“Explore Your New York” a Great Way to Do Exactly That!

Smart Destinations and Marriott Hotels of New York City are offering an exceptional getaway package.  The package, called “Explore Your New York” is designed to provide visitors a perfect weekend in the Big Apple buy combining a weekend's hotel stay with breakfast for two and two New York City Explorer Passes. The NY Explorer Pass let you visit any three of fourty participating museums, tours, and attractions. “We wanted to find a great partner in New York City to work with us in offering a package that delivers exceptional value for today’s traveler,” said Cecilia Dahl, founder and President of Smart Destinations, the creator of Go City Cards and Explorer Pass, which aggregate all the best museums, tours, and attractions onto a single money-saving ticket. “Marriott has a wide variety of brands to suit all kinds of travelers, and their hotels are located in great … [Read more...]

Which Attraction Pass should I get for Chicago?

Attraction Passes are a great way to save money seeing the sights and attractions in a growing number of cities and destinations around the world. This article is designed to help you understand what an Attraction Pass is, how it works, and which one should you choose. What is an Attraction Pass? Attraction Passes are multi-attraction tickets. For one pre-paid price, an Attraction Pass serves as your entrance ticket to multiple museums, tours, sights, parks, etc. Most Attraction Passes are priced to save you money compared to buying individual tickets at the included attractions. Attractions Passes come in multiple forms, but three types are the most common: ·         Pre-Set Bundle – Includes a specific set of attractions and works as a ticket to any and all of the included attractions (e.g., the Paris Musee Pass, the New Orleans Audubon Experience … [Read more...]

Discover the pristine beauty of Oahu on a sea kayaking adventure

For a very private outing rent a tandem kayak, load it on your rental car and head to Kane ohe Bay. Here you can launch your kayak and paddle to a deserted island to swim, sun and snorkel away from the crowds. For a truly special exploration arrange a private custom guided kayak adventure along a secluded, scenic coastline complete with a picnic lunch. Or you can simply join a guided kayak tour to the Mokulua Islands for an equally fun but more budget mined option. Whatever option you choose the Go Oahu Card has a great selection of kayaking and snorkeling outfitters all available with the purchase of the card. Check out these options: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventures Hawaiian Oceans Outrigger Canoe Ride Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks Half Day Snorkel Kayaking in Hawaii … [Read more...]

Forever Florida

I visited the Florida Eco Safari at the Crescent J Ranch in early January and learned that this is much more than an attraction ride through the Florida wilderness but a story about a family. Your visit starts by driving into the 4,700 acre St Cloud ranch back to the Visitor Center which is a beautiful building with a wrap-around porch and enough rocking chairs for everyone. Plan to arrive a bit early or stay a bit late to simply sit and enjoy. If you’re hungry, half the Visitor Center is occupied by the wonderful Little Cypress restaurant. Your Coach Safari Tour begins in a theater style room with a movie/story about Allen Broussard . Allen was an avid outdoorsman, whose dream was saving a piece of the Florida wilderness after understand the ecological value of the Crescent J once he became a Wildlife Ecologist. After Allen passed way to early, his mother and father made Allen’s … [Read more...]

Red and White Cruises in San Francisco prepares for an eventful 2010

Since it's origin during the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939, millions of locals and visitors alike have enjoyed a journey aboard Red and White Fleet's Golden Gate Bay Cruise, where tours lead passengers past San Francisco's biggest landmarks, including under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Ideal for entertaining guests from near and far, features of the tour include: Red and White Fleet's exclusive headphone audio, available in 12 languages; up close views of marine wildlife (seagulls, pelicans, sea lions and even dolphins). A cash bar with drinks, snacks and merchandise is available. Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., romantics will enjoy the "Sweet Valentine Cruise" featuring a lavish appetizer buffet by Boudin and Champagne toast as the cruise sails under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge.  Priced at only $58 per person, Valentines … [Read more...]