Downtown Los Angeles photo uploaded by thelastminute The Downtown Center Business Improvement District is gearing up for the Downtown Los Angeles Open House 2008. The weekend extravaganza, set for June 6–8, will give visitors and Angelenos the opportunity to sample living and playing in Downtown’s eclectic neighborhoods. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend Open House weekend events, which include residential open houses, cultural activities, food samplings and entertainment. The event will offer residential open houses from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Residential property owners and developers, restaurants, retailers, hotels, bars, nightclubs, museums and art galleries will all be featured on the exclusive Open House web page. The Wilshire Grand Los Angeles is offering a rate of $99 per night exclusive for participants, and other hotels are being encouraged to … [Read more...]
Ciudad Restaurant in Los Angeles
Photo courtesy of Ciudad Restaurant Ciudad Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles has an amazing late night happy hour from 9pm – 12 midnight on the weekends, and 9pm – 11pm on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Food specials include their signature dishes like Peruvian Ceviche, Argentine Gaucho Steak, Crispy Potato Rajas Tacos, and much more. This happy hour includes $4 drink specials to top it off! Ciudad also offers a free dessert with purchase of an entrée to Go Los Angeles Card customers. … [Read more...]
Sailing on the Makani Catamaran
Hey everyone, I’m beginning to upload videos all over the internet about the Go Card. You can find them on YouTube, Flickr, and other popular sites. We’re not going to make you scour the web, though. I’ll post them right here! Check out this video about the Makani Catamaran.The promotional footage they gave us included some cheesy background commercial that I also heard on the television in a commercial for acne treatment. No way was I going to use the same music, especially since we're only posting these videos to the internet. If you liked the video, leave a comment, or check out other Go Card videos at our YouTube page. … [Read more...]
Waikiki Hosts Spam Jam on May 3
Spam photo uploaded by janetgalore I admit it: when I heard about the 6th annual Waikiki Spam Jam, I pictured an angry mob of people complaining about the amount of junk in their email boxes. Au contraire, fellow travelers... Spam Jam actually celebrates Hawaii's love for that iconic canned meat product (Hawaii consumes almost seven million cans of Spam every year!). Last year's festivities attracted over 20,000 people. This year's event run 4 pm to 10 pm on Saturday, May 3. There's a canned food drive, live entertainment, and a Mr./Ms. Spam Hawaii contest. Sounds like fun! … [Read more...]
Seattle Welcomes Avenue Q
Avenue Q cast photo courtesy of The Paramount Puppets singing about politics, racism, and life in the city. It's an improbable combination, but somehow it works. I've seen Avenue Q twice and listened to the cast album countless more times, but I still can't get enough of this infectious musical comedy. It's the type of show that charms even people say they don't like musicals. Seattle's Paramount Theatre will present Avenue Q June 10-22, and I highly recommend checking it out. The story centers on Princeton, an eager graduate with a "BA in English" and no career prospects, Kate Monster, the adorable monster next door, and their neighbors (a lovable cast of monsters, people, and puppets). Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster. … [Read more...]
Swimming with Dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium
Hey everyone, I’m beginning to upload videos all over the internet about the Go Card. You can find them on Youtube, Flickr, and other popular sites. We’re not going to make you scour the web, though. I’ll post them right here! Check out this video about the Miami Seaquarium. While you can swim with the dolphins at the Seaquarium, Dolphin Harbor isn't included with the Go Miami Card. You can certainly watch the dolphins though! Like the video says, dolphins prefer Go Card customers either way, even those who just watch. If you like the video, leave a comment, or check out the other Go Card videos at our YouTube page. … [Read more...]
Go Carting, and “Go Carding,” at Fun Spot Action Park
Hey everyone, I'm beginning to upload videos all over the internet about the Go Card. You can find them on Youtube, Flickr, and other popular sites. We're no going to make you scour the web, though. I'll post them right here! Check out this first one about Fun Spot Action Park. We had a couple of videos sent to us from them: a standard promotional video, and a blooper reel. I decided to combine the two to reflect the fun attitude of the attraction itself. Leave a comment if you like it! … [Read more...]
Things to do in Chicago in the Spring
Springtime in Chicago photo uploaded by strangehill Spring is the perfect time to visit Chicago. The city is reawakening after the winter, and some of Chicago's most popular attractions are reopening for business. Here are some our picks: Chicago History Museum Walking Tours runs April through October. The History Museum offers three different walking tours that each run about two hours. Visitors can choose from the following tours: Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park. Shoreline Sightseeing Architectural River Cruise takes visitors through the Chicago River and major architectural landmarks along the way. The cruise runs past the East Bank Club, the Sears Tower, and the Old Post Office Building. A souvenir map and architectural is also included with the cruise. Navvy Pier is a must-see Chicago attraction that was built in 1916. Starting in May, visitors can play miniature golf, … [Read more...]
Download a Map of Maui
You've talked about visiting Maui for years and now you're finally taking that once in a lifetime trip. You've booked a hotel, packed your bags, and now you're ready to lounge on the beach with a book in one hand and a Mai Tai in the other. Wait... did you remember to bring a map? Don't worry, because we've got you covered. Our downloadable map of Maui prints on a single letter-sized sheet and includes all of the attractions, activities, and tours that are part of the Go Maui Card. So, relax and enjoy your trip. Or as they say on the islands, "hang loose!" … [Read more...]
Sports Museum of America Opens May 7
Photo courtesy of The Sports Museum of America Sports buffs of all ages will want to check out New York City's newest museum. The Sports Museum of America at 26 Broadway in Manhattan opens one week from today and already the museum is generating some major media buzz in places like The New York Times, Yahoo! Sports, and The Dallas Morning News. The first and only interactive, multimedia all-sports experience in the country, the Museum covers baseball, football, basketball, figure skating, extreme sports, and other sports with more than 800 artifacts, 1,100 photographs, and 20 original films. It's also the new home of the Heisman Trophy and the Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center, including the first ever women's sports hall of fame. The Sports Museum of America will be included with the New York City Explorer Pass starting on May 7, 2008, when the museum officially … [Read more...]
