Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
From the LA Times....
If you've wondered whether Al Capone or Robert Stroud (the “Birdman”) haunt Alcatraz, an upcoming cruise-tour might let you glimpse a specter.
The long-established Red and White Fleet plans to launch a “City Lights Cruise” next month that will depart around sunset. It will cruise along the San Francisco waterfront past Ft. Mason, the marina and the Presidio and then loop around the infamous former prison island, among other sights. It will also cross under the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.
Passengers on the two-hour cruise can enjoy a buffet, live entertainment and a free beverage, including beer or wine. Seating will be both outdoors and inside the heated cabin.
The trip, including food, costs $54 for adults and $36 for ages 5 to 17; children under 5 are free. The cruise will depart from Pier 43½ at Fisherman's Wharf at 5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 12 to March 30. Reservations are recommended.
Info: Red and White Fleet, (415) 673-2900.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
HYATT HOTELS OF SAN FRANCISCO PURIFY GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH “RESPIRE BY HYATT ─ HYPO-ALLERGENIC ROOMS"
Hyatt hotels of San Francisco announced the introduction of 25 Respire rooms at Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf . The new accommodations are hypo-allergenic rooms, purifying the guest experience for travelers. Designed for all guests, but especially suited to those with asthma, allergies and other respiratory sensitivities, the Respire by Hyatt ─ Hypo-Allergenic Rooms, powered by PURE Solutions NA, are designed to eliminate up to 98 percent of airborne viruses and bacteria, as well as pollen and other irritants commonly found in indoor environments.
Each Respire by Hyatt room utilizes PURE’s state-of-the-art purification techniques. Each hotel room is treated comprehensively to minimize allergens and irritants for all surfaces and fabrics. Additionally, all mattresses and pillows are encased in a protective hypo-allergenic covering. The air in the room is continuously circulated through a medical grade purifier, filtering out up to 99 percent of impurities. The room is maintained and re-certified every six months. For Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf guests, this means the air in Respire by Hyatt rooms on average is 10 times more pure than outside air due to lower particulate counts. For more information, please visit www.respire.hyatt.com.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Senior Moments at The Wharf
As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf recently introduced an enhanced “Senior Moments” room package for those 62 and older. Through December 30, 2010, guests 62 and over can book the hotel’s senior rate offer, which is up to 25% off of rack rates starting at only $152. Additionally, as an enhanced benefit, Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf has teamed up with PIER 39 to include the PIER 39 “Fun Pack” booklet, which includes special offers from attractions, restaurants and shops. Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf is conveniently located to so many of the popular San Francisco attractions that appeal to senior travelers, including Fisherman’s Wharf, PIER 39, Ghirardelli Square, PIER 39 and the Cable Cars, to name a few. The hotel resides at 555 North Point Street, San Francisco, California, USA 94133. For reservations and additional information, visit http:fishermanswharf.hyatt.com* or call (415) 563-1234 or toll free (800) 233-1234. (*direct link to offer)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Go Giants!!
Go Giants!!!!! This is their first trip to the play-offs for seven years and they are playing like champs…creating a new kind of history! Let’s hope they win tonight!
FYI:
Back in the day, when the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco, they played in Seals Stadium (at 16th and Bryant streets) for their first two seasons. In 1960, the Giants moved to Candlestick Park (aka "The Stick"), a stadium built on a point in San Francisco's southeast corner overlooking San Francisco Bay. The new stadium quickly gained a reputation for being one of the most inhospitable in baseball, with swirling winds, cold temperatures and impenetrable evening fog. But, it stood its ground when the earth below shook violently during the 1989 World Series with a magnitude 7.1 earthquake during the pre-game ceremonies of Game 3. Eleven years later, in 2000, after 40 years at Candlestick Park, the Giants bid a bittersweet farewell to their old home and relocated to a new, privately financed downtown stadium. Originally know as Pacific Bell Park, then renamed SBC Park. However, since 2006, the Giants ballpark has been known as AT&T Park, and sits on the shores of China Basin (referred to as McCovey Cove by Giants fans). As of this posting, the Giants are one game up against the Atlanta Braves for the National League title.