San Antonio Offers Local Celebrations And Ghostly Tours This January
While planning a getaway to San Antonio in January, consider attending the city’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March that will take place January 17. San Antonio’s march is historically the largest one in the United States, and this year they expect more than 100,000 people to attend. The march begins at 10 am at MLK Freedom Bridge. Pay tribute to the Civil Rights leader by attending the march and other events that will be held around the city all week.
If you are up for a frightening thrill while you are in San Antonio, be sure to take the Ghost & Legends Tour. This tour, which takes place in downtown San Antonio, will give you chills as you walk the streets of the city and hear tales of unsettled spirits who have become legendary in San Antonio lore. The 90-minute tour ends at the Alamo and is appropriate for all ages.
Taking one of the Rio San Antonio River Walk Cruises will give you some of the best views of the city while you are visiting San Antonio. You will have a great opportunity to see some of San Antonio’s most beloved attractions from the River Walk. Your knowledgeable tour guide will tell you all about the history of San Antonio as you float down the river in one of the tour boats and view breathtaking historical landmarks like the Alamo and San Fernando Cathedral. Be sure to bring your camera because the view of the River Walk is spectacular!
Take a Relaxing Retreat to Las Vegas for Labor Day
There are several great ways to spend your Labor Day weekend such as going for a swim, having a BBQ, or enjoying a parade, but none can compare to the excitement and charm of a trip to Las Vegas. In Vegas you will find a variety of activities to fill your relaxing Labor Day weekend. If you are searching for thrills, enjoy the Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour. For an activity the whole family can enjoy, the Comedy Pet Theater is the perfect choice.
Enjoy Las Vegas from an entirely new perspective when you take the Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour. While you are flying high in the sky, see landmarks in Las Vegas such as the New York skyline, Bellagio fountains, Eiffel Tower of Paris, Roman Empire of Caesars, Pyramid of Luxor, Stratosphere, and many more famous places. You will be transported in Papillon’s A-Star executive jet helicopter during this truly unique Las Vegas tour.
It can be somewhat difficult to find an activity in Las Vegas to keep the entire family entertained. The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater offers the perfect blend of comedy and amazing pet tricks to make it the perfect family show. See 25 rescued cats and dogs show you their amazing talents and fun costumes. Additionally, there will be circus clowns adding their silly style to this already superb show.
Whether you are traveling to the Las Vegas area for Labor Day weekend or just want to take a fun filled trip, choose comfortable lodging that will accommodate your needs. We have a great selection of lodging choices in Las Vegas which can be found by clicking here.
Nashville Hosts the Second Annual Music City BBQ Festival
August 5, 2010 by admin
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Come to Nashville’s Riverfront Park from August 27-28 to enjoy the Second Annual Music City BBQ Festival which will benefit two local children’s hospitals. During this great BBQ festival, there will be over 70 teams competing for the title of Tennessee State Barbecue Champion. During the BBQ, enjoy great music, learn about the art of BBQ, enjoy delicious food, and more!
Need a place to stay while you enjoy all the great tastes during the Second Annual Music City BBQ Festival? We offer several great hotel selections whether you are wanting to stay for the BBQ festival or just wanting to enjoy a wonderful family vacation to the Nashville area. For more information on lodging in the Nashville area, click here.
After spending a couple days enjoying the Second Annual Music City BBQ Festival, take some time to explore all Nashville has to offer. The Discover Nashville Tour is the perfect way to take full advantage of all Nashville has to offer. Enjoy admission to great attractions which include the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and more great attractions in Music City, all for one great price.
If you are wanting to experience the wild side of Nashville, enjoy a trip to the Nashville Zoo. Here you can see the habitats of hundreds of reptiles, birds, mammals, and other great animals from all over the world. Some exhibits include The Unseen World, Bamboo Trail, The Meerkat Exhibit, Gibbon Island, Hyacinth Macaw Exhibit, and more the whole family can observe and enjoy.
Attend the World’s Largest Block Party Hosted by Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago
Old St. Patrick’s Church is hosting the 26th annual World’s Largest Block Party from July 9-10. Old St. Patrick’s Church is the oldest public building in Chicago and is treasured by the whole community. Come party for a great cause that supports the Outreach Group, Education Center, Global Alliance for Africa, Career Transitions Center, and Horizons for Youth. While attending the block party enjoy several concerts by artists like Kris Allen, Barenaked Ladies, White Rabbits, and many more great entertainers. Come out and support this great cause at the World’s Largest Block Party.
If you need a hotel for your trip to Chicago, we have a great selection of lodging choices located in the Chicago area.
Chicago is also host to many great activities. One great choice is to take a cruise on Spirit of Chicago Lunch & Dinner Cruises. Hop on board and enjoy beautiful sights of the wonderful Chicago skyline as you have lunch or dinner. From the ship’s deck and dining room you will see McCormick Place, Adler Planetarium, Sears Tower, and more landmarks in Chicago. Have a fantastic meal and enjoy beautiful scenery on the Spirit of Chicago Lunch & Dinner Cruises.
A great way to experience popular landmarks in Chicago is the Chicago CityPass. With the CityPass, you will receive admission to five popular landmarks in Chicago including the Field Museum, Hancock Observatory or Skydeck Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Alder Planetarium, and the Museum of Science & Industry. Save time and money by purchasing the Chicago CityPass for your vacation to Chicago.
Chicago is a great place to explore and with the Hop On and Off Trolley Tour, you can see Chicago at your own pace. The trolleys in Chicago make rounds that stop at popular landmarks continuously throughout the day. The trolleys stop at landmarks like the Field Museum of Natural History, Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Sears Tower, and many more. This Hop On and Off Trolley Tour is a great addition to the Chicago CityPass for a fantastic experience in Chicago.
Come to Orlando for Racing, Fireworks, and Family Fun!
Get prepared for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway during Independence Day weekend. Experience the thrill of this NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held annually on the first Saturday night of July making it a perfect celebration for Independence Day. The race offers numerous activities including several the whole family can enjoy. There will be special parties before the race, lots of room for camping, a special concert, fireworks after the race, and so much more. Come to Daytona International Speedway to celebrate Independence Day and witness this exciting race.
Take a tour of the Daytona International Speedway with the Fast and Furious Daytona Tour. During the Daytona International Speedway Tour learn about racing culture and the culture of the surrounding area with an exciting airboat ride and a trip to the Care Foundation, a hands-on animal exhibit.
If you plan on attending the Coke Zero 400, there are many other great activities in the Orlando area to experience. Something the whole family can enjoy is a trip to Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Here, enjoy a variety of attractions like the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney-Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Blizzard Beach Water Park, and more!
Make celebrating Independence Day special and take a cruise with your loved one on Rivership Romance Lunch & Dinner Cruises. On this wonderful cruise you will be able to see the charming St. John’s River and enjoy a gourmet dinner with live music aboard a riverboat. There are several different cruises to choose from including lunch cruises, dinner shows, and more.
During your stay, enjoy comfort and style at one of the many great lodging choices in Orlando.
Celebrate Independence Day in New York
Come to New York and celebrate Independence Day in the Big Apple with fun and festivities. There are celebrations happening all over New York for July 4 but none as exciting as these! Come attend the Red, White, and Blue Festival with live music, the famous Apple Pie Eating Contest, and so much more. Also planned is Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at the East River. Known as “the world’s largest firework display”, it is now a symbol in America of Independence Day. Last but not least is the wildly popular hot dog eating contest at Coney Island at Nathan’s Famous that has become a holiday tradition.
If you plan on attending any of these events in New York click here for a list of hotels.
While you are in New York explore all it has to offer. The New York See It All Tour is the perfect way to experience the Big Apple. On this fabulous tour you will actually stop at popular areas and be led by an expert tour guide. A few of the areas you will visit are Times Square, Strawberry Fields, South Street Seaport, World Trade Center Memorial, Madison Square Park, and more.
After celebrating the spirit of America enjoy the Spirit of New York Lunch and Dinner Cruises. On this cruise relax and enjoy amazing food while listening to live jazz. Enjoy a variety of food with six choices for an entrée, a salad, deserts, and much more. In the evening enjoy dancing and live entertainment performed by rising stars.
Experience Broadway firsthand and see the spectacular Mamma Mia! Come watch the smash hit musical perform hit songs by ABBA. The songs are integrated into a story about a single mother dealing with the marriage of her young daughter on a picture-perfect Greek isle. Mamma Mia! has been enjoyed by over 20 million people around the world so come see this wonderful show for yourself.
Tour Washington DC in Style
Washington DC combines glamor and history with several tours and shows that are available in June and July. Drive or fly to the nation’s capital for a look at the founding monuments, attractions, and city life of the area’s residents. You’ll be able to explore some of the greatest attributes to the American heritage, dating back to the 1700s.
Ride through the most peaceful parts of the city in the Old Town Trolley Tours, which take people on a nighttime ride by Iwo Jima, Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial, among others. Your professional tour guide will give all of the historical information and give some of the legendary stories of ghosts that may “haunt” some parts of DC!
For some great Hollywood fun at the movies, try the On Location Tours Featuring Washington DC TV and Movie Sites. This fancy tour will take you to where some of the most famous American films were shot, such as “Forrest Gump” starring Tom Hanks and “True Lies” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Experienced actors will give you a tour of the areas and answer any questions you may have about the sites and why they were important to the films. As an extra bonus, you’ll be able to experience the films by shopping in the mall featured in “True Lies” and walking through the gorgeous park in “The Sentinel.” The tour is filled with almost 20 movies and shows for you learn about and enjoy.
Finally, try the charm of the seas by stepping aboard the Spirit of Washington II for a Mount Vernon Sightseeing Excursion Cruise on the waters of the Potomac River, circling by the famous Washington Monument. Once you reach Mount Vernon, you’ll be able to take a full three hours to explore and take in the area sights. Walk back the multi-floored cruise and grab a bite and beverage at the delectable onboard snack bar where you can choose among bottled water, muffins, bagels, pizza, and more. Reserve your spot and experience the surrounding area around the nation’s capital!
Whether you’re heading there in June or July, Washington DC has the best of America’s luxury and history in one place. Set up your vacation today!
Elvis Week in Memphis
If you are a fan of Elvis, come to Elvis Week in Memphis August 10-16 and celebrate the life of Elvis Presley with tours, food, contests, concerts, and so much more! Elvis Week is attended by fans of the King from all over the world wanting to pay tribute to the amazing man who achieved so much during his lifetime. Celebrate 75 years of Elvis at Graceland, witness the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Take the Elvis Cruise, or participate in countless other activities dedicated to Elvis during Elvis Week.
If you are wanting to come to Memphis to celebrate Elvis Week, choose lodging that will add comfort and relaxation to your visit. We offer several great hotels in Memphis for your stay.
If you are wanting even more Elvis during your trip to Memphis, check out Elvis Presley’s Graceland Platinum Experience. This great experience brings you inside Elvis’s great mansion, takes you through two fantastic museums, lets you see the King’s custom airplanes, and so much more.
A perfect addition to your trip is the Elvis “Hound Dog” Tour. For this tour, you will ride in a 1950s vintage bus and see sights and hear tales of places such as Overton Park Shell, Lauderdale Courts Apartments, and Humes High School. If you are also wanting to tour the Sun Studio, you can upgrade for even more informative Elvis fun.
After a day paying tribute to the King, spend some time relaxing aboard a riverboat for some sightseeing and dinner entertainment. Some sights you can see on your cruise include Mud Island River Park and the Memphis Pyramid. Whether you are wanting to relax and enjoy the sights or dine and dance the night away, it’s all available aboard the Memphis Riverboats Sightseeing & Dinner Cruise.
New York City Tours by Land, Sea, or Air
New York City
This June, you can tour the Big Apple on its roads, the surrounding water, or high above its skyscrapers. Ride on a bus, ship, or helicopter to see everything from the bright lights of Times Square to the tall steeple of the Chrysler Building. The most famous and popular attractions are included, no matter what method of transportation you decide.
For a tighter focus on the downtown area, you can ride in a double decker bus that makes its way to places like Union Square, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The tour lasts two to three hours, and after seeing the tour highlights, you can stop by your favorite spots later for a better look. As you are riding downtown, you will witness the lifestyle and culture of New York City residents.
You can get a better view of the famous city skyline inside a New York Water Taxi, cruising the waters that surround the island. The tour starts in the evening, so you’ll be able to view famous attractions like the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty in the sunset. Before your tour ends, you’ll see the entire city lit up in full splendor.
If you would like to see the city from the air, there are several helicopter tours to choose from. Hop on the chopper for a close view of everything from Ellis Island to Central Park. View both the tiny details up close and a panoramic view of the bigger picture as your pilot takes you high in the sky. You’ll love both the flight experience and the scenery.
The best of New York City awaits you; see all of the biggest skyscrapers, brightest lights, busiest streets, and more with any one of these special tours. Reserve your spot soon!
Father’s Day in Orlando, FL
Celebrate Father’s Day in Orlando, offering plenty of adventures to thank your dad for the love and support he has shown you through the years. The special day is only a few weeks away, so you’ll want to choose the biggest and best activities that suit your father.
For a scenic, rugged adventure in Saint Cloud, let your dad travel with a professional guide through the Swamp Buggy Tour, giving your dad and other tour members the lowdown on the huge variety of wildlife that wonder the swamps. He may see deer, alligators, black bears, and many kinds of tropical birds that nest in the area. The endangered Florida Panther also lives in the trees and comes out every now and then.
If your dad is in to fishing, he’ll be estatic about the opportunity to for ocean fishing with a deep sea tour off the Gulf of Mexico. After eating lunch on Clearwater Beach, your father will head out with a guide on the powerful “Super Queen,” taking him out to beautiful reefs, where thousands of fish roam. During his casting, he’ll be able to see all types of underwater wildlife, like the gray snapper, bass, or sharks.
For the most high energy excursion, your dad can enjoy the Special Agent Tour, where he’ll be exposed to the life of a “James Bond” type hero. After zooming through the water on an airboat, your dad will have the opportunity to shoot off some rounds at the US Shooting Center and later fly high in the sky in a Kissimmee helicopter. In addition, he can grab a bite to eat at a sunny beachside resort for a relaxing break from his double life.
