Giddy-up! The Calgary Stampede
Looking for a special vacation treat this summer? Consider heading north to Canada to attend the Calgary Stampede. This fabulous event, known as the Greatest Outdoor show on Earth, is the home of one of the largest rodeos in the world. This year’s event, which celebrates the Stampede’s Centennial anniversary, promises to be spectacular. It […]
Timing is everything
Did you know that depending on where and how you travel, summertime could actually be off season? These days, with so many options for vacations and getaways 365 days during the year, it pays to check out all the different ways you can get to where you’d like to go as well as what might […]
Whodunit?
Do you love a good mystery? Is your idea of a great way to spend an evening to curl up with your favorite “whodunit” author’s latest book? When planning your next vacation, consider a murder mystery getaway. Murder Mystery getaways are a very popular vacation theme covering everything from the classic detective story to one […]
Cherry Blossom Centennial
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC. Back on March 27th in 1912, Helen Taft, the wife of President William Taft planted the first trees along side of the wife of the Japanese Ambassador. Planted on the north side of the Potomac River, they were the first of 3,000 […]
The Wearing of the Green-St. Patrick’s Day
Did you know that the very first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in 1762? It’s true, a group of Irish ex-patriots got together in lower Brooklyn. Originally held to afford the Irish the chance to wear green, speak their native tongue and playing Irish music. A true Marchers parade, no floats or automobiles or […]
Just a month away—Spring Training
Forget daffodils and the Easter Bunny, to the die-hard baseball fan, Spring Training is what marks the real beginning of spring. The earliest Spring Training on record occurred when the Red Sox and White Sox organized baseball camps in New Orleans in 1870. The Washington Capitals National League team followed by holding a four day […]
Ten Days and Counting to the Friendliest Day of the Year
Are you getting out your favorite green shirt? Looking for your mother’s famous corn beef and cabbage recipe? How about adding a tour of the Guinness Brewery in Ireland to your St. Patrick’s Day Celebration plans? The St. James’s Gate Brewery, the home of Guinness is the number one tourist attraction in Ireland. Open nearly […]
Theme Trips – Let’s Get Cooking
While most people look forward to NOT cooking on their vacation, there are those of us who can’t wait to prepare that next meal. And what could be better than a vacation trip that allows you to do just that. Theme trips have been around for quite a while. But these days, no matter what […]
Girlfriends Getaway – Berkeley Springs, American’s First Spa
One of the top spots on the Girlfriends Getaway ideas is a spa weekend. Originally considered a medicinal cure for nearly everything that ailed you, these days heading out for a spa weekend is the ultimate in self pampering. And while there are a host of new resorts that have sprung up in response to […]
City in the Spotlight – Daytona Beach Florida
Known as the hometown of NASCAR, this fabulous Florida vacation spot is perfect for any type of getaway, from a family beach trip, to a romantic trip for two, girl getaway or man-cation. If you are looking for fun, sport or just great relaxation time, you can find it here. Founded in 1870, today’s Daytona […]