Time for Frühlingsfest!
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One of my absolute favorite festivals is almost here! Known as the smaller sister of the Oktoberfest, Frühlingsfest has become near and dear to my heart for a few reasons. First, it’s so much fun that I could just burst at the thought of it. Second, it’s an excuse to wear my dirndl. And third, it is just like Oktoberfest but minus the gazillion tourists and obscenely long lines to enter tents or get a table. Founded in 1965, this relatively new festival is chock full of everything German...
April 12th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beer, drinking, Events, Family Friendly, festival, frühlingsfest, tents, theresienwiese
King Tutankhamun Makes a Stop in Munich
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Landing upon the throne at age 8, Egyptian King Tutankhamun ruled for a mere 10 years, which, let’s face it, what can you really do as king at the age of 8? Even at his tender age, the proverbial “boy king” achieved a lot during his short reign. This kid even had a wife and possibly two children! Of course, during his early years, he was greatly led by his advisers, but over all, he restored the peace and harmony which his uncle’s reign had taken away. It is still uncertain...
April 12th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: archeology, Attractions, egypt, Events, exhibit, Family Friendly, history, History & Information, king tutankhamun, Tours
Relax at the Compass Point Inn
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If you’re coming to Vancouver and you don’t want to stay in a hotel in the downtown core, there’s an excellent family operated boutique hotel conveniently located in the suburb of Surrey. The Compass Point Inn, located at the intersection of the King George Hwy (Hwy 99A) and the Fraser Hwy (Hwy 1A) has a lot to offer guests with comfortable stylish decor in the room to the many other amenities with full services at reasonable rates.
The unique complex includes an excellent dining...
April 12th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, Family Friendly, Hotels & Places to Stay, pub, rooms, spa, The Arts
The Hunt for Easter Eggs
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Easter egg hunts are just plain fun, and tasty (especially if the eggs are chocolate or filled with candies). Okay, it’s even great to seek out painted eggs of the hard-boiled variety (sort of). Anyway if you haven’t been invited to a private event, there’s still time to join one of the open-to-the-public hunts. Bring a basket or a bag, just in case.
In Irvine, Mariners Church is presenting free egg hunts for children up to 10 years of age at 3 PM and 7 PM. And between 2 PM and...
April 11th, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, Church, Easter, Events, Family Friendly, zoo
FilmFest DC – The Film Festival of the Nation’s Capital
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Last year, over 25,000 film buffs, film lovers, and film critics attended Filmfest DC - Washington, DC’s International Film Festival.
In its 20-plus years, the festival has introduced Washington, DC film-goers to over a thousand international films from close to 60 countries.
This year, the 11-day festival will delight audiences with more than 100 feature films, animation, documentaries, family and children’s programs, short subject films and special programs from around the globe.
There...
April 11th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, film festival, Filmfest, movies, Washington DC
Using Discount Vouchers to enjoy Auckland
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Here in New Zealand, the Entertainment Book is a very important book. For only $60, you get hundreds of vouchers for dining and recreation discounts in Auckland.
If you’re going to be in Auckland for an extended period of time. Invest in the Entertainment Book, it will be worth your while. You get $25 discounts for restaurant meals and sometimes with a meal ticket of $60 all up, you get almost 50% discount using one of the book’s discount vouchers!
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April 10th, 2009 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, auckland discount voucher, entertainment book, entertainment book auckland, Family Friendly, Hotels & Places to Stay, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars
More Easter Brunches
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So it looks like I posted about Easter Brunches too early. Since then, menus have been rolling in. So if none of the restaurants I posted about last week struck your fancy, why not try out one of these?
Palm Beach
3 course prix-fixe menu at Bova Ristorante. Seating begins at 4:00 pm. Cost is $42. Features on this menu include fresh tagliatelle pasta with lamb ragu, roasted baby lamb with a rosemary mint sauce, a chocolate sponge cake and more. For more info, visit BOVA online.
Easter Sunday Brunch...
April 10th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: brunch, bunny, Easter, Family Friendly, holiday, Miami Reviews, Restaurants & Bars
Earth Day, A Celebration of All Things Green
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Get your green on for the annual Earth Day celebration, April 22nd. Help with beach clean up and recycling, learn about sustainability issues, admire eco-art, eat and drink organic, and support the continuation of Planet Earth. A few suggestions:
The 10th Annual Topanga Earth Day (www.topangaearthday.org) is actually a two-day event (April 18th and 19th) among the oak groves and sea breezes at the Topanga Community House Fairgrounds. Festivities include educational presentations, eco-development...
April 9th, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: earth day, eco-friendly, environmental, Events, Family Friendly, green, Outdoors & Recreation
The Royal Easter Show
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The Royal Easter Show – one of Auckland’s longest standing traditions - this event always offers a full day of entertainment and this year is no exception with the recently completed redevelopment of the ASB Showgrounds meaning visitors to the show will be some of the first to enjoy the new spacious mainstreet and completed buildings and facilities.
The show has also added some new acts and performances such as International Magic Show, Funky Monkeys, ZM Circus Extreme and New Zealand’s...
April 7th, 2009 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Auckland, Events, Family Friendly, royal easter show
Dazzling Daffodils
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Late March and early April the fields from Haarlem to Leiden (just south of Amsterdam) are ablaze with colour when millions of bulbs burst into bloom. Hyacinths, daffodils and tulips paint the landscape purple, white, yellow and red.
This is the time to visit Keukenhof Flower Garden where drifts of dazzling spring flowers attract over eight thousand visitors each year. The flower park comprising more than 32 hectares of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and more. The name Keukenhof translates into kitchen...
April 7th, 2009 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: bulb fields, day trip, Family Friendly, keukenhof, Outdoors & Recreation, tulips. holland
Museums on Us: A Visit to the Morikami
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Over the weekend, I went to the Morikami for Bank of America‘s Museums on Us promotion. On the first weekend of every month, Bank of America’s Customers can visit participating museums for free. All that you need to do is show your Bank of American card, and really, who doesn’t have one? I have known that this promotion has been going on, but this was the first I took advantage of it and I picked a gorgeous day to do so. I was really impressed with the promotion. Instead of trying...
April 7th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Bank of America, Delray Beach, Events, Family Friendly, Morikami, museums on us
More Cherry Blossom 2009 Photos
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Here’s a few more photos from the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC, this past weekend.
For a few more cherry blossom photos, check out my post from a couple days ago.
Tomorrow, I’ll post a few photos from the Cherry Blossom parade.
Images – from personal collection – ©2009, Jon Rochetti
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April 6th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, cherry blossoms, Events, Family Friendly, Jefferson memprial, Photos, Washington DC
Going Green in Miami
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Although Earth Day officially takes place on April 22nd, it’s great to devote the entire month to creating a healthier relationship to the environment. One such way to do that is to participate in Miami Goin’ Green at Miami’s Bayfront Park. This eco-friendly, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, April 25th at Miami’s Bayfront Park. It is dedicated to reaching out to those people who are trying to lead a more sustainable life.
There will be two outdoor stages...
April 6th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: alternative fuel, bayfront park, earth day, Events, Family Friendly, going green, miami goin green, Miami Reviews
Horses Race for the Cup – The Virginia Gold Cup
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In less than a month, the sure sign of Spring is 84th running of the the Virginia Gold Cup. It’s one of the Washington, DC region’s grandest Springtime traditions.
Each May, thousands of horse and steeplechase enthusiasts get dressed up, decorate their picnic areas and watch some of the most exciting horse racing on the East Coast.
Dating back to 1930, the Gold Cup tradition bring out the best in steeplechasing and plenty of fun hats!!
Expect thrills and spills, fast horses and lots of great...
April 6th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, Gold-Cup, horse racing, horses, outdoors, Sports & Recreation, Virginia
Stroll the Cobbled Streets of Gastown
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Sunday Walks with Ruthaki #3
Gastown is the historic centre of Vancouver where the first settlement began back in 1870. As you stroll along the cobbled streets you’ll see various plaques marking historic buildings or events. Gastown got it’s name from a feisty old character named John “Gassy” Jack Deighton (he liked to talk a lot!). He build the first saloon to accommodate the workers of a nearby sawmill. The earliest residents of Gastown were mainly mill workers but...
April 5th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, conventions, Family Friendly, heritage buildings, historic, History & Information, Outdoors & Recreation, Shopping, Tours, walks
Easter with Live Bunnies for the Kiddies
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Bunnyland, in its 14th year at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Maryland lets children enjoy tractor-driven hayrides down the Bunny Trail!
They get to hunt for colorful Easter eggs (so bring a basket), and watch as they swoosh down the giant slide and visit with baby chicks and bunnies. And if feeling competitive, they can test their skill in the rubber ducky derby. For an extra fee, take a pony ride or get their facees painted.
Don’t forget to bring your camera, as the Easter Bunny will...
April 5th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Easter, Events, Family Friendly, Germantown, Maryland
Where are all my beer drinking friends?
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If you ever just need a cold beer, you still have time to make reservations to attend a Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner at John Bull English Pub in West Palm Beach. The menu sounds delicious, and have you tried the beers from Brooklyn Brewery yet? Once available only in Brooklyn, these beers have become a welcome addition to the South Florida watering holes. (Did you know they also do a private label for Per Se? Now that’s quite the honor.) Here’s the menu and details for the dinner:
When:...
April 5th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beer dinner, beerfest, Events, Family Friendly, john bull, New Times, Restaurants & Bars, Site News
Fiesta Flambeau Parade
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The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is one of three major parades that take place during Fiesta San Antonio each Spring. Dubbed the “People’s Parade,” the parade attracts more than 700,000 people along its 2.6 mile route and another 1.5 million watching it live on television. The Flambeau Parade takes place on the last Saturday of Fiesta.
Fiesta Flambeau Parade History
Flambeau is the French word meaning tall candlestick or burning torch. The Flambeau Night Parade illuminates the final...
April 4th, 2009 | thesanantonioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, fiesta events, fiesta parades, fiesta san antonio, san antonio events
Looking for the Perfect Easter Brunch?
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When you have a lot of family around, having everyone over for Easter, spending hours in the kitchen and having more food than you can imagine might be the way to go, but sometimes, it’s great to escape to a local restaurant and not have to worry about stepping a foot in the kitchen. Leave the work up to some of the fabulous chefs we have around the area. Here are some details on what some of the local restaurants are offering.
Palm Beach County
Zed 451: Sample some of Zed’s new brunch...
April 4th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: area 31, brunch, Easter, Events, Family Friendly, florida, opus 5, Restaurants & Bars, zed 451
DC’s Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
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Here’s a few photos from this morning around the Jefferson Memorial and the National Mall. As you can see, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and spectacular!!
The weather cooperated nicely today, providing clear, blue skys. But the strong winds may cause some of the blooms to be blown away prematurely, so if you want to see the trees in all their glory, it’s best to make a visit to the National Mall as soon as you can.
Images – personal collection – ©2009, Jon...
April 4th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, cherry blossoms, Events, Family Friendly, nature, outdoors, Smithsonian, Washington DC
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