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San Antonio awards, honors, accolades, top hotels and resorts, meeting space, golf courses

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What's New July 2008

San Antonio’s Le Rêve Named Among Top 40 U.S. Restaurants
Le Rêve, a contemporary French restaurant along San Antonio’s River Walk, has been noted by Gayot.com as one of the top 40 U.S. restaurants; an honor also received in 2007, 2006 and 2004. GAYOT.com paints the image of Le Rêve as an intimate and lovely abode to recline amidst understated grandeur and let the creations of Chef Andrew Weissman lull you into a state of complete satisfaction. Highlighted were menu features like the luscious goat cheese-filled onion tart; crispy, fried prawns with a mango salad of toasted cashews and lime vinaigrette; artisan cheeses and desserts like a chocolate and hazelnut tart with chocolate mousse. Discover the many flavors of San Antonio at www.visitsanantonio.com or call 800-ALAMO-07.

San Antonio Among Top Destinations for Motorists
San Antonio was ranked number three on a list of the “Top 20 Destinations for Motorists” by AutoVantage, a leading car membership club. Close to large cities like Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston as well as Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio is often noted as a top drive-to destination.

Sounds of San Antonio—14th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza
The 14th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is the largest and longest running mariachi music festival in Texas. Over 1,000 of the greatest mariachi musicians from both sides of the border will participate in concerts and fiestas set along the colorful banks of the River Walk, beneath the grandeur of an 18th-century mission and within the opulent setting of Municipal Auditorium.

San Antonio CVB Welcomes New Team Members
The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently welcomed three new team members to the Sales & Services Division.

Come Cheer on the Largest Marathon in Texas History!
On November 16, 2008, 30,000 registered participants will make the inaugural Rock‘n’Roll San Antonio

San Antonio Hotel Trio Receives Top Honors
San Antonio’s Hotel Contessa and Watermark Hotel & Spa were ranked among the top 100 hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Chef John Brand Sates San Antonio’s River Walk in New Executive Chef Role
Two of San Antonio’s riverside hotels, the Watermark Hotel & Spa and companion property Omni La Mansión del Rio have appointed John Brand as Executive Chef. Brand, who most recently served as Chef de Cuisine at The Broadmoor Hotel’s Charles Court, will be the culinary visionary behind La Mansión’s acclaimed restaurant Las Canarias and the Watermark Hotel & Spa’s Pesca on the River. Chef Brand brings over a decade of culinary expertise and experience from luxury properties across the United States.

Culinary Institute of America offers Latino Cooking Classes in San Antonio
Culinary Institute of America offers Latino Cooking Classes in San Antonio!

The San Antonio Story Continues with New Destination Video
New Sales Video for SACVB Debuts

San Antonio Ranked as One of Americas Favorite Cities
Travel + Leisure magazine has named San Antonio as one of Americas favorite cities for the second year in a row. Among the 25 cities featured, San Antonio was considered the most affordable by residents and visitors

San Antonio CVB Receives Award of Excellence
The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) just received the 2008 Award of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine.

Expedia: San Antonio is Nation's Third Fastest-Growing Leisure Destination
Americans are driving through trying economic times by vacationing at drive-to destinations. Within a days drive for millions of Americans, San Antonio is the third fastest-growing vacation hotspot in the U.S., according to a new report released by Expedia Travel Trendwatch

Authentic Holiday Celebrations in Cultural San Antonio
Under the stars of Texas, San Antonio is getting ready for a festive and authentic holiday season. Were drenching the River Walk with Christmas lights, planning a holiday river parade and even throwing one of the biggest New Years Eve celebrations in the nation.

San Antonio Tourism Reports Record July
Best July ever is what some in the local hospitality industry are calling July, 2008, during a summer that has seen vacation travel challenged nationally by record high gas prices and a strained economy.

San Antonio Named Among Top 50 Next Great Adventure Towns
Its not surprising that San Antonio, a city famed for pivotal battles, has been noted by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the nations next great adventure towns. For almost three centuries, San Antonio has been a haven for cultural evolution and deep-rooted beliefs.

SACVB Receives Gold Service Award for 24th Consecutive Year
The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Gold Service Award from the subscribers of Meetings & Conventions magazine. The Gold Service Award recognizes convention and visitors bureaus that have excelled in serving meeting professionals.

RK Group Stays on Cutting Edge with New Executive Chef
The San Antonio-based RK Group is renowned as a full-service catering and events company. Spread through San Antonio, Austin and Arizona, the heart of RKs operation can be found in its role as the exclusive caterer for San Antonios Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Known for trailblazing into new horizons, the RK Group and has attained Chef Craig Bianco from the The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco to enhance culinary creativity.

San Antonio CVB Rolls Out 15 New Travel Trade Itineraries
The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau just released 15 new itineraries geared toward group travel planners looking to tailor their San Antonio experience.

San Antonio's McNay Art Museum Welcomes the Jane and Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions
Opened in San Antonio as Texas first museum of modern art, the McNay has indulged visitors with the works of Monet, Picasso and Matisse, among others. In recent years, the McNays highly-regarded collection had superseded available exhibit space, leaving patrons with the desire and challenge of expansion. Aside from raising over 50 million dollars, one of the biggest challenges was to create an addition that would not detract from the original museums historic faade.

San Antonio Airport Listed as a Leader in Customer Service
As airports around the nation face the brunt of low customer service rankings, the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is proving that the citys reputation for down-home hospitality doesnt end at the airport. J.D. Power and Associates recently rated SAT as one of the top airports in the country for customer service. Outstanding performance was noted in airport accessibility, check-in and baggage check.

Today Show Ranks San Antonio among Friendliest Cities
Known for the River Walk, Alamo and lavish fiestas, San Antonio has long been esteemed for its authentic blend of hospitality. Recently, NBCs Today Show ranked this welcoming city as one of the five friendliest in the nation.

Tourism Helps San Antonio Rank as Second-Most Recession-Proof City in U.S.
Growth in the leisure and hospitality industry has helped San Antonio earn a ranking as the second-most recession-proof city in the U.S. according to Forbes.com

  
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This is the house pictured in ads on WantsCheck.Com and T6Driver.Com.  "The AP" was purchased solely to provide an alternative to living at the Randolph Inn during the long PIT course.  The house that was purchased is ideal in terms of location and luxury.  The AP is less than ten minutes from Randolph AFB and is a mere 2.5 minute walk to Borders Bookstore/coffee shop and the convenience of the Forum shopping center.  The AP hosts an impressive technological interior and upper scale features to make your TDY more enjoyable.  Staying at the AP costs the same as staying at the Randolph Inn (except everything is included and you don't have to pay extra for anything).  If you stay at the AP instead of the Randolph Inn you will be reimbursed for your TDY just as if you had stayed on base.

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The AP is located in the upscale Universal City neighborhood of Olympia Hills.  The neighborhood is an older and very wooded neighborhood behind the Forum Shopping Center.  Some of the highlights of the AP location include:

  • Eight minute straight shot drive to Randolph AFB
  • 2.5 minute walk to Borders bookstore and the Forum Shopping Center
    • TGIF
    • Outback Steak House
    • Macaroni Grill
    • Starbucks
    • Just about every store & restaraunt imaginable
  • 3 minute drive to Hooters
  • 3 minute drive to Olympia Hills Golf Course (lowest rate for AP residents)

The AP is secluded and quiet in a woody neighborhood bordering the exceptional convenience of the Forum shopping center through a private gate.

 The AP is a four bedroom, two story, house with 2.5 bathrooms and a two car garage.  It has a sizeable fenced in backyard that hosts a small outdoor pond with fish, two turtles, and a small garden.  The landscaping includes shrubbery and several large shade providing trees.  The house sits at the end of a culvert in a scenic and quiet location.  All floors are carpeted with the exception of the kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms which host an ornate tile.  The house includes a small wet bar near the living room and a  brand new four person hot tub in the outer porch area.

The lawn is mowed by a fully automated robotic lawnmower and vacuuming is provided by four fully automated robotic vacuum cleaners.  Landscaping is provided by a landscaping service.

The AP has been packed with toys and tools to make it convenient for work and play.  The entire house is blanketed with a Wireless N network and high speed internet access (up to 5mps) and allows for wireless printing, scanning, and faxing from the study or the upstairs master bedroom.  If you don't have a wireless card you can plug into the ethernet jack in the bedroom and get the same features.  In addition, an ethernet network exists throughout the house and ties into the house Xbox 360 which has its own Xbox Live account.  The Xbox comes with Halo 3, Ghost Recon, Over-G Fighters, Tiger Woods, NCAA Football, and several other games.  The master bedroom comes with a Wii and Wii Fit balance board and Tiger Woods, NCAA football, Mario Kart, and a baseball game along with the Wii Fit software.  The upstairs master bedroom comes with a Playstation 3, Guitar Hero, and two guitars.

Full maid service is provided every other week and all utilities are included (local phone only).  Pets are not allowed inside the house and are only allowed to stay in the garage/yard with prior approval on a case by case basis.  Under no circumstance are they allowed inside the house.

Residents are not locked into the lease and can leave immediately at any time after notifying the house owner.  The reason there is no lease is because once you've seen the house you won't want to leave.  It's simply that good.

The Den

  • 62" wall mounted HD Plasma Screen w/ Surround Sound
  • DirectTV HD with 200 channels, Sunday Ticket and Premium movie package
  • HD DVR able to record two channels simultaneously for up to 150 hours of programming
  • Xbox 360 (networked) with Xbox Live Gold provided
  • Large fish tank with filter, auto feeder, and IR laser auto water filling system
  • Leather 3 seat recliner couch with consoles & cupholders between each seat
  • Leather recliner
  • Universal Remote

Master Bedroom (has its own private bath)

  • 42" wall mounted Plasma Screen
  • Cable TV
  • Nintendo Wii, Wii Balance Board, and games (Mario Kart, Tiger Woods, etc) 
  • LCD flat panel monitor for use with laptop
  • Wireless color printer/copier/scanner/fax
  • Glass Desk & Leather chair
  • Sofa Sleeper
  • Universal Remote
  • Mini-frig & Microwave

Each Bedroom

  • Wall mounted 26" High Definition LCD flat panel TV with built in DVD player
  • Cable TV
  • Empty shelf for gaming system and ethernet port (so bring your Xbox 360 to network)
  • Queen size bed with storage drawers
  • Glass desk & leather desk chair
  • IPOD Stereo AM/FM Alarm Clock (plays/charges your IPOD if you have one)
  • Upstairs master has a PlayStation 3, Guitar Hero, 2 Guitars and a wireless printer/scanner/fax

Kitchen

  • Frig/Freezer with water/cube dispenser
  • Microwave, Stove, Dishwasher & garbage disposal
  • Coffee Maker
  • 6 seat dining table

Laundry

  • Front loading washer and dryer

The Wet Bar

  • Full wet bar & wine rack

The Hot Tub

  • 2007 HotSprings/Tiger River Sumatran
  • Seats 4 comfortably

Back Patio

  • Propane Grill with rotisserie
Within the fenced in backyard is a fenced in garden/pond with automatic fish/turtle feeder and water filler (you can also see the robotic lawnmower's charging dock):

 Hot!!  New Referral Program!  Free Riverwalk Apartment Access!

Those that successfully refer somebody to the AP get priority (and free) access to the downtown San Antonio "Riverwalk Crash Pad" located 1/2 block from the Riverwalk in an upscale area.  You get access to this apartment for as long as the person you referred is living at the AP.  Free.  Click here for more information on the Aviator Hotel (AH) Riverwalk apartment.


  
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  BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 4 (Master)
SEP T-6 PIT (DC)   T-1 PIT (ME)  T-6 PIT (RM)
OCT T-6 PIT (DC)   T-1 PIT (ME)  T-6 PIT (RM)
NOV T-6 PIT (BH)   T-1 PIT (ME)  T-6 PIT (RM)
DEC T-6 PIT (BH)      T-1 PIT (ME)
JAN T-6 PIT (BH) T-6 PIT (DC2) T-6 PIT (JH)  T-1 PIT (ME)
FEB T-6 PIT (BH) IFF (RH) T-6 PIT (JH)  T-6 PIT (DC2)
MAR T-6 PIT (BH) IFF (RH) T-6 PIT (JH)  T-6 PIT (DC2)
APR   IFF (RH) T-6 PIT (JH)  T-6 PIT (DC2)
MAY   IFF (RH)    
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JUL        

 * Reservations are made on a first come first serve basis.  To ensure a room will be available please visit the contact information page and send us your TDY dates and your desire to request a room reservation.  You can do this by clicking here and sending a message with your dates and any other questions.  Then, when you're ready to reserve a room and guarantee that it's reserved for you simply follow these directions.

** A blank block means the room is available for that month.  Otherwise somebody has firmly reserved the room by following the instructions above.

*** All filled up? Contact us anyway and we will refer you to three other rental houses in the area that cater to IFF and PIT students


  

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