Thursday, March 22, 2012
One Off the Bucket List
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette Airport had an exciting day in preparation for the Louisiana primary presidential election day. Former Speaker of the House and 2012 Presidential Candidate, Newt Gingrich, stayed with us during his time in Lafayette. It was such a pleasure meeting him, his family, and staff. It's not everyday that one gets to meet a presidential candidate! This is surely a check off the bucket list!
Monday, March 5, 2012
It's the little things...
Sometimes you forget some of those small items that can make or break your trip or at the very least ruin your positive outlook. Believe me we’ve seen some people forget some off the wall items. But hopefully at the end of the day we can help salvage what you’ve missed. There are a lot of little things you may find with our front desk staff. This list varies from hotel to hotel but when all else fails we have been known to provide some of these items:
Matches
Toothbush/ tooth paste/ mouthwash
Razor
Shaving cream
Deodorant
Comb
Some of these we offer complimentary while others are available through our Suite Shop. We also have numerous snacks and heat and serve meals avialable in the Suite Shop. So next time you're in town, check it out!
Friday, October 21, 2011
LAGCOE!!
For more than 57 years, LAGCOE has been providing unprecedented access to key decision makers, state-of-the-art technologies and the very latest in offshore and onshore drilling capabilities.
This access makes LAGCOE a unique experience, as the show is located in the very heart of America’s energy corridor. Here, you’re minutes away from thousands of companies that work directly within the oil and gas industry. In 2009, LAGCOE featured over 400 exhibiting companies, 755 indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces and welcomed over 15,000 attendees.
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) exhibits and technical sessions are designed to support bold, innovative approaches in the quest for energy. Exhibiting companies display state-of-the-art technology for onshore and offshore drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. LAGCOE is one of the largest oil and gas industry expositions in the United States.
LAGCOE has been selected continuously since 2003 by the U.S. Department of Commerce for its International Buyer Program. LAGCOE received the International Achievement Award XII from the International Trade Development Group of Lafayette in 2010.
Exhibits and Technical Sessions showcase the following products and services: Chemicals, Drilling, Engineering, Environmental, Fabrication, Fabrication, Instrumentation & Controls, Marine, Oil Spill Cleanup, Pollution Control, Production & Processing, Safety, Seismic, Sub-Sea Equipment & Services, Surveying, Telecommunications, Training, Transportation, Well Completion, Well Testing & Tools, Wireline and Workover.
We look forward to seeing you at our next expo in 2011. While here, you will experience one of the most culturally inspiring areas in the U.S. – with renowned Cajun food, music and good times at every turn.
Admission to the show and technical presentations is free, and limited to energy industry personnel.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Extra Extra Read All About It!
NEWS RELEASE
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HITLON LAFAYETTE AIRPORT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: HALEY BUTEAU
DIRECTOR OF SALES
(337) 706-8495
FAX: (337) 264-6417
CELL: 337-280-7897
DATE: 9-7-11
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON LAFAYETTE AIRPORT TO HOST GRAND OPENING AND FUNDRAISER FOR UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE HOSPITALITY DEPARTMENT
Lafayette, LA 9-7-11, The Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette Airport will be hosting their Grand Opening on Thursday September 15, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm. The Ribbon cutting will be at 5:30pm. In conjunction with the Grand Opening the Homewood Suites will be holding a silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the University of Louisiana Lafayette Hospitality Department.
The theme for this event is All That Jazz and The Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette Airport guarantees you a swinging time with fantastic food and live entertainment by the University of Louisiana Lafayette Jazz Ensemble.
For more information on the grand opening call 337-706-8495 for Haley Buteau, or 337-706-8492 for Summer Marler.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Freaky Weather
The earthquake on the East Coast this past week may have been unusual if not large by California standards but it got me thinking about what are some of the most unusual or ‘freaky’ weather conditions Mother Nature has thrown at us? Everyone knows about hurricanes, blizzards, avalanches, forest fires, floods, tidal waves, and even thunderstorms. But if you thought Mother Nature didn't have many surprises up her sleeve, think again. Nature has a load of other powers that, while less well-known, can only be described as, well, freaky.
The Mother of All Tornadoes
The fastest wind speed ever recorded—318 miles an hour (511 kilometers an hour)—occurred during a tornado near Oklahoma City in 1999. Scientists classify tornadoes by the damage they can do. A tornado with wind speeds of 70 miles an hour can sweep away entire houses and hurl cars through the air like missiles. But a tornado with wind speeds of more than 300 miles an hour has the power to derail train cars, tear grass from the ground, and even rip pavement from the street.
The Mother of All Tornadoes
The fastest wind speed ever recorded—318 miles an hour (511 kilometers an hour)—occurred during a tornado near Oklahoma City in 1999. Scientists classify tornadoes by the damage they can do. A tornado with wind speeds of 70 miles an hour can sweep away entire houses and hurl cars through the air like missiles. But a tornado with wind speeds of more than 300 miles an hour has the power to derail train cars, tear grass from the ground, and even rip pavement from the street.
It's Raining Frogs!
Small frogs rained on a town in Serbia, sending residents running for cover. "There were thousands of them," a villager told a local newspaper. "I thought maybe a plane carrying frogs had exploded in midair," said another resident. Had the town gone crazy? Probably not. Scientists believe that waterspouts and tornadoes can suck up the surfaces and lakes, marshes, and other bodies of water. When they do, they can take frogs and fish along for the ride. The tornadoes can then drop them miles away.
Flaming Twisters
As if tornadoes aren't dangerous enough, one kind is made of fire. Wildfires are so powerful they can create their own weather. As these fires burn, they consume huge quantities of oxygen. The intense heat causes the air to rise. When fresh air swoops in and replaces it, strong winds are produced. Sometimes this self-created weather, or micro-weather, causes swirling tornadoes of fire. These flame-throwing tornadoes, called fire whirls, can be 50 feet (15 meters) wide and grow as tall as a 40-story building.
As if tornadoes aren't dangerous enough, one kind is made of fire. Wildfires are so powerful they can create their own weather. As these fires burn, they consume huge quantities of oxygen. The intense heat causes the air to rise. When fresh air swoops in and replaces it, strong winds are produced. Sometimes this self-created weather, or micro-weather, causes swirling tornadoes of fire. These flame-throwing tornadoes, called fire whirls, can be 50 feet (15 meters) wide and grow as tall as a 40-story building.
Mystery Waves
Imagine you're on an ocean liner when a wall of water ten stories tall races toward you like an unstoppable freight train. It's not a tsunami, caused by an undersea earthquake. Tsunamis are tiny in the open ocean and become enormous—and deadly—as they approach the shore. No, what you're witnessing at sea is a rogue wave, also called a freak wave. Scientists aren't sure what causes these waves, but they do know they can appear without any warning in the open sea, even in the clearest of weather. As recently as 15 years ago these waves were thought to be a myth. But scientists now know they are very real—and very dangerous to even the largest ships.
Great Balls of Fire
During a thunderstorm, a glowing ball the size of your head suddenly appears. It hovers a few feet above the ground, drops down, dances across the yard, and then darts up into the air before it fades away. This freaky phenomenon is ball lightning. Sometimes it disappears with a small explosion. Some scientists think that when normal lightning strikes the ground, it vaporizes a mineral called silicon found in soil. They think this silicon forms a kind of bubble that burns in the oxygen around it.
Imagine you're on an ocean liner when a wall of water ten stories tall races toward you like an unstoppable freight train. It's not a tsunami, caused by an undersea earthquake. Tsunamis are tiny in the open ocean and become enormous—and deadly—as they approach the shore. No, what you're witnessing at sea is a rogue wave, also called a freak wave. Scientists aren't sure what causes these waves, but they do know they can appear without any warning in the open sea, even in the clearest of weather. As recently as 15 years ago these waves were thought to be a myth. But scientists now know they are very real—and very dangerous to even the largest ships.
Great Balls of Fire
During a thunderstorm, a glowing ball the size of your head suddenly appears. It hovers a few feet above the ground, drops down, dances across the yard, and then darts up into the air before it fades away. This freaky phenomenon is ball lightning. Sometimes it disappears with a small explosion. Some scientists think that when normal lightning strikes the ground, it vaporizes a mineral called silicon found in soil. They think this silicon forms a kind of bubble that burns in the oxygen around it.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Shopping Secrets in Lafayette
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette has some highly fashionable gems for our shopping connoisseurs. We don’t mind sharing these little treasures with you because when you are here we want you to get the most Lafayette has to offer!
Vertigo Clothing - opened its doors in the fall of 2000 in Baton Rouge, LA. Their close proximity to LSU’s main campus forged a great relationship with the fashion-minded students and faculty of LSU. They then decided to open a second store in Lafayette, LA in the Shops @ River Ranch in the fall of 2004. In the fall of 2011, Vertigo opened its third store, this time in Shreveport in the Shoppes at Bellemead. While maintaining a relaxed atmosphere, Vertigo strives to offer impeccable customer service and offer their clients a wide variety of items and styles to choose from. With their main goal to offer their customers the key trend items of the seasons while stocking classic jeans, tees, dresses, etc., and maintaining an affordable price range for all. Vertigo offers several collection designers but also focuses on stocking trendy pieces that are reasonably priced. The stunning array of items from cocktail to casual will surely find you leaving with something you just had to have!
Artesia - clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts for the stylishly minded. Artesia opened its doors in 2002 to eager fashionistas looking for great style at an affordable price. Owner, Gina Babineaux, wanted to create a place that offered unique pieces, great customer service and a laid-back atmosphere that would make any shopper feel like part of the family. Nearly 9 years later, Artesia is still one of the most popular shopping destinations for stylish gals of all ages. Voted Best Women's Clothing Store in the Times of Acadiana Reader's Poll for the last 5 years in a row, Artesia is sure to have what you are looking for. The charming store offers a wide selection of affordable clothing, accessories and gifts from casual to cocktail, classic to trendy and subtle to sparkle.
Shoefits - quickly becoming the premier place to shop for the latest in footwear, handbags, and accessories. This rapidly developing company opened its first store in Houma, Louisiana in September 2004 and its second store in Lafayette, Louisiana in September 2006. A third location is already under consideration. Shoefits is owned by two Houma natives, a mother and daughter team--Shanna Trosclair and Jodi Webb. The duo makes a dynamic business team.
They travel heavily to pick up the latest trends and hot fashion. Due to their extensive traveling they have been the first to bring back and introduce trends to their customers. Their words to live by: “Buy it, Wear it, Flaunt it because our idea of changing a flat is putting on a new pair of high heels.”
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Finding Water in the Airport
When I fly I like to stay well-hydrated, but I’d rather not add to landfills by buying bottled water at the airport. So in preparation for my next trip, I investigated the question: “Can you travel with an empty bottle, such as sports top bottle, and refill it at water fountains past the TSA checkpoints? ”
The short answer is yes.
In fact, many airports around the country are actively encouraging travelers to bring their own empty water bottles along, in part because it’s time-consuming and expensive to cart away all those full or half-full bottles, cans and cups that passengers discard at the security checkpoints. A growing number of airports around the country are installing beverage collection stations at the checkpoints to try to cut down on what gets carted off to landfills. “Travelers can pour beverages into the drains and keep the bottles,” said Steve Johnson of Oregon Portland International Airport
For travelers like me, who want to make sure they can find a place to fill a water bottle post-security, airports such as San Francisco International Airport and Chicago’s Midway and O’Hare airports are installing special water bottle refill stations. The hands-free, sensor-activated stations at O’Hare also have counters that have been tallying the number of 16-ounce bottles diverted from landfills. According to Gregg Cunningham of the Chicago Department of Aviation, since their installation in June and July 2010, the two stations at O'Hare have saved 220,717 bottles.
So next time you travel, feel free to bring your own water bottle. Do your part to help reduce the number of plastic bottles being put into landfills.
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