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Finding Outdoor Fun on Your Next Trip
October 19, 2009 | Permalink
Well summer is over, the children have returned to school and most of us are back at work. For true road warriors, “back to work” means hitting the road or heading for the airport for what could be a week or more away from friends and family.
These trips don’t have to be all work, provided you are willing and able to make personal fun and satisfaction a part of your business travel. Accomplishing this involves two factors: finding fun, interesting things to do on your time off and making reservations with Extended Stay Hotels.
Autumn is usually sort of a “Goldilocks” season for those who enjoy the great outdoors – not too hot and not too cold. What some road warriors forget is that many of the great national parks are actually quite close to major metropolitan centers. Finding these gems is easy, thanks to a National Park Service web page called, “find a park.”
For example, let’s assume you have business in Tucson. A quick view of the map and list of the Arizona parks tells us that Saguaro National Park, home of the enormous Giant Saguaro cacti, is just minutes away from town and either of Tucson’s two Extended Stay Hotels locations. Both the Extended Stay America Tucson - Grant Road hotel and the Crossland Economy Studios Tucson - Butterfield Drive are within an easy 15 mile drive of the park’s headquarters.
Nature lovers with business in Miami have a number of choices for parks to visit in their spare time. Time and distance should be no problem for those visiting Biscayne National Park. Called a “watery wonderland” on the Park Service website, Biscayne is within sight of downtown Miami and still offers exciting swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.
For a glimpse of one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world, take the 45 mile drive south from Miami International Airport to the Ernest Coe Visitor Center and entrance to the Everglades. Open year round, the Visitor Center is a great introduction to the Everglades, whether you intend to go further into the swamp or not.
Finding comfortable and affordable accommodations in Miami is no problem. Extended Stay Hotels has seven great hotels near downtown Miami, and all offer large rooms and warm service.
Being a road warrior is no easy task. The hours are long and time away from home is a drag. However, it can have its benefits, especially if you are able to find fun local attractions and stay in a comfortable and convenient Extended Stay Hotels suite.
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