The Polite Traveler

Probably best known for its connection to Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel of the same name, Monterey is a delightful blend of funky, sublime, and an ode to the working class.  Funkiness abounds on Cannery Row with its quaint, stuck-in-time business facades simmering in a cannery atmosphere.  There’s no escaping it nor would anyone wish to.  It’s just downright fun. Of course, there’s much more to Monterey than that one street with the cannery influence and that is why we chose this area of Monterey, and more specifically, Pacific Grove.  We chose Pacific Grove for its quiet and focus on nature , which excelled excellently.  As for this small portion of Monterey, well... Recently while watching Obama’s new docuseries, Our  Great National Parks , we learned that the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the largest in the continental U.S.  It’s a mind-blowing 6,094 square miles with 276 miles of shoreline.  As a native C...

  Comfy & Quiet Comfort Suites Bakersfield Dear Polite Travelers, We needed a hotel stay near highways 58 and 99 in California.   Luckily, we found  Comfort Suites in that exact spot for a good rate.   Since it’s so near a major junction, it was surprisingly quiet and very comfortable.    Basic in appearance, this hotel offers quite a bit for the money .   For one, the rooms are large and well-equipped with the typical microwave, fridge, and coffee maker.   But more importantly, it was spacious, clean...and quiet.   The hotel itself was adequate with a pool, hot tub, outdoor seating area, breakfast room, and fitness center.   The lobby was small but, again, adequate.   The real star here was the breakfast.   For one, it’s the only place I’ve visited that provided gloves for our protection while using the buffet serving utensils.   Although, most did not use them or wear masks in the breakfast room.   Gr...

Memorable.     Learning Opportunities.    Simply Amazing! Revised 4/2021 Dear Polite Traveler, I must admit; my hubby and I are two lucky people.   We stumble across a docent who is an expert of amphibians and reptiles at the Honolulu Zoo .   And, then the very next day, we stumble across a retired Professor at the Waikīkī Aquarium .   How lucky is that?!       Having someone at our side explaining habitats and the ocean life we were witnessing enabled us to enjoy our visit more.   We came to see, and we found knowledge. Note : Follow CDC and county guidelines when visiting.  Always wear your face mask when in public.       To fully appreciate this gem, please watch my video. Please Read Hotel Review: Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Hotel Room Review: Hilton Garden Inn in Waikiki Room #1435 Activity Review: Fun Activities in Honolulu 2020