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Finding Things To Do While In Roanoke

Travel Blogger — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:32:49 +0000

So, it looks like I will be staying here in the Roanoke, VA area a couple days longer than I’d hoped. Changing schedules is never that much fun, especially when you have to make tons of calls to reschedule or cancel other, previously confirmed appointments.

But that’s all in a days work, I suppose. Mostly when I need to make such wholesale changes in my schedule of events I do my best to be kind, courteous and explanatory. Not sure why, but when you provide folks with “reasons” for why things need to change, they tend to be much more accommodating to your requests. I learned this a long time ago.

While looking for some interesting opportunities to participate in with my spare time while in the area I stumbled across this 10 Best site. At first I was a little put off by the amount of advertising. And there was an actual pop up ad or two I’ve had the luxury of enjoying since I was on the site as well.

But once you get beyond their business model, you’ll see they are chock, stock full of interesting tidbits of information that will make a stay anywhere more fun. And the amount of choices are pretty astounding as well. There are castles, museums, town squares filled with historical relevance and many other destinations that promise to be filled with knowledge of that areas past.

Additionally, there are listing pages for current events that one might be able to attend while they are in Roanoke. OH! And the food and night life listings will knock your socks off. While I’m not much of a go out to clubs or bars and party kind of guy, there’s a little something for any and everyone at this website.

I’d highly recommend checking the site out for whatever area you might be visiting. Heck, I’d bet there’s stuff listed for the city you live in that you might not even be aware of. I’ll be checking out Phoenix 10 best when I get home from this sales trip.

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A Quick, Last Minute Virginia Trip

Travel Blogger — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:25:51 +0000

Never a fan of last minute schedule changes, I just found out that I need to fly, lickety split, from Minnesota out to Virginia to take care of some new customers I recently procured there.

I’m trusting the Extended Stay Roanoke will have rooms for me. The last time I was in town (when I actually got these new clients) I stayed there and have to say it was a wonderful place to come back to every evening.

Since this quick trip is coming so last minute, I’ve decided to stay the weekend and much of next week. As such, I’ll need to find some things to do in between the meetings (read: hand holding!) I’ll be doing for the job.

Having been somewhat of a history buff for a while now, I think I may try and explore some of the interesting events that have been immortalized in the surrounding area.

One of the most intriguing attractions (to those of us that care about where we came from, of course!) is Roanoke Island. The attraction within the attraction I’m really excited to see is the Roanoke Adventure Museum, where among other things, they talk about the lost colony headed by Sir Walter Raleigh.

An entire colony just up and missing?! Yikes, I say. Sounds more like the plot of a B or C level movie now days, but it actually happened. I’ve read bits and pieces about this event in the past, but am very much looking forward to learning more at the museum.

Fortunately I packed a light, waterproof wind breaker so the high clouds and light showers in their forecast shouldn’t be much of a challenge for me.

Always the adventurer, I’m able to take these scheduling changes and make the most of them. I know I’ve said it before (and if your read these post things I write long enough, I’ll say it again ) one of the main reasons I opted in to a national sales job had to do with being able to boldly go and seek out new places and people. This really is a great country filled with wonderful people and rich, solid history.

Hope to see you out here one day!

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What to do in Roanoke, VA?

Travel Blogger — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:40:32 +0000

Just arrived into Roanoke, VA. I’ve never been here before so, I’ll have to do some research online in order to figure out what to do with my off work time. I will say that my room at the Extended Stay Roanoke is just fabulous. You know how crappy it can feel when you travel all day long, check in at your hotel with a really nice lobby, and then get to a less than spectacular room.

It is just the absolute worst thing. Well, that definitely didn’t happen this time. I have plenty of space for laying out my laptop and other work papers. There’s a lovely view from the small patio balcony. And being a non-smoking room, I have just the most pleasant, lovely non smoke smelling place. This always makes me happy!

Going to go check out what I should do for the night and report back here before I submit this post to the site. BRB!

Whoa! Have you ever heard of this site 10Best.com: Trusted Advice for Travelers? Wow, what an amazing resource they are offering.

I was just doing a general google search on “Things to do in Roanoke, VA” and this site was one of the top results. Amazing. I love the Internet and all the knowledge and information that it holds. Better, of course is when you can find such clear, succinct answers to your questions. I guess the search engines are getting better that way.

Anyhow, I’m going to do some deep diving into the Roanoke pages on 10Best.com and will share my adventures with you tomorrow.

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