It’s nearly here…summertime. This is the best time of year to go to the beach, visit amusement parks, and attend music festivals. Here are the five best Summer 2013 Music Fests: 1. June 7 – 9. THE GOVERNORS BALL (New York City). This three-day concert fest features lots of great artists, including Kanye West and Guns N’Roses. 2. July 4… Read More
Cruise News
Since there are lots of new ships and makeovers taking place this year (a good sign for the economy), I thought it a good idea to share the news with you. And who better to give you the low down than the Cruise Critic… The Mega-Ships: U.S. Ship & Launch: Norwegian Breakaway, April 30 The Low-Down: The much-heralded Breakaway will… Read More
Three Ways to Save $$$ at the Kentucky Derby
It’s Derby time! Are you planning on attending the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4th? If so, here are a few tips: 1. Don’t fly. It’s too late to snag a good fare and Louisville is a day’s drive from most U.S. cities. 2. Don’t stay in Louisville. It’s too late to score a hotel room anyway. But if… Read More
FREE TRAVEL
Travel is great, but can anything beat FREE travel? Here are two contests that reward winners with great trips… If you enter Virginia’s Family Fun Sweepstakes, the package includes hotel accommodations, airfare, rental car, seven-day pass to area attractions (such as Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg) and more for a family of four! This prize package is valued at… Read More
Five Things You Don’t Know About DisneyWorld
1. It’s REALLY, REALLY BIG. DisneyWorld is a little over forty miles. That’s bigger than many cities! 2. THEY EMPLOY ALOT OF FOLKS. Disney is the biggest employer for any one location in America. DisneyWorld has more than 60,000 employees. 3. $$$. It’s the most expensive theme park in the U.S. Admission tickets used to cost less than $5 back… Read More
Travel Trends for 2013
The three most popular places to travel this year may surprise you. Exotic: Burma. A tourism boycott was lifted last year that has already made it the “No. 1 emerging destination” pick by the U.S. Tour Operators Association. www.myanmar-tourism.com (Runner Up: Israel and Mediterranean) U.S.: Florida. Most beaches, such as Pensacola and Melbourne, will see a slight increase in… Read More