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The Family Road Trip

When you hear those words, you probably have memories of childhood family road trips, dividing the back seat with imaginary barriers, playing the license plate game, and climbing over the backseat to get into the hatchback of the station wagon (who needed seat belts...

Travel Like a Pro: Inside Tips About Air Travel

Air travel can be a stressful ordeal. Long lines, uncomfortable seats, and running between connections can ruin the beginning and end of your journey. We have gathered the most important inside tips about air travel for next time you plan to visit Ramada Tropics...

Discover the History of Des Moines

Are you planning to visit Des Moines? Learn more about the interesting history of Des Moines and what landmarks a history buff shouldn’t miss while staying at our Des Moines hotel. While human settlement in this area dates back at least 7,000 years, the written...

Arrange an Eco-friendly Wedding: The Best Green Wedding Tips

No, we are not necessarily indicating that emerald green should be the color theme for your wedding. The average wedding produces 400 lbs of garbage and a whopping 63 tons of CO2! The benefits of an eco-friendly wedding are many. Not only does an eco-friendly wedding...

Fun Des Moines Fall Events

All seasons have their particular charm, but we keep a special place in our hearts for the majestic color explosion that fall brings. Our Des Moines hotel is the perfect place to stay during your visit and while attending these fun Des Moines fall events: American...

Travel Beauty Tips for the Busy Businesswoman

Are you planning on attending a Des Moines business meeting, but dreading the flight? Read our previous blog about how to travel like a pro to make sure your trip goes as smooth as possible. Ok, so now you have gotten some great tips on how to avoid the most common...

Winter Activities in Des Moines

There are plenty of winter activities in Des Moines for you to enjoy. You can curl up with a good book at the Ramada Tropics or you can experience some great attractions in the beautiful city of Des Moines. There are many things you can do in Des Moines even in the...

Fall Photography Tips

The cold is inching its way into the Midwest and fall is here with full force! Beautiful color explosions are occurring in this area right now, so bring your camera along when you come visit Des Moines. Here are some useful fall photography tips that will help you...