If you haven't been to Baton Rouge, Louisiana lately then you are really missing out on the great changes that has been going on. Business are popping up just about everywhere and especially downtown. Construction is at an all time high and the employment rate is the lowest in the country. There are two great colleges, along with an awesome Jr. college and the capital city lakes are a site to see. But what's really good about living in Baton Rouge is that there are a lot of great places to eat, a good place to raise your children, a party town and a great place to bring in the New Year! New for Baton Rouge, is the red stick drop in Town Center, downtown Baton Rouge. There people can celebrate the New Year, in a special and unique way. Along with the two casinos, restaurants, clubs and beautiful hotels, downtown Baton Rouge is a great place to enjoy the New Year!!!
Happy New Year,
Chuck
The holiday season is here, now its time to travel or visit our family members. Many of them live only miles away, while most will live out of the state or out of country. Some of us may travel by car, while others ride the bus or train and the more conventional way or faster way of travel is by plane. Many of us don't care how we get there as long as get there. After all nothing could be more important than spending time with the people we love. All of us have a lot to be thankful for during the holiday season, after all we have almost made it through another year. Which brings up the question of the year, While traveling what type of restaurants offer the best value for their consumers local or chain? It is a fact until we get to our relatives house, where the food is really good, we all have to eat and I don't know about you but I like value. In other words if I am going to spend my money, I want to make sure its worth it or that the food is good.
After traveling to over fifty different cities from around the country and a few out of the country, I have found nothing beats the value or taste than a local restaurants. Not only is the food good, but the atmosphere or service provided can't be duplicated by the chain restaurants. Although many of them claim to have better value, than the local restaurants I have found when it comes to taste, quality or price even the more establish chains can't compete or service of the locals. Next time you travel to your next destination try a local restaurant. Then you will know which is better value local or chain. Are they good as mom's or even our grandmothers? We all know the answer to that question. But if you want something good, unique and a taste that you can't ignore then I recommend eating or dinning at a local restaurant.
Safe travels,
Chuck
Every year millions of Americans take vacations and most are taken during the peak periods summer or spring. Because of college, high school, spring or summer breaks cruise ships, hotels and resorts often charge a premium for their services. Most hotel or travel agencies fees are at its highest point during these times. The question is when is the best time to take a cruise or the best time to get a dream vacation at a good discount? Fall or winter months are the slowest times and for most cruise ships, hotels and major resorts. During the months of September, October, November And December anyone wanting to plan a trip or take a dream vacation will get theirs at a huge discount. Most cruise ships, hotels or resorts are giving up to 75% discount off of their regular fairs and some have, also included air fare or other perks as a bonus to draw discount hunting vacationers. These are just some of the perks that are being offered during the off season. Want to go on a dream vacation or cruise to the tropical island or country of your dreams? The time is now, cruising or vacation time, in the off season.
So you are from out of town, on a business trip, visiting family or on vacation and you happen to be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. One thought may come to mind, what is there to do in Baton Rouge? My answer to that question is very simple, there is a lot to do. There are three wonderful casinos, some of the finest restaurants in the world, very nice hotels and plenty of places to shop. There is the Mall of Louisiana, Cortana Mall, Hammond Outlet and the beautiful Perkins Rowe. These places offer some of the best shopping places in the south and the prices are very reasonable. Also if you like to party, there are plenty of night spots, for the young and the old, from upscale to traditional. Many of these places offer live music, from local artist or bands. If you aren't in the mood to party, then there is Blue Bayou Water Park. This amusement park offers some outstanding rides and the food from the several restaurants are great! Besides these places, down town Baton Rouge, offers some great scenery. Along with the view of the great Mississippi river, the beautiful Old Or New State Capital, The U.S.S. Kid, The Planetarium and other attraction's make Baton Rouge, Louisiana a great place to visit. My personnel favorite, is third street or Lafayette street which offer plenty of places to eat, shop or to party. What is there to do in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? As you can see a lot! Have fun, eat , party and enjoy.
Chuck
Chucks 5 stars:
Chimes Restaurant; great food, excellent atmosphere and prices that will fit any budget.
Mike Anderson; also wonderful food, prices are good and as for as the budget is concerned please bring your wallet.
Dons Seafood; great value, food is very good and the prices are very good for an above average restaurant.
Copeland's Cheese Cake ; Excellent value, world class food, atmosphere is world class and the prices are very good for this type of restaurant.
Ruth Chris Steakhouse ; Perfect five stars! One of Baton Rouges best! Anyone from out of town must try this restaurant at least once. The food is great, prices are where they should be for a five star restaurant.
Off the cut places to eat:
For great breakfast or lunch at a very cheap price try these places.
Sonoco ; Awesome breakfast and great hot lunches. Prices start from $1.79- $7.00
Jasmines; Great lunches, very good food $1.99-$10.99
Try these two places and you will leave a very happy customer
Vacations are taken all through the year and if planned or research properly the vacation can be wonderful, but if not it can become a nightmare. Dirty or out dated hotel rooms, bad food , poor customer service and vacations spots that don't live up to expectations are just some of the nightmares that a consumer can experience. How does one avoid these nightmares? Proper research! Which means reading the comments left by past guest or recent consumers and making sure that the company that you are doing business with is giving accurate information. The reason why these comments are so useful , is because they tend to be very truthful and reliable. It may also give you a peek into the hotel room , time share or vacation spot that you are planning on renting. Just a bit of advice (from personnel experience) never believe the comments or reviews left by the vendor or the company that's providing the service. Because in most cases they were written by their employee's or staff and are very over rated. How does one find these useful comments or opinions, that can help one avoid these nightmares? Use Google, Yahoo , Bing or other search engine sites, they allow their customer's to leave or post comments and tell people about their personnel experiences.
As an extra benefit before checking in, I recommend that you read about the companies cancellation policies , before checking in a hotel or before booking a trip with a travel agent or a online vendor. Doing so can save the average consumer money and it can also help them avoid becoming angry or from wasting their time. Shocking as this may sound, many hotels, travel agents or vacation planners such as Expedia or Priceline now charge the full amount upfront and in most cases you only have 24 hours to cancel. Also each vendor now offers a survey as a way of gaging their costumer service or experience with their company. Please answer them honestly and if you have had a bad or good experience with that particular vendor, vacation spot or hotel. As a courtesy for future vacationers, one should leave comments on the companies website or search engines. That way you can help or aid others make their decision when choosing a hotel, vacation service, travel agent or website. How to avoid vacation nightmares? By being smart, doing some research and checking things out first, before jumping in head first.
Have a wonderful vacation,
Chuck
There happen to be three casinos in the Baton Rouge area. Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood Casino and the newly built Lauberge casino. While each of them has there perks, its this writers opinion that Lauberge Casino is the best! Before you walk in the faculty you will notice that the grounds that it lays on is first class. From the beautiful casino, Five star hotel , green lush manicured lawns and the beautifully built restaurants, have the appearance of a very sophisticated complex. Its absolutely amazing! If the other two (The Belle or Hollywood) wants to continue doing business, then they will have to improve their faculty and their service dramatically.My second choice is Hollywood Casino, especially if you happen to live in the Baton Rouge area. This Casino offers perks that even the newly built Luaberge doesn't offer, which are called accumulated points, which can be used to pay for meals at it delicious buffet. Hollywood also offers the players more slot play after a consumer has built up enough playing time. If you are planning a trip to Baton Rouge and looking for a place to gamble , eat or just to have fun , I highly recommend , Lauberge casino, hotel .
Chuck
Now that the children are getting ready to report to school, there is no better time to travel . All over the Gulf Coast, from Texas to Florida along the I-10 corridor hotels, restaurants and amusement parks are discounting their fares or rates drastically. I recently took a trip to New Orleans and then later to Gulf Shores , Alabama and had a blast! The food was excellent, the entertainment was top notch, beaches were beautiful white sand and the view was absolutely beautiful! Breath taking! To my surprise the hotels and restaurants were very affordable.When I asked a local business owner of a hotel why were the rates so affordable, his answer was simple. People were making a transition from vacationing to getting their children ready for school. As he explained it made common sense to lower the rates to draw more customers. I must admit after spending three wonderful days in New Orleans, Louisiana and Gulf Shores, Alabama, that the Gulf Coast is back. If you are a business person, a church that is expecting to plan an event or a parent with grown children there is not better time too plan a event, function or to take a few days for vacation.The Gulf Coast has plenty to offer the ordinary business person or an average citizen looking for a great deal.
