Island Queen Cruises and Venetian Lady Yacht Charters will be offering special dinner cruises from December 26th to December 30th 2009. The Venetian Lady Special Dinner Cruise will be boarding from 6:30 to 7:30, cruising from 7:30 until 10:30 and then disembarking between 10:30 and 11pm. This special, all inclusive dinner cruise includes a cheese display, fruit platter, two butler passed hors d'oeuvres, fresh Caesar salad, grilled Chicken Breast with toasted coconut and served with a cilantro mango/papaya salsa, Prime Rib of Beef hand carved slow-roasted prime rib of beef with a rosemary horseradish glaze, rice pilaf, grilled veggies and a full open bar. There will be a professional DJ onboard playing all the latest dance music The Venetian Lady features 3 amazing decks, 2 full bars and 2 dance floors. Please contact Island Queen Cruises at 305.379.5119 ext 201 to make reservations for … [Read more...]
New York City Set to Go Wild
With the upcoming movie release of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, New York City is going Wild. October 12 to 16 has been declared "Wild Things Week" across the Big Apple's five boroughs and there are a variety of activities parents and kids can participate in. One of the highlights is the Morgan Library's display of sketches and early drafts of Sendak's classic children's book (October 6 - November 1). While over at the Museum of Modern Art there is exposition on the work of Where the Wild Things Aredirector Spike Jonze (October 8-18). Most of the City's children's museums are participating in the fun as well with a variety Sendak themed events and readings. The folks at NYC & Company has a great resource on their site to help you join in the fun, just go to http://www.nycgo.com/wildthingsweek for complete details on what's happening where. This is a great … [Read more...]
Monster Splash Nighttime Bash at Miami Seaquarium
This Halloween, Miami Seaquarium will unveil it’s newest and biggest haunted attraction, ‘Buried Alive!’ for the Monster Splash Nighttime Bash, the biggest, scariest, nighttime Halloween extravaganza in Miami. Not for the faint of heart, ‘Buried Alive!’ will welcome adult guests to the most dreaded funeral of all... their own. Guests will enter into the darkness where screams wait around every crypt and tomb. The walls close in ...the worms and maggots crawl around…no one can hear the screams…no one can help in ‘BURIED ALIVE!’ Plus, there will be carnival thrill rides, Halloween-themed animal shows and presentations, Trick-or-Treating and more frightful fun each night. The Monster Splash at Miami Seaquarium features six nights of ghoulish fun and frights from Saturday, October 24th through Saturday, October 31st, excluding Monday and Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Beantown to Egypt and Back Again
"The Bersha Procession" Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston So you've wanted to experience Egypt for a while now, but you haven't won Powerball (yet) and your MasterCard has been maxed out since Spring Break. But wait...there's hope! You can visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and if you squint your eyes tight and layer on enough coconut oil, you can just about imagine your beautiful bronze self in the Sahara. Only thing is, the year is 2,000 BC. (Hey - everyone has it rough right now and beggars can't be choosers!) All kidding aside though, beginning October 18th the MFA will feature a fantastic new exhibit that's worth checking out. It's known as “The Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC” and the buzz that it's been getting is impossible to ignore. Why? Well in a 1915 … [Read more...]
Disney Tickets in Orlando
If you have a short list of things to do, the Go Orlando Card may not be right for you. In that case, The Official Ticket Center may be perfect. It's a great place to get Disney tickets with discount pricing at all times and excellent customer service. They are an independent ticket agency, and they sell a lot of tickets giving them the buying power they need to pass on savings. Walt Disney World tickets are easy to obtain by visiting the Official Ticket Center website, where you'll will find a wide variety of ticket buying options. Disney tickets are always in demand, since Walt Disney World in Orlando is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. There’s good reason. Orlando has so much to offer with a variety of attractions, not to mention an incredible array of restaurants, shopping and so much more. There is something for everyone here. Walt Disney World is definitely a … [Read more...]
3 Millionth Go City Card Visit Occurs in Chicago
Smart Destinations, the company behind the Go City Cards and Explorer Pass, hit a milestone in August when the 3 millionth visit occurred using one of its products. The visit occurred at Skydeck Chicago using a Go Chicago Card. Skydeck recently opened The Ledge, retractable glass-floored bays that extend over four feet outside the tower to allow visitors to gaze 103 floors straight down from America’s tallest building. “We’ve continued to grow strongly in 2009,” said Cecilia Dahl, founder and President of Smart Destinations. “Beyond the savings component of our product we know from our customers that they see this as a way to travel smarter as well as more economically.” Dahl points to markets like Hawaii as a place where relatively well heeled travelers are embracing Smart Destinations’ Go Oahu and Go Maui cards and driving strong growth for the company. “This is … [Read more...]
California Wine Month
September is California Wine Month. And even if it wasn't, September is always a great month to visit the California Wine Country! The California Trade and Tourism Commission has rallied some 75 wineries, hotels, and restaurants across the state to put together special offers for people who want to make the most of Wine Month. Our favorite is the Wine Country Explorer Pass, which in addition to the usual savings it provides those looking to get a taste of Napa and Sonoma, has a special offer with Summit Lake Winery. Summit Lake Vineyards & Wineryis a wonderful family owned winery, and in September it is offering Wine Country Explorer Pass customers a special 15% off purchases of their new releases and 20% off the remaining bottles of the 2003 vintage. The CTTC has a portion of their site dedicated to all the various offers available in September. You can see the complete … [Read more...]
Incredible Aifare to New York – ACT FAST book by August 21
NYC and Company and American Airlines have joined together to invite residents from five US cities to plan a value filled trip to NEW YORK CITY this fall with specially discounted fares.These fares are available only through Friday August 21, so book now to secure your seat. Fares are priced each way based on a round trip purchase: from LA and San Francisco o $109, Dallas/Fort Worth $99, Chicago $84, and Miami $69.“There’s never been a better time to visit New York City and take advantage of the world-class and diverse experiences that can be found throughout the five boroughs,” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. “With these special travel offers from American Airlines and new travel itineraries from NYC & Company, visiting and navigating the world’s most exciting City has never been easier.”With a deal like this, who can resist?Pack your bags and EXPLORE … [Read more...]
Five for Fighting to perform live at Lincoln Park Zoo
As the summer winds down, things are heating up in Chicago. The folks at the Lincoln Park Zoo are preparing for the final show in the Jamin at the Zoo summer concert series. On August 28, 2009 Singer songwriter Angel Taylor will open the show; followed by headliners FIVE FOR FIGHTING whose 2000 album America Town went platinum with the hit song “Superman.”The concerts are held in the middle of the Zoo at the south lawn making for one of the most unique show venues in town. Tickets are priced from $21-$28 and can be purchased online at www.lpzoo.org, in person at the Zoo’s Gateway Pavilion or by phone at (312) 742-2283. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for a great evening. … [Read more...]
New York City Explorer Pass Now Includes a Ten Choice Option
The New York City Explorer Pass offers the ultimate in convenience, cost savings and flexibility for visitors and locals alike. Customers choose three, five, seven – and now ten -- attractions at a low, pre-paid price. The pass serves as a ticket to any of the 45 participating NY attractions. Customers have the freedom to use the pass at anytime of the day or night and can take up to 30 days to use the admissions on the pass, making it an ideal way to see the city in a few days or over multiple weekends. The pass also provides discounts at popular restaurants and shops and the ability to skip the lines at many attractions. Each Explorer Pass also comes with a color-printed, pocket-sized guidebook full of maps, travel tips and itineraries for New York City. “The New York Explorer Pass quickly became one of our most popular offerings,” said Cecilia Dahl, President and Co-Founder of … [Read more...]
