Quito Travel Guide

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Does an Airport Really Need Two Johnny Rockets?

Where: Quito, Ecuador
March 5, 2013 at 10:14 AM | by | Comments (0)

When it comes to airport dining we’ve seen some pretty solid options over the last few years. In fact there are some spots that are so darned tasty, that we have even built in a little extra time just to take in a decent meal from the comfort of the airport.

Now we’re not saying that we don’t enjoy a good burger now and then, but we probably don’t need to have two of them during our trip. However, that might just be the idea down in Ecuador, as Mariscal Sucre International Airport now has two outlets of Johnny Rockets restaurants. If you ask us that might just be an overdose waiting to happen.

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Ecuador Field Trip: Quito for Beginners

Where: Quito, Ecuador
March 11, 2008 at 12:45 PM | by | Comments (0)

Long-haul travel is tough enough on your body without subjecting it a rock-hard, critter-infested guesthouse mattress. At least, not on your first night in town.

To ensure that my boyfriend Jeff and I would rest and repair in record time, we went the 300-thread count, mint-on-the-pillow route by booking at a weekend's stay at the Marriott Quito. While the room cost us less than $150 online, I later learned that spontaneous types can wander into the hotel and ask for a discounted rate on weekends. (We're talking up to 50 percent off during low season.)

We also liked that the place was a two-minute walk from The Mariscal, a touristy district the locals affectionately refer to as "Gringolandia."

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Amazing Race All-Stars: Keep Stroking Me, I Like It

Where: Quito, Ecuador
February 19, 2007 at 8:36 AM | by | Comment (1)

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Chasing Racers is back, with a brand new Amazing Race All Stars mashup. This map will update the morning after every new episode. Send along tips, rumors, gossip, locations and spoilers to our map editors, become a member and comment on the stories below, and add to the Jaunted-Flickr photo pool to get in on the fray.

Remember to zoom in, out, and around on the map - with so much happening in each episode, it's easy to miss a map point.

Ah, Miami Beach. Phil's hair is super blown out and he's looking great at the Charles Deering Estate. The teams come powering in on go-fast boats that are, Ian says, "like Miami Vice." Kevin and Drew claim they're older and rounder. Rob and Kim claim to have a "whole new bag of tricks." DuKa says "This time the teams are out for blood." Dave and Mary are psyched about proving to viewers they can win without the help of the six-pack alliance, but their real challenge will be getting passed their constant reality starf***ing. Oh and Eric has nipple rings! All the juicy details, after the jump.

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