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I have not been to Austin in a while, one reason to go?? ha!
Traveling Well For Less
Thursday 17th of April 2014
Hi Cindy,
ROFL! I wish I could say I got to explore Austin but all my trips this year were client related.
Although, I became quite familiar with the Holiday Inn & Suites Austin Airport. :)
I'll have to plan a fun trip. Are you in?
Jeremy
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Wow, you don't see that every day!
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Hi Jeremy,
Nope, you sure don't!
Lee @ BaldThoughts.com
Thursday 10th of April 2014
Wow, talk about unexpected. Pretty sweet way to ride in style.
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Hi Lee,
Very unexpected and a fun ride!
William Charles
Wednesday 9th of April 2014
I presume it's only for that particular location? How far is it from the airport? It's a pretty nifty little selling point and probably doesn't cost them too much assuming it's close to the airport.
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Hi William,
Possibly, but I'm going to Google and see what other HI's offer free limo pickup. It's 2 miles from the airport. It's definitely a conversation starter. :)
Cacinda Maloney
Thursday 17th of April 2014
I have not been to Austin in a while, one reason to go?? ha!
Traveling Well For Less
Thursday 17th of April 2014
Hi Cindy,
ROFL! I wish I could say I got to explore Austin but all my trips this year were client related.
Although, I became quite familiar with the Holiday Inn & Suites Austin Airport. :)
I'll have to plan a fun trip. Are you in?
Jeremy
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Wow, you don't see that every day!
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Hi Jeremy,
Nope, you sure don't!
Lee @ BaldThoughts.com
Thursday 10th of April 2014
Wow, talk about unexpected. Pretty sweet way to ride in style.
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Hi Lee,
Very unexpected and a fun ride!
William Charles
Wednesday 9th of April 2014
I presume it's only for that particular location? How far is it from the airport? It's a pretty nifty little selling point and probably doesn't cost them too much assuming it's close to the airport.
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Hi William,
Possibly, but I'm going to Google and see what other HI's offer free limo pickup. It's 2 miles from the airport. It's definitely a conversation starter. :)
Getiton
Wednesday 9th of April 2014
Classy act for a Classy Chick.
Traveling Well For Less
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Hey Getiton,
ROFL :)