Swim. Bike. Run. Sweat. The Honolulu Triathlon is Back!
Every May, thousands of dedicated athletes flock to the island of Oahu from around the globe to participate in the annual Honolulu Triathlon International Festival of Sports. This Sunday, May 20th, the Triathlon is back for its 9th year of grueling competition set against the backdrop of a majestic Hawaiian landscape. Athletes competing in the [...]
The Maker Faire Returns to the Bay Area This Weekend!
The Maker Faire comes back to the San Mateo Event Center in San Mateo, CA this May 19th and 20th for another year of invention, creativity and innovation. After 6 previously successful fairs, including 2011′s fair which drew around 100,000 guests, the 2012 Maker Faire has a lot to live up to. Their 2011 event [...]
A Special Mother’s Day Cruise on the Boston Harbor
Don’t have any Mother’s Day plans yet? Fear not! If you’re living or staying in the New England area, now’s the time to secure your tickets for the Spirit of Boston Mother’s Day Cruise. The Spirit, an elite cruise ship on the Boston Harbor, offers passengers stunning views of the waterfront and a unique combination [...]
Ramp It Up at the San Diego Museum of Man!
Now through September 9th, the Smithsonian Institution is setting up shop in San Diego’s Museum of Man for the Ramp It Up exhibit, which explores skateboard culture in Native American and Hawaiian communities. The exhibit comes with its own half pipe mini-ramp which anyone can skate – all included with museum admission! Smart Destinations travelers [...]
LEGENDS of La Cienega 2012
The worlds of design, fashion, architecture and art are coming together May 9-11 in Los Angeles for Legends of La Cienega: Windows to the World. LA’s three day event is a showcase of design showrooms as well as parties and exhibitions all taking place in the La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ). This mid-week celebration is [...]
Family Fest Hits Altamonte Springs
This Sunday, May 6th, the Altamonte Springs Police Department, along with Radio Disney and Playground Magazine, is hosting Family Fest at Cranes Roost Park. The Festival is a short trip outside of Orlando, and promises a day of fun, free activities for the whole family. Family Fest offers a relaxing break from larger Orlando attractions [...]
Miami Museum Month: Experience the Culture of Miami
We all know Miami for its glorious beaches and boisterous nightlife, but believe it or not, there’s more to Miami than bikinis and bars—much more. Now, with Miami Museum Month quickly approaching, it’s a better time than ever to explore the diverse culture and captivating history of Miami. During May only, all visitors and locals [...]
EARTHQUAKE Opening at California Academy of Sciences!
“San Francisco—and California too—are no strangers to the awesome power of earthquakes,” said Dr. Greg Farrington, Executive Director of California’s Academy of Sciences, when introducing the Academy’s newest exhibit, EARTHQUAKE in a recent press release. The exhibit is set to open May 26th, and will fill the entire west hall of the Academy with an [...]
L.A.’s NHM to Open New Exhibit Hall: “Becoming Los Angeles”
With an already unparalleled collection of South Californian artifacts, The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum is preparing to open a new exhibition in December 2012. The permanent new exhibit, given the working title Becoming Los Angeles, will “illustrate the city’s transformations by exploring its cultural and ecological histories—and illuminating their interconnectedness.” The new 14,000-square-foot [...]
Celebrate Lei Day 2012 in Oahu!
Lei Day, celebrated every year on May 1st, is one of Oahu’s most popular free events. The holiday celebrations have been going on almost every year since 1928 after the Honolulu Star Bulletin published an article by local poet Don Blanding which suggested a holiday be created to celebrate the Hawaiian tradition of lei-making. Each [...]
