Foxwood Inn and Suites
210 Highway Ave E T0H1P0 Fox Creek, AB, Canada

Consider This When Searching For A Hotel People travel for many different reasons, for business or pleasure. When you're traveling you can find many good hotels that provide good value for your dollar. But there are many other considerations you should make when you're looking for a hotel. When you are looking for a hotel, there are many ideas to help you choose: Cheapest? The cheapest hotels are not always the best option for the budget-conscious person. In fact, cheap hote...ls have become a joke, they can be so bad! Motels are an okay option for the budget conscious person but if you have a family, a hotel may offer you more convenience and choice for your children. For example, in a hotel you might find a restaurant and pool for the kids and a bar for the adults, which you would rarely find a motel. The difference in price is not huge so choosing a hotel for those family friendly amenities make the few extra dollars worthwhile. Close to where you want to be? People who choose to stay at a hotel often find that the closer a hotel is to the downtown, the more expensive the hotel is. If your destination is downtown, you do not have to choose a hotel that is close by, but you should find one that is conveniently located. For example, if you have a business meeting to attend downtown, you don't want to choose the cheapest hotel which is so far away from downtown that you'll be fighting traffic and searching endlessly for a parking space. But you also don't want to spend an arm and a leg for a hotel that is too close to downtown. Instead, settle on one that is a few minutes out of the downtown core but not too far away. Amenities? What you are willing to spend on a hotel room should not only reflect the quality of the service and the comfort of the room, but also the amenities. If you love to have a morning swim, a few extra dollars for a hotel with a swimming pool will make your stay worthwhile. But if you are not much of a socialite, spending extra dollars to be in a hotel with the hottest nightclub in town isn't worth it. Ask about what services the hotel provides and see which ones you'd use. Proximity? Proximity to your meeting or destination is one consideration, but if you flew into town you should also consider proximity to the airport as well. Many hotels that are close to the airport, call themselves airport hotels or offer shuttle services to the airport charge more than non-airport hotels. Part of this is because the airport may charge the shuttle for parking privileges, which the hotel passes along to the consumer. Depending on how long you stay, it may be worthwhile to pay for a cab to go a little farther away from the airport to find a hotel that provides the same service for a slightly cheaper cost.

Do You Suffer From Hotel Fatigue? You probably know the feeling stuck in a hotel bedroom that looks exactly like the room you stayed in last week, and the week before that. The chair’s hard and uncomfortable so you end up sprawled on the bed. After a hectic day the thought of a table for one in a crowded restaurant is so unappealing that you opt for room service and blow a small fortune on a glorified sandwich. If this seems all too familiar then next time you travel on bus...iness why not try a serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are fast becoming the preferred accommodation choice for many business travellers. The concept of serviced apartments has developed in the UK in recent years following the lead of countries such as Australia, New Zealand and the United States. These apartments, often confused with suites, are generally found in prime city centre locations. Guests enjoy the space and freedom serviced apartments offer. Typically, in addition to your bedroom you will have your own private lounge, fully-fitted kitchen and of course bathroom. There’s space to relax on your own, entertain colleagues or even get some work done. There are advantages of staying in a serviced apartment too when it comes to dining fully-fitted kitchens offer an alternative to eating alone in restaurants and are ideal where a guest has special dietary needs. There’s more flexibility too as breakfast can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own private lounge with no need to rush to meet the deadline for breakfast! Serviced apartments are also ideal as a venue for small meetings and conferences and can offer executives and conference organisers an alternative for small meetings or debriefing sessions look out for high speed Internet access which is available in the best serviced apartments now. Serviced apartments generally offer the same flexibility in booking terms as a hotel you can book direct via telephone or email and can book online. There is usually no minimum stay period and they are cost-effective too when compared to hotel rates, particularly when you take into account the possible savings on expensive extras, such as room service, bar and laundry bills. Sharing a two-bedroom apartment with colleagues is the most cost-effective option of all. En-suite bathrooms ensure no loss of privacy but the total price per apartment will be substantially less than two or even three standard hotel rooms. Maid service is included as you would expect in a hotel and the best serviced apartments have on-site reception facilities to provide you with any additional assistance you may require. The serviced apartment market has emerged as a most cost-effective alternative to hotel accommodation and, at times the only option to consider. High in comfort, low in cost with complete consistency. Three C’s that provide a good benchmark for anyone needing to stay, for whatever length of time, away from home.

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8 Unexpected Travel Costs And How to Minimize Them From parking to Wi-Fi, little expenses can throw your trip budget out of whack. Fifteen bucks a day for hotel Wi-Fi or 20 bucks for a theme park T-shirt might not seem like much on their own, but little extras here and there can add up to some serious cash you may not think to include in your vacation budget. Here's a look at strategies for identifying and (where possible) minimizing pesky travel costs. ...Continue reading

13 Things You Didn't Know About Booking Your Vacation Online Finding an affordable online vacation package or a cheap flight is great, but not if it means sacrificing quality. Learn what to look for to ensure your next vacation is a success with 13 Things you didn’t know about online vacations. 1. They Know Who's a Mac and Who's a PC...Continue reading

Tips for Hotel Stays with Pets Whether you are hitting the road with your teacup poodle, a tomcat, or a terrier, there's some special considerations to find the best lodging for you and your pet. While more and more hotels are becoming pet-friendly, you still need to be prepared for the following. 1. Double-check pet fees and restrictions. Accommodations often have restrictions on the size and age of animals (puppies tend to be discouraged). Fees can range from a nominal dail...y charge to a refundable damage deposit to a hefty nonrefundable flat fee. Some places hit you with daily fees and require a nonrefundable deposit of $100 or more. Make sure you get an itemized list of all additional fees and are clear on which are nonrefundable. Note that daily fees can vary depending on the size or type of pet. 2. Scope out the surroundings. Looking at a hotel’s Web site may not be enough to determine whether the surrounding area is suitable for walking dogs. Chain motels in particular are often along busy roads with no grass in sight. When booking, ask about local green spaces and the safety and general noise level of the area. 3. Look for pet extras. Services are especially useful in urban areas where you’re more likely to leave your pet behind while sightseeing. Many hotels offer special beds and treats, dog-sitting and dog-walking services, and even spa services and pet-centric activities and events. Before you settle, shop around to see which hotel offers the most support for your pet 4. Request a ground-floor room. This is convenient for late-night potty runs, and means little unnecessary schlepping for you at properties that don’t have elevators. 5. Be wary of special "pet rooms." Often pet owners will get stuck in smoking rooms or older rooms with worn furnishings. When booking, ask tough questions about how the pet rooms differ from the rest of the property, and make clear your request for a no-smoking room. 6. Use a crate or carrier when leaving your pet alone in the room. This is for the safety of your pet and of the lodging employees, who might enter the room to clean. Also, be sure he will not disturb other guests while alone. If you must let your pet roam while you’re out, it’s best to hang the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door. Note that some establishments won’t allow you to leave a dog alone in a room even if it’s crated. 7. Control who comes into contact with your pet. Allowing too many people to say hello to him may add to his stress (and yours). Watch your pet for signs of anxiousnessyawning, excessive panting, avoiding eye contactand give him a place to relax quietly. Most pets should have no more than one hour of intense meeting and greeting a day. 10. Deal with damaged property immediately. If your pet damages anything, immediately discuss the situation with the managerdon’t wait until checkout to resolve such matters.

Help! I'm Stuck in a Hotel Room! Just call me Eloise. Once again, I find myself living in a hotel. You see, if an employee wants to move up in the hotel industry, it often means moving around. A lot. And my husband moves up in his jobs. A lot. So every couple of years, we find ourselves moving to a new town and a new property. In some ways, it’s really cool. We’ve gotten to live lots of exciting places. But moving a household is extremely stressful. It was tough when it was ...Continue reading

How much to tip at hotels, and when: A primer for guests Though he's a seasoned business traveler, Kevin O'Connor isn't sure what to tip at hotels. "I am always unsure, so frequently I don't tip when I probably should," says O'Connor, a Toronto-based consultant who has spent about 130 nights in hotels since the beginning of last year....Continue reading

he Town of Fox Creek is conveniently located on Highway 43, approximately a 2.5 hour drive from the City of Edmonton and a 2 hour drive from the City of Grande Prairie. Fox Creek is a full service community of approximately 2,000 friendly residents with a shadow population of an additional 8,000 approximately 10,000 in total. During the winter season our population swells to 15,000 due to the oil and gas activity. The town has a median family income of $79,655.00, one of th...e highest in the Province of Alberta. The town is a stopping place for many of the 7,000 vehicles that pass through Highway 43 3ach day and the traffic volume is projected to grow 8%-10% each year. Fox Creek’s economy is driven by the resource industry with oil, gas and forestry playing the primary role. According to the 2011 Census of Canada, Fox Creek has a population of 1969 living in 773 dwellings. Shadow population (seasonal/contract and temporary residents) account for approximately 80% of 8,031 of the total population of 10,000. The town of Fox Creek has a young population with the majority of its residents being under the age of 59. Fox Creek proves to be a community that is home to many young families and working young adults. The town has a land area of 11.54 km2 (4.46 sq.ml) and a population density of 170.6 km2 (442/sq.ml).

Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hotel What makes a good hostel? How do you avoid the bad ones? After staying in hundreds of hostels since I first started traveling the world, I’ve become quite adept at figuring out very quickly if the hostel owners know what they are doing or just randomly woke up one day and said Let’s open a hostel. It sounds like fun. While hostels are all about the people, management can do a few things to make their hostel a lot less crappy and a lot mo...re awesome. Certain features make a hostel memorable (common rooms, group activities, and kitchens) while others can make them suck (push button showers, general filth, and terrible staff). Additionally, here are some smaller things to look out for: Breakfast Look for a place with a decent breakfast (i.e., more than bread and cheese) or at least one that begins and ends when people are actually awake (breakfasts that start around 8:30 usually go late). Check-out time Never stay at a hotel with a check-out time before 10 A.M.; the best ones have won’t make you check out until 11 A.M. or later. Sleep is valuable on the road because you’ll rarely get enough of it. Hotels with late check-out times understand this. Kitchen Try to look for hotels with kitchens since you can then prepare your own food, lower your food budget, and share a meal with your new friends. Nothing binds people closer together than a shared meal (and a few glasses of wine). What makes hotels great are the people. A top-rated hotel can be home to an unpleasant experience if the people are bad, while you can fondly remember the dirtiest, grossest, and most disgusting hotel in the world if you enjoy good company while you’re staying there. What do you look for in a good hotel?

Hotel Safety Tips Break-ins, fires, natural disasters and terrorist attacks are just a few of the potential threats to travelers' safety in hotel rooms. While we don't recommend being too paranoid about some of these -- after all, one safety expert puts a hotel guest's chance of dying in a terrorist attack at a remote one in a million -- it's in your own best interest to take a few precautions to protect against more common risks, such as burglary or fire. Read on for our top...Continue reading

Few things can ruin a trip more than a bad lodging experience. Luckily, with a little planning, you can ensure that your choice of hotel is the best one for youand that you remain happy throughout your stay. CHOOSING THE BEST HOTEL Determine your needs... Think about the type of accommodations you prefer. How much are you looking to spend per night? Do you need a hotel with a pool for your kids, or a fitness center for you? Are you hoping breakfast is included? Once you’ve decided on your priorities, you can better target your search. Search online, but book directly with the hotel Use hotelscombined.comwhich searches aggregators and booking engines such as kayak.com and expedia.com, as well as hotel websitesto find the best place to stay. Then book your room directly with the hotel. You’ll often get a better rate without paying the fees of the booking engines, and you’ll have the goodwill of the hotel in case something goes wrong. Get feedback Visit sites such as travelocity.com and travelpost.com to read traveler reviews of the hotel you are considering. Avoid extra fees When booking online, be sure to read each itemized charge before hitting the book now button. Call to ask about parking fees, Wi-Fi charges, and other extra costs. Map it out Some search engines, such as expedia.com and hotels.com, allow you to search for and map a hotel in relation to certain attractions, like Disneyland or Times Square. You can also use Google Maps to see how close the hotel is to the attractions you plan to visit. Beware of rewards programs If you’re primarily a business traveler, rewards programs make sense because hotels do actually reward frequent travelers who stay with them often. But if you’re more of a leisure traveler, make sure you don’t choose a hotel that costs more or is in a less convenient location just to get points. ONCE YOU’VE BOOKED Follow up on special requests If you asked for a quiet room on the top floor when you booked, call the hotel’s front desknot the 800 numberto confirm your request before arriving. Take a good look at the room Assess the room as soon as you check in to make sure it’s clean and that everything is working. Also note the room’s location: Is it right above the hotel’s nightclub? Is loud construction taking place right outside? Does the room offer the ocean view it promised? If you are not satisfied, ask to be moved right away. Address your issues If you have a minor problem with the hotel, call the front desk to see if it can quickly be resolved. If it can’t, or if the issue is more complicated, visit the front desk. If that doesn’t work, call the manager and then move up the chain of command. Put everything in writing so that you’ll have a paper trail. Whatever you do, don’t let an online complaint be the first time the hotel hears about your problem.

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Fox Creek, Foxwood Inn & Suites effective June 1, 2013 All rooms are 159.99 + taxes (Standards - Kings, Doubles, Queens both singles and double rooms) All Suites are 175.99 + taxes

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