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|8 Nov 2001
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|29 Dic 2000
|Fecha de prioridad
|30 Dic 1999
|Número de publicación
|Douglas Palmer, Navneeth Kannan, Paul Bawel
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|Douglas Palmer, Navneeth Kannan, Bawel Paul F.
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[0001] This application claims the priority of Provisional Application No. 60/173/886, filed Dec. 30, 1999.
[0002] The present invention relates to a method and system for managing multiple telephony services and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus for managing telephony services delivered through ah HFC platform and for synchronizing the reception of such services with video services.
[0003] Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) networks are rapidly evolving to support a variety of telecommunications services in addition to traditional broadcast type video services. In particular, HFC networks are being utilized for data services, including high speed Internet access. Cable network operators are expected to be providing medium to high penetration rate telephony services in the near future.
[0004] In an HFC network, telecommunications services such as telephone services can be provided through the use of a unit located at the side of the home or in a centralized location in the residence (or business). This unit, which forms the interface between the HFC network and the telephony Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) can be referred to as a Communications Gateway (CG). The CG contains line cards which provide an interface between the HFC network and traditional telephones. This may be accomplished through the use of a Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) card located in the CG. The CG transmits and receives signals over the HFC network using a known protocol, for example the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) which uses a Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) as the signaling protocol for telephony applications. The CG can also be in communication with other CPE including PCs and set-top boxes.
[0005] The utilization of such a CG unit allows the simultaneous delivery of voice, data and video services to the same subscriber. One of the problems that arises with the CG is that the transmission of the different services are not synchronized, e,g, a subscriber watching TV cannot simultaneously handle telephone calls. The subscriber must choose to either ignore the telephone call or answer the telephone call and miss some portions of the TV program.
[0006] For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for synchronizing telephone-based services with video services so that the subscriber does not have to choose one form of information over another.
[0007] The present invention is directed at a method and system for managing telephony services delivered through an HFC platform and for synchronizing the reception of such services with video services,
[0008] In one embodiment, a method for managing telephone services provided through a HFC network platform having at least a video display device and a telephone device is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of (1) detecting an off-hook state of a telephone device at a network element located at or substantially near a subscriber's residence; (2) receiving at said network element a set of digits from the telephone device; (3) determining a service requested by the subscriber based on the received set of digits; and (4) controlling the display on the video display device to handle the information associated with the requested service. The method may further comprise the step of muting the audio from the video based on the requested service.
[0009] In another embodiment, a method for synchronizing the delivery of video and telephone services through an HFC-based telephony service platform is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of (1) receiving a control signal indicating an incoming telephone call to a subscriber at a network element located substantially near the subscriber's residence and at a time when a video program is being delivered through the video display device; and (2) selectively interrupting the delivery of the video program to the video display device when the telephone call is answered In yet another embodiment, the method further comprises the step of resuming the delivery of the video program when the telephone call ends.
[0010] A system in accordance with the principles of the present invention permits the subscriber to select how to handle telephone-based services transmitted/received during the delivery of video programming, e.g. receipt of a telephone call during television program viewing. These selections may be made at each event occurrence, i.e. the subscriber may pause the video program during a first call and record the program during a second call.
[0011] These and other features and objects of the invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments which should be read in light of the accompanying drawings.
[0012] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.
[0013] In the drawings:
[0014]FIG. 1 is an exemplary communications system for supporting video and telephony services;
[0015]FIG. 2 is a call flow for establishing a voice connection in a MGCP environment;
[0016]FIG. 3 is a use case diagram of the present invention;
[0017]FIG. 4A illustrates an operation of the service synchronization module;
[0018]FIG. 4B shows a list of options available to a subscriber
[0019]FIG. 5 is a use case diagram of the management system of the present invention; and
[0020]FIG. 6 is a set of menus for configuring the service synchronization.
[0021] In describing a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.
[0022] With reference to the drawings, in general, and FIGS. 1 through 6 in particular, the method and apparatus of the present invention is disclosed.
[0023]FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a communications system which can simultaneously handle the transmission of telephony services as well as the transmission of video and data services. The system is based on the use of a Communications gateway (CG) 150, which is in communication with a head-end 100 via the HFC network 170. The head-end 100 comprises a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) 107 that directly communicates with an IP network 120. The CMTS 107 is in further communication with a Call Management System (CMS) 105 which can communicate with both the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 110 and an IP network 120.
[0024] Within residence 130, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the CG 150 can communicate with a PC 133, a set-top box (STB) 135 and one or more telephone devices 131 which are attached to the telephone wiring inside the residence 130. The STB 135 is connected to a video entertainment system comprising a video display device such as TV 137 and a VCR 139.
[0025] The head-end 100 can send and receive signals from fiber optic cables 108. In one embodiment, separate cables are used for the transmission of fiber optic signals to a node 140 (fiber labeled as 108 a) and for the reception of fiber optic signals transmitted from node 140 to head-end 100 (fiber labeled as 108 b). The signals are transmitted, from node 140, over coaxial cable 141 to one or more active amplifiers 145. From active amplifiers 145, the signals are propagated down a coaxial cable 143 and are intercepted by tap 147 which routes a portion of the signal to a Communications Gateway (CG) 150 located at or near a residence 130. A drop cable 149 is used to connect tap 147 to CG 150. The drop cable 149 may be a coaxial cable or any other comparable means.
[0026] When used herein, the term communications gateway (CG) refers to a device for transmitting and receiving data, voice or video signals over an HFC network such as an embedded client. Generally, the CG acts as an interface between the HFC network 170 and the Customer premises Equipment (CPE) located at the residence 130. The CG 150 transmits and receives signals over the HFC network 170 using a particular protocol, which, in a preferred embodiment, is the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) using the Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) as the signaling protocol for telephony applications.
[0027]FIG. 2 illustrates an example of call flow for establishing a voice connection between two devices through the HFC network using the MGCP protocol. Specifically, the call flow depicts a method for providing optional services and features to a subscriber by incorporating additional steps in the process of making a voice connection. The additional steps as illustrated in FIG. 2 are a decision step and an option step which will be described hereinafter.
[0028] The call flow starts with a device going off hook. The off-hook state of a call originating device (deviceO) 210 a is detected by an originating communication gateway (CGO) 230 a which then exchanges, with an originating call management system (CMSO) 270 a, MGCP-based messages to create a connection (CRCX) and to provide a dial-tone to the deviceO 210 a. The CGO 230 a acknowledges the connection with a session description protocol (SDP) packet which specifies the client address at which audio data is to be received, the transport protocol, the port identifier and the audio profile. The audio profile defines the transmission format which can be based on G.711, G.729 or other audio transmission formats. The call flow for establishing a voice call between two clients attached to a cable network is described in the "PacketCable Network Based Call Signaling Protocol Specification" which is herein incorporated by reference.
[0029] As described in the referenced document, the CGO 230 a can start collecting the digits after a dial-tone is provided the deviceo 210 a. The digits entered through the deviceo 210 a are used at a decision step as illustrated in FIG. 2 to determine which service is being requested by the user. In the case of a local service, the CGO 230 a provides locally the service and if no access to the HFC network is further needed, the CGO 230 a may notify the CMSO 270 a of the dropped call. In the case of a service such as a telephone call, the CGO 230 a proceeds with the normal call flow for establishing a connection as illustrated in FIG. 2. The decision making process of the CGO 230 a at the decision step can be sized by the following pseudo-code:
[0030] begin
[0031] If digits received digitmap
[0032] Continue normal call flow;
[0033] If digits received pseudo-dialing plan
[0034] Identity service;
[0035] If service=call log retrieval
[0036] Display callers' list;
[0037] If service=directory service
[0038] Display telephone listing;
[0039] end.
[0040] In the normal call flow as illustrated in FIG. 2, the digits collected by the CGO 230 a are notified to the CMS0 270 a, which, in return, issues a create-connection (CRCX) request to a destination communication gateway, CGT 230 b via a destination CMS, CMST 270 b. The CMST 270 b sends a combined CRCX and a NotificationRequest message to the CGT 230 b instructing the destination gateway to create a connection and to ring a destination device, deviceT 210 b. The message sent by the CMST 270 b includes the SDP parameters sent by the CGO 230 a.
[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the CGT 230 b sends a ringing signal to the deviceT 210 b and presents a list of options displayed on a TV device to the user as illustrated in FIG. 2. The options provided to the user will be described hereinafter.
[0042] The call flow of FIG. 2 illustrates partially the signaling between the devices, the communication gateways and the CMS for establishing a voice connection. Additional signaling, not shown here, is performed between the network elements shown in FIG. 2. This signaling is well described in the previously-referenced document.
[0043]FIG. 3 is a use case diagram 300 of a system for managing telephony services and for the synchronization with video services. The actors of the use case diagram comprise a user 315, and a set of CPE such as a TV device 305, a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) 325, a telephone device 335 and a recorder 345, which the user 315 may utilize to interact with the system. The user 315 can select and request services supported by the system through the telephone device 335 keypad, a remote control or any other device such as a keyboard connected to the system.
[0044] The display menu use case 310 is responsible for displaying information associated with a service requested by the user 315 and for displaying on the TV device 305 options' menus when receiving a telephone call. The options' menus may be displayed in different ways such as a translucide display or a reduced display which provides to the user a non-blocking view of the current video program. From the information or menu displayed, the user 315 may select or request a service or may choose an action to be performed to synchronize a simultaneous reception of a telephone call with a video program, When detecting an off-hook state of the telephone device 335, the system may, after receiving the digits entered by the user 315, as explained previously, determine which service is being requested by the user 315 and allow the requested service to be delivered. As an example, the user 315 may enter a set of digits matching the digit map provided by the originating call management system CMSO 270 (shown in FIG. 2). In this case, a determination will be made that an outgoing call needs to be placed and a "place call" use case 250 performs the necessary signaling needed to establish a voice connection with a called party.
[0045] For a local service such as a call log retrieval or a directory service, the user may enter a set of digits outside the digitmap but within a pseudo-dialing plan supported by the system. In one embodiment, a pseudo-dialing plan is supported by the system which identifies access numbers for the local services. An example of a mask for the pseudo-dialing plan is "9*-XXX" wherein the prefix "9*" indicates an access to a local service and the digits "XXX" identify the local service. In the case of call log retrieval service, a list of callers may be displayed on the TV device.
[0046] The "display telephone listing" use case 390 is responsible for displaying telephone listings when a directory service is requested by the user 315. The telephone listings that can be displayed include a yellow page listing, a community listing, an emergency listing and other listings such as "favorite" listing and "last dialed" listing. The emergency listing can be a downloaded listing of emergency service providers such as the police, the fire station or ambulance services. The listing can also be entered manually. The favorite listing can be a list of favorite telephone numbers with their associated names.
[0047] As previously stated, the present system, as illustrated in FIG. 1, allows the simultaneous delivery of voice, data and video services to the same subscriber through the same platform. Furthermore, the present system synchronizes the reception of both voice and video services, i-e. the reception of a telephone call during the viewing of a video service causes the video service to be temporarily routed through another device for recording and for later retrieval, or to be paused. As illustrated in FIG. 2, when a destination communication gateway receives a request to alert a subscriber of an incoming telephone call, a set of options may be presented to the user to synchronize the reception of the telephone call and the video program. The options include pausing or recording the video program, or muting the audio of the video program when answering. Another option may be for the subscriber to forward the call to the voice mail.
[0048] The "pause program" use case 380 may pause a video program running from a VCR device 325 or a video program delivered through a Video-On-Demand (VOD) system. In the case of broadcast video programs, the "record program" use case 340 records the program onto a digital VCR having a buffer or in a recording device, e.g., recorder 345. The recording device may be a stand-alone device or may be incorporated in a set-top box, communication gateway (CG) or TV. The buffer for recording the TV program may be segmented and pointers may be used to track the order of the segments. The use of a segmented buffer allows the user 315 to navigate through the stored TV programs to view a specific segment of the TV program,
[0049] The "mute TV audio" use case 320 mutes the audio of the video program when the mute option is chosen by the subscriber when receiving a telephone call. Alternatively, the volume level of the TV audio can be automatically adjusted at a level preset by the customer. when receiving a telephone call. This volume adjustment allows the subscriber to simultaneously receive a call and watch a video program at a comfortable volume level.
[0050] The "resume play" use case 360 is responsible for playing back a recorded program or for resuming the delivery of the paused program. In one embodiment, a playback option may be presented to the subscriber to manually control the start of the playback.
[0051]FIG. 4A is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a service synchronization module of the present system. At the Receive_Call_Indicator step 400, the service synchronization module (which may be part of the embedded client) receives a control signal indicating an incoming call. The indication of an incoming call may be in the form of a Create_Connection and Notification_Request signal as described in accordance with the call flow of FIG. 2. If the telephone call is received at a moment when the television 137 is turned off (TV_is_On decision point 401) the service synchronization module sends a call alert (i.e. ringing signal) to the telephone device 131 at Alert step 410 and terminates its operation at an End step 415. If the test performed at step 401 results in a "Boolean true" a second test is performed at a Configuration_File_Present step 403 to check if a configuration file describing how to synchronize the simultaneous reception of both video and telephone services is present. If the configuration file is present, a task configured in this file is performed at Perform_Configuration_Task step 430. If no configuration file is present, the service synchronization module displays a menu of options on the TV 137 at Dsiplay_Menu step 420 giving an opportunity to the subscriber to synchronize the two services being delivered to him. A list of options available to the subscriber is shown in FIG. 4B. At Receive_Selection step 440, the option chosen by the subscriber is received and the task associated with it is performed at Perform_Selected_Task step 460. The operation of the service synchronization module terminates with the end step 415.
[0052]FIG. 4B shows a list of exemplary options available to the subscriber when receiving a telephone call while watching a video program. For example, the subscriber can choose to answer a call and mute the TV audio. In the case of a program delivered from a VCR through a Video-On-Demand service, the subscriber may answer the call and pause the video program. For a broadcast video program, the subscriber can choose a third option of answering the call and recording the program into a recording device. A fourth option is to ignore the call by forwarding it to the subscriber voice mail.
[0053]FIG. 5 shows a use case diagram illustrating different features of the present system.
[0054] The "monitor call" use case 500 is responsible for monitoring information related to a telephone call and for displaying, through the "display call information" use case 510, the call information on the TV device 205. The call information may include phone number, date/time and duration of call. The call progress information can also be obtained and displayed. The call progress indicates if a call is successfully delivered or if a busy line is encountered.
[0055] The present system may be configured to automatically and periodically redial busy lines. The "monitor call" use case 500 is also responsible for timing a call and for displaying the remaining time of a call based on a predetermined time limit. The "monitor call" use case 500 monitors also the number of calls made to a specific phone number. A count of the number of calls placed to a specific number can be used by the present system to restrict the number of calls made to the same phone within a period of time.
[0056] The "log call information" use case 550 stores the list of callers which can be identified using the callerID detection capability of the CG 505. The callerID information may be logged in a log file based on a predetermined filtering criterion. As an example, the system may be configured to log unanswered calls. Other filtering criteria may be used as well. The log file may be stored in the CG 505 or may be stored in a hard drive of the set-top box. Alternatively, a centralized approach may be used wherein a database is maintained at the head end to store and manage the log files.
[0057] The "retrieve call log" use case 530 is responsible for retrieving the callers' information stored in the log file. The call log can be accessed by dialing a call log retrieval service access number as described previously. The "manage conference call" use case 560 is responsible for managing conference calls. Each party participating in a conference call is identified by its line number or its name as identified by the callerID. The conference call feature of the present invention can also support a video call which includes transmission of a video signal to a receiving line participating in a two-way call or in a conference call. This use case can also maintain a calendar of phone conferencing events with names, numbers and date/time.
[0058] The "synchronize services" use case 520 manages the simultaneous delivery of voice and video services to the user. In accordance with the present invention, the reception of a telephone call when the user is viewing a video program causes the video program to be temporarily paused or routed through another device for recording and for later retrieval.
[0059] The "display call information" use case 510 displays call-related information such as callerID, and teletext data for the hearing impaired. Other information related to a call are also displayed through this use case as mentioned earlier in accordance with the monitor call use case 500.
[0060] The "configure system" use case 570 provides a set of tools for configuring the system.
[0061] In one embodiment, a set of menus is used to configure, for example, the service synchronization feature of the present invention. Such menus will be described hereinafter. In particular, the "configure system" use case 570 is responsible for associating specific keys of the telephone device to specific functions. As an example, the combination of keys "#0" may be associated to a community listing while the combination "#1" may be associated with the yellow pages listing. The "configure system" use case 570 can also define the filtering criteria for logging received calls. The various features described previously may be enabled and configured, and the phone lines may be authorized to use, the features configured through this use case.
[0062]FIG. 6 is a set of menus that may be used to configure the service synchronization and saved as part of the configuration file. This configuration may be used by the service synchronization module to automatically handle telephone calls received while the subscriber is watching a video program.
[0063] A first menu 600 presents a choice of actions that can be taken when a call indication is received or, alternatively, when the phone goes off-hook. When the program being watched is played from a VCR, an off-hook event can trigger the VCR to pause the play. For a broadcast TV program, the system can be set up to start recording the TV program when the phone goes off-hook. In this instance, the program may be recorded onto a digital VCR which is provided with a buffer for storing the program. A third action that can be configured from the first menu is the pause of a TV program. This action can be taken in the case of a Video-on-Demand (VOD) system which allows users to perform VCR-like commands (e.g. pause, fast forward and rewind) to the program. In this case, the video program can be automatically paused when the phone goes off-hook.
[0064] As illustrated in FIG. 6, a second menu 620 allows configuring the various phone lines to use the service synchronization feature of the system. In one embodiment, a first line may be configured to trigger a specific action as permitted by the options presented in accordance with the first menu 600 while a second line may not have that feature associated with it.
[0065] In one embodiment the system starts automatically playing the recorded or paused program after the telephone call terminates. Alternatively, the playback can start a predetermined time period after the phone returns on the on-hook condition. In another embodiment, the system waits for a manual entry (e.g. playback button hit) to start the playback. A third menu 640 shown in the FIG. 6 allows setting up the criteria for playing back the paused or recorded program. In one embodiment, the system continues recording the program even after starting to play back the program. In this embodiment, the program played back is offset from the original program for a length dependent on the playback criterion set up on the third menu.
[0066] The present invention provides a subscriber receiving a telephone call while watching a video with a means to handle the reception of both services without missing part of the video program.
[0067] Although this invention has been illustrated by reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made which clearly fall within the scope of the invention. The invention is intended to be protected broadly within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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* Headline of Politico's VP debate preview makes me giggle. Plus: We watch for the crashes:
With all their potential for pitfalls and insta-classic moments, the pair has made the build up to the showdown, to take place here Thursday night at Washington University, feel more like a NASCAR race than a serious political forum: the audience may be tuning in as much in anticipation of cringe-inducing pile-ups as they are to watch the typical parry-and-thrust of debate.
* The Onion, on the other hand, makes me cringe.
* Financial bailout: U.S. Senate tries, tries again, this time with "higher tax breaks, FDIC limits," reports the Washington Post: "The Senate last night easily approved a massive plan to shore up the U.S. financial system, but the measure faces a tougher test tomorrow in the House, where leaders will try to reverse the stunning defeat the legislation suffered earlier this week."
* Some inside stuff: Atlanta Magazine's Steve Fennessy, a veteran of City Paper owner Creative Loafing, lends some valuable insight into the inner workings of CL and CEO Ben Eason, who Fennessy calls "a tireless networker with a love of jargon." The piece details a history of the Eason empire and its plans for the future. I'll say this: Despite the bankruptcy crunch, Creative Loafing employees and alums have been producing some great work about Creative Loafing lately.
* Catch up on Wonkette's gchat interview with "Washington's Only Wasillan." Spoiler: She's a sarcastic liberal! She's also boring enough to have to block during daytime hours to prevent that incessant gmail "ding" from disrupting your office banter. Pay $25 tonight to hang out with her at an Obama fundraiser at James Hoban's, 1 Dupont Circle NW.
* And in this newspaper (still here!):
- Delaney, Greenwood, Janssen, and Wemple gang up on the Washington Nationals: Take my ticket, please!
- In Loose Lips: the Nats' finances are fucked, too.
- Tricia Olszewski on Bill Maher's Religulous and teenage love adventure Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
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Video Highlights: Identity, Refugees, Conflict and Open Technology
A selection of Global Voices' recent and interesting stories including video from East Asia, Sub Saharan Africa, Central Asia - Caucasus and Latin America, selected by Juliana Rincón Parra.
East Timor: Investing in Creativity and Culture
Barcelona artist David Palazón ended up in East Timor as a break from his career. Now he is coordinating a project to research Timorese culture in hopes of creating a school for the creative industries, to stimulate jobs in the non-oil economy, small businesses, and tourism.
East Timor: Rains threaten food shortage and disease
Without a dry season and heavy rains all year in East Timor, crops have been destroyed and farmers have planted less, threatening a scenario of food shortage. In addition, rains can cause an increase of disease in the country.
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1 April 2014
Ex-Guerrillas Threaten Political Stability in East Timor
A conflict with roots in the struggle for independence comes back to shape the political agenda in East Timor. Mauk Moruk, an ex-guerrilla expelled from resistance forces in 1984, returns.
12 August 2012
East Timor: Marathoner Captures London Hearts
East Timorese young marathoner Augusto Soares, 25, captured the hearts of the Olympic marathon audience with his perseverance and good humour. With only two months training, his goal was to...
9 August 2012
East Timor: President Rejects Woman Defense Minister
Prior to the swearing-in of East Timor's new cabinet, the new President provoked controversy by rejecting the coalition government's proposed Minister of Defense, Maria Domingas Alves (known as Mikato). Women's...
6 March 2012
East Timor: Nation Loses a Treasured Political Elder
Online tributes pour in after the loss of one of East Timor's political elders, known affectionately as "Grandfather". Francisco "Avó" Xavier do Amaral was the declarer of independence in 1975,...
24 February 2012
East Timor: Cats, Monsters in Pre-Election Video Humor
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East Timor: Konis Santana, a Humble Guerrilla Hero
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Timorese on Facebook
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East Timor: Expansion of the Energy Sector under Discussion
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Providing internet access to civil society has been a key priority of the few information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives that exist in East Timor so far.
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There has been much ado about "ninjas" in Timor-Leste recently. The police ordered a crackdown against these criminal "ninja" groups but some suggest that the matter is being overblown and...
6 March 2010
East Timor: Oil wealth and national survival
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Dallas/ Ft Worth, Texas – 102.1 The Edge KDGE-FM today announced EDGEFEST 2015, which will take place on April 25, 2015 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The double staged, day-long concert event will feature an all star line up including The Offspring, Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie, AWOLNATION, Hozier, Vance Joy, Dirty Heads, New Politics, Banks, Yelawolf, Robert DeLong, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, The Kooks, Joywave and will close with a special guest DJ performance by GIRLTALK.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the link above or by calling 855.492.8053.
For over 20 years, Edgeheads have gathered together for this legendary concert event in Dallas / Ft Worth. Tickets go on-sale on Friday, February 20, at 10 a.m. Fans can listen to 102.1 The Edge to participate in a 'Win It Before You Can Buy It,' promotion beginning Friday, February 13, through Friday, February 20, 2015.
Complete show details are available at www.KDGE.com.
"We are thrilled to bring Edgefest 2015 back to our loyal fans this year," said Jay Shannon, Program Director, 102.1 The Edge. "This is one of the strongest line ups yet, with some of the biggest names in the alternative rock world right now. We know it will be a win for the Dallas Forth Worth area."
Fans can listen to 102.1 The Edge on the station's website, kdge.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, iHeartMedia's all-in-one music streaming and digital radio service. iHeartRadio is available across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive partners, smart TVs, gaming devices and more. iHeartRadio is always free for listeners to use, with no capped hours or monthly subscription fees. It delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations "Perfect For" any mood or activity, and a Shows & Personalities feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.
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102.1 The Edge is the DFW station offering the Dallas / Forth Worth area the best alternative rock music from artists such as Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, Green Day and more. Jagger Mornings wakes up the metroplex weekdays from 6-10 a.m. Ayo hits the airwaves during middays. Jessie takes over during rush hour from 3-7 p.m., and Kade rounds out the evening from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Next Friday night, February 20th at Toyota Stadium we have a friendly against DC United in the penultimate preseason tuneup for FC Dallas before the season starts on March 7th.
Now for our regular season MLS games, there are regulations in place for just about everything you can think of from sponsors to game presentation to the way the field is mowed....but those don't count for preseason friendlies so we thought we'd have a fun vote to determine which field pattern we will have for the beautiful Toyota Stadium pitch next Friday night.
Below are the four options we can have for Friday night's game. Allen Reed and his groundscrew team need a few days to fully mow in the pattern, so get your vote in before Monday then come out to Toyota Stadium and come back next Friday to see which option won!
Tickets are still available for next Friday's friendly which is complementary for season ticket holders, $10 for general admission & $25 for reserved seating.
Option 1 - Bullseye
Option 2 - Traditional
Option 3 - Checkerboard
Option 4 - Plaid
Here's the show recap from Sunday's latest episode of Soccer Today presented by Toyota and co-hosted by Marc Stein and Steve Davis on 103.3 FM ESPN Radio:
SEGMENT 1: Marc Stein and Steve Davis talk fitness. Not their own, but the hubbub over U.S. manager Jurgen Klinsmann's comments about his team.
SEGMENT 2: Commentator Don Hutchison, a former Scottish international who had spells at both Liverpool and Everton, joins to talk about Premier League and the latest Merseyside Derby.
SEGMENT 3: ESPN announcer Adrian Healey joins the show just hours before he calls the U.S.-Panama friendly in California.
SEGMENT 4: Stein and Davis talk about coaching legacies in the United States and about Brek Shea's conversion to left back for the national team.
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In front of more than 20,000 at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA, the US Men's National Team won their first game of 2015 defeating Panama 2-0.
For FC Dallas fans, there was plenty of excitement as forward Blas Perez started, making his 87th appearance in a national team jersey. He went 56 minutes in Sunday's match, playing a typically active game that you see from Perez.
In the second half, a long-awaited moment happened as FC Dallas captain and defender Matt Hedges was brought on in the 72nd minute to make his first national team appearance at any level from youth to senior.
Jon Arnold of Goal.com talked to Matt after the match with Hedges saying "It was really exciting. [Klinsmann[ told us to go warm up and I knew I was going to be getting in. I was buzzing, I was ready."
The next match for the USMNT is March 25 against Denmark in Aarhus, Denmark while Hedges and Perez now return back to FC Dallas as the full squad is set to head to Austin next weekend for the ATX Pro Soccer Challenge.
FC Dallas completed their week at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida with a 1-1 draw against Swedish second division side Jönköpings Södra IF.
Atiba Harris opened the scoring with FCD's first goal of the preseason with just over ten minutes left in the first half with the Swedish side equalizing just minutes later to send the match into halftime tied 1-1.
Neither side could find a goal in the second half as substitutions were made with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.
FC Dallas will play the rest of their 2015 preseason slate at home in the state of Texas with the next matches scheduled for next weekend in Austin as part of the ATX Pro Soccer Challenge.
FC Dallas will face Columbus Crew SC in a semifinal on Friday afternoon at 5:30PM and either play in the third place or championship match on Sunday afternoon.
FC Dallas lineup: Seitz, Harris(Rosales, Zimmerman, Loyd(Saco-Vertiz), Hernandez, Ulloa(Hoilett), Michel, Diaz(Chavez), Castillo(Hollingshead), Akindele(Toja), Texeira(Bekker)
FC Dallas plays their final preseason game outside the state of Texas on Saturday when they take on Swedish second division side Jönköpings Södra IF at the IMG Academy Stadium in Bradenton, FL. FCD will be looking to rebound after their 4-0 preseason-opening loss to Orlando City on Wednesday in a match that saw mostly trialists and reserves get a run out.
Here are a few things to keep an eye on in Saturday night's game which kicks off at 6:00PM(it's unlikely the match will be streamed, but we will let you know for sure on social media closer to game time).
Full squad
While only a few of the contributors from 2014 saw time against Orlando City SC on Wednesday, Oscar Pareja told Steve Hunt of the Dallas Morning News that first team regulars will be featuring in Saturday's game.
With this being the only match before next week's ATX Pro Soccer Challenge, it's important to get those guys some minutes and for many, this game on Saturday will be their first minutes of 2015 against non-FCD players.
Look out for guys like Mauro Diaz and Fabian Castillo to have their first minutes of the year and for FCD to be much more competitive in this one.
The youngest player
16-year-old Homegrown midfielder Alex Zendejas who is currently in residency with the US U-17 National Team has had the opportunity to train with FC Dallas this week in Bradenton and by all reports he has impressed.
Alex turns 17 on Saturday and he could be given another opportunity to get some minutes on Saturday night. Alex and the US U-17s begin World Cup qualifying at the end of February in Honduras.
A little bit on the opponents
Saturday's opponents Jönköpings Södra IF, are nearly 100 years old and have spent the last nine years in the Swedish second division.
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In celebration of our 20th season in MLS, FCDTV will be posting classic highlights every week of our guys taking on that weekend's opponent.
We don't play Columbus until next weekend in Austin so to kick things off we're posting a special Throwback Thursday looking back at our June 25, 2005 3-1 win over Colorado featuring a game-winning goal from a bandaged up Bobby Rhine. FC Dallas Academy coach Luchi Gonzalez also adds a stunning strike.
The 2015 preseason schedule had a harsh opening on Wednesday as FC Dallas fell 4-0 to Orlando City SC in Orlando.
Tony Cascio opened the scoring for the home team in the 13th minute and Kevin Molino doubled the Lions' lead in the 20th minute. Brazilian DP Kaka, making his first appearance for Orlando City, added a goal of his own in the 33rd minute finishing a PK drawn by Martin Paterson. The hosts rounded out the scoring in the 64th minute with a Danny Mwanga goal that sealed the 4-0 scoreline.
Today's FC Dallas team left a number of first team players back in Bradenton at the IMG Academy with the squad mostly comprised of young players and trialists against what was basically a first choice XI for Adrian Heath and Orlando City.
Here's what Oscar had to say about the match:
The purpose in this stage of the preseason is to take a look at the young players to see what they have and what they bring here and you have to go through games like today where it's hard for them but it's a good exercise for the players that are here because we need to move and see what the reality of our team and what's next.
FCD is back in action on Saturday night at the IMG Academy in Bradenton against Swedish second division side Jonkopings Sodra.
FCD first half lineup: Kennedy, Harris, Zimmerman, Saco-Vertiz(g), Hernandez, Bekker, Ulloa(C), Toja, Garcia, Hollingshead, Hoilett
FCD bench: Gonzalez, Marvin Chavez(G), Aaron Meyer(A), Damien Rosales(G), Long Tan(G), Earle, Will Seymore, Texeira, Straccia(G), Camacho(G), Zendejas
*A = Academy | G = Guest player/Trialist
OCSC first half lineup: Ricketts, Boden, Collin, Donovan, Ramos, Molino, Higuita, Kaka, Cascio, Okugo, Paterson
OCSC second half lineup: Edwards, Turner, Gustavo, Redding, trialist, Estrela, Cerén, Heath, Ribeiro, Barrett, Larin
After nearly two weeks of training, the first preseason game of 2015 finally kicks off for FC Dallas on Wednesday morning in Orlando as FC Dallas will face MLS debutants Orlando City SC at 11:00AM .
Whereas last year, FC Dallas took a two-week trip to UAE early in the preseason, Wednesday's game against Orlando City and Saturday's match against Jonkopings Sodra represent the only matches in this preseason that FCD will play outside the state of Texas.
Here's three things to watch for as FCD goes 11v11 for the first time against another opponent on Wednsday morning:
First run out
The first game is always a little bit of a touch and go exercise for the first teamers, and you wouldn't expect any of them to get more than 45 minutes of game time. For veterans like Zach Loyd, Victor Ulloa, David Texeira and company, Wednesday's game is a solid first chance to work out the cobwebs and begin to get back into game shape.
With the preseason tournament in Austin next weekend serving as a much more formal preseason experience playing in front of the paying fans, this week in Florida will be a little more relaxed games providing some match fitness under the sun in Florida.
Who earns a spot?
Of course, for guys trying to earn a contract, these games can have huge importance and many times the second halves are much more interesting than the first as the guys trying to earn a roster spot put their best foot forward. Oscar Pareja has a myriad of trialists and draft picks in there including Will Seymore, Jaineil Hoilett, Aurelio Saco-Vertiz, Juan Toja and Ezquiel Straccia, so look out for some of these names and how they do.
Spots are certainly limited, but with Matt Hedges and Blas Perez out on international duty, there will be some playing time that the young guys will look to take advantage of.
The answer to a trivia question
For the opponents Orlando City SC, Wednesday will reportedly be the first match for Brazilian Designated Player Kaka. The 2007 Ballon d'Or winner will make his first appearance of the preseason for Orlando City and FC Dallas will forever be the answer to the trivia question of who was the first MLS team he faced.
Stay tuned to FC Dallas social media tomorrow for full coverage of the match!
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Washington — The No. 2 officer at the military command in charge of all U.S. nuclear war-fighting forces is suspected in a case involving counterfeit gambling chips at a western Iowa casino and has been suspended from his duties, officials said.
Navy Vice Adm. Tim Giardina has not been arrested or charged, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation special agent David Dales said Saturday. The state investigation is ongoing.
Giardina, deputy commander at U.S. Strategic Command, was suspended on Sept. 3 and is under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, a Strategic Command spokeswoman said.
The highly unusual action against a high-ranking officer at Strategic Command was made more than three weeks ago but not publicly announced at that time. The command is located at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Neb.
Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler, who heads Strategic Command, suspended Giardina, according to the command's top spokeswoman, Navy Capt. Pamela Kunze. Giardina is still assigned to the command but is prohibited from performing duties related to nuclear weapons and other issues requiring a security clearance, she said.
Kehler has recommended to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel that Giardina be reassigned, Kunze said. Giardina has been the deputy commander of Strategic Command since December 2011. He is a career submarine officer and prior to starting his assignment there was the deputy commander and chief of staff at U.S. Pacific Fleet.
DCI agents stationed at the Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, discovered the counterfeit chips, Dales said. He would not say when the discovery was made or how much in counterfeit chips was found, only that "it was a significant monetary amount."
Council Bluffs is located across the Missouri River from Omaha.
"We were able to detect this one pretty quickly and jump on it," Dales said. He declined to give specifics on how authorities determined that casino chips had been counterfeited or how Giardina might have been involved.
Strategic Command oversees the military's nuclear fighter units, including the Navy's nuclear-armed submarines and the Air Force's nuclear bombers and nuclear land-based missiles.
Kunze said Strategic Command did not announce the suspension because Giardina remains under investigation and action on Kehler's recommendation that Giardina be reassigned is pending. The suspension was first reported by the Omaha World-Herald.
Kunze said a law enforcement investigation of Giardina began June 16. Kehler became aware of this on July 16, and the following day he asked the Naval Criminal Investigative Service to begin a probe.
The suspension is yet another blow to the military's nuclear establishment. Last spring the nuclear missile unit at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., pulled 17 launch control officers off duty after a problematic inspection and later relieved of duty the officer in charge of training and proficiency.
In August a nuclear missile unit at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., failed a nuclear safety and security inspection; nine days later an officer in charge of the unit's security forces was relieved of duty.
Associated Press writer Margery A. Beck in Omaha, Neb., contributed to this report.
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29, NEWTON ROAD, Torquay, TQ2 5DB
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100% would recommend it to a friend
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Homely and traditional
Lovely hosts and a warm, friendly place to stay.
Would stay again. You must go to the Thai restaurant up the road. Just ask the hoteliers for directions.
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An excellent weekend
My partner and I booked a lateroom stay at the Stover Lodge and upon arrival were more than delighted to find such a friendly and well appointed hotel.
The service and facilities were first class and the proprietors made us feel extremely welcome. As a value for money hotel Stover Lodge excelled itself. We will definitely use this hotel again.
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Short break
Lovely place to stay, great hosts, lovely comfortable room, great breakfast, close to all amenities.
Lovely bed and breakfast
Stover Lodge is one of the cleanest Bed and Breakfast Hotels I have stayed in.
It's so lovely to get to your room and find that everything is immaculately clean. The welcome was very warm and breakfast delicious.
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room was excellent just a 10 min walk to front.both of us thought breakfast was great. it set us up
An excellent,well managed Guest house, spacious en suite rooms, very good breakfast.
Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay here, hosts Alison and David friendly and knowledgeable of local area.
Well pleased with room and facilities. Breakfast menu varied and very good,
Summing up; Excellent.
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Excellent accommodation in a convenient location.
Welcoming hosts and good food.
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A lovely stay.
Only one night unfortunately, but we were made to feel very welcome.
The room was spacious and comfortable, very clean - as was the hallway and dining room. Lovely decor and the ensuite shower was one of the best. The owners were lovely too. Would definitely recommend to anyone, and we hope to be able to return later in the year.
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First visit to Torquay and lovely place to stay
Friendly welcome on arrival.Lovely clean comfortable room and great breakfast.Owners David and Alison very friendly and helpful.
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GROUND Floor W/ yard POOL&GARDEN view INTERIOR
From $239 / night
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Description from the manager
Bedrooms: 2/
Bathrooms: 3/
Sleeps: 6/
Type: Apt. / Condo
F104 is the room with the yard, view and location. Surrounded by grass this incredible ground floor gem is the perfect room for those who love open space. Surrounded by tropical landscaping the yard truly feel like it's your very own. F104 is also one of the more desirable views on the property looking into the torch light pool at night through lush landscaping! A short walk to the beach and very close to the pool, F104 is sure to impress. Blocked by any heavy wind the patio and yard are perfect for an evening beverage and dinner in the open air.
Waipouli Beach Resort is the winner of two first prizes in the $2,000,000 + condo category of the 2006 '50th Parade of Homes and is the best luxury value in Hawaii.
The furniture was selected and designed by the renown interior designer known for their incredible resorts and custom homes around the world. The stylish interior of this 1312 square foot 2 bedroom, 3 bath, suite includes top of the line kitchen with a Wolf glass cook top, oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, GE profile microwave, Fisher Paykel dual dishwasher drawers, granite counter top and African Mahogany cabinets. Three full bathrooms with Peruvian Travertine stone surrounds, soaking tubs and two showers to relax any over hiked traveler.
The unit features king & Queen HEAVENLY beds, 1 queen sleeper sofa which in all can easily accommodate 6 people. Waipouli also offers complimentary wireless Internet and high speed ethernet connection on property and in the rooms. Three flat panel wall mounted televisions, central air conditioning, and interior full size stackable washer and dryers
Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa boasts Kauai's only heated fresh water lazy river pool with one cave, two water slides, three sand bottom whirlpool spas, three waterfalls and a child friendly sand bottom beach area. On the property there is a grill and a large beach front barThe Oasis perfect for dinner, and Mai Tai time. Take a jog or walk on our outdoor paved walkways that circle the entire resort or enjoy the fitness room. Pamper yourself at the 5,000 square foot Spa By the Sea with massage and much more.
The location of the resort is superior in the sense that one is halfway to each side of the island, making all activities a short drive. Directly across the street is Safeway, Long's Drugstore, Starbucks, Subway, Jamba Juice, a Hawaiian Jewelry store, Blockbuster and many more shops and restaurants. It is also a short walk to the historical town of Kapaa which has fantastic restaurants, organic food stores, boutique shopping, a library, and yoga studio. Nearby you will also discover a Kauai's NEW beach walking/cycling path that starts in Kapaa and continues North to Kealia beach and then further on to other beautiful beaches. Once a sugar train track this federally funded path will be nearly 18 miles upon completion and is now 4 miles on the OCEAN FRONT!!
Lydgate Park is only a 5 minute drive away, the Wailua river is 2 minutes away, and Waipouli Beach Resort is lots of family fun and relaxation without going anywhere.
Sunny location, close to all amenities. * exquisite interior design * gourmet kitchen * beautiful gardens * Superior beds for the ultimate sleep! * Kauai's only heated salt water pool * oceanfront bar and restaurant The Oasis * Wi-Fi * Air Conditioning * Family friendly * steps to the beach * Spa By the Sea * gym * nearby boutique shopping and variety of excellent restaurants * nearby activities - golf, surfing, kayaking, hiking, waterfalls and more... * Nearby Bikrams Yoga Studio * just 15 min from the airport
This is truly the best value on Kauai for luxury accommodations!
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Kauai Exclusive Management
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Reviews (34)
based on 34 reviews
Very good
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"waipouli review"
The only thing I did not enjoy was the early yard work. It is great that they have workers that maintain the yard and property. However being woken up at 7 am because of leaf blowers outside our lanai doors not the best. Other than that everything else was great.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Above and Beyond"
My wife and I could not have been anymore pleased with our experience renting from Kauai Exclusive Management. They made the experience as enjoyable as possible and were responsive to any questions that we had. They went out of their way to arrange a late check out for us, even going as far as opening another rental for us to use until we left for the airport. I have to thank Josh for his understanding in dealing with this experience. I'm not sure anyone else in the rental business would have done what they did for my wife and I. All my thanks and admiration for the job that they did.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Hope to come again"
Very nice place, ready to return.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Family vakay"
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Couldn't have been any better"
My wife and I stayed at this wonderful resort to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We traveled with my wife's brother and his wife who were celebrating their 30th anniversary (on the same day!). The resort lived up to every one of my expectations. The pool area is fantastic, and the beach is a great place to relax, walk, or watch the sun rise. Our specific unit was all that I had hoped for. It was spacious, luxurious, and clean, and we really enjoyed having a small, secluded yard and quick, ground-level access to the pool area through the back doors. Working with Kauai Exclusive Management was awesome. They were very professional, friendly, and made the whole process as easy as can be. I hope we are lucky enough to stay there again someday. Mahalo!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Great Service from Kauai Exclusive Mgt. LLC"
Patrick at Kauai Exclusive Mgt. was awesome with helping us find a great unit at Waipouli. He was very helpful from beginning to end. When we had a problem in the unit it was taken care of immediately. I highly recommend using this company to assure yourself a great stay on Kauai. The on sight spa needs to reevaluate their policy of mandatory upfront tipping of 20%. A tip should be earned. They charge $140 plus 20% tip for 1 hr. massage. They said the 20% mandatory tip is because all the europeans who use their services do not tip. That is assinine. Maybe they do not tip because of the office's poor attitude toward europeans. We did not use the spa because of their arrogance. Perhaps we should charge the spa office an extra business tax according to the part of the globe they come from or for whatever nationality they may be. Oh, and let's throw in an add'l ignorance tax for being dumb enough to tell the other customers they have to pay 20% gratuity because europeans do not tip.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
Great location. The master bedroom comforter was dirty (had large spot) also the chair in master bedroom had large spot on it. I'm not sure if the cleaning crew had tried to clean them. Was disappointed the pool was closed due to some kid getting sick. Wasn't able to enjoy it but once and our swim gear smelled like barf.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Waipouli Vacation Review"
Waipoui is a wonderful vacation experience for the whole family. We were there with our daughter and two grandkids and everyone had a great time. The pool with the two waterslides was a great hit with our 5 year old grandson. The beach directly behind the Waipouli has a good tide pool for exploring and wading in, or just sitting on the beach and watching the sunrise. Our condo was very clean, beds were comfy, and it was quiet at night. We had dinner at the Oasis one evening and the food was very good. This is our second stay at the Waipouli and we would definitely consider another stay there!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"the perfect place for the young ones 3yrs. and one 18 month old"
convenient to the grocery well equipt very friendly staff
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Great Place"
This was a fantastic place for our vacation. Our daughter just loved everything. The pool was close, the ground floor was perfect for her to run. She loved the watersides. Very nice and clean rooms. Will definitely be back. Loved it.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Great in everyway!"
Loved the unit - had everything you needed and lots of extras. We loved the 3 hot tubs, the beautiful pool and location. It was conveniently located next to the Safeway, Foodland and Longs Drugs. There were many restaurants within walking distance. Rooms were beautiful and bathrooms to die for. We loved this place.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"good experience"
there were absolutely no negatives I would stay there again
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Beautiful rooms"
Nicest condo I've ever seen. Ground floor location is very convenient. Facing swimming pool with no real ocean view, but that didn't matter to us being on the East side of Kauai: Not going to see any sunsets there and there was no appreciable increase in cooling trade winds there.
Since this property was managed by Kauai Exclusive Mgmt, we were given to understand that the in house concierge was off limits to us. We were advised to contact Kauai Exclusive Mgmt about booking tours, which I did. I never received a call back. Other than that, my dealings with the management were exactly what you'd want: good directions to the resort and room, correct key codes for room and pool, quick to set up the reservation.
I would advise the traveler to know the areas of Kauai in advance. In this part of the island the waters are a bit rough.
The pool was fantastic for kids.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Clean,Great Place!"
Staying in F104 was great! Very clean, Loved the big kitchen with updated appliances.Literally steps away from the pool. We loved that we had a ground floor unit with a nice grass area of palm trees. Also loved the tubs in the bathroom! Everything about this rental was amazing. I would def recommend this to anyone. We had 4 adults and it was great. We also used the resorts pools,jacuzzi and activity counter to book our tours. Also, theres a strip across the street with shopping,grocery stores,starbucks,subway..etc.. That was nice that we can walk to that.Great place, will def be back!! :) July 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
Waipouli Beach Resort was/is the perfect place for a vacation in Kauai. Close to shops, easy to find, WONDERFUL pool and water features, BBQs and right on the beach. You would be hard pressed to find a better situation - especially for families or groups. Thank you. Made the wedding perfect.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
United States
"Nice Stay F104"
Perfect place for a family vacation. Bottom floor made it easy to come to and from room from pool and when BBQ'ing. Room was beautiful as well as the grounds. Not one complaint. Great vacation!
Paul G.
na, United States
"great pool with slides"
This was an outstanding unit in which you could
walk out the living room sliding doors right
to the pool.
My grand daughter spent most of her time in the pool so the Waipouli with it's water slides was the best resort for us.
Shane H.
"The Canadians"
We had a great time. The Place was really nice, perfect for what we wanted. The oasis on the beach had great food, and great people running it. Wich really mad the place a great place to stay. Over all I would stay there again.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
na, na
"very nice"
we stayed in several condos on the property. all were very nice as was the whole resort. Kauai Exclusive was very helpful and accommodating didn't just drop us once we had rented the property.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Recent stay"
Dishwasher needs repairing, it would also have been nice to have basic cleaning supplies in the house such as windex or stainless steel cleaner. The house started to show it's wear towards the end of our week stay, even by my cleaning with what was provided.
Response from the manager, Kauai Exclusive Management - 08/31/2011
We have a new dishwasher in the room and we are considering cleaning supplies that are organic and non toxic to our guests with children. We do recommend the mid stay cleaning @ $100 for one week stays though the mid stay is only mandatory if you stay 10 nights. We are generally able to connect with the guests to check in and it seems that these folks were out and about every time we called. We are available 24/7 for our guests at 1-877-Go-Kauai as we are happy to deliver any necessary items to the room.
shelley m.
west vancouver, bc, Canada
"we loved the beautiful unit, pool and BBQ"s."
we would recommend this property
shelley m.
bc, Canada
"we loved the beautiful unit, pool and BBQ"s."
we would recommend this property
"RICHARD B.'s review of Waipouli Beach Resort F104 two bedroom, g"
Great central Kauai location and spacious condo with luxury amenities. When contacted the management company was very helpful.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"exceeded expectations"
The resort and accomodations were excellent. Loved the location adjacent to the pool and barbecue pits along with easy access to the beach. Dollar for dollar...excellent value
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"One word.... Fantastic!"
Wow! What a fantastic vacation our family had at F104! The location was the best and we will be returning to the same condo next year hopefully (right next to the pool gate, bbqs, and with a great yard for the kids to run around in). The condo was very comfortable, the location was perfect, and the customer service was great! Our family had a great vacation exploring Kauai and coming home to an amazing resort and perfect home away from home!
Jennifer Y.
"Jennifer Y.'s review of Waipouli Beach Resort F104 two bedroom,"
This our third stay at Waipouli and our second in F104. We will definitely be back again later this year or early next year for another stay! The property is wonderful, central to everything, and beautiful. Thank you for everything
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"This was one of the best vacations we ever had! The condo was ev"
close to the pool also made it nice. Josh, the property mngr, was great bringing us a set of new knives when we mentioned to him that the ones in the unit were dull. We've already recommended this unit to our friends!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Wonderful Waipouli"
Will be back in 2 years
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Anissa D.'s review of Waipouli Beach Resort F104"
Our family was very happy with our accomidations. The room was beautiful and clean and modern. The pool was amazing! Even when we went out exploring the island and visiting the gorgeous beaches, our kids couldn't wait to get back for a swim in the pool. The water slides were fun for us big kids too! We can't wait to get back to Kauai!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Waipouli Beach Resort is a winner"
Rented five condos over Christmas and were extremely happy with all of them. Can't say enough about how helpful Josh at Kauai Exclusive was. Beautiful development, great pool for all ages from 3 to 72, nice beach, and the Oasis bar/rest. was excellent. Great location for families with the two supermarkets across the street, did a lot of cooking in the well equipped kitchens.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Jennifer Y.'s review of Waipouli Beach Resort F104"
This was our second visit in a year to Waipouli and everything was just as perfect as the first time. The grounds and the unit are beautiful, the pool is fantastic, and we could not get the kids off the water slides (two of those kids were almost 70!. One thing that was even better was the new Oasis restaurant. Their food was ok last year....this year was awesome! Had a great time and look forward to coming again.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Exceeded ALL Expectations"
This is the third time I have rented a condo in Hawaii, first on Kauai so I do have something to compare. This was the best. Patrick (manager) was extremely helpful. I will definitely recommend to everyone I speak of my vacation to this island. I hope to be back soon.
Steve W.
"Great location"
I first want to thank Josh at Kauai Exclusive Management for helping us with any changes and requests that were solved promptly and successfully. It made everything go smoothly. The location of the resort was well centralized to get to either side of the island when needed as well as walking distance to grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, etc. The unit itself was beautiful and immaculate. No signs of distress on the walls or furniture and the appliances worked perfect. Plenty of dinnerware and cooking utensils. The walkout to the grass was nice for kids and gate to the pool was within 40ft which was also where the BBQ was, perfect. No, it wasn't beachfront but the 90 second walk to the beach to see sunrises sufficed (note sarcasm). The unit gets some early morning sun with shade in the afternoon. The grounds were well maintained, we always saw people cleaning and/or manicuring the property, even cleaning the BBQ. The saline pool was great for the kids, no burning eyes from chlorine and the 3 hotubs with sand bottom were awesome. Parking never seemed to be an issue either.
The only 2 negatives i have are that the snack shop at the pool was not always open and when it was it too expensive, but all the resorts are like that. The Oasis restaurant was never open, not sure if it was seasonal or being renovated but there was work going on inside.
All said, we would recommend this place, everything you see is what it looks like when you arrive.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Robert W.'s review of Waipouli Beach Resort F104"
The reason I did not give a higher rating was not due to the furnishings, which were excellent. It was due to the lack of supplies, such as sponge, kitchen foil and clear wrap, washer detergent, etc. Windows were spotted badly, toilet paper holder in master bath was broken, no ethernet cable, and the like. The unit did not get any sun in either morning or afternoon. The big positive was ground floor near access to the pool and beach.
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