June 9, 2008, 2:52 PM |
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The Pussycat Dolls. I remember getting the email from Ginny my producer asking if I would be up to learning some dance moves from the Pussycat Dolls. The infamous burlesque dance troupe out of Los Angeles, of course, had their own stomping grounds in Las Vegas. I read the email out loud to my husband, thinking he would laugh at how hysterical the proposition was, but the look on his face was like a 10-year-old boy seeing a Ferrari for the first time. \”I\’m in,\” I wrote back. Hoping once my husband actually saw me as a Pussycat Doll, the facial expression would still remain as blissful. Continue reading: Las Vegas »
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June 7, 2008, 11:00 AM |
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We are back in Austin to shoot for the series. Last time I was here was probably over four years ago when we featured Hotel San Jose and The Driskill in Great Hotels. We tried to stay in the Hotel San Jose, as it\’s one of my favorites, but the Hot Rod and Custom Car show is in town, and there\’s not a room to be had. We all feel this is just as well, as I\’m sure it\’s rowdy and noisy into the wee hours of the morning. We end up staying in a Residence Inn. Nice room — a kitchenette, free wireless and breakfast included. I love it! Resorts are pretty, but when you are working, you never use the pool, spa, golf course, so who cares? On top of that, you can\’t get a breakfast for under $25, internet is never free and forget having things washed or dry-cleaned. Just put me in a clean, safe hotel where there are restaurants and strong espresso nearby, and I am in bliss! Continue reading: Austin »
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