Pack Your Bags and Go With These Deals and Packages
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Don’t let summer pass you by; get out and go somewhere, even if it’s for the weekend.
And if you’re looking for deals, you’re in luck, because there are many out there.
At the Millennium Hotel St. Louis (Mo.-map), you can choose from such packages as See it FREE package that includes free parking and free in-room Internet, and the Bed and Breakfast package, which features breakfast for two at Fourth Street Grill.
Thinking about a weekend jaunt to somewhere in Arkansas? Don’t make any reservations...
July 6th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: accommodation, deal, featuredarticle, package
Kelvin Slush Truck Just in Time for Summer
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It’s steamy outside and you want a refreshing treat… something that brings you back to childhood in taste but not to the point that it permanently colors your tongue, gives you sugar shock, or adds to your very adult waistline. That’s where Kelvin all natural slush comes to the rescue!
Named after the temperature scale based on absolute zero, Kelvin Natural Slush, comes to you via a bright blue truck driven by a 30-year-old ex-attorney who aims to elevate the old time Slurpee experience...
July 5th, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: desserts, featuredarticle, summer time
A Day for Cyclists at the Tour de Delta
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If you’re a cycling enthusiast you may want to take in the annual Tour de Delta cycling race July 9 – 11. The Tour de Delta’s inaugural event was in 2001 with more than 200 cyclists from across Canada, US and New Zealand. Since then it has been come a popular and successful participation and spectator event offering the largest prize purse in Canadian cycling at up to $25,000 in prize money.
Yaletown Grand Prix, July 1,2010
This exciting event kicks off July 9 – 11 and will...
July 5th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: biking, event, featuredarticle
Hermitage Amsterdam – Matisse to Malevich
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The Hermitage in St Petersburg possesses one of the world’s finest collections of early twentieth century French paintings. A selection of seventy-five paintings from this museum is on display in Amsterdam Hermitage until 17 September 2010.
The exhibition Matisse to Malevich, Pioneers of Modern Art displays works by Matisse, Picasso, Van Dongen, De Vlaminck, Derain and other contemporaries. These artists were considered the pioneers of Modernism. Driven by a desire for change, they broke with...
July 5th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Art, featuredarticle, museum
Luau at Trader Vic’s
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Looking for an occasion to wear your best Hawaiian shirt? Trader Vic’s at Hotel Valley Ho (map) in Old Town Scottsdale is celebrating their 4th anniversary on Sunday, July 11 with a luau.
As I’ve mentioned before, this is not your parents Trader Vic’s with the tacky tiki lamps and bad music. Whether I’ve celebrated happy hour or a full three course dinner at this trendy hot spot, it’s always been a great evening out. I’ve always found the service to be friendly, attentive and...
July 5th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: celebrations, featuredarticle, restaurant
Restaurante El Imparcial, a Piece of Spain in the Heart of Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires experienced a huge wave of immigrants during the late 1800′s until the 1950′s, specially from the old continent, as we like to call Europe. The city became a big melting pot where many different communities interrelated. Right along the Avenida the Mayo (map)(from Avenida 9 de Julio to the Congreso Nacional) is where a good part of the Spaniard community settled. Here you will find a number of restaurants, hotels and theatres deeply connected with the community.
Among...
July 5th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, restaurant
Seattle Day Trip: Mud Mountain Dam
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When the sunny weather returns, and it will, pack up the car and head off on a leisurely day trip to Mud Mountain Dam near Mount Rainier. Mud Mountain Dam is situated on the White River, and was built by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control. In addition to its original and practical use, it has since become a popular recreation facility.
A viewing platform allows you a good look at the dam, along with a sweeping view of the White River Canyon. This area is home to lots of wildlife,...
July 5th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: day trip, family fun, featuredarticle, hiking, outdoor recreation, picnic
Dublin For Golfers
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There are many reasons why Ireland has earned the nickname, ‘The Emerald Isle’. Yes, the abundant rain keeps the countryside a brilliant green color. Yes, from the view of a plane the land does seem to have endless hues of green. But also, a contributing factor to this nickname should be the amount of world-class golf courses that are spread throughout Ireland. Visitors might be surprised to learn that many of these golf courses are located near Dublin, and are easily accessible as a...
July 4th, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, golf, outdoors
Texas Vodka Throwdown
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Three hours. Seven Texas Vodkas. One worthy local non-profit. On July 10, Houston’s own food-and-drink blogger extraordinaire Mike Cortez (also known as BiteMeHouston in social media circles) is holding the first Texas Vodka Throwdown at the Caroline Collective, a co-working space located at 4820 Caroline Street (map).
I had the pleasure of meeting Mike via a “Tweetup” that he organized several months ago at the St. Arnold Brewery. I had been an enthusiastic follower of...
July 4th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: cocktail, event, featuredarticle
A Disney Fourth Close to Home
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The cast members at Disney are going all out to make sure that guests at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be having an amazing 4th of July. But if you plans call for you to stay a little closer to home this year, here are some suggestions on how to share a little Disney magic with family and friends.
Show a Drive-In movie in your drive-way! — Using your garage doors as a screen, grab your favorite Disney DVD, some lawn chairs and blankets to create an outdoor movie theater. Got a...
July 4th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, featuredarticle
4th of July Traditions
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From 1776 to 1892, the Adams family (John, Samuel and John Quincy) had been involved in a myriad of Independence Day activities. John Adams (1735-1826) was instrumental in negotiating in favor of independence at the Continental Congresses (1774-78), and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Here is an interesting excerpt from John Adams’ famous letter of July 3, 1776, in which he wrote to his wife Abigail his thoughts about celebrating the Fourth of July.
The second day of July 1776 will...
July 4th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 4th of July, featuredarticle, holiday
Enjoy a Patio Party at Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
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If you’re planning to catch a performance at Bard on the Beach this summer, or perhaps just browsing the trendy shops along Fourth Avenue, why not stop by the Las Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant and enjoy dinner on the patio? The patio is one of the best in Vancouver, seating up to 60 people.
This has a become a tradition of my friend and I. We always look forward to tucking into a spicy, delicious Mexican meal before heading down the hill to the Bard tents at Vanier Park.
It was a...
July 4th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, restaurant
Summer Thirst Quenchers
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It’s summer in Boston and it is hot! Kick back with your summer drink of choice. Here are some tasty ones to try:
A light and refreshing Watermelon Fizz is just $6 during the month of July at the very chic Japanese eatery Haru in the Prudential Center (55 Huntington Ave., Boston)(Map). One word: delicious.
Savor a summer’s early evening with a dreamy Bellini. Restaurant Dante (40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge)(Map) Bellini Bar on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 PM- 7PM features...
July 3rd, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: drinks, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage
Electric Picnic in Ireland
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I’m sure after seeing that title some readers were curious as to what exactly an Electric Picnic is. I had this same question, a couple years ago, when the temperature started to rise (somewhat) and there were indications that summer might be arriving soon. As soon as this occurred, the dominating topic of conversations was be Electric Picnic. Soon, I discovered that it is an annual music festival, and one that music fans of all genres hold in high regard.
Music has been an important part of...
July 3rd, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concert, event, featuredarticle, festival
Morton’s Adds New Menu Items
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If you are looking for a hip and happening Happy Hour location, it might be time to pay a visit to Morton’s for their Power Hour. During the open-6:30 time period and again from 9:00 pm – close, Morton’s offers incredible bar bites that won’t break the bank. (Hours may vary at individual locations, so be sure to check out your local Morton’s for their hours.) Already famous for offering Iceberg Wedge Bites, Chicken Goujonettes and Prime Cheeseburger Sliders for just...
July 3rd, 2010 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: featuredarticle, restaurant
Hotel Healdsburg Taste Of Summer Package
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Hotel Healdsburg’s has announced their Taste of Summer – a two-night package available through August that allows guests to soak up summer with a special wine tasting tutorial of the regions, dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen, as well as a visit to the new Medlock Ames tasting space and gardens in the Alexander Valley. Hotel Healdsburg’s (map) Taste of Summer package includes:
Two nights in a deluxe, double queen or suite
A private tutorial on the North Sonoma wine region (Dry Creek, Russian...
July 3rd, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: deals, featuredarticle, hotel
Amsterdam Photo: Houseboat
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Have you ever wondered how cool it would be to live on one of those canal houseboats?
Are you dreaming about sailing back and forth on Amsterdam’s canals, mooring one day at Prinsengracht and the next at Herengracht? Forget it!
The number of canal-side moorings is fixed and most of the available places have already been allocated. Moorings are sold like building plots and cost anything from €180,000. This is just the site, not the boat. Houseboat prices start at €90,000. In other words, living...
July 3rd, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, housing
Walking Tour of Artsy First Avenue
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What makes Old Town Scottsdale such a unique destination for tourists, travelers and residents alike: you can find a little bit (and sometimes a lot) of everything. From Native American art to Contemporary art, wine bars to cowboy bars and fine dining to inexpensive cafes. The five districts of Old Town meld and flow into one another; each with a distinct personality. These areas are easily navigated on foot (or by Trolley, which is free) and are peppered with specialty shops, bars, restaurants,...
July 3rd, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bookstores, featuredarticle, food and beverage, Shopping, walking tour
Beer and Cheese Pairings in Brooklyn
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Think Bud and pizza is the only way to go in pairing your favorite cold one with cheese? Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. this summer, Bierkraft in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood hosts a free beer and cheese tasting. Just get there before 6:30 to score your free ticket!
Bierkraft Growler Filled with the House Brew
Move over Chardonnay and Merlot! Bierkraft puts a well-stocked wine cellar to shame with a tasting room and Bud-free selection of more than 600 brews, arranged geographically from Louisiana’s...
July 2nd, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beer, featuredarticle
Serena & Venus Williams Hit DC Tennis Courts
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WTT Pro League tennis was co-founded in 1974 by tennis great Billie Jean King. The league brings together some of the best pro tennis players in the world on 11 teams for a 3-week season, including a Washington DC team.
The WTT Washington Kastles professional tennis team includes tennis stars Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams.
Other teams include tennis legend John McEnroe(NY Sportimes), Andy Roddick playing for the Philadelphia Freedoms and part-time model Anna Kournikova with the...
July 2nd, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, sports, tennis
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