Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s 70th Anniversary Rumbles into the Mount Rushmore Area

Come to Sturgis, South Dakota and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally from August 9-15. If you choose to break out the leather and polish up your bike to take a ride for Sturgis, you will have the opportunity to travel scenic routes like Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road, and Wildlife Loop. Attractions along the way include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, and more. During this week long event you can see bikes, concerts, races, bike shows, and have a once in a lifetime experience during many more thrilling events.

If you are traveling to the Mount Rushmore area during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally or just want to take a fun filled Mount Rushmore vacation, we offer several great hotels in the area. For a list of hotels in the Mount Rushmore area, click here.

There are several great ways to experience all the Mount Rushmore area has to offer. Whether you are wanting to take a rock climbing excursion on the 3 Hour Black Hills Rock Climbing Adventure or experience everything at once with the Mount Rushmore Grand Legends Tour, there is something sure to fit your fun vacation schedule. For a full list of activities in the Mount Rushmore area, click here.

3 Hour Black Hills Rock Climbing Adventure

During this fabulous three hour experience you will have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the Black Hills area from a whole new perspective. A professional guide will provide the equipment and make sure everything is set up perfectly to ensure a safe and fun experience for all members of the family; no experience is necessary!

Mount Rushmore Grand Legends Tour

See four of the greatest U.S. Presidents in larger than life fashion when you visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Take time to explore the visitor center for shopping and exhibits before departing for Custer State Park where you will enjoy lunch. Sights on the way to Crazy Horse Memorial include Iron Mountain Road, amazing views of the Black Hills, and Sylvan Lake. For the perfect touch to the end of your tour, take a ride on the 1880 Train where you can see the rugged landscape of the Black Hills from a wonderfully restored train.

End Summer in Grand Fashion, Exploring the Natural Wonders of Alaska!

Those looking to end their summer in a cool environment that can offer near limitless adventure will find our unique, limited-time Grand Alaska vacation package to be just the ticket to an exciting outing in The Last Frontier as you experience a fully-guided, nine-night journey through Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park and more!

After touching down in Anchorage, you will be greeted by your guide and meet with the rest of your travel party before embarking on an eye-opening, multi-day trek. From exploring cityscapes such as Anchorage to visiting numerous natural wonders including Worthington Glacier, Columbia Glacier, Denali National Park and Alaska’s tundra wilderness, a variety of one-of-a-kind sites will be explored. Those interested will find space is still available for dates including August 13 and 27, and September 3 and 10, though reservations are filling fast, and we encourage travelers to learn more and secure reservations before time runs out!

Additionally, you can browse our entire collection of Alaska vacation packages departing throughout the year online.

Las Vegas Hosts Miss Universe 2010

Las Vegas will be host to Miss Universe 2010 this year at Mandalay Bay Events Center located in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on August 23, 2010. This Miss Universe pageant is the 59th edition and will include 83 of the most beautiful women from all over the globe. The winner of Miss Universe 2010 will receive several great prizes and responsibilities as well as travel the world to talk about peace and several other important issues.

If you plan on traveling to the Las Vegas area to attend Miss Universe 2010 or just want to take an exciting vacation, we offer several fabulous hotels in the area to perfectly accommodate your needs. Click here for a list of hospitable hotels in the Las Vegas area.

Before attending Miss Universe 2010, you will need the proper attire for this extravagant event. Las Vegas is home to several shopping choices so finding the best places to browse can be difficult. If you wish to have some extra guidance for you shopping experience, choose from one of the many shopping tours in Las Vegas to find the best deals in town.

After all that shopping in preparation for Miss Universe 2010, you will have worked up a tremendous appetite! A perfect solution is to purchase the Las Vegas Meal Ticket which is extremely versatile because it can be purchased for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days. There are several fantastic participating restaurants which include Planet Hollywood, Tacone Flavor Grill and Daiquiri Bar, Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas, La Salsa Cantina, Blondies Las Vegas Sports Bar and Grill, and several other delectable choices.

A trip to Las Vegas would not be complete without seeing all the exciting attractions the city has to offer. One great way to experience as much of Las Vegas as possible is to purchase the Las Vegas Power Pass which includes admission to area attractions such as Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Las Vegas Zoo, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, and many more popular attractions. You can purchase a 1, 2, 3, or 5 day pass to over 25 attractions throughout the city, all included in one convenient pass!

Rapid City Hosts Central States Fair and Rodeo

Rapid City is host to Central States Fair and Rodeo which is taking place from August 20-29 where you can see great grandstand events including Supercross racing, a metal crushing demolition derby, artists such as Clay Walker, The Band Perry, Uncle Kracker, Little River Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Gary Allan. To top off all the excitement there will be the PRCA Range Days Rodeo for three action packed nights during the fair. Bring the whole family to Central States Fair and Rodeo to enjoy fun crafts, a petting zoo, and many more exciting activities.

While you’re visiting the Mount Rushmore area, be sure to check out other great activities including the Chuckwagon Dinner and Music Show at Circle B Ranch, 1880 Train: A 19th Century Train Ride Tour, and many more! To view a list of activities in the Mount Rushmore area, click here.

Chuckwagon Dinner and Western Music Show at Circle B Ranch

This dinner experience has been entertaining guests with the Chuckwagon Dinner and Music Show since 1976. There are over 60 acres filled with trail rides, playgrounds, model calf roping, a wax bullet shooting gallery, and more fun activities. After a day filled with fun, you can enjoy a great supper that includes scrumptious roast beef, BBQ chicken, biscuits, and more delectable choices. After your meal, sit back and enjoy wonderful traditional cowboy music from Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, the Sons of the Pioneers, and many more classic artists by talented musicians.

1880 Train: A 19th Century Train Ride Tour

On the 1880 Train, you can experience how people traveled in the 19th century on an authentic steam engine train that has been fully restored. Enjoy the incredible scenery of the Black Hills as you travel along the smooth tracks. Choose to have a classic box lunch along the ride for the ultimate experience of the “good ole days.” The train departs from Hill City as well as Keystone making this a versatile option for your trip to the Mount Rushmore area in South Dakota.

During your trip to Central States Fair and Rodeo or if you just wish to travel to the Mount Rushmore area for your vacation, we offer several great hotels to make your stay comfortable. For a list of hotels in the Mount Rushmore area, click here.

Eco-Inspired Activities Now Available In Chattanooga!

Chattanooga is located is some of the most beautiful country of the Eastern Seaboard. If you’ve never experienced the stunning landscapes and serenity of the natural surroundings, you have no idea what you’re missing! There are a two eco-inspired activities that you should definitely make time for during your next visit.

First up is the Chattanooga Nature Center. The Nature Center is a concourse of trails weaving their way through the creeks and countryside of Lookout Mountain. You’ll get to see more than 30 species of native animals in their natural habitat as you take a relaxing stroll through the area. You’ll also find a 1,400-foot boardwalk if you choose not to trek the trails. There are also ecologically engineered man-made wetlands and a fun tree house for you to check out during your visit to the Chattanooga Nature Center.

The Blue Moon Eco-Tour of Tennessee River Gorge is another wonderful option for visitors looking to absorb the natural splendor of Chattanooga. This guided tour will open your mind to the native stories of the area as you take in the vast magnificence of the Tennessee River Gorge. You’ll also get to see the animals that live in and around the Gorge as they go about their day. The Blue Moon Eco-Tour of Tennessee River Gorge is so much more than just a sightseeing cruise, you have to try it to understand.

Start Your New Year Right in Gatlinburg

If you do not already have plans for how you are going to ring in the New Year, spending the weekend in Gatlinburg is a sure bet for a fantastic vacation. Because the New Year falls on a Friday this year, you have the perfect opportunity for a long weekend of relaxation after the busyness of the holidays.

To make planning your vacation in Gatlinburg easy, we have a pre-built New Year’s package for you. The Celebrating New Year’s In The Smokies vacation package already comes with lodging, shows, and dinners for your convenience. With this package, you will have four days and three nights to enjoy everything that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have to offer for the New Year’s holiday. 

This package is full of great Gatlinburg activities and shows, including the Smith Family Theater, Country Tonite, and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. In addition, you can experience the lights of the area on the guided Winterfest Light Tour. This package also includes dinner each night. One of the dinners will be at Dolly Parton’s famous Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show. In addition, you will enjoy a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, which will make your holiday extra-special. 

With country music, delicious food, and the convenience of a pre-planned vacation, the Celebrating New Year’s In The Smokies package is the perfect vacation option for anyone looking to get away and celebrate the beginning of 2010. Whether traveling with your family or booking a romantic vacation for two, you will be sure to have a great time on this vacation.

Celebrate 2010 On The Las Vegas Strip

Times Square is the destination most associated with New Year’s Eve, but who wants to deal with the crushing crowds that descend on Times Square come December 31? If you’re looking for a New Year’s celebration that allows for some elbow room, Las Vegas is the place for you.

With a nickname like “Sin City” it’s easy to think that Las Vegas’ New Year’s Eve celebration would be a rowdy one. If that’s what you’re thinking, you would be right. The Vegas Strip opens it’s doors for one night only, making the Strip one big party. Lights shows and pyrotechnics light up the city from the roofs of the casinos and when the clock strikes twelve, computer-choreographed fireworks light up the skies.

The New Year’s Eve festivities that consume Sin City should not be missed, and if you are planning to be in the area there are several hotels to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly room or a suite in the lap of luxury, Vegas can accommodate.

Check out the Las Vegas page on Vacations Made Easy to book your hotel or reserve a vacation package to make your New Year’s Eve as easy as watching the ball drop!

Weekend Getaways to The Big Apple

Sometimes a full-blown vacation just isn’t feasible. This is one of those times. With the cram-packed schedule of the holiday seasons, you just don’t have time to run off to NYC for a vacation. Unless that vacation is a weekend get-away. There are so many great options for a weekend trip that you might have a little trouble choosing!

All Loops Double Decker Bus 48-Hour Variation Pass Getaway

This vacation package may have a long name, but the trip is short enough to fit into a weekend. This package include two (or more) nights’ lodging in the city and a 48-hour unlimited pass to the Double Decker Bus tour. With the pass, you can enjoy the hop on/hop off privilege so you can spend as much time as you want at the sites you want. The bus visits Central Park, Harlem, Times Square, Chinatown, and so many more! 

Macy’s New York Shopping Tour Getaway

This package is for the die-hard shopper in the family. Definitely not for the faint of heart. This package includes the Macy’s VIP card, which earns you a one-on-one with one of Macy’s famous personal shoppers! The card also gets you discounts at many restaurants around the city, beauty advice from the experts in the Macy’s beauty department, and star treatment at the Big Apple’s biggest store! You will also have your choice of amazing New York hotels for two nights. 

New York City Broadway Vacation Package

For those headed to the Big Apple for a Broadway show, this is the package for you. This package includes tickets to two of Broadway’s biggest shows! You’ll start the trip with Shrek The Musical and top it off with Mamma Mia! You can spend your days however you choose, enjoy the shows in the evening, and head back to your hotel to rest up for the day ahead. Seems like the perfect weekend. 

Whichever package you choose, you’re sure to enjoy your mini-vacation to the Big Apple, not to mention relax before the hectic schedule of the Christmas season sets in. By visiting New York City prior to the end of the year, you’ll also get to see the city decked to the nines in some of the most beautiful decorations in the world!

Broadway-Style Shows Now In Vegas!

Las Vegas is home to some of the greatest entertainers in the world. Currently residing there are Cher and Bette Midler. But if you thought Vegas only presented music or dance shows, then you’re in for a surprise. Right now, Sin City is playing home to two Broadway-style productions. If you’re thinking about hitting the Strip, you should definitely check out these two incredible shows!

Jersey Boys Las Vegas is a story about how four guys from the wrong side of the tracks in Jersey came out on top of the music world. Follow Frankie Vallie, Bon Guardio, Tommy Devito and Mick Massi as they tell their story of friendship and fame. True fans will love the one-of-a-kind set designed around rock and roll memorabilia from the golden years. Featured throughout the show are hits like ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ‘Sherry,’ and ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.’ When in Vegas, this is truly a must-see show! 

Phantom is a modern rendition of the infamous Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Phantom of the Opera. To keep the spirit of the original script,  Andrew Lloyd Webber was instrumental in helping to rewrite the show to create the 95 minute production. The special effects will blow your mind as you sit and take in the wonder that has been created specially for the Vegas audience. The biggest difference? The $40 million theater! The theater in which the show is performed was designed after the Paris Opera House, which happens to be where the story takes place. 

Whether you’re stopping in to Vegas for gambling, shopping, or sightseeing, there is always time to see a show! Don’t miss your chance to experience one of these incredible Broadway-style shows.

Airborne Adventures Await In San Diego

Flying is an experience unlike any other that someone can experience. Vacations Made Easy has recently added a new adventure for visitors to the San Diego area that tops the experience of a commercial flight.

Warbird Adventures is a chance to test out your resolve in a real vintage plane. Restored to working condition, the planes used by the flight company are 1941 North American SNJ-4 Texans. Back in the day, this was the premier training plane for pilots fighting WWII. These huge planes are the perfect way to experience aerobatics such as loops, rolls, half-Cuban eights, and so many more!

Because sending up first-timers alone is dangerous, your licensed pilot will take the front “trainee” seat and you’ll occupy the back seat traditionally reserved for the instructor. Thanks to the intercom and headset, you’re in constant contact with your pilot. If you are feeling particularly brave, the pilot may even turn over the reigns to you for a few minutes!

There are four flights to choose from for this adventure. You can choose from the Silver Wings flight, which is 30 minutes; the Pacific Ace flight, which is 40 minutes; the Coastal Patrol flight, which is 50 minutes; or the Wings of Gold flight, which lasts 60 minutes. If you opt for the Wings of Gold flight you will also receive a SNJ t-shirt and cap. It is important to remember that the flight times are the time the plane is in the air. Guests are asked to allow extra time for briefing, loading, taxiing, and unloading.

With an adventure like this, you can see San Diego and the Pacific Ocean coast like never before. The best part is the longer you fly with Warbirds Adventures the more you get to see!

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