Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is a Holiday Hit in Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge
November 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge TN
Gatlinburg will be filled with holiday cheer on December 3rd when the 35th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade starts its journey through town. Kris Kringle, also known as Santa Claus, will be leading the parade as it makes its merry way through the streets. Over 100 other parade entries will be following Santa Clause including the Oscar-Myer Weinermobile, marching bands from all over, and larger-than-life helium balloons. After the grand procession of the parade, there will be an autography party at the Riverbend Mall. This is a holiday tradition for Gatlinburg that has only become more popular with time.
Stay warm and get more Christmas cheer during your stay by visiting the Dixie Stampede for their Christmas extravaganza. Their holiday dinner and show combination features a friendly competition between the North and South Pole, a visit from Santa, and many other exciting holiday activities. Between the delicious, home-style cooking and the great show, you’re going to be feeling warm and satisfied from the inside out!
Another Christmas show you won’t want to miss while you’re visiting is the Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show. They are right in the middle of their holiday festivities and put on a classic, endearing Christmas show the whole family will love. Their Christmas story takes you from Santa’s Workshop, to New York City, and to a living Nativity scene. Great costumes, dazzling sets, and talented performers really make this show a special holiday event.
Enjoy Durham Farms’ Festival of Lights and Music this Holiday Season in Savannah
Have an old fashioned Christmas celebration with Durham Farms during their Festival of Lights and Music. This exciting event takes place December 4th through the 11th at the riverside of Dunham Farms. Guests will be awed to by the gorgeous setting on the riverside with ancient oak trees strung with lights and will love the fun activities available like wagon rides, historic house tours, crafts, and square dancing. This event offers guests 30 acres of adventure and holiday cheer!
While you’re in Savannah, make sure you get a taste of the Southern cooking that the city is known for with the Savannah Foody Tour. This tour will lead you through some of the hottest dining and shopping areas in the city. You will get to try local foods that are made purely from local products as well as some goods that are imported to the city to be added to the city’s most delicious dishes. Collard greens, gourmet chocolates, and fried chicken are just a few of the favorites you may get try as you are led through the city.
Of course, the history of the city is just as famous as the food, and you can learn all about the great history of the city with the Historic On / Off Trolley Tour. This fun tour allows you to explore the city at your own pace. You can get on and off the trolley at the places you’re interested in and skip the places you already know about or have already visited. The trolley has 14 stops including Savannah Visitors Center and Mulberry Inn. This tour is perfect for guests who want to customize their sightseeing experience.
Rock City Garden’s “Enchanted Garden of Lights” Brightens the Holidays
For a unique holiday celebration, head to Chattanooga to experience Rock City Gardens 16th Annual “Enchanted Garden of Lights.” Rock City is already known as one of the famous Lookout Mountain Attractions, and this event only makes it that much more exciting to visit. This holiday celebration truly makes for an enchanted evening when Rock City is lit up with over a million lights that show over 30 holiday scenes for guests to enjoy. The holiday magic in Rock City begins November 19th and continues through January 1st, so guests will have plenty of opportunities to visit. This celebration even includes the chance to decorate gingerbread cookies and enjoy hot cocoa with your family and friends. It’s a magical way to spend some quality time with those you love.
Continue your enjoyment of Chattanooga with the popular Crystal Palace Cave Tour. This tour is a wonderful way to explore more of the natural beauty of the area. The cave is known for its incredible rock formations including stalagmites, stalactites, soda straws, fossils, natural bridges and rimstone pools. A guide will explain how these natural wonders are created as well as some of the history of the cave as he takes you through each cavern. Guests of all ages are able to enjoy this tour.
Warm up after spending time outdoors with a visit to the Murder Mystery Dinner Shows at Vaudeville Cafe. This exciting dinner and show combination puts you and the other guests in the spotlight when you become the detectives in solving a murder. You can mingle with the cast and ask them questions in order to gather clues and decide who the culprit is. You never know what mysteries you might uncover at these family-friend shows!
All Aboard for the Holiday Express on the 1880 Train
Enjoy a combination of Old West charm and holiday cheer with the Holiday Express on the 1880 Train. This fun event takes place November 26th and 27th at the Train Depot in Hill City and offers family-friendly entertainment for your enjoyment. The 1880 train will take guests on a magical journey to the North Pole where the kids will get the chance to meet Santa. Whether you’re 9 or 90, you will find this an enchanting experience and a great way to start your holiday celebration!
While you’re in the Mount Rushmore area, you can’t miss out on your chance to see the legendary Mount Rushmore monument in person. The Mount Rushmore Grand Legends Tour gives you the chance to explore the wonders of Mount Rushmore in full, and it gives you the chance to see some of the other famous attractions of the area. After seeing Mount Rushmore, you will visit the famous Custer State Park where you can enjoy some of the area’s best buffalo stew. Afterward, you will get to enjoy scenic views of Sylvan Lake before visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial. This tour is an overview that will give you the chance to see the best of the Mount Rushmore area.
After seeing Mount Rushmore, you may be interested in visiting some of the other area attractions that feature past presidents. Visit President’s Park – A Sculpture Park Tribute to get some fascinating information about the presidents who have helped shape our country. Each informational plaque is accompanied by an incredible 20-foot bust featuring over 40 of America’s past presidents. Flags are included, so you can see how many states were included in the union during each man’s presidency. It’s a wonderful way to trace America’s history and enjoy quality time with family or friends.
21st Annual Holiday Festival of Lights Calls Visitors to Charleston
If you love huge Christmas celebrations with all of the little details that make the season magical, it’s time to visit Charleston for the 21st Annual Holiday Festival of Lights. This festival will take place November 12th through December 2nd and includes a marshmallow roast, festival train ride, Lakeside Lights interactive activity, enchanted forest walking tail, gingerbread houses, a 50-ton custom-made holiday sand sculpture, giant greeting cards, a carousel ride, climbing wall, and the opportunity to visit Santa. There are even several shops participating, so guests can find that perfect holiday treat for their families and friends. It would be a shame to miss this Christmas celebration!
While you’re in Charleston, make sure that you take the time to enjoy the history and beauty of the city with the luxurious Seeing the Sights Limousine Tour. This tour will give you a great view of the city’s highlights from the comfort of a private limousine. You can customize the tour to your preferences, so the experience you have is entirely up to you. Make it a romantic night out with that special someone or an evening of laughs with a group of friends. No matter what you choose, you’re sure to be comfortable and have a great time!
Charleston isn’t just known for its history and fun attractions, the city is also known for its great art and talented artists. Try your hand at creating a beautiful work of art while you visit with the Half Day Oil Painting Lesson. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, you will have a ton of fun learning new techniques from award-winning artists Martha Sharp and Karen Hagan. Their art is featured in several exhibits in Charleston as well as private collections. Maybe you will find that you are a master artist in the making after working with them.
Christmas Shopping is a Breeze in Boston
Christmas is just 50 days away and you have yet to do your Christmas shopping. Don’t panic yet. You can still get all of your Christmas shopping done for the big day, and you can do it without stress. Just visit the great city of Boston and go on some of these fun shopping tours. You can take care of the shopping list and have a great time doing it!
Macy’s Boston Star Shopper Tour
Be treated like a star during your shopping experience when you go on Macy’s Boston Star Shopper Tour. You get a $25 gift card, a 4-piece box of Frango Chocolates, and a Star Scent that helps you decide what fragrance is best for you and all that is just for showing up. In addition, you will be given an 11% discount on merchandise throughout the store, so you can buy everyone the gifts they want at a discounted cost. You may not be able to help but agree that it’s better to give than receive after this tour.
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Tour
After spending some time choosing your gifts at Macy’s, go on the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Tour to finish off your shopping. There are over 170 shopping options at these outlets with up to 65% off in savings at each place. You can visit Nike, Kenneth Cole, Coach, Ann Taylor, and many other brand names that have just what you need for your Christmas shopping list in just one tour. This tour is a sure way to get gifts that please everyone and save money by skipping the regular retail rate.
New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise
For visitors who are coming to Boston to get their shopping done in November, this is also your last chance to do some whale watching with the New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise. After November, the cruise closes down for the winter months and you won’t have another chance to go whale watching before spring. The whale watching cruise is a nice way to reward yourself for all of the shopping you finished and you get to see the magnificent whales of the ocean up close. You may even get to see other wildlife like dolphins and sea birds as well.
Treat Yourself to a Special Holiday Adventure in Nashville
November 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Nashville TN
There’s never been a better time to visit Nashville than during the holiday season. This year, the season is bringing several exciting changes to city that will make a visit better than ever. Christmas shows, country classics, and old favorites will join together to make any time in Nashville a special time!
Radio City Rockettes Nashville
The Radio City Rockettes are back in Nashville for another exciting season of fantastic dance numbers. Their precision and timing have made them famous, and this year’s show promises to be better than ever. With dance numbers that feature everything from the “12 Days of Christmas” to the “Parade of Wooden Soldiers” this dance troupe delivers a large variety of pieces to enjoy. The entire family will find the classic Radio City Rockettes’ performance an enchanting experience.
ICE! at Gaylord’s Opryland Nashville
Of course, you can’t celebrate Christmas without ICE! at Gaylord’s Opryland Nashville. ICE gives you the unique chance to step into a winter wonderland of beautifully made ice sculptures. These sculptures come in many sizes, shapes, and colors to give you a variety of incredible pieces to examine. You will see Snoopy’s decorated dog house, gorgeous Christmas trees, and even have the chance to slide down an ice slide. Each sculpture is three-dimensional and larger-than-life to make the ice fantasies come to life for you.
You wouldn’t want to visit Nashville and see the Rockettes and ICE! without stopping to see a show at the Grand Ole Opry. The Grand Ole Opry is one of Nashville’s hottest attractions with its reputation for classic country music. Country music stars and rising stars come to play on the Grand Ole Opry’s stage where legends like Patsy Cline and Hank Williams once performed. You never know which star might be at the show that you come to see!
In addition to all of the exciting shows and attractions in the area, the Gaylord Opryland Hotel has added its own good news for the holidays. Starting November 15th, the hotel will have finished its restoration and will once again be taking in guests. Reservations are already available, and guests from everywhere are taking advantage of their opportunity to plan a stay at this famous hotel. Its gorgeous indoor atriums with waterfalls, rivers, and gorgeous landscaping make it one of the most peaceful places to stay while its central location in Opryland makes it one of the most convenient places to stay. The extra amenities and services at the hotel like child care and 5 full-service restaurants only add to the attraction. Start making your reservations before the hotel fills up for the holidays!
Christmas Shopping is Fun in Sunny Orlando!
Don’t wait until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping this year. Instead, make an event out of it and do all of your shopping in sunny Orlando. Make the chore a vacation and go on some of these shopping activities. Each shopping experience is unique and offers its own benefits, so you just have to choose the ones that you think best fit your needs.
Divas on a Dime – Ultimate Retail Therapy Tour
Divas on a Dime gives you the VIP treatment you deserve when you’re shopping. You will be picked up by a luxury shuttle bus and taken to a boarding area where you will get to slide into a stretch limousine. A professional shopping guide will then take you to some of the hottest local shops and brand name stores for great deals in shopping and dining. This activity also includes a manicure, complimentary breakfast or high tea, a gift bag, shopping itinerary, and signature beverage. You can’t help but have fun shopping with Divas on a Dime!
Macy’s Mall at Milennia Shopping Tours
Continue to get the star treatment during your shopping experience with the Macy’s Mall at Milennia Shopping Tours. The star shopping package includes a $25 Macy’s gift card, 4-piece box of Frango Mint Chocolates, Star Scent, complimentary makeover or beauty treatment, and an 11% discount on items throughout the store. Shopping for gifts with these little extras for yourself will make this year’s Christmas shopping an experience you will want to make a tradition!
Take the outlet malls by storm with the Orlando Shopping Extravaganza. Your adventure begins with a delicious breakfast before you set out to shop until you drop. Your first stop is the Denim Outlet where you can find the perfect pair of jeans for a family member, friend, or yourself before you head to the Reebok Factory Outlet to get a cute new pair of shoes. After that, enjoy a whirl of other exciting stores with name brands like Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. Your experience includes lunch, complimentary gifts, and extra savings, so you can get the best gifts without breaking the bank!
Christmas Shows Turn Branson, MO into a Winter Wonderland
November 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under Branson MO
No city is as dedicated to bringing people the magic of Christmas as Branson, MO. Right now, many of the area’s hottest shows are starting their Christmas shows for the season. If you’re having trouble getting into the holiday spirit or you’re just ready to see a fantastic Christmas show or two, there’s never been a better time to stop by Branson.
Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre
Start your Christmas experience with the beautiful production The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre. Beautiful period costumes, stunning sets, and live animals transport you to another place and time where you can watch the story of Christmas unfold. This Christmas favorite has already started in the theatre and will continue to be on until December 31st for visitors to enjoy.
If you love dazzling Broadway-style productions, the Spirit of Christmas is the perfect holiday show for you. This show features Christmas classics, high kick lines, dancing, and amusing comedy with a Broadway-style flair that makes Christmas light up for guests. The cast and producers are the same people you loved in Broadway – The Star Spangled Banner, and their talents only shine brighter as they take you on this holiday journey. The show has already started for the season and will continue until December 10th.
Christmas on the Trail Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Continue your magical holiday experience with Christmas on the Trail Chuckwagon Dinner Show. This experience gives you a musical dinner and show experience, admission to the Trail of Lights display, and the chance to hear some wonderful Christmas caroling. With everything offered during this activity, you won’t have any trouble enjoying a full evening Christmas cheer!
Start Your Christmas Shopping at the 24th Annual Springmaid Beach Winter Arts and Crafts Show
Springmaid Beach hasn’t missed a step during the season’s change from fall to winter. In fact, they’re making it a fun event with the 24th Annual Springmaid Beach Winter Arts and Craft Show. This arts and crafts show features local craftsmen’s displays of handmade goods including hand carved wood items, glass items, jewelry, and even food. This year’s event will take place from December 3rd to the 5th which is perfect for those looking to find unique Christmas gifts for family and friends. Head on down to Myrtle Beach and get ready to celebrate the changing season!
While you’re in Myrtle Beach for the festival, make sure that you don’t miss out on some of Myrtle Beach’s hottest attractions. Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has been a cornerstone of Myrtle Beach entertainment since it first opened, and their dinner and show combination is one you won’t want to miss. Enjoy southern-style foods as you watch 32 horses and their riders put on a show. With a friendly competition, trick riding, and delicious food, your night at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is sure to be an event you always remember!
Of course, you also have to visit one of the Ripley’s attractions while you’re in the area. Ripley’s newest attraction is The Haunted Adventure. This exciting attraction gives you an adventure full of thrills and chills when you enter a haunted factory. You will hear scary stories about what happens in the evening at the factory and learn about the mysterious disappearance of the two men who originally owned the factory. Each room holds a new horror, and only the brave of heart can complete the journey. It’s one fun experience you’re not likely to forget.
