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Around the World

By stephen.fox on October 30, 2009 4:25 PM

The Word from the Web - 10/30/2009 We're still scaring up what a lot of you are sharing about what you saw, heard, and learned at Oracle OpenWorld 2009. Take a look at our latest finds from the Web in...

Rolling Out the Oracle OpenWorld Welcome Mat

By stephen.fox on October 5, 2009 1:08 PM

Show Your Badge for Great Deals Throughout San Francisco While you're in town, take the time to enjoy some terrific bargains in and around San Francisco that are just for Oracle OpenWorld participants. Get the complete list on The San...

Around Moscone Center, Part 1

By stephen.fox on September 29, 2009 3:43 PM

10 Temptations Within 10 Minutes and Under $10 As President and CEO of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau located just steps from Moscone Center, guest blogger Joe D'Alessandro has some insider tips on exploring the neighborhood immediately surrounding...

Flights of Fancy

By stephen.fox on September 24, 2009 4:18 PM

Winners of the Team Oracle Biplane Rides Back in May, we announced a contest for a once-in-a-lifetime, 20-minute joy ride in the Team Oracle biplane with pilot Sean Tucker. Today, we'd like to announce our winners (this is where the...

While You're in Town, Part 2

By stephen.fox on September 18, 2009 2:05 PM

Fall Festivals You Won't Want to Miss This year, Oracle OpenWorld coincides with a staggering array of neighborhood festivals and city-wide special events. Take this chance to enjoy the unique diversity in history, art, and culture that only San Francisco...

While You're in Town, Part 1

By stephen.fox on September 10, 2009 10:24 AM

San Francisco's Golden Gate is the Golden Ticket to the Art Scene After a long day at Oracle OpenWorld 2009, take a break from the conference to explore a whole world of fine art and historic treasures that have made...

Still Hunting For A Hotel?

By stephen.fox on September 9, 2009 2:20 PM

It's Never Too Late for a Better Rate As the clock counts down to Oracle OpenWorld 2009 in San Francisco, some attendees are still hoping for the best deal on hotel accomodations. Fortunately, the official Oracle OpenWorld Housing team has...

Even Stars Sleep At Night

By stephen.fox on June 26, 2009 11:07 AM

Book Your Stay Where Celebrities Play Wanna rock n’ roll all night? And party every day? Then consider making a reservation at one of the San Francisco hotels that attract powerhouse patrons and their requisite paparazzi. Movie stars, sports stars,...

Hotel Haunts

By stephen.fox on June 12, 2009 4:06 PM

Space Still Available for a Spooky Stay in San Francisco Since this year's Oracle OpenWorld takes place just prior to Halloween, why not check into the places where specters settled down for a long slumber. Several of San Francisco’s historic...

The Early Bird Gets The Nest

By stephen.fox on June 3, 2009 8:17 AM

Looking Ahead to Booking a Bed If the economy has put the squeeze on your travel budget, you may need to add an “economy” hotel to your Oracle OpenWorld 2009 Early Bird registration savings. In San Francisco, picking out budget-conscious...

Go with a Guide

By jack.flynn on September 16, 2008 12:46 PM

San Francisco Walking Tours Today we welcome Daniel Bacon of Barbary Coast Trail. Many agree that San Francisco is best experienced on foot; and guided walking tours are a great way to explore the many layers of history that make...

Does San Francisco Have the Best Ballpark in the World?

By jack.flynn on September 9, 2008 2:42 PM

We'll Let You Be the Judge of That The 2008 MLB regular season will be drawing to a close during Oracle OpenWorld, and there's going to be some great baseball going on in San Francisco. The Giants will be trying...

Exploring San Francisco, Part 3

By jack.flynn on September 8, 2008 2:06 PM

To Lands End Parts 1 and 2 of Doug McConnell’s tour of San Francisco’s waterfront took us from the Ferry Building to Fisherman’s Wharf and Crissy Field. In Part 3 we reach the appropriately named Lands End. Finally, if you...

Exploring San Francisco, Part 1

By jack.flynn on August 21, 2008 3:09 PM

Begin at the Ballpark For those of you looking to experience the best of San Francisco while you’re here this fall, Doug McConnell walks us through the San Francisco scenic waterfront. Doug is cofounder of OpenRoad.TV, and this post is...

San Francisco Weather

By jack.flynn on August 14, 2008 1:16 PM

And Why It's So Nutty September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with highs of about 70°F/21°C and lows of 56°F/13°C. Nice. But be prepared for it to change. San Francisco weather can be surprising. Mornings are often cool...

San Francisco Hotels, Part 3

By jack.flynn on July 7, 2008 1:47 PM

Staying Close to the Action Our last hotel blog is about choice. You come to San Francisco; you’ve got choices. It’s what San Francisco is all about. Choose your coffee: organic, organic-fair-trade, organic-fair-trade-shade-grown, organic-fair-trade-shade-grown-biodynamic—or just go for whatever they serve...

San Francisco Hotels, Part 1

By tania.weidick on June 12, 2008 2:23 PM

Get What You Pay (and Pay and Pay) For Picking out a hotel in San Francisco is like picking an item off your favorite menu or trying to choose your best tie--or coolest superhero socks--for a pivotal meeting. There are...