398-8900
FAX: – 0011 1(415) 989-8823
MONTEREY MARRIOTT
CHECK IN THURSDAY 15TH MARCH – CHECK OUT SATURDAY 17TH MARCH
350 CALLE PRINCIPAL MONTEREY
PHONE: - 0011 1 (831) 649-4234
FAX: - 0011 1 (831) 372-2968
HARBOR VIEW INN SANTA BARBARA
CHECK IN SATURDAY 17TH MARCH – CHECK OUT SUNDAY 18TH MARCH
28 WEST CABRILLO BOULEVARD SANTA BARBARA
PHONE: - 0011 1 (805) 963-0780 / 0011 1 (800) 755-0222
FAX: 0011 1 (805) TBA
THE US GRANT
CHECK IN SUNDAY 18TH MARCH - CHECK OUT TUESDAY 20TH MARCH
326 BROADWAY SAN DIEGO
PHONE: - 0011 1 (619) 232-3121
FAX: - 0011 1 (619) 239-9517/ 0011 1 (619) 232-1663
EMAIL: usgranthotel@usgrant.net
THE BEVERLY HILTON
CHECK IN TUESDAY 20TH MARCH - CHECK OUT MONDAY 26TH MARCH
9876 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (310) 274-7777
FAX: - 0011 1 (310) 285-1313
BELLAGIO HOTEL & CASINO
CHECK IN MONDAY 26TH MARCH – CHECK OUT FRIDAY 30TH MARCH
3600 S.LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD LAS VEGAS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (702) 693-7111
FAX: - 0011 1 (702) 693-8585 / 0011 1 (702) 693-8546
THE PALMER HOUSE HILTON
CHECK IN FRIDAY 30TH MARCH – CHECK OUT MONDAY 2ND APRIL
17 EAST MONROE STREET CHICAGO
PHONE: - 0011 1 (312) 726-7500
FAX: - 0011 1 (312) 917-1707
MEMPHIS MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
CHECK IN MONDAY 2ND APRIL – CHECK OUT TUESDAY 3RD APRIL
250 NORTH MAIN STREET MEMPHIS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (901) 527-7300
FAX: - 0011 1 (901) 526-1561
OMNI ROYAL ORLEANS
CHECK IN TUESDAY 3RD APRIL – CHECK OUT FRIDAY 6TH APRIL
621 ST.LOUIS STREET NEW ORLEANS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (504) 529-5333
FAX: - 0011 1 (504) 529-7089
THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS
CHECK IN FRIDAY 6TH APRIL – CHECK OUT SUNDAY 8TH APRIL
9882 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (310) 551-2888
FAX: - 0011 1 (310) 788-2319
EMAIL: pbh@peninsula.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE USA IS A DAY BEHIND AUSTRALIA
i.e. when it is 9am in Australia it is 2pm in California (the previous day)
12 midday in Australia = 5pm in California (the previous day)
(California includes Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego & San Francisco)
Chicago, Memphis & New Orleans are two hours ahead of Californian time
i.e. 9am in Australia = 4pm in Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans (previous day)
USA ITINERARY MARCH-APRIL 2007
CROWNE PLAZA UNION SQUARE SAN FRANCISCO
CHECK IN SUNDAY MARCH 11TH – CHECK OUT THURSDAY 15TH MARCH
480 SUTTER STREET SAN FRANCISCO
HOTEL FRONT DESK: – 0011 1(415) 398-8900
FAX: – 0011 1(415) 989-8823
MONTEREY MARRIOTT
CHECK IN THURSDAY 15TH MARCH – CHECK OUT SATURDAY 17TH MARCH
350 CALLE PRINCIPAL MONTEREY
PHONE: - 0011 1 (831) 649-4234
FAX: - 0011 1 (831) 372-2968
HARBOR VIEW INN SANTA BARBARA
CHECK IN SATURDAY 17TH MARCH – CHECK OUT SUNDAY 18TH MARCH
28 WEST CABRILLO BOULEVARD SANTA BARBARA
PHONE: - 0011 1 (805) 963-0780 / 0011 1 (800) 755-0222
FAX: 0011 1 (805) TBA
THE US GRANT
CHECK IN SUNDAY 18TH MARCH - CHECK OUT TUESDAY 20TH MARCH
326 BROADWAY SAN DIEGO
PHONE: - 0011 1 (619) 232-3121
FAX: - 0011 1 (619) 239-9517/ 0011 1 (619) 232-1663
EMAIL: usgranthotel@usgrant.net
THE BEVERLY HILTON
CHECK IN TUESDAY 20TH MARCH - CHECK OUT MONDAY 26TH MARCH
9876 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (310) 274-7777
FAX: - 0011 1 (310) 285-1313
BELLAGIO HOTEL & CASINO
CHECK IN MONDAY 26TH MARCH – CHECK OUT FRIDAY 30TH MARCH
3600 S.LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD LAS VEGAS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (702) 693-7111
FAX: - 0011 1 (702) 693-8585 / 0011 1 (702) 693-8546
THE PALMER HOUSE HILTON
CHECK IN FRIDAY 30TH MARCH – CHECK OUT MONDAY 2ND APRIL
17 EAST MONROE STREET CHICAGO
PHONE: - 0011 1 (312) 726-7500
FAX: - 0011 1 (312) 917-1707
MEMPHIS MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
CHECK IN MONDAY 2ND APRIL – CHECK OUT TUESDAY 3RD APRIL
250 NORTH MAIN STREET MEMPHIS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (901) 527-7300
FAX: - 0011 1 (901) 526-1561
OMNI ROYAL ORLEANS
CHECK IN TUESDAY 3RD APRIL – CHECK OUT FRIDAY 6TH APRIL
621 ST.LOUIS STREET NEW ORLEANS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (504) 529-5333
FAX: - 0011 1 (504) 529-7089
THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS
CHECK IN FRIDAY 6TH APRIL – CHECK OUT SUNDAY 8TH APRIL
9882 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS
PHONE: - 0011 1 (310) 551-2888
FAX: - 0011 1 (310) 788-2319
EMAIL: pbh@peninsula.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE USA IS A DAY BEHIND AUSTRALIA
i.e. when it is 9am in Australia it is 2pm in California (the previous day)
12 midday in Australia = 5pm in California (the previous day)
(California includes Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego & San Francisco)
Chicago, Memphis & New Orleans are two hours ahead of Californian time
i.e. 9am in Australia = 4pm in Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans (previous day)
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