Griots Republic - Black Travel Profiles - Deidre Mathis
Budget traveler, author and entrepreneur, Deidre Mathis, recently filed with the state of Texas to open a hostel in the Houston area in Fall 2017. Her hostel, Wanderlust Houston, will offer its guests an authentic Houston experience, safe, clean facilities, organized day tours, and more! In opening the hostel, Deidre is slated to become the first African-American female hostel owner in the United States.
Having traveled to over 31 countries spanning 6 continents and staying in over 50 hostels, she says hostelling has played a big part in her saving money during her travels. She also notes that not only is staying in hostels a great option to save money, but it is also a great way to meet people from all over the world. Deidre was inspired to open a hostel in the Houston area because she believes Houston is a great hub for international travelers and a popular destination for domestic travelers.
Deidre’s love of travel, her hostel ambitions and her travel budget book, Wanderlust: For the Young, Broke Professional has lead her to have been featured twice in Black Enterprise Magazine and highlighted as a USA TODAY’s Modern Woman. She has spoken at events such as the Women’s Travel Fest Conference and Women in Travel Summit. She has also been a keynote speaker at many different colleges/universities and has appeared as a budget travel expert guest on Great Day Houston, First Coast Living, and WBTV CBS where she has discussed budget travel tips and shared her very inspirational story with the viewers of the morning shows.
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Driving from Texas to Las Vegas via New Mexico - Travel vlog 1
Travel vlog 1 behind the scenes:
This video shows our road trip between Austin, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada. In this first day driving we stop in Roswell and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Staybridge Suites San Angelo, San Angelo, Texas - United States (US)
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Staybridge Suites San Angelo, San Angelo, Texas - United States (US)
Extended Stay San Angelo Hotel Offers Guests a Comfortable Place to Rest Ideally situated near Mathis Field Regional Airport and Goodfellow Air Force Base, Staybridge Suites San Angelo provides guests with upscale, extended stay accommodations in close proximity to San Angelo TXs most exciting attractions and prominent businesses. Guests of the pet friendly San Angelo lodgings enjoy easy access to Angelo State University, Fort Concho and historic, downtown San Angelo. Shopping at Sunset Mall and outdoor recreation at San Angelo State Park can be found less than three miles away. Minor League baseball games at Colts Stadium are just next door. While lodging in San Angelo, business travelers appreciate the accommodations near Sitel and Ethicon Corporations. 900 sq. ft. of meeting space, free high-speed Internet access and a 24-hour business center are available to meet the guests professional needs. The smoke free San Angelo hotel conveniently offers extended stay suites with full-service kitchens and a complimentary laundry facility. An outdoor pool and whirlpool, a barbecue grilling patio and a well-equipped fitness center are available for your benefit. In the morning, be sure to visit the free, daily breakfast buffet, and in the evening, join us in the great room for complimentary beverages and appetizers. As you plan your trip, please explore the exceptional San Angelo hotel rates and make your reservations with us today. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U. S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U. S. and Canada.-1 km to the nearest fair site (?), 11 kms to the nearest airport (mathis field), Close to the beach.
Hotel Features
General
Pet Friendly, Disabled Access, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Refrigerator, Cable / Satellite TV, In Room Movies, Kitchenette, Coffee / Tea Maker, Microwave, Hair Dryer, Complimentary Toiletries, TV, Disabled Accessible Rooms, Disabled Parking, Wheel Chair Access, Towels, Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cots, Picnic Area/Tables, Ice Machine, Family Room
Activities
Fitness Room/Gym, Swimming pool, Tennis Courts, Fitness Facilities, Pool Outdoor
Services
Business Center, Elevator / Lift, Dry Cleaning, Convention Center, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Safe-Deposit Box, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Photocopier, Desk, Facsimile, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Self Laundry
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
FAQ
The following questions have been answered for you by Staybridge Suites San Angelo... What are your breakfast options?We provide a full hot breakfast buffet that is complimentary. The hours for breakfast are 6:30am - 9:30am (Monday-Friday), and 7:30am - 10:30am (Saturday & Sunday). What can I do nearby?We have an outdoor pool and hot tub. We are located on Knickerbocker Road between the two restaurants Carino's and Cheddars. Lake Nasworthy and Angelo State University are nearby. Historic Fort Concho and the shops on Concho St. are great attractions to see while visiting San Angelo, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts. Do you have internet?We have complimentary internet in the rooms.
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