Wednesday, October 31 Haunted Trail Balboa: Today is your last day to experience the bone-chilling Halloween adventure of Balboa Park! Saturday, November 3 Old Town Artisan Market: The perfect time to explore Old Town is during their weekly market, featuring live music, food, art, and gifts. Sunday, November 4 Cannon Battles: The Maritime Museum of San Diego, celebrates the history of San Diego's maritime past with this recreation of sail warfare. … [Read more...]
Delta Gives Airplane Food an Upgrade
October 31, 2007 By 2 Comments
Traditional airplane cuisine Photo uploaded by erikogan Picture this: you're flipping through a guidebook daydreaming about your vacation when a flight attendant offers you a fresh Mediterranean salad topped with grilled shrimp and red wine vinaigrette or a buttery croissant filled with apple butter, cheddar cheese, and sliced turkey bacon. Is some sort of parallel universe where airplane food is actually good? Nope, it's the new Todd English menu being offered on select Delta Airlines flights starting tomorrow. Several flights out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and other destinations will offer ala cart menu items for purchase like Nutella, jelly, and banana slices on a ciabatta roll, black olive spaghetti salad, or a roast beef steak cobb sandwich. Several other routes will be added in February. Read the Salt Lake Tribune's complete coverage. … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
If you're visiting Seattle and still don't have plans for Halloween, then it's not too let to get in on the action later tonight. About.com has a list of resources for finding a costume and otherwise getting into the Halloween mood. You might also check out the Seattle Time's Spooky Events list. Happy Halloween! … [Read more...]
Come Experience in San Diego
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve been to San Diego, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s "America’s most hospitable city" (in fact, readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted San Diego in their top 10 US cities!). The locals are great people, and the entire city has been united through the recent tragedy. San Diegans have opened up their homes and their hearts for each other to accommodate the 900,000+ evacuees last week. There is no doubt that the city will recover quickly and become stronger than ever. San Diego thrives from the tourism here so look for great travel specials over the next few months as San Diego rebuilds! … [Read more...]
Check Out Our Other Blogs
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo uploaded by Bennylin0724 By now you've noticed that the Go Oahu Card Blog has Hawaii travel tips and tidbits updated five times a week, but did you realize that we have travel blogs in several other destinations, too? Here's a glimpse at what we're talking about on our other travel blogs this week: Boston: Red Sox fans got another taste of glory as the home team defeated the Colorado Rockies in Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday night. Read about the celebration. Los Angeles: Now is the perfect time for a trip to LA. See why when you read our post on 4 Reasons to Visit LA in the Fall. New York City: Manhattan's most famous foursome are back in the Big Apple filming the Sex and the City movie. Read about the filming and glimpse some of Carrie's favorite hot spots. Orlando: Sports fans in Orlando are gearing up for basketball season. Read about how Orlando Magic is taking the … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, we blogged about Halloween happenings in the Chicago area (click here if you missed it), but today I'd like to share a few other Halloween-themed items from around the blogosphere: In case you still need a costume, the Budget Fashionista shares some inexpensive (but highly original) costume ideas here. Matt B. over at The Chicago Traveler recommends Beatnix, which he calls "an outlandish boutique in the heart of Boystown." The homegrown Chicago site Centerstage offers more suggestions with its "grave guide to Festivities." But if you'd prefer to have a quiet, low-key night (after all, it IS a Wednesday), then listen to Chicago Public Radio's haunted Halloween broadcast. Whatever you choose to do, I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween! … [Read more...]
Velo Rouge Cafe
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Velo Rouge Cafe, San Francisco Photo uploaded by Miss Rogue For a taste of the local West Coast flavor, check out Velo Rouge Cafe. Located near the Strybing Arboretum and the Conservatory of Flowers, this corner cafe attracts travelers and locals with its delicious selection of paninis, breakfast items, and espresso drinks. Several menu items like the Merckx panini and the Mt. Ventoux egg sandwich make playful references to places and people around the world. Owner and globe-trotter Meg Lynch says her own travels on bike showed her "the close connection between café and bicycle culture around the world," which in turn inspired the cafe. Aside from the warm, welcoming atmosphere, Velo Rouge also offers live music on Friday nights and Sunday afternoon, plus its hosts Radio Africa & Kitchen on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. … [Read more...]
Go Review Contest
October 31, 2007 By 1 Comment
Photo uploaded by Bennylin0724 Tomorrow is the deadline for our Go Review Contest, and we're having a blast reading all of the colorful and quirky reviews we've gotten so far. In case you haven't submitted your entry yet, there's still time to win an Amazon gift card valued at $300! Here are some great examples from across the blogosphere to get those creative juices flowing: "Boston" posted by Metallikid1477 "Been a While" posted by the Marquess Family "Road Trip 2006" posted by Chickahdee "Boston Trip Report" posted by delkytalar "Explore Boston with the Go Boston Card" posted by amandak "Whale Watching" posted by Denise "Boston, Massachusetts" posted on Life Even if you don't have your own blog, you can still enter the contest by posting a review on one of these sites. Happy travels! … [Read more...]
A Slice of the Best
October 31, 2007 By 1 Comment
Pizza from Grimaldi's, voted best in the city Photo uploaded by presta Have a craving for some traditional New York style pizza? Then hope on a tour entitled A Slice of Brooklyn, a guided bus tour of New York's best pizzerias. From Grimaldi's to L & B Spumoni Gardens, this tour takes you from brick-oven Neopolitan style pie to the crisp corners of authentic Sicilian squares. On the tour, you'll not only learn about the history of pizza, but you'll hear all about the history of Brooklyn, Brooklyn-born celebrities, see sites of famous movies such as Saturday Night Fever and Annie Hall, along with Coney Island and the traditional Brooklyn brownstones. This tour is sure to please tourists and locals alike in the search for the perfect slice! … [Read more...]
Red Sox Return Home
October 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Celebrating the Red Sox 2004 World Series victory on a Duck Boat Photo uploaded by eürodäna Sunday night's excitement about the Sox besting the Rockies in Game 4 of the World Series continues into this week. Yesterday the team arrived at Fenway Park to a swarm of enthusiastic Sox fans. Today at noon marks the beginning of a two hour victory parade and celebration. Riding atop of Duck Tour boats from Kenmore Square all the way to City Hall Plaza, players will greet thousands of screaming fans along Boylston Street. Stops are planned fro Copley Square, Boston Commons, and City Hall Plaza, with giant video screens broadcasting the celebration at each location. For additional coverage of the Red Sox parade, check out The Boston Globe's baseball blog, Extra Bases. … [Read more...]
