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It pains Stuart MacDonald to hear a bright young entrepreneur utter something like, "We have no competition," or "The product sells itself," or "Within five years, Google will buy us." Hearing those, he quickly pulls the plug.
The Toronto-based angel investor, who started Expedia.ca, has endured endless pitches for financing and has the capital heft to show for it. These days, he spends his time running Tripharbour.ca, the cruise ship search engine, and meeting with entrepreneurs who need financing.
Like a first date, those meetings can be over quickly, Mr. MacDonald says.
"I use the three-finger rule: Is it easily profitable, easily sustainable and does it matter to customers? It's a simple thing, but you'd be surprised."
Mr. MacDonald is just one of hundreds of Canadian financiers who, upon meeting entrepreneurs and asking all the obvious questions, have been stunned at some of the answers.
So, based on conversations with a cross section of financiers – from angels to venture capitalists to initial-product-offering front men – here are some mistakes you'll want to avoid when seeking money.
An idea, not a plan
Never say, "I have this really good idea," or "This has always been a dream of mine." Nobody wants to hear about an idea. You must have an actual business and not a dream, or your banker will take a pass, says Mike Bonner, vice-president of commercial banking at Bank of Montreal.
Any good business starts with a solid plan, and entrepreneurs seeking financing must have one in tow.
"We need to understand the customer, the business and the industry – in that order," says Mr. Bonner. "In the early stages it's really about the business plan, the planning and preparation."
It doesn't have to be complex, he says. Details can be added and strategies adapted, but the core plan must be in place.
Mr. MacDonald also wants to see a tight presentation, even if the meeting takes place over coffee. And he wants to see confidence.
"This should not be an open-ended conversation," he advises. "Angels have their own perspectives on almost any opportunity – if you don't guide the conversation they will take over."
In which case, Mr. MacDonald isn't likely to hand over the cash. He says if business owners don't have a clear sense of what they need, then they don't need it that badly.
"Be clear about your business plan, potential problems, the market and what you're looking for."
The long-term view
Don't offer up business projections that look 10 years out – no one can predict the future, and it is not in your best interest to try.
"We'd never ask them for that," says Mr. Bonner. "We really don't want to see any more than one year."
Mr. Bonner says a BMO loan officer couldn't take such stats to his or her boss. Long-range business projections won't factor into the final decision because there are simply too many variables.
"We need evidence," says Mr. Bonner. "You need to help the banker do his due diligence, and he could never include that."
Bury mistakes
Never attempt to hide a poor credit history. A credit check is the first step in any due diligence process.
"We have to take a good look at management and how they handle finances," says Mr. Bonner. "It's a good proxy for future viability of the success rate of the business – and remember, bankers don't like surprises."
In fact, bankers will often walk away based on evidence of just one unwelcome surprise. But that doesn't mean someone with sketchy credit won't get financing.
"They should come prepared to tell us why they may have had credit problems," says Mr. Bonner.
"There could be very good reasons and we could help them deal with it."
The same is true with any existing or potential problems with your core product or key markets. "Get out ahead of these questions, cut them off in advance and tell us what you're going to do to solve them," he notes.
Blue-sky thinking
Pinning a valuing on a startup is incredibly challenging, but it must be done. Don't approach a potential financial partner without having a realistic assessment of your financial needs.
That means valuing your company, first, and then knowing how much money you need now.
"Come with a number in mind, even if you're not sure, because this is eventually what we're going to need," says Mr. MacDonald.
Adds BMO's Mr. Bonner: "It's much better to ask for a specific amount. What we really don't want to hear is, 'So how much can I get?'"
Zero equity
Don't bother lining up for a loan if you haven't invested in the company yourself.
"One of the first things a banker will want to know is how much of your own funds will be at stake," says Mr. Bonner. "Bankers want to share the risk, they don't want to take it all on."
It will also help if you can show that you've attracted other outside investors – even family and friends – prior to applying for the bank loan.
Also, don't expect to get a loan if you're planning to use it to pay off the founders or early investors.
"At this stage the money is supposed to be for product development, a sales force, improving market strategy, that kind of thing. The founders should get out when we get out," says Joe Timlin, vice-president of investments at Vancouver-based GrowthWorks Canadian Fund Ltd.
Line up a buyer
Never tell a potential investor that you're planning to build a company to be acquired by Google in five years.
"If your goal is too narrow, it won't work," says Mr. Timlin. Maybe Google won't be around in five years. Maybe new technological advancements will open up new markets for your company that no longer align with Google.
According to Mr. Timlin, entrepreneurs must focus on the basics: having a clear business plan; understanding the product, customer, market and competition; and then building it out.
"You need to be broadly focused on building a great company," he notes. "Great companies have many great potential outcomes."
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If you have been trying to get pregnant for a long period of time, but not succeeding, it is time for you to see a doctor immediately.
In case you have tried for pregnancy and not getting near it for a long duration, do not get disheartened and worried. There a lot of fertility techniques which have evolved over the time due to the advancement of medical technology.
If you have failed again and again, you should not wait anymore and visit a doctor. The doctor would help you locate the problem behind your failure and would provide you with other options of getting pregnant.
They are as follows:
Fertility drugs
They are the primary remedy for women who struggle to get naturally pregnant as they cannot perform ovulation.
Mimicking the body's own hormones, drugs such as Clomid work to trigger the ovaries into discharging eggs. This strategy prompts pregnancy accomplishment in a couple of months without further delay. Different drugs can, likewise, be utilized to control the menstrual cycle or thicken the womb's coating to set it up for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe you fertility drugs if you have an extremely irregular menstrual cycle and your ovulation is unusual, and you are not producing eggs. Sometimes, these drugs are given to women with pituitary failure.
Intrauterine insemination
In this process, a tube which contains sperms of best quality is inserted into the vagina of a woman into the uterus via the cervix. This process is carried out during the fertile-most period of the woman's menstrual cycle. It may be repeated for two or three days.
Your doctor may recommend this method in case you have unexplained infertility, or if you have problems in ovulating. If your partner is impotent or in case that you do not have a partner, this process can be undertaken.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
This treatment includes the preparation of an egg outside your body. Eggs are accumulated from a woman's ovaries and are blended with sperm. The fertilization process happens in a leveled, flat shaped glass dish. The prepared egg or embryo is then put back into the uterus, which is called embryo transfer. A solitary treatment cycle can take anything between six weeks and two months and involves stages where you need regular injections and general ultrasound observing. This will be recommended by the doctor if you have unexplained fertility or when your fallopian tubes get blocked.
If you are struggling to get pregnant for a long time, you should not wait and consult a doctor, who would provide you with alternatives.
In most diseases, early detection of the disease is the key to control the symptoms, cure, reduce progression and improve prognosis. This holds true for sexually transmitted diseases too. As soon as there is a mild degree of suspicious of having contracted a sexually transmitted disease, it is advisable to go for a test. Most of the STDs can develop into serious complications over a period of time, ranging from infertility to even death.
Complications: Why early diagnosis is important: When left undiagnosed and untreated, most STDs progress to cause severe damage from sterility to cancer to even death. Listed below are some complications associated with each of the common STDs.
- Chlamydia: If left untreated, can lead to epididymitis and testicles shrinking and infertility in males. This is a condition where there is pus formation in the scrotum. In women, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease which is deep-seated and unable to cure completely. This brings with it symptoms ranging from abdominal pain to uterine infections to sterility.
- Syphillis: Undiagnosed syphilis can lead to blindness and deafness. It can also be passed onto the newborn and lead to severe disabilities.
- Gonorrhea: If diagnosed early, it can be cured completely with antibiotics. However, if left untreated, it can lead to infertility.
- HIV/AIDS: Early diagnosis can help in curtailing the disease. If detected late, then the damage is quite extensive and treatment is both expensive and cannot help restore a lot of functions.
Symptoms of Sexually transmitted diseases: If there is a doubt of having contracted an STD, then it is very important to get tested for the same. Some of the most common symptoms are listed below.
- Women: The most common symptoms in women including painful urination, burning sensation, abnormal vaginal discharge (sometimes bleeding), warts, and abdominal pain.
- Men: Testicular pain, urethral pain, painful urination, pain and inflammation in the prostate, sores, fever, and abdominal pain.
Prevention: Always practice safe sexual practices. When in doubt, refrain from sex until diagnosis and treatment is complete.
Testing for STDs: Some of the standard tests include:
- 1. Herpes- HSV I & II -
2. Testing HIV-- Kits and ELISA available for testing
3. Blood test for syphilis antibodies
4. Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea - from urine as well as swabs for culture
It is understandable that getting tested for STDs is an embarrassing situation. However, there are options available where anonymity can be maintained when getting tested for STDs. This is a wise choice to make as the risk is not just for the person affected but for the partner and in some cases even for the fetus. Early testing can help prevent complications like infertility and cancer.
The occurrence of diabetes is expanding step by step. Being a silent executioner, it is attacking the youthful generation subtly that builds the weight of exchequer on the general population. Individuals, who are taking cutting edge medicines for diabetes treatment, prompting to searching of option arrangement of medicine where Ayurveda has more prominent application and significance. Ayurveda treats diabetes through diet, drugs, exercise and panchakarma.
Reasons for diabetes
- Deficiency of exercise
- Diet expanding kapha dosha, for example, fats, sugar, rice, potatoes
- Mental stress and strain
- Over the top sleep
Straightforward Ayurvedic cure for diabetes
- Bitter Gourd Juice: Juice of Karela (30 ml) might be gone up against discharge stomach day by day in the early morning. It is considered as one the best remedies for diabetes. Pulverize the bitter melon into a grinder in the wake of isolating its seeds. Tad bit of water may likewise be included. Strainer this to have juice.
- Methi Seeds: Fenugreek seeds or its mix with ayurvedic herbs are helpful remedy to decrease the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Absorbed fenugreek seeds warm water overnight took after by biting it in the morning.
- Triphala: Triphala alongside different fixings are helpful in bringing down the sugar levels in blood. The decoction of a balance of base of Triphala, barberry, moth (20ml) and colocynth might be brought with turmeric powder (4gm) twice per day.
- Amla: The juice of Amla (Embelica officinalis) (20 ml) twice per day is useful for diabetic patient. The powder of Amla fruit may likewise be taken twice every day.
- Aloe Vera and ground sound leaf: The blend of turmeric (1/2 tbsp), ground sound leaf (1/2 tbsp), and aloe vera gel (1 tbsp) if taken twice every prior day lunch and supper, is useful to control sugar in blood along these lines successful for the issue.
- Cinnamon powder: This is one of the essential regular home remedies. Step by step instructions to plan: First take one liter of drinkable water. Include 3-4 tbsp of cinnamon powder and warmth it for 20 minutes. Strain the blend and made it cool. Drink it consistently.
- Diet: Use Varee, barly, Kulittha, Mung, old rice, Chickpeas, bitter gourd, dudhee gourd, Dodaka, in diet. Incorporate 'Tikta ras' things in diet. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an ayurveda.
"Men get naughty at 4-0 forty" but for women, the case may be very-very different. By their thirtieth birthday, many women begin complaining of a lowered libido or lack of interest in sex with their partner. This can be quite frustrating for both partners and can lead to a rift in the relationship. Hence, it becomes essential to pay attention to this condition.
The first step to finding a solution to any problem is to understand the factors that trigger it. Some causes for a lowered libido in women are -
Birth Control and Medication: Birth control essentially manipulates the hormone levels in the body. While this may prevent unwanted pregnancies, a lowered libido is a common side effect of birth control medication. Antidepressants also have similar side effects.
Over Working: Working hard is a good thing but too much of a good thing can have a negative effect on your health. In this case, overworking may lead to stress, anxiety, fatigue and burnout. This can lead to a weakened adrenal gland. The adrenal glands are responsible for the production of testosterone and in this way, working too hard can be the reason for women to not enjoy sex as much as they once used to.
Hormonal Changes: With age, every woman faces hormonal changes. This can result in a lack of lubrication making intercourse uncomfortable. Over time, this can lower libido considerably.
Ways to Enhance a Woman's Libido-
A lowered libido isn't something you have to quietly accept. Here are a few ways to enhance a woman's libido.
Go on a date:
Intercourse is as much an emotional exercise as it is a physical one. Cutting back from other responsibilities, work, children etc and spending time alone with your partner can help you emotionally reconnect with him.
Meditation can help calm the mind and reduce stress. This, in turn, will enhance the production of testosterone in the adrenal glands and thereby enhance libido. Meditation can also help you disconnect from worries and tensions that may be weighing you down.
When it comes to a diminished libido, medication may be an effective form of treatment, but it must be tailored to the individual. While estrogen skin creams may be beneficial for some women, others may benefit from testosterone supplements. A few antidepressants can also enhance a woman's libido by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine levels. Viagra can also help enhance a woman's libido especially in cases where the lowered libido was caused by antidepressants.
There is a strong connection between the ears, nose and throat, as any ENT or Ear Nose Throat specialist will be able to tell you. When there is any kind of congestion or obstruction in the nasal passages, one can also feel some effect in the ears with the symptoms going from mild to severe.
So how can nasal obstruction cause clogged ears? Here is our explanation!
- The Connection: To begin with, let us understand the connection between the ears and the nose. There is an opening that can be found in the back of the nose, which leads into a tunnel called the Eustachian Tube. This tube goes into the ears and creates some amount of pressure when the nasal passages get blocked. This pressure can be felt as clogging of the ears and can usually be eradicated with the help of a pop in the ears. This pop can be brought about by pinching your nose and trying to breathe, or even yawning hard or indulging in some gulping or swallowing motion as well.
- Mucosal Swelling: The swelling within the patient's nose usually points at the buildup of mucus, which can make the nasal lining thicker, thus making the act of breathing that much more laboured and difficult. This obstructs the nasal tract, in plain and simple terms. This swelling usually spreads to the tunnel or the Eustachian Tube, which can become swollen and even shut, consequently leading to a feeling of having clogged ears.
- Negative Nasal Pressure: When the pressure inside the nose is built up in a negative way due to the obstruction that makes the patient breathe even harder, then the ears end up taking the pressure. This makes them clogged. This negative pressure usually manifests in the back of the nose where the Eustachian Tube is located, which creates a build up in the ears as well. This can also lead to a ringing pain when a patient tries to suck in air too hard due to the obstruction.
- Bernoulli's Principle: If we are to incorporate air in place of fluid and liken the action of breathing with an obstructed nose, with the action of sucking fluid in through an obstructed straw, then the fluid dynamics would apply to this case. As per these fluid dynamics, more rapid flow of fluid can lead to decreased pressure on the surrounding areas. This can be applied to the blocked nose where air must pass through faster and with more fluidity so as to ensure that there is less pressure on the ears, which will keep them from getting clogged.
Persistent clogged ears and nasal congestion can also point towards an infection and should be checked by a doctor immediately.
Sleep is the best reliever of all stress and physical pain. Not only is it important to get sleep, but also to sleep soundly and without any disturbance. The quality matters. Here are a few tips to get better sleep:
- It is important to maintain the same sleep schedule every single day. This helps to naturalize your body clock and get the best quality sleep.
- Switch off all mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices. Their artificial glow not only hampers your eyesight, but also prolongs the amount of time your body takes to relax and fall off to sleep.
- If your back pain causes you to continually wake up in the middle of the night in discomfort, then sleep with a pillow or cushion between your legs so as to straighten out your back and relieve pent up stress.
- The importance of your pillow can never be stressed upon enough. Your pillow should be not too fat, hard or soft. It should just about support the natural curve of your neck, so that it is perfectly aligned with the centre of your body. Correct sleeping postures are extremely important.
- Make sure your room is nice and dark so as to stimulate the secretion of a hormone called melatonin that is regulated by light exposure. Darker the room, greater melatonin, making you more sleepy.
- Those who exercise regularly and well are known to be fitful sleepers. Exercise well before bedtime. If required, do some light yoga or stretching exercises that promote sleep.
- What you eat throughout the day makes a difference to the quality of your sleep. Stay away from too much caffeine, alcohol, or a heavy meal just before sleeping. They only make you stay awake for longer and may cause heartburn or stomach trouble. Don't drink too much water, or else you will be making more midnight trips to the bathroom than clocking those sleep hours.
- Try to keep your head clear of all worries and stress when in bed. Regular meditation and deep breathing can help.
There is no end to all the things you can do to sleep well and comfortably. It is important to be self-disciplined to sleep well and hence be a healthy individual.
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Acne can be frustrating and annoying. A lot of unnecessary chaos can be avoided if people get the facts right.
1. Myth: Adults do not suffer from acne problems
Truth: While acne outbreaks are common amongst teenagers, adults are not spared either. In adults, the acne problems are essentially of two types; the late onset acne and the persistent acne. In many cases, it has been observed that the acne problems appear at a later period, mostly after 23 to 25 years of age (late onset acne). At other times, the unwanted acne outbreaks that mark its appearance during the teenage years linger for a longer period (persistent acne type).
2. Myth: A person's eating habits and lifestyle has no role to play in acne
Truth: Lifestyle and eating habits can influence a person's health. Excessive intake of sweets and simple carbohydrates can worsen the acne. Stress, fatigue, lack of proper sleep, can also aggravate the already frustrating acne problem.
3. Myth: Acne results from dirty skin, with adult men and women being equally affected
Truth: The Pilosebaceous unit of the skin plays a pivotal role in acne outbreaks. The oil producing gland (Sebaceous gland) of this unit acts as the main control. Certain hormones regulate the activity and size of this gland. An increase in the size of the sebaceous gland results in an increased oil secretion. The skin pores become very sticky. These pores serve as a host, into which the acne causing bacteria, P. acnes multiples.
Adult women are more prone to acne than their male counterparts. This is because, hormonal imbalance or alterations affects adult females more. Women often suffer from acne during menstruation.
4. Myth: Acne can spread from one person to another
Truth: More than often, acne is seen as a contagious dermatological problem. Though caused by the bacteria P. acnes, acne is not contagious. It is rather foolish to maintain a distance from the affected individual.
5. Myth: Acne is a minor problem and needs no medical intervention
Truth: Going for self-medication can do the acne more harm than good. Acne is influenced by a number of internal as well as external factors (stress, hormonal imbalance, unhealthy lifestyle). For an effective treatment, it is important to identify the root cause. It is best to consult a dermatologist at the earliest.
6. Myth: In case of acne, the face should be frequently washed and cleansed
Truth: Ideally, the face should be washed twice daily with a gentle cleanser. Some people get eternal pleasure in squeezing the heads of the spot. This can damage your skin beyond repair.
Do not allow acne problems to affect your self-confidence. Acne can be cured. Do not fall for the baseless myths.
Alopecia word meaning is loss of hair and areata meaans in patches.Hence Alopecia areata means loss of hair in patches.The bald patches occur very quickly, are round or oval in shape and have sharply defined margins.The affected scalp area either looks normal or has a glossy apperence.Alopecia areata(patchyhair loss) can occur anywhere on the skin but the scalp and beard area are the most common location.
Alopecia areata is considered to be an auto immune problem and that can be triggered by bacterial or viral infections,severe stress,trauma to the skin,vaccinations or exposure to any substance that caan become an antigen to the body.oftenly it is found that Alopecia areata is assoisiated with other Auto immune conditions such as vitiligo (Leucoderma),Thyroid problem,Rheumatoid Arthritis,Pernicious Anemia and Diabetes mellitus. About 40-50% of patient with Alopecia areata also have history of atopic diseases such as skin allergies,Asthma.Genetic and familial dispostion also seems to play a role in alopecia areata.
If left untreated Alopecia Areata may progress further upto Alopecia totalis i.e complete loss of hair in scalp and alopecia universalis i.e complete loss of hair in scalp, eyebrows, beard and all over the body.
Conventional treatment of Alopecia areata include use of corticosteroids,application of minoxidil solution 5 % etc., but none of them prevent formation of new patches and actually curing the disease from its root cause.Homeopathic medicines selected after a full indivualization,symptoms and case analysis which includes physical and mental symptoms and constitution as well gives good and long lasting results.Homeopathic medicines commonly found useful in this conditions are phosphorus, Flouric Acid ,lycopodium, Selenium etc.
Along with medications some Lifestyle modifications such as practising de stressing activity such as doing yoga and pranayam daily for 10-15 minutes, avoiding non veg items esp red meat such as pork, mutton, beef, use of green tea is also helpful. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Homeopath.
Running is a sport that many people indulge in, on a daily basis. For many professional athletes, running is also a part of their job. While it may be an extremely fulfilling experience in sheer physical terms, it also has varied implications in the long run as far as the health of your bones, joints and muscles go. Also, runners are constantly at the risk of getting injured, which can lead to many complications. Read on to know how you can protect the same with these five tips to avoid injuries.
- Warming Up and Stretching: Many injuries can happen when you do not stretch before you indulge in a strenuous activity like running. Warming up should be done with the help of a quick brisk walk that should happen a few minutes before you start running. Also, when you are stretching, you should not hold your breath and do it slowly without rushing yourself. Avoid stretching your muscles when they are cold. The stretching exercises should happen after the warm up.
- Strengthening Exercises: It is important to indulge in good amount of exercises that will strengthen your quads, calves and feet so that your muscles are strong enough to support your weight while you run without putting undue pressure on the joints, which can succumb to injuries and fractures.Strengthening exercises are given to hamstring muscles as well.
- Weight: Managing your weight is one of the most important parts of the regimen for a runner. If you are taking up running professionally or if you are doing it as exercise, you must ensure that your weight is at a normal level as per your ideal BMI so that you do not end up putting pressure on your knees. A good diet and plenty of exercise will help in maintaining a good weight.
- Footwear: Your shoes are one of the most important aspects when you are running. You must choose shoes that have a good cushion or gel inside. Be sure to select shoes that are designed for runners specifically, so that the shoes take on the shape of your feet and give you good balance and motion even as the friction with the ground happens. The correct footwear will support the running motion and keep injuries at bay.
- Stride Length and Impact: It is imperative to practice the correct stride length and impact when your feet hit the ground as this is where injuries most commonly happen. You will need to ensure that you get professional help from a trainer so that you can gauge and accordingly practice your stride length in keeping with your frame so that the impact is minimal on the rest of the body and its joints. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Physiotherapist.
I am 27 years old unmarried. I had my first period when I was 15. I have irregular period cycle. I have one or two month gap in my periods and also have lower abdomen pain on first day of period. Will it be a problem in my pregnancy after marriage?
I have sinus problem which make very uncomfortable to stay and continue cough and itching on ears and nose get blocked every time.
An abortion is a procedure which has the potential to be quite complex and is something which does trigger a lot of thought, and with good reason. Taking this into account, a person should also consider the prospect of making use of homoeopathic treatment for the purpose of preventing an abortion.
How homeopathy can help?
- Prevent miscarriage: The field of homoeopathy has a range of options when it comes to medication which can be used for this. To start with there is a medicine which is known by the name Secale. It is recommended quite widely for women who happen to be anaemic and not as strong as they should be, according to the average for a woman who is expecting a child. Secale is also used at the later stages of the pregnancy. The reason for this is the fact that it has the ability to reduce the risk of a miscarriage when the muscular tissue is developed to a fairly advanced extent.
- High risk patients: Another homoeopathic medicine which is often used happens to be Aconite Nap. This is used when there is a real risk of abortion which can possibly be attributed to the pregnant woman being fearful or excited.
- In case of accidents: When a woman is pregnant over the course of roughly 9 months, while it may be ideal to avoid any, in some cases, an accident may take place. While this is obviously very undesirable, to say the least, in this sort of situation, arnica Montana is the homoeopathic solution.
- Treat Weak Uterus: Some women may greatly desire to be mothers but may be hindered on account of having a weak uterus. But with the kind of versatility and diversity homoeopathic has, there is a solution for this problem as well! That would be caulophyllum, which is said to be very effective.
- Control Bleeding: In the case of an abortion which features heavy bleeding, the best medicine would be thlaspi, which is perfectly suited to improve the situation in an expedited manner.
While these may be medicines which are generally made use of, it is to be kept in mind that one of the main reasons that homeopathy as a way of medication happens to work is the fact that it does not only allow for but also actively encourages a great degree of customisation of the program of medication in accordance with the needs of the patient. Keeping this in mind, it is important that the homoeopathic doctor is of a quality which is very good as if there is a case of suboptimal medication, there can be trouble. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Homeopath.
Are you looking for an ideal treatment and management for various kinds of headaches? Do you suffer from migraine headaches? You should opt for Ayurvedic treatment, which is considered to be very effective in dealing with headaches of various types.
Migraine headaches
Migraine is a form of headache that is known as Sooryavata according to Ayurvedic principles. Such headaches worsen during sunrise, peak during the afternoon and tend to reduce during evening. Migraine occurs because of an excessive stimulation of blood vessels in the brain. A person affected with migraine is likely to experience nausea and vomiting, along with a throbbing headache on one side of the head. Migraine headaches can be caused due to hormonal changes, allergy from certain food items or excess stress. Apart from regular exercises and a proper diet, the most effective Ayurvedic remedies for dealing with migraine headaches are as follows:
- Shirolepa or the applications of herbal pastes on the head is effective for pacifying pitta dosha. Camphor, jatasmansi, and sandalwood are also effective.
- Shiro Dhara, an Ayurvedic therapy, where a thin stream of liquid is poured over your scalp is helpful.
- Taila dhara is effective for migraine headaches as well, in which oils such as chandanadi taila and ksheerabala taila are used for treatment.
Cluster headaches
Cluster headaches refer to headaches on one side of the head. It is known as Suryavartham according to Ayurveda. These consist of a series of short, but painful headaches, stretched over weeks or months together. Such headaches occur because of disruptions in the nervous system. Usually, the pain starts early in the morning in the eyes. There are several Ayurvedic remedies for the management of cluster headaches. Some of them are as follows:
- Use an ointment or paste made of dried ginger and Kermpferia.
- Use a paste of Indian aloe vera, asafoetida and coriander for pain relief.
- Grind cumin seeds and mix it with lemon juice. Keep the mixture on the painful area of your head for quick relief.
- Have coconut water.
Recurrent headaches
Any form of headache, which tends to reoccur after some time instead of ending is referred to as recurrent headache. There are several Ayurvedic remedies for the effective management of recurrent headaches. They as are as follows:
- Boil one teaspoon of haritaki powder in water and drink it.
- Massage your neck gently using warm calamus root oil.
- Lie down with your nostrils parallel to the ceiling, and apply sesame oil in your nostrils. This is known as nasal therapy.
There are several other Ayurvedic remedies that are effective in dealing with all forms of headaches. You should consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for getting the most ideal remedy for your problem.
Binge drinking is a problem that has been noticed nowadays in many teenagers and youngsters. Whether it is at an event or a party, drinking high doses of alcohol in one sitting is known as binge drinking.
Binge Drinking in Women Is Different from Men
Binge drinking for men is the consumption of more than five alcoholic beverages in one sitting. But the case is different for women. For women binge drinking is defined as a woman consuming more than four alcoholic beverages in a single sitting. Also, it has been found in a survey that almost 75% of the binge drinkers are college students. Among these, the ratio of men is much higher than women.
What Leads to Binge Drinking?
- Lack of control: One of the most common reasons is, of course, the lack of control. When such a person comes in contact with alcohol, they tend to over drink because they have no control over their drinking.
- The weekend fun: Secondly, another reason is seen in the case of youngsters between the age of 18 years to 35 years. These are youngsters who have a tendency of meeting friends and going out on weekends after the week's toil. They know that after this weekend they will be able to enjoy their favorite bottle only in the next weekend. Hence, they binge drink.
Results of Binge Drinking
It becomes difficult to check how much alcohol will affect a person, because it depends on various factors, such as height, weight, age and also at times, alcohol tolerance of the person. But of course, there are some common results of binge drinking. Some of such results are:
- Unintended and unprotected sex leading to pregnancy or even STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) in some cases
- Accidents that may lead to severe injuries and even death at times
- Physical or mental assault of others that the person may regret later on.
When Is Help Required?
When the person has a habit of driving after drinking, neglecting family and doing harm to others as well, help is surely needed. Here, short 4-5 sessions with a therapist may help. A regular drinking habit is no doubt a reason to worry. But binge drinking is another reason that can lead to bigger problems and hence, needs to be examined closely too. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Psychiatrist.
Cherry Angiomas are benign skin growths comprised of abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. They are also alternatively known as Campbell de Morgan spots or senile angiomas. Cherry Angiomas are a rather common skin disorder.
The Cherry Angioma appears bright red, oval or circular in shape and are small in size. They can either be smooth, and close to the skin's surface, or they can be marginally raised. They mostly appear on the arms, shoulders and torso. If the Angioma is agitated (scratched, cut open or rubbed), it might result in intense bleeding in some cases.
The exact cause of Cherry Angiomas is unknown. Genetic predispositions are usually believed to be a major cause. Other than that, pregnancy, climate and chemical exposure have also been said to cause Cherry Angiomas.
An obvious link, however, has been established between age and the appearance of Cherry Angiomas. Usually, people over 30 develop Cherry Angiomas, which only seem to augment in number and size with age.
There are no other specific symptoms of Cherry Angiomas, except for the benign growths on the skin. The skin growths are usually characterised by:
- Vivid, cherry-red colour
- Small sizes
- Smooth growths which are close to the skin's surface, or are raised
Cherry angiomas usually does not need any treatment, but if you want, you can remove them for cosmetic reasons. You can also remove the Cherry Angiomas if they appear in places on your body where they can get easily irritated (such as, on the hands), and cause bleeding.
Some methods of removing Cherry Angiomas include:
- Electro-cauterization: In this method, the angioma is burned off by an electric current that is passed through a tiny probe.
- Cryosurgery: In this procedure, the angioma is frozen with liquid nitrogen; the angioma is destroyed by the severe cold. This is a relatively easy and quick procedure.
- Laser surgery: In this procedure, pulsed dye laser is used to remove the angioma. The pulsed dye laser (PDL) is an undiluted yellow laser that is hot enough to damage the growth.
- Shave excision: In this procedure, the angioma is removed from the surface of the skin by a sharp razor. Shave excision is a substitute to invasive surgery that would require an incision to remove the growth and then sutures (stitches) to close the laceration. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Dermatologist.
Masturbation is a wonderful way to explore your physicality which is healthy as well as beneficial. According to research, women who masturbate regularly are likely to enjoy better sex lives with their partners and are more self confident in nature. Women who indulge in masturbation enjoy a wealth of physical as well as mental health benefits. Following are the benefits that you should be aware of:
Physical benefits of female masturbation:
- Prevention of infections: Female masturbation is very important as it prevents cervical infections and also relieves you from infections in the urinary tract. Recent studies suggest that masturbation helps relieve you from pain caused by urinary tract infections. It lubricates the vagina and eliminates harmful bacteria from the cervix.
- Better cardiovascular health: Masturbating promotes improvement in cardiovascular health and also effectively lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It has been observed that women who masturbate regularly are less vulnerable to coronary heart disease and overall have a better immune system.
- Prevents insomnia: Masturbation can be a natural way to prevent insomnia as there is a subsequent release of hormones and stress involved. During masturbation the hormone called Dopamine increases as the process reaches climax. After orgasm, the hormones called oxytocin are released along with endorphins which consequently help you to sleep better.
- Improves mood and busts stress: Masturbation helps you get rid of depressed feelings and in turn positively affects your sexual life with your partner. It improves your mood and is considered an effective stress buster without any associated side effects.
- Helps you accept yourself: Accepting your sexuality is very important as it makes you aware of your body and makes you comfortable with it. It strengthens your love for yourself and increases your confidence. Paying attention to your sexual desires and fulfilling them yourselves is pleasurable as well as healthy. Masturbation can help you know your physical needs and relieve stress associated to your personal and professional life. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Sexologist.

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Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy — Media
There are a total of 86 consumer discretionary stocks in the XLY. The three largest weightings by industry are media, specialty retail, and hotels, restaurants and leisure at 30%, 18% and 14% respectively.
In the media industry, there are several options in XLY's top 10 holdings. Of those my favorite by a country mile would have to be Disney (DIS), whose five business segments all grew year-over-year in its first quarter.
And the future looks incredibly bright for DIS stock. In March, I suggested the company is in great shape and that long-term investors were wise to buy because there are lots of growth drivers for DIS stock at the moment. As long as its media networks continue to generate single-digit revenue and operating income growth combined with sufficient growth from its four lesser lights — Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products, and Interactive — DIS stock should have no problem doubling over the next 3-5 years.
When it comes to consumer discretionary stocks worth owning, DIS stock is the best in media.


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The revised Development Plan for the old city limits of Pune which has been finalized in 2011 is being circulated allegedly amongst builders and others with vested interest but the citizens of Pune were not being given access to it by the PMC. A RTI activist procured a copy and put it up on his blog
Despite the Right to Information (RTI) Act and the Public Disclosures Act in place which mandates any municipal corporation to put that information in the public domain which affects the public at large, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has kept the revised draft of the Development Plan (DP) for the old city limits of Pune, under wraps. RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar has snubbed this secrecy by procuring the copy and uploading it on his blog vijaykumbhar.blogspot.in for all to see. While the PMC is fuming at his audacity, its act of secrecy of this important public document has raised eyebrows over its motive.
A DP in any urban area, which is revised every 20 years, lays out specific development and land use depending on which way the city has grown and will grow. The Development Control rules play a crucial role as they serve as a guide for giving development permissions be it of public utilities or private constructions. Since, the entire city's plan is at stake, it definitely accounts to large public interest and hence it calls for suo motu disclosure by the PMC under Section 4 of the RTI Act. It also calls for this information to be made public under the Public Disclosures Act as well, as this Act is applicable to any city that uses JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) funds and Pune does.
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Pune's new DP, the work of which began in 2007 has been completed in 2011. Early this year, the PMC administration handed it over to the City Improvement Committee (CIC) for its clearance after which it would be sent to the General Body (GB) as is the normal procedure. However, the DP cannot be finalized without public consultation and hence it is the right of the people to get to study it before they give in their suggestions and objections at a latter stage.
Curiously, a copy of the entire DP was given only to the head of the CIC while a power point presentation on its summary was given by the PMC administration to the other members. Citizens and NGOs have been trying to procure the copy of this document under the RTI. Some of them have also made a complaint to the State Information Commission. They argue that it is the citizens' prerogative to know the changes in his or her city's land use. However, the PMC has rejected all requests. What's ridiculous is the corporators who are asking for the copy are not being given, despite being the elected representatives. States RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar, "what's surprising is the copies of the document are in the possession of some members of the builder lobby and only a handful of corporators. Despite my consistent correspondence and meeting with the PMC officials, they refused to provide me a copy. They gave the excuse that this information cannot be parted under some section of the MR&TP Act which is an irrelevant answer. One of them actually said that if citizens get to see it, they will put pressure on the administration and politicians to make changes. This is absolutely ridiculous as public consultations at a later stage are mandatory so I decided to procure a copy and put it up on my blog."
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Through his good offices, Mr Kumbhar has put up the entire text of the DP Plan on his blog vijaykumbar.blogspot.in. For those interested, these are the two links for the documents in the blog: https://www.box.com/s/aajmlj4emgamy243bs5e
Says Mr Kumbhar, "I have not been able to upload the maps as it is an expensive affair. However, I shall soon make colour Xerox copies and keep an entire copy of the DP Plan in the RTI library for citizens to study and refer." Kudos to Mr Kumbhar for working against all odds to bring in transparency when the PMC was trying to hide it from public eye.
The Pune DP for old city limits was last done in 1987 after which the revised DP Plan was made in 2011 and is in the draft stage presently.
A DP lays out policies and proposals for the development and use of land in the city. It is meant to guide decisions on whether development permission should be granted under the development control rules. Since suggestions and objections by the public is mandatory it cannot be kept as an official secret document.
Why DP Plan is public document:
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(Vinita Deshmukh is the consulting editor of Moneylife, an RTI activist and convener of the Pune Metro Jagruti Abhiyaan. She is the recipient of prestigious awards like the Statesman Award for Rural Reporting which she won twice in 1998 and 2005 and the Chameli Devi Jain award for outstanding media person for her investigation series on Dow Chemicals. She co-authored the book "To The Last Bullet - The Inspiring Story of A Braveheart - Ashok Kamte" with Vinita Kamte and is the author of "The Mighty Fall". She can be reached at [email protected].)
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Placing ethics at the heart of good governance
Sampford, Charles (2008) Placing ethics at the heart of good governance. In Outcomes : Results of Research in the Real World, 18 June 2008, Canberra. (Unpublished)
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Author: Clea Simon
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Length: 8 hrs., 52 mins.
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
My Review: Probable Claws was a great listen! The story created by Clea Simon is not only filled with twists and turns but it's drama-packed from start to finish.
Since this was my first listen of any of the Theda Krakow Mystery series, I was leery to jump into book four. Away I went, quickly able to catch onto the back history. Theda is a freelance journalist with her own music column, Club Land. Her longtime man, Bill is a former police officer turned club owner. She has a cat named Musetta and a colorful group of friends including Violet, a musician and college student that runs a no-kill cat sanctuary.
When Theda takes her tuxedo cat Musetta in for a routine teeth cleaning appointment, her friend and vet Rachel seems like her normal self. The drama and action start the following morning when Theda returns to the office to bring Musetta home. Not only is the fat feline still in her cat carrier, she's got blood on her fur. Instantly, Theda is livid. Why on earth is Musetta still in her carrier? Why is there blood on her? Where's Rachel?
Probable Claws was a great listen. I enjoyed the mystery and suspense that was built around the murder. Trying to figure out who did the crime kept my mind spinning until the end. Cat lovers will especially love this audiobook with all the kitty references and care given in presenting Theda and her crew as animal lovers.
Narrator Review: As I've said before, I'm a fan of Tavia Gilbert. She's a pro at letting each character come to life in her narration. Each individual (and feline!) has their own distinct voice that makes loving this audiobook easier. Great job Tavia!
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Unavoidable and at many times unbearable, stress affects us all. Whether you're worrying about work, school, relationships, money, or a combination of things, stress not only burdens you emotionally, but can be the cause of many health issues as well. It occurs when there is an imbalance between the demands made on us and our ability to cope with those demands. A little stress may not be harmful, in some ways it can also be good. I find that a little stress helps me to be more productive, but too much can cause emotional and physical damage. Some negative health effects include aches and pains, dizziness, nausea, chest pains, and frequent colds. If you're stressed then you are obviously already dealing with a lot and now you have to worry about your health as well?
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Carnival Victory - Canada/New England: Carnival Victory Cruise Review by Deneene
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Carnival Victory - Canada/New England
Destination: Canada & New England
Embarkation: New York (Manhattan)
The ship was beautiful, huge and clean. It took us at least 3 days to get a handle on where things were located because the set up of the ship was confusing. There were two separate areas for dining (Atlantic and Pacific). We were signed up for the late seat dining which was fine. For the most part, we ate all meals in the dining rooms. The buffet food was okay but not as hearty and tasty as the dining room meals. We had a very fun and interactive group of people at our dinner table and we exchanged contact information to book a reunion cruise in 2 years.
One of dining mates invited us to their Suite for wine and chocolate covered strawberries. Their suite More cabin was extraordinary with a huge balcony, Jacuzzi, Wet bar and sitting area.
We enjoyed the activities from Bingo, Karaoke, Clubs (Arctic lounge the best for dancing), casinos and lounging on the Lido deck listening to Caribbean music. The drinks were average and they had daily drink specials. You had to hog the beach chairs for the day or you wouldnt have a place to sit as the chairs were in very high demand. The elevators were slow. The weather held out for us until the last day which was very foggy, misty and cool.
The overall service on the ship was wonderful. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We knew our room steward, Jose who always welcomed us as we went in and out of the room. Our dining room staff was also outstanding with service and knew us on a first name basis.
We had two incidents with a security officer on the ship who gave us a hard time about souvenirs we purchased in St. John that was a candle but wrapped up in a box.
Thanks to this website we booked our excursion NOT via Carnival and thank god because we saved TONS of cash. In St. Johns, we did the Highlights city tour and in Halifax we did the Harbour Hopper. The weather was MAGNIFICENT as we were told it had been raining non stop in both places for weeks. We really lucked out. The photo gallery set up was horrible because it was located in 2 sections and you couldnt purchase all of your photos at 1 area esp. for those of us who wanted to decide the best pics out of all poses.
We had an inside guarantee cabin (rm 2400) which was small with no windows, yet very comfortable for two young ladies. The beds and bedding were SOOO comfortable. We came very prepared with an alarm clock and night light which was helpful. We had no problems hiding our booze in checked in bags. Our ice and towels were replenished twice daily. The room was clean and there were no odors, despite the fact we came prepared with room deodorizers so our room smelled like watermelon and strawberries. Carnival definitely should use garbage bags for the garbage cans but we made do and used our own. There were a few regular channels on TV but the news channels showed Denver, Colorado news.
Disembarkation was smooth with no problems. We forgot to use the color tags that are used to identify our bags once we passed customs. However, it only took 5 minutes to locate them. Several people informed us Carnival was a nice starter cruise but strongly encouraged us to try RCL and Princess as our next cruise choice. Overall our experience was outstanding and we would definitely cruise Carnival again with no hesitation. Less
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The promotions of the movie are very much important to the movie makers like oxygen required for breathing. Today, the fate of the movie heavily depends on the promotions of the movie and therefore producers are very keen about making better promotions in less money. Although, some producers like Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra believe that they should spend more money on their promotions because better promotions would bring them more audiences and therefore business is better. The Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster producers think the other way around.
The producers are already aware that they are releasing their movie at the wrong time because they have many other movies releasing at the same time. The movie will clash with other hit movies like Force, Hum Tum Shabana, Chargesheet and Tere Mere Phere. This means that they will have to do better promotions to get some attention of the audiences. Hence, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster producers are targeting the smaller towns and cities which might provide them with collections that they require. The director and producers of the movie said that since the movie is all about gangs in smaller towns the audience will be able to connect with the story.
To make their movies better producer Sunil Bohra has decided to come up with the movie baarat where they put up posters on the camel back and go around cities. They have hired few camels and horses and even rickshaws so that they can go around the city at all times and promote the movie. The promotional baaraat is definitely working as many people stand in the middle of the road and think about what is going on when they finally realize that it is just a promotion of the movie. The baaraat is already going around cities like Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Pali and Marwar.


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James Grant Bowden Jr.: 1915–2006
June 3, 2006
Former Steamboat Springs resident James Grant Bowden Jr. passed away May 18, 2006, in Longview, Wash. He was 90.
Grant was born Aug. 29, 1915, on the family homestead near Steamboat Springs.
Grant's early life involved work on the family farm and dairy, work in a creamery and later as a deputy county assessor.
World War II sent him off to the U.S. Army's Ranger School. He was a ranger and a scout in Gen. Patton's campaign across Europe and was one of the troops who liberated the Bergen-Belson prisoner of war camps.
He then was sent to the Pacific, spending a year after World War II helping train the Philippine Army Scouts.
He received the Bronze Star for action in Europe.
He later worked in machinery sales in Steamboat Springs and in real estate sales in Scottsdale, Ariz., until he retired to Lincoln City, Ore., in 1976. He moved to Kelso, Ore., in 1991.
Grant was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the American Legion.
Grant loved people and had and endless supply of jokes. He especially liked kidding the waitresses and clerks that he met. He always asked for a doggie bag for the silverware after a meal.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Grant is survived by his wife, Helen of Kelso, Ore.; sons, David of Woodland and Jim of Brick, N.J.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Barber of Steamboat Springs; and brother, Robert of Oklahoma.
A memorial service was held May 23, 2006, at Dahl McVicker Funeral Home, with later interment and military funeral in Steamboat Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Medical Center in Longview, Wash.


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Lovely stay ❤
The kyoto room was beautiful. Secluded and peaceful no foot traffic ever passes by room. My wife enjoyed a nice bath in the spa tub. Mandy was a terrific host who was very knowledgeable and kind. The breakfast was a wonderful treat. We will return we enjoyed our stay. gardners showed way to early disrupted our privacy, wood on sides of bed makes it hard to climb into bed wood at rear of bed ok. To make room complete japanese theme they should offer kimono robes, just a thought. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Great stay staff was extremely kind and breakfast was great.
We took our daughter to UCSC and spent several nights at this hotel. It was very clean. The staff was very accommodating and professional. Although there is a best Western closer to UCSC we would stay at this one again. There is ample parking. It is in a nice area with lots of restaurants and grocery stores in the area. We really enjoyed our stay. Did not have any negatives.
The beds were super comfortable. Great parking,easy access to gym and pool area. Definitely will stay here again. Neighbors were a arguing late at nite. Luckily it was only a few minutes.
Friendly staff, clean, nice pool , big shower Eco designer's bad dream. Tree stump coffee table in room to match wood grain tile, cast iron squiireels hanging from dining room hall. Besides having a radio tower directly opposite the rear rooms of the hotel, the bathroom noise was incredible. Jet flush toilet, bathroom fan to wake the dead and bathroom barn door on metal track . What were they thinking? Fire alarm at 4:12 am, no robes in room, chipped water glass, clock radio alarm went off at 5:30 we did not set. Waited for 20 minutes at breakfast to be told that they could not soft boil an egg, so we cancelled breakfast and left.
Location Restaurant service was terrible!!
Great location, convenient to downtown, it's been relatively recently refurbished and is easy on the eye. Little noisy, could clearly hear the people in adjacent rooms. They weren't noisy people, weren't partying or a nuisance, but you could clearly hear them talk, cough.
Overall I really liked the concept of the hotel. My room was comfortable and well designed. The lobby, pool area, and touches like the mats by the elevator were nice. Staff was very helpful and kind when I complained about the pool issues, the manager of the restaurant let me know that they're going to hire a pool attendant. This hotel is a distance from the beach and on a very busy road so I feel like the people including myself book it because of the pool area which has a great design and an area to eat outside and enjoy the sun. There were clear rules around the pool, no kids under 14 in the hot tub, no children not potty trained in the pool, no jumping or diving from the sides of the pool. No employee of the hotel or restaurant was enforcing these rules when I was there for a 2 day getaway from my home in San Francisco. I witnessed a baby in a diaper in the heated pool, there were children under 14, under 5 years old and babies, with their parents in the hot tub, and adults and children dive bombing the pool so I was getting splashed with water when I was trying to relax. This hotel is in the Marriott chain, Marriott knows what's safe and posted all of the rules, the hotel needs to enforce them so everyone, people with kids and without, can enjoy their stay.
Parking situation was odd. Lot was under construction and hard to understand how to enter the hotel. Don't think that there should have been a charge for self parking.
Upscale hotel very close to the beach. The interiors are very well appointed and well thought off. The heated pool and hot tub are quite awesome and the pool side bar is a blessing. They have got cabanas on pool side, which can either be reserved or on first come first serve basis (did not use, so not so sure). The Solaire in house restaurant is quite upscale and offers quite a variety of sumptuous eating options. Overall an excellent hotel with courteous staff. The rooms are a bit small, which probably is due to the expensive real estate and demand for rooms in the area. The room service is quite slow, if at all they turn up to service you, which was slightly disappointing. Parking could be a problem if you get in late in night, and the parking spots are quite close together. I was quite worried That someone is going to bang into my car while opening the door.
No complaints. Accommodated all of our requests. Would stay here again.
the shower, the rooms were small
The staff is actually warm and welcoming, not just cold or professional. The rooms are smart and clean and the beds are unusually comfortable. The decor and cleanliness of the pool area is refreshing; the bar attached to the pool deck is a very nice touch. The jets in the spa were weak to non-existent. I am a "spa snob" though, so my judgment may be overstated. I have a bad back, so I always look for places with a spa. I am, nevertheless, glad that the Paradox had a spa: the water was hot and the water was clean. For that, I am grateful. However, without working jets, I have to give the Paradox less than a perfect rating. Please excuse my snobbery.
Great facility, good location. Sweet shower! Nice towels. Coffee maker and fridge in room. Comfortable beds. nothing off hand
The hotel staff gave our party of 150 people 5 star service, the food created for the buffet was excellent, valet service for our guests was a wonderful touch, the ballroom was spacious with tasteful decor, and our private room was clean and well designed. Above all our event planner was knowledgeable and accommodating! I can't come up with a negative comment.
Overall this is a good hotel with very nice staff. What I expect from a Marriott. Everything was clean and there was tons of parking for self park. Our room was spacious and the hotel was quite. The pool looked very popular for families and the restaurant always had people in it- but we didn't visit either. Not sure why they charge you to self park @ $10 a night.
Gorgeous new hotel, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, good location thermostat and hot water issues--new construction wrinkle, adequately addressed by staf
Beautiful lobby, bar area and outside grounds. Gated underground parking. Wonderful and helpful staff. Nice, clean, quiet room. Large separate breakfast area. Wonderful location, walking distance to downtown and beach areas.
Close enough to drive into capitola for dinner. Nice breakfast. Not enough time to try pool. Liked waffle machine. TV service was the worst ever. Couldn't get description of shows. No channel guide on paper. One on tv service was useless. Breakfast need to work on eggs. Seemed like rubber instead of real eggs.
The sana was my favorite part. The room was clean. The young lady who checked us in was very sweet. When we arrived they informed us that all the fireplaces in the rooms don't work since they aren't up to code. That was a little upsetting. Then I took the elevator up to my room and noticed the inspection permit was expired. They need to work on spending money where they need it instead of making a massive pot of eggs and 500 strips of bacon every morning
Needs more parking. Too many rooms and not enough b places to park. On the plus side...Buffet was great! Rooms were clean and cozy and it was relatively peaceful and quiet.
Waffle makers with whip cream, choc. chips and sprinkles made the breakfast a real treat for our 8 yr-old.
Large and comfortable rooms. Well maintained facilities. Good value for the money. True, reserved one year in advance for commencement at UCSC. BW SC is a bit dated and free parking spaces are narrow but not a big deal.
Clean and lots of room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast
Like the breakfast areas, the seating area outside of the room. Couldn't connect my HDMI to tv. Locked down.
Suite with sofabed great for families. Staff incredibly friendly. Fridge and microwave in room. Free wifi. Breakfast is a step above continental.
Too expensive
The continental breakfast The fact the room I booked wasn't available but they gave me a free upgrade :)
Walkable to Cannery District. Free breakfast All rooms face an open atrium, may be noisy at times.
Close to beach, boardwalk, and downtown. Weird room layout, unfriendly staff, no pool - jacuzzi only, breakfast was chaos.no tub in double room to bathe children.
The room was spacious for one or two adults, furniture & deco were pleading & not garish. The bed was comfortable - no soreness & refreshed in the morning. The bathroom's great - double shower & a separate vanity station so 2 can easily share & get ready simultaneously. The office & housekeeping staff were very nice, informative & accomodating. My son is ending is undergrad time at UCSC & I'm sure that I'll be staying here again this summer as we transition him to his next academic pursuit. Parking spaces are too small - some are just silly access-wise. Also, access to the hotel is right on a roundabout. This is a pain in the ass & will confuse your GPS app :( More of a city problem (everybody hates the roundabouts) than a hotel problem but be aware.
Great location - quick walk to the water. Staff was great - friendly at check-in, brought us a crib for the little one. Pool and breakfast included. Obviously not a 5-star resort, but I would definitely go back for a nice, convenient place to stay in Santa Cruz
Close to the beach. Two wall plus didn't work. Strong smell of cleaning products. We had to air out the room. Asked for a quiet room but room was facing pool. Maid came in without us having a chance to respond to her one knock.
The beds were very clean and comfortable. The vending machines were broken.. The parking lot was full on a Monday night and the spaces are so small every car was double parked ( very frustrating). I especially didn't like how the hotel sat on a busy street corner. The pool area also closed very early, 9pm which seemed strange for a vacation town..
Only several minutes walk to the beach! The location is convenient and close to everything. We booked the king room with jetted tub. The room was very clean, I thought the layout was a bit odd but we managed and it actually worked out great! The bed was super comfortable! I'm sad we couldn't stay longer because the rain started to come in and we wanted to make it back home before the storm came. The pool area from where I could see on the third floor looked decent. Each floor had ice and vending machines which was awesome! I wasn't hungry so we didn't look at the breakfast options and I'm bummed I didn't. The staff were pleasant. Overall, we'd definitely come back! Well worth the money! The jetted tub were a little outdated but it was huge!
I had a great time in my visit to ocean pacific lodge the room was great the location is excellent the breakfast was filling and delicious No smoking rooms or designated smoking areas.
Staff was excellent; very nice and helpful. Location was convenient. Room was clean. There was a $20 charge for the rollaway bed, and $25 charge for a late checkout (12 - 3PM). Bed was a little uncomfortable.
Clean & big. Very spacious.
The location is fantastic, close to the beach and downtown. Love that they have bicycle rentals now. The staff is great, very friendly and professional. The pool is nice and clean. We stayed here 2 years ago and it seems to have gone downhill since then. The furniture was beat up, the linens soiled. It was a busy weekend in Santa Cruz and the rates were very high as well.
Staff was friendly and the room was great. I will stay there again when I go to Santa Cruz I had trouble connecting to the internet.
The location and friendly service. Great experience. Will return in the future.
Free Parking in secure lot Room was too small for two people, no closet, no wifi when I checked in, no phone to call desk clerk (who wasn't on site) about issues. No elevator ( I have a mobility problem). Clerk answered my complaints with an attitude. I would not stay here again.
The location was beautiful!
The hotel has a nice view The room had no air conditioning. The windows had to be opened to get any cool air. The problem was it was very warm when we were there. We had to leave our room and go to the hotel lobby to get get fooled down. It has an old look. The room is outdated.
The desk clerk, Brandy, gave us quick, effective help when we were having trouble making the reservation online. When we stayed at the motel, we found that kind of friendly help always available, and the beds exceedingly comfortable. The free breakfast was very extensive and well managed. Nothing
The room was overall clean.
Loved it. The staff was extra friendly and very helpful.
Clean room friendly personnel quiet good breakfast comfortable beds fan makes noise small pool small breakfast area
Awesome Value, Fair Price, Friendly Staff, Great included breakfast in the morning, they weren't too pushy at checkout time, the beds and pillows were soooo comfy I didn't want to leave. Rooms were nice and very clean, easily the nicest comfort inn I have ever stayed at. DirecTV cable boxes in each room. I enjoyed everything about this stay
We hadn't been to Santa Cruz in so long and just wanted a nice place to relax and we found that ! It was a bit noisy at times but loved it there. Room was so nice ! Nicely decorated. Clean and beds comfortable ! We had been there before with granddaughters many years ago and so there was many good memories ! Price was good and breakfast outstanding !! Staff was very friendly and helpful when we didn't know how to do the AC. I would defiantly go again. !! The only thing that I wished I could have run the AC (keeping it on ) for white noise cause husband snores. lol but that's not your fault !!
The location. Quiet and tastefully decorated. Loved the blackout curtains We wished they had given us enough towels as we were three people. I was able to hunt down a housekeeper and she was very accomodating
Pool and spa Gym Security Room Grounds all fantastic Then there was one employee that called himself the manager on duty. Now Ive been in management for 30 years and I would have to say that even at a fast ood establishment would have at the least suspended this individual with a written warning if they were worth keeping as an employee. His name is Kenny and he wad rude and condescending and wasn't willing to do anything to make it easier or more convenient for me. Not very Hilton like in my opinion.
Didn't clean our room. Downgraded us from a king to two queens.
The hotel itself is very pretty. Love that the windows in the rooms open all the way! Service, especially in the bar and rrestaurant were very slow and not attentive. We had one meal that was good with great service but the other two, especially breakfast were extremely slow. We weren't asked if we would like a drink even!
Conveniently located to the highway. Friendly front desk staff. Parking was convenient with multiple options in front and back of hotel. Ease of use with the restaurant/lounge in the lobby. Housekeeping staff was noisy in the hallway speaking to each other. They started knocking on doors at 9am to clean the room when checkout is at noon. Also the AC unit in the room made a loud clunking noise when turning on and off.
Beds Kind of hard to get around the work being done-need maps!
Nice and clean..pool was open in warm at the end of October. Breakfast didn't start until 7am, may have been because it was a Sat? Also, the coffee in the lobby wasn't out until 7. Needed it after flying in from NY. Very minor complaints.
I arrived for a 3 night 4 day stay over 4th of July The front desk was friendly however, not overly informative as I had heard them be to one of their preferred Hilton points member which was awkward. The layout of the hotel is clearly inconvenient. To get to my room on the 6th floor it required me to take an elevator to the 4th floor walk across to the other side of the building and take the 2nd elevator to the 6th walk across to the other end to reach my room. The room was clean and nice just like the pictures. The view after you got over the parking lot was beautiful of the mountains. For those who need it this hotel is "super dog friendly" and "family / little children" friendly as well. As a single older adult I did not appreciate that the pool and hot tub was filled with kids no matter what time of the day you went. Two pools on the property would have been great. Room service was exceptional, prompt reasonable and delicious I ordered a BLTA and it was well prepared they even added a fruit cup you could tell a chef prepared my meal. However, on my last morning I again ordered from room service. Same order but this time someone slapped a sandwich together used shredded lettuce on a BLTA ?? Who does that? I did also go to the cafe for morning breakfast $15 buffet it had a pretty good selection. The welcoming staff lacked enthusiasm to welcoming you in. The bar area was great and Christy, Kim and Alex were attentive and personable. I did manage to lock myself out of my room as I put the room service tray out into the hall. I approached the hotel maid who was cleaning the room next door. She was a petrified deer in the head lights gal as I explained my situation. She proceeded to tell me: 1) she didn't have a phone to call the front desk for me 2) she wouldn't use the room phone to call the front desk nor would lil suzanna allow me to use that phone. 3) sorry no can help was her response 4) I found the house phone at the other end of the floor and called the front desk they stated tell the maid that so n so said it was ok to open the door I returned to the maid she replied ok and kept vacuuming clueless to our conversation I had with her 5) I gave her a few minutes to finish the task at hand & walked back to the maid to say helllooo can you open the door? She then LIED that her key doesn't open any of the rooms. REALLY? Then how did you open every room on the floor? 6) I walked back to the house phone reexplained my situation they said they would send someone with a master key. 7) 25 min later still no one so I took the long walk and 2 elevators later to the front desk barefoot to top it off the hallway connecting the elevators had just been shampoo'd so now my feet are wet yuck!!! So I got two new keys and got back in my room lesson learned!!! 15 min later an additional room key was shoved under my door purpose???? For the price this place isn't as luxurious as the pics suggests Needless to say, I won't be back!
Friendly staff. Great food at the restaurant. Lively bar area. Bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and neat. Light and exhaust in bathroom were not working the first night of stay. It took two visits to front desk the next day to have it fixed.
The hot breakfast was decent. First room had a extremely noisy refrigerator and a screaming baby next door. Front desk said I could unplug the fridge, but I couldn't. I needed the fridge for medicine. I was then offered ear plugs. Really earplugs? I have never heard of such a thing. Bed was too soft elevator setup was ridiculous. One elevator will take you part way up and then you have to walk down two corridors to get to the second elevator to get to the higher floors.
The rooms are quiet, good-sized, and have light blocking curtains.
The rooms were out dated and you could hear everything from the rooms next to you to the rooms above you...honestly a super 8 motel probably has better sound proofing...The food was over priced and the pool was so dirty. I would never stay at this hotel again even if it was free.
The Chaminade setting is fabulous. It is nestled in the mountains that overlook forest and the beautiful Monterey Bay. There are patios with tables that overlook these views. The breakfast buffet was a good value ($15-18) for the selections offered, especially considering the dining area overlooked both forest and ocean. There was an additional $25 per night resort fee required at check in, in addition to the price I paid through Kayak. I thought the resort fee was included in the listed Kayak price. Also, the rooms are basic, with no safe, microwave, or mini fridge.
The staff was guest and helpful, the property and facilities were nice. They upgraded us upon arrival. It was quite, peaceful and beautiful even with a wedding and other events happening. The only thing that lacked was the ability to get ice in the building, it would have been nice to have a microwave, and there wasn't a guest book that told about all of the amenities and where to access them.
Very pretty and peaceful setting. The staff is very professional and attentive. The location is perfect for my purpose, which was family business and staying out of the beach/resort fray closer to the water. No in-room coffee. You have to slog up to the separate building where the registration desk is located to get it. Form doesn't follow function with the new décor. Bedside lights shine straight into the face and aren't adjustable. The faux abacus headboard isn't comfortable to lean against. The look was probably a good idea on paper, but that's pretty much where it stops.
The location and landscaping was really nice. The flowers around the property were really beautiful. The fitness center and nature walks are pleasant. The pool and cabanas were also pleasant for lounging. The reception area was tastefully arranged. The free coffee and tea in the gym lounge was also great. The interior decor of the room left much to be desired. The room felt dark and depressing, and the decor was really hideous and not welcoming. The signage around the property was also poor, so when I had a guest come to visit me, it took several minutes of providing directions before my guest was able to find my room. A basic sign saying "Rooms 700-1000 --->" would be incredibly helpful on such a large and sprawling property. The coffee provided in the Sunset restaurant was dreadful - the acrid, burnt taste could not be masked even with generous amounts of cream and sugar. Please fix this!
The decor was pleasant The place was advertised and appeared very high end. Boasting a recent multimillion dollar renovation. But the original single pane sliding glass door leaked and made that half of the room cold. Not that you could really tell because the heater hardly worked. Despite turning it up to 90, only like warm air came out. All the lights are on motion/timers. So they go off al the one. There's about a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the door to the main hall and no privacy on the porch area st all. The toilet was only surface cleaned and there's no microwave. and they tacked on a $39 "hotel fee" which I had no idea about. It couldn't have been bad for $100 a night room, with a token pastry and oatmeal type breakfast. But for over $200, and no breakfast.... oh and to order in... they wanted $10 for a yogurt parfait (now of course I didn't get one, so maybe they're amazing but for that price who would) and charge a 23% gratuity (really?!?!?) and a $10 delivery fee. So it would have been $23 for some yogurt and granola!!!
Room disgusting, heard another patron complain about bed bugs. Property was filthy. Breakfast was cereal and donut.
Less than friendly staff. Old, non kept up rooms. Peeling paint etc.
For the price it was what we expected it to be. The pool and spa were surprisingly pretty nice, despite how humid the indoor pool area was. The staff were all very friendly. The room was falling apart, lots of damage. The shower was gross - not unclean exactly, but stained and possibly moldy?
Never again.
The refrigerator and stove and sink were nice. Horrible staff, horrible parking lot. Thin walls and doors. Weirdo tweakers staying there.
The price. The location. The staff were hard to find unless they needed to complain to their guests about something. Very unaccomidating to simple needs such as a working ice machine.
The only two things I personally liked about this hotel was its closeness to the beach and boardwalk area and that it was fairly comfortable and quiet What made this an overall negative experience was the fact that I spent 160.00$ for a night in a hotel that was worth 70.00$ tops
We hated everything , so dirty and nasty... Left at 530 in the morning to head home. Everything !!! Horrible!!
nothing smelled over priced horrible parking dirty
Walking distance breakfast,location Sat day 7 /1/2017 was scheduled/ reserved for a double bed king siute!! Said i only had a single bed kingsuite !! Told me to take it up with Kayak!!! Only could have 2 & a half people in the room the manager was mean , rasisit, told a potential asian women employee that only the Mexicans cleans well and are good workers said friends and family could not eat or visir in room and after some argument with a friend he alowed for 2hrs to eat and leave.
This place was clean, the beds were comfortable and the shower was hot! The hotel isn't much to look at from the outside but it was nicer than a motel 6 inside. The breakfast was lame but what do you expect for the price. There is an amazing bakery like two blocks away called Emma's good eats or something like that. The staff was a little irritated that we showed up late but other than that they were great.
Location, close to where family was staying at the Beach Inn. Tight parking, old dated rooms, limited tv channels, & no espn, small bathroom, shower, toilet.
We were here for a wedding, we had 5 rooms in this hotel alone. Two were really nice. Two of the rooms were large. The handicap room was awesome, plenty of space for grandpa to get around. Online prices were great. Pool was warm and clean. I would stay here again, but recommended booking online to avoid dealing with the staff. Overall was a decent place compared to others that I have stayed in, in Santa Cruz. Staff was unfriendly, the woman was better than the man however. the man kept interrupting the woman while she was helping us. When we needed an extra night on one room, they wouldn't match internet pricing for same room. When booked online, it let me add a rollaway bed to my room, but when I got there it was an additional $35 charge. One of our rooms had hair in the shower, and algae growing in it.
So close to Santa Cruz. Also near food which is a plus. Quiet and relaxing and you get the HBO channel! reasonable price also. Provides a mini fridge and that's awesome. Towels are too small
On a family trip down to Southern California we were looking for a inexpensive motel to stay one night in. We found that in this motel. It looks a little rough on the outside but we were pleasantly surprised by how clean our room was. The room looked to be recently refurbished. The staff was friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was simple, but good. If you're looking for a cheap room for a night of just passing through town, then this is perfect. The only downside to this motel was that our neighbors were coming and going all night. Luckily my kids are sound sleepers. Our bathtub was missing a drain plug. I was hoping to give my daughter a bath. When I called the front desk the man didn't seem too worried. He said he would bring one, but never showed. Also the beds were pretty firm, but for the price it overall was good.
Free breakfast Baby cockroach and ants inside room... YUCK!
It was fairly clean, room was pretty There was no soap! Had to go downstairs and ask for it. The guy on the reception was not nice at all. In the morning, when I went for continental breakfast, mykey wouldn't open the room, when I finally got in, same guy showed up and demanded to tell my room number to make sure I'm staying there. Ummmm.... He only saw me six hours ago to check me in and give me soap 10 min later. Btw, neighborhood is skatchy, but I don't look like a homeless.
Close to beach and pier Breakfast, beds & towels
The room was nice and turn down service was prompt and tidy.
there was a microwave and a fridge. i loved that the place was very clean and the amenities were wonderful. i will gladly stay at this inn again.
Good beds. Bath room sink did not drain, couldn't use.
great view, awesome pool and restaurant, perfect location
beachfront room. that's it. $300 and didn't even get a bottle of water in the room. they told me they "don't do that anymore" poor condition of bathroom overall run down feeling
Loved the location. The rooms were small but nice and clean. The restaurant is really nice with great views. The pools and hot-tub are filthy and 90% kids under 5. The hotel carpets common bathrooms and stuff are just Dirty. Staff RARELY pick up the phone when you need something. They automatically charge you a $25/night Parking fee whether you park there or not.
I like the location and the service. This hotel at $600/night is wildly overpriced. It should be $250-300 at most. I didn't even get free parking (had to pay $25/day) even though I was completely ripped off. Unfortunately I had no other viable options.
You can't beat the location, but the price is steep. Lots of families and kids around the pool. I was staying with a friend and we could hear a lot of noise from the rooms on either side of us, which was difficult to sleep through. It wasn't late night noise. It was early morning families rising before 6am on Sunday morning.
The staff was really helpful and kind. The view is gorgeous and it's close to everything. The room was clean and upgraded. There was still some renovations going on an it was very confusing when trying to find our way around the facility.
Great hotel for the entire family! Walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk. The views of the ocean from each hotel room are fantastic. We will do it again!
All rooms oceanfront with balconies. Clean, vibrant and great location. Nice restaurant on property, Aquarius. Fire pits, pool, spa. Rooms do not black out No bell hop
The customer service is superior, the location is ideal. The room looked nice just a couple minor areas things needed to be addressed. TV did not work and the cleaning crew needed to revisit our room. They addressed my concerns immediately!!
We have not been to Santa Cruz in years, and have never stayed at The Dream Inn. We will definitely be back. What a beautiful venue and location. Our room was lovely, and the front desk service polite, service oriented and professional.
Over looked the beach and ocean. On our Room Service to the pool. The food was cold. That's the only thing I didn't like.
Basic amenities. Good price. Great location. Internet was terrible.
Location, parking and price. Love it all !!!!!
In choosing a hotel on a budget, it isn't hard to see value in 2 star hotels. You realize after staying in them multiple times that the only reviews are bad ones. That being said, this hotel went in a sense above and beyond to make our stay better. We got there after the office closed, expecting to be locked out, but they left a folder for us with our name, two keys, and instructions. We went up to our room and it was very clean and exactly as we wanted. It was cold so we turned on a good heater. We took a nice shower. And slept in a nice, clean bed. Everything was exactly as it should have been. Dont look at bad reviews too harshly. This is a wonderful little beachside hotel.
Great Location. Nice staff. Clean rooms. Bed was a bit worn
I loved that there was a breakfast bar. And the beach is right out the door. The bed was comfy, but the pillows were not . And the rooms could be a bit more modern. But overall I would definitely stay there again. The staff was super nice, and always helpful with us. The pictures in the rooms were of flowers, they should be ocean pics. The pillows in our room in were lumpy.
I like my bed to be firm and the one I had perfect. The location is the winner especially if you have children and you want to be close to the beach Boardwalk! The room was just basic and a little small but did the job. I would stay again just for the location alone. Breakfast was minimal, room was a little to bright at night, noise from streets,
This place was very close to the boardwalk and liked that it was so easy to find. Very clean and bill at the front desk was very friendly the breakfast was ok. This place was affordable considering we stayed during a week day I would definitely stay again. Limited parking in the garage but it was free parking.
Across from the beach. Continental breakfast. The Inn was dirty and not kept up. The pillows where misshapen from age, I slep with a shirt over it so my face was not on it. It was across from the beach. I feel the cost of the Inn I paid for parking.Because that was all that was worth talking about. I will not stay there again.Lucky we did not stay long.
Good location Noisy.
We enjoy plush hotel emenities, with very comfy bed. Enclosed and safe hotel bedroom. Clean!! And quiet. And very nice breakfast Parking charge $7 a day?? Not sure why? Not mentioned in booking:-/
The receptionist was really nice and had our room cleaned ASAP because we got to Santa Cruz early. The room was really nice and big and so was the bathroom. Some worker knocked on the door at 8am to drop the bill under the door, maybe the cleaning lady? But we had to do not disturb note on the door and thought it was kind of obnoxious.
The rate cane dramatically vary in this town and at this hotel. When the rate is good we always stay here, it has the best amenities, nothing too fancy, but super nice, comfortable, tasty breakfast with lots of options. Feels more like home. Nothing. This place is always great.
Safe parking, great breakfast!
Very clean and quiet. Nice. Nothing.
This hotel was very clean & the breakfast very satisfactory. It took quite awile to check in because there was only one clerk & seversl of us arrived at once.
Continental Breakfast had a lot of options and it was only a short drive from the hotel to sunset beach! Hot tub was closed for repair :( Only one elevator brought some wait time in the morning.
It was convenient Breakfast is mediocre and charged for parking.
Location Staff was awful. Said we could check out late and then gave us attitude about it even when we checked out earlier than they had said we needed to. Parking was horrific! Had to hike up a hill and down the hill for our car that was about three blocks away. We were told by someone barely 20 that it's no big deal she does it every day. Room was super small, exposed wires in the room, and sink in the bathroom drained slowly.
Quick walk to pier and boardwalk! Quiet hotel, super friendly front desk. We would stay again.
The staff were pleasant and welcoming, which I find most critical to feeling comfortable. The bathroom felt very much enclosed with no window or mirror, which detracted from the room somewhat.
I liked how close it was to the wharf and the cliff There was no beach view.
Kindness and smile of the lady at the front desk The TV remote complicated and not user friendly. Hard to turn on and off or find right channels.
The location was great! Just a short walk to the beach and the wharf.
Staff was very friendly. Room had a comfy bed with 4 pillows, small but very clean bathroom, nice TV and a fridge and microwave. The room was very clean and smelled great. There were a few stains on the chair and bed skirt. Location was a bit farther from the boardwalk than I though but that was my lack of knowledge about Santa Cruz. Still definitely in walking distance just up a hill and around a corner a bit.
It is hard to park your car. But better than no place to park.
The location is great! Just one block from the wharf and the beach. Parking available at the hotel so no need to pay for parking at the beach. The parking lot of the hotel is on a steep hill. The hotel was older, but the bathrooms had newer tile.
Location location location!! The pillows were flat and uncomfy.
It is barely a hop,skip, and jump from the wharf and beach. The staff was friendly and helpful. Next to an awesome pizza place. Clean, affordable and furniture was modern and new. Saved money by using the in room mini fridge and microwave for food. Fancy new door locks made the rooms feel very safe. The water color art in the room was terrible, so not my style No hairdryer in the room, though I am sure I could have gotten one if I had asked. But I brought my own. No in-room coffee, so I could only get my java fix at the continental breakfast.
the location and parking a little overpriced for what you received...however, it was the July 4th weekend


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