New York’s 57th Annual Winter Antiques Show Will Delight Collectors and Antique Fans

January 3, 2011 by  
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With all of its incredible events and attractions this winter, New York is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway, and this January antiques fans anticipate the 57th Annual Winter Antiques Show. If you love antiques, this is the event for you with its displays of hundreds of relics and art deco items from days gone by. You will not only have an opportunity to see rare antiques, but you can also sit in on various lectures about antiques during this event. The Winter Antiques Show will take place January 21-30 at the Park Avenue Armory. To fully experience the event, attend the Opening Night Party at the same location on January 20 at 5 p.m.

For those who enjoy television, be sure to take the NBC Studio Tour while you are in the Big Apple. During this tour, you can observe what happens behind the scenes during a live broadcast of the Today Show. You can also visit the sets of some of your most beloved NBC shows, like Saturday Night Live and Dateline NBC. The tour lasts a little over an hour, and families should be aware that children under the age of six are not permitted.

If you are a fan of folk music or literature, you will be delighted by the Edgar Allen Poe Greenwich Village Walking Tour, which will take you by sites made famous by literary figures and musicians like Edgar Allen Poe, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan and the Velvet Underground. On this tour, you will visit important landmarks like Washington Square Park and Arch, Stonewall Inn, and the Home of Edgar Allen Poe. This two hour walking tour is something that any music and literature fan will love!

Get Some Vancouver Variety Sightseeing Experiences

June 1, 2010 by  
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Explore Vancouver multiple ways on your next vacation. This city can be seen by foot, bike, bus, or even boat for a diverse experience of all the lovely Vancouver has to offer. Check out these four great tours for a fun way to get to know Vancouver.

Vancouver Walking Experience

Get to know the beautiful downtown areas of Vancouver with the Vancouver Walking Experience. Some of the places you will visit with this walking tour include Chinatown, Sinclair Center, Waterfront Station, and Victory Square. This walking tour is a great way to get some real sightseeing done at a relaxed pace.

Vancouver Half Day Bike Experience

A two hour bike tour is the perfect way to get acquainted with the city of Vancouver. You get some exercise as well as getting to see incredible sights like Stanley Park, Gastown, and Yaletown. Your knowledgeable guide will be able to tell you about the various places you see along the way, so you get to learn while you bike!

Vancouver Highlights Tour

Let an experienced guide lead you through Vancouver with the Vancouver Highlights Tour. This tour will show you the places where the Olympics took place in the city as well as the Vancouver Harbor. Throughout your tour experience, the guide will be pointing out interesting sites and telling you fun facts and information about the history and culture of this lovely city.

Fraser River Safari

Take a walk on the wild side with the thrilling Fraser River Safari. This exhilarating boat ride takes you down Fraser River to see the wildlife along the river. A guide will tell you about local legends and lore while you cruise along, so you can get even more fun history about the Vancouver area. You will be fascinated with the sights and stories on this activity.

The Ultimate New Orleans Food Experience

May 6, 2009 by  
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crescent city night entertainmentThe five-day New Orleans Wine and Food Experience offers a one-of-a-kind event for food and wine lovers, featuring Creole and Cajun cuisine and over 800 different types of wines, making it the perfect destination for food and wine lovers. Aside from sampling the food and wine, restaurant packages and other activities are available, including cooking demos and seminars. In addition, New Orleans has a host of activities of its own, including Royal Street, which features the best upscale sights of New Orleans.

While in New Orleans for this exceptional food experience, Bourbon Street must not be ignored. The heart of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street offers an abundance of unique New Orleans clubs and restaurants, guaranteeing an experience you will be unlikely to find anywhere else. The Southern Comfort Cocktail Tour will be the perfect addition to this food and wine weekend. This tour takes you through the French Quarter, giving you the history of the area and its many bars and restaurants. The highlight of the tour will be exploring the places where some of New Orleans most famous drinks, including Southern Comfort, were made.

To continue your food vacation in New Orleans, consider the Crescent City Nights: A Walking Tour. Walk off some of the food and wine of the weekend on this walking tour through some of New Orleans’ most famous eateries, including Tujague’s Restaurant, established since 1850. The tour ends on Bourbon Street at the Cafe du Monde, world-famous for its coffee and beignets. This tour will be a wonderful addition to the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience.