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The Beauty of a Boston Autumn

Eric — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:10:00 +0000

If you get to see Boston this fall you’re in for a treat whether you live there, are going on a trip, or are just spending a short stay at one of the many Boston business hotels . While this city has a rich history, that can be appreciated by those with an interest in key moments of America’s growth into the country it is today, everyone can appreciate the beauty this town offers with the changing of the seasons.

When the weather starts to get a hint of chill to it this autumn many are going to travel to the beautiful city of Boston to enjoy trademark New England foods and walk through its amazing parks enjoying the scenery.

While there are many lovely parks spread throughout the city there are some with their own special touches that make them true gems to stroll through. From the famous Swan boats you can rent to go out on the water at the Boston Public Garden to the carousel with its variety of whimsical and unique mounts else where in the Boston Common, there are no ends to the wonder just this park presents to its visitors. Whether you have time to meander its paths or just want a jog or fresh air you will certainly find the view of this park in autumn stunning.

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Minneapolis’ Centerpiece is Lake Calhoun

Eric — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:10:00 +0000

Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis is the largest of five lakes that are connected by a channel comprising of Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. With sandy beaches perfect for volleyball, sunbathing and picnics; a 3 mile paved path circling the lake that is perfect for walkers, bikers and in-line skaters, Lake Calhoun not only attracts the younger crowd, but all Minneapolis residence and tourist alike.

Windsurfers, kayakers, canoeists and sailors can rent any of these aquatic equipment for a fun-filled summer days at Lake Calhoun and travel to all the connecting lakes; for winter days, Lake Calhoun is dotted with ice-fishing houses.

The Lake is the centerpiece of the Uptown District, located at 3000 Calhoun Parkway and within walking distance from most luxury Minneapolis hotels, Lake Calhoun is great for the entire family with a huge, new playground that will keep the little ones busy all day; it’s a great inexpensive activity where you’ll only spend money at the food vendors stationed throughout the park, unless you bring a picnic. If you’re a visitor, ask the concierge at your hotel to provide a picnic basket that you can take to the lake, that way you don’t have to make any additional stops on your way to soak up the sun, watch sailboats sail by, relax as you people watch and above all else take in the spectacular view of Minneapolis.

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Halloween Costumes for Everyone

Eric — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:10:00 +0000

Halloween is one of the favorite holidays for many people and even if it is not your top number one option, it is loved and celebrated to the extreme by people from all over the country. Children love to dress up and comb the neighborhood for trick or treat options and candy finding opportunities. And adults love to dress up their young children and sometimes even their pets and parade them around for all to see and enjoy. And many adults even like to get in on the fun and dress up in a costume to hand out candy or to make an appearance at a Halloween party .

And for this reason, the amount of adult and plus size Halloween costumes options that are on the shelves and isles of many stores across the country beginning in early October, and sometimes even September these days increase in numbers every year. And there are just as many different styles, characters and theme-oriented costumes for adults as there are for children, and sometimes even more. With this in mind there is also an awareness that sometimes adult tastes vary from those of young children and while it might be difficult to find a lady bug costume for an adult you can be certain there is one out there somewhere. So this October 31st, get in costume and really enjoy the holiday.

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A Ferry Ride From Seattle

Eric — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:10:00 +0000

One of the best ways to enjoy the Port of Seattle is to hop on a Ferry and take a ride to one of the surrounding islands. It is great to just get on and take the time away from the big city to relax and take in some fresh air. One can find information and ride to the pier from the best seattle hotels .

With in 20 to 30 minutes one can set foot on one of the beautiful islands such as Vashon Island and Bainbridge Island to name a couple. These are the closest islands to visit and they both offer up some lovely places to dine as well as some great galleries and shops to brows through.
It is always a really nice day.

Check out the Washington State Department of Transportation page for information on the Seattle Ferry’s . They do take on motor vehicles and bicycles as well as walk on passengers. If you walk on there are some cabs on the other side to help you get around. They usually take off every half hour or forty five minutes and if it is a bit busy it is well worth the wait.

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Always a Red Sox Fan at Heart

Eric — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:10:00 +0000

One of the eight charter teams for the American League, the Boston Red Sox have just as interesting a history as franchise, perhaps even more so. Like the other teams formed around the same time, the Red Sox had their share of changes, good seasons, and bad seasons. Fortunately, they never had to change their name and have been at the same ballpark, Fenway Park, since 1912.

Unlike many of the other teams they had another problem to deal with — a curse. ” The Curse of the Bambino ” lasted 86 years; the longest in baseball history . The story begins with Boston dominating the World Series. They won five times between 1903 and 1918. However, in 1918 they made the fateful decision to trade Babe Ruth to the Yankees; a decision many disagreed with. From that point on the Red Sox were unable to win the ultimate championship — the World Series. That is until 2004 when they swept the St. Louis Cardinals and finally broke the curse. The 2007 World Series win against the Colorado Rockies further ensured that the curse was over and secured the Red Sox as one of the greatest teams of the decade.

Many would assume that going such a long time without a World Series win, despite many attempts, would have negative affects on the teams fan base, but quite the contrary has happened. The Red Sox are one of the leading teams in attendance for away games and fans that want to see a home game should buy tickets well in advance. Fenway Park has a smaller capacity than many of the more recently built parks, but the Red Sox have sold out every single home game since May of 2003 — that’s seven years!

One of the great things about the Red Sox’s long history is the change their uniforms and logos have experienced over the years. Although their colors have stayed the same, the Sox logo and font has changed. When you purchase Boston Red Sox watches with the old logo, it’s like keeping a piece of Red Sox history with you all the time.

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Los Angeles Zoo Has Three Hot Nights of Great Music

Eric — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:10:00 +0000

Spend the night at a Los Angeles cheap hotel and enjoy a delightful evening of musical entertainment under the stars at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens: Music in the L.A. Zoo . There will be three nights of different types of music performed at different locations throughout the Zoo. July 9, 2010 is World Music Night; July 23, 2010 is Classic Rock Night; and August 6, 2010 is the Local Scene. Each event begins at 6pm and ends at 9pm. Tickets for this very popular annual event go fast, so don’t delay.

July 9th – World Music Night, features Middle Eastern music by John Bilezikjian, French music by the Marieve Harrington Band, Japanese by Marisa Kosugi, Mexican by ‘Cui Cui’ Rangel, Salsa by Incendio, Irish by Paddy’s Pig, Latin by Espino and Zimbabwean by Masanga Marimba. Zoo exhibits will focus on international animals.

July 23rd – Classic Rock Night, features a Grateful Dead Tribute band, the Cubensis; The Heist will play music from The Doors, Led Zepplin, The Who and Creedence Clearwater Revival; There will be a Beatles Tribute band – We Are The Eggmen; a Heart Tribute band – Bad Animals; an Eagles Tribute Band – Heartache Tonight; On the Rocks will perform music by the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Bad Company; and David Vito Gregoli will perform music from James Taylor, America, Dan Fogelberg and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Zoo exhibits will focus on native and international animals.

August 6th – The Local Scene, features an all-Los Angeles band roster: the Happy Hollows, Voxhaul Broadcast, Useless Keys, The Lonely Wild, Walking Sleep and the Slang Chickens. The Zoo exhibits native to California animals.

All three nights will also include interactive animal education and conversation stations that will be located throughout the Zoo; each one will be staffed by Zoo Docents and Zoo volunteers. Picnics are encouraged and there will also be an eclectic array of food and beverage selections, varying on the three nights. A wine bar, fresh fruit skewers, gourmet cheese skewers, caprese skewers, Washington martinis and mashed potatoes served in a martini glass, L.A. Street Tacos, wild Alaskan salmon, soba noodle salad, Thai beef salad, Angus beef, Cajun chicken sliders, barbecued pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, corn on the cob, and well over hundred more delicious food items will be available to purchase throughout the Zoo.

Admission to ‘Music in the Zoo’ is $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children under 16 years of age. Children 5 and under are free.

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Layafatte’s Day Spa’s are Superb

Eric — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:10:00 +0000

One thing Lafayette isn’t lacking in are day spas and for very good reasons; Lafayette is becoming the place to go for resort life, leisure and relaxation. There’s no better way to enjoy what this city has to offer its visitors other than a day at the spa. Listed below are not only the best spas, but they are also conveniently located next to great hotels Lafayette is known for to accommodate all the thousands of tourists each week, looking for a nice respite from their daily lives.

The Ashero Spa , located at 233 Doucet Road, offers services including therapies, specialized treatments, body works, facial treatments, waxing, make-up and nails. This spa opened in 1999 and has created a personal friendship over the years with their clients and their community. The spa’s intention is to continue to provide high quality products alongside their unmatched service and unparalleled therapeutic spa treatments such as the Moor and Dead Sea Mud Wrap, the Hydro Whirlpool, the Swedish Miracle, a Body Polish that utilizes exfoliation salts and essential oils to revitalize the skin, Tango Paraffin Body Wraps, and the Alpha Spa Capsule treatment consisting of a dry heat sauna with temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Europe Spa , located at 340 Kaliste Saloom Road, offers a peaceful setting to enjoy services that include, facials, body treatments, massage, laser, natural spa waxing, detoxing and manicures. Europe’s mission is to help clients achieve their goals of health and wellness, by providing the best services including honoring their clients with dignity and privacy. Their vision is to educate and inform their clients with ways of improving and sustaining good health and wellness with varying levels of treatments that lend themselves to the whole person.

The Coccolare Spa , located at 331 Doucet Road, offers the latest in skincare technology and products. Coccolare is an Italian word meaning ‘to Pamper’. Which Coccolare has surpassed its name. They have spa medical treatments, spa services, surgical procedures and consultations and all in a beautiful, relaxing environment. It’s like no other spa and is dedicated to the restoration of a healthy skin with emphasis on non-surgical treatment options.

The Thai Herbal Spa , located at 1619 W. Pinhook Road, offers an authentic Thailand experience for massage therapy, traditional Thai spa aroma massage, mini facial spa, skin care and hair care. The Thai Herbal Spa and Salon offer a wide variety of Thailand Body Solutions that have been a part of Thailand traditions of centuries. These products are used on all guests, and you might just be receiving the spa treatment by the owner herself.

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Old Buildings in Washington DC

Eric — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:10:00 +0000

Washington DC is a mecca of old historical buildings. We all know that the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building are both really old but that is not all. There are plenty of buildings in the city that have been the host to many of the early presidents and their cabinet. The Willard Hotel was built in 1816 and has a very elegant restaurant were presidents have entertained since Franklin Pierce. There have been plenty of social events held at this old hotel. It may be considered one of the best hotel dc has from the old days. Now of course there are many great places to stay in DC.

In 1802, the Arlington House was built as a home for Robert E. Lee and his family. The 200 acres of land is now the Arlington National Cemetery . The home itself serves a memorial to this military figure and the cemetery honors the brave men and women who have fought and served this country for hundreds of years.

The Octagon Museum is also an interesting old building. It was built for James and Dolly Madison when they had to vacate the White House because of a fire. After it was a home it became many other things like a girls school, then it became a Navy Hydrographic Office, an Institute for Architects and today it is a museum. This museum features exhibits on architecture, design and American and DC history.

The glory of Mount Vernon Estate must be visited. This 14 room mansion was the home of George Washington’s great grandfather. It has been well maintained and visitors can walk through all of the outbuildings, slaves quarters, smokehouse, stables and coach house. They have knowledgeable staff ready to answer any questions about the home and a great gift shop to take home some memorabilia. Check out information on visiting Mount Vernon Estate before you go. It is definitely a great historical stop while visiting the area.

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The Wren’s Nest in Atlanta

Eric — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:10:00 +0000

The legacy of a writer is a complex thing. Most of the time, successful writers are credited with inventing worlds that come from their imaginations. They create stories that are woven from their observations about human behavior, and generally these stories are perceived to come from their own perspectives. There are plenty of theories around that suggest that a writer is much more than an individual imagination, and that the work is always connected to their own place in history. This notion helps to illuminate some of the more complex works in literature, and has given Uncle Remus another life.

The creation of Joel Chandler Harris at the end of the 19th century has enjoyed and suffered praise and criticism, and it seems to come and go in a cyclical manner. These days, people visiting the city of Atlanta can take a tour of The Wren’s Nest , his home here, which was restored and now serves as a museum to preserve African-American literature.

His stories, written in his version of a slave dialect, were popular in his lifetime, and even Mark Twain was said to have loved the man and his work (this, of course, was someone who didn’t really like anybody, so it’s no small accomplishment). The next generations were very uncomfortable with some of the writer’s comments, along with the stereotypes that are inherent in the work.

However, the recent wave has reclaimed his stories as a very important literature in the history of the country, and in the history of African-American storytelling in general. Uncle Remus is once again recognized as a very elemental trickster figure, that demonstrates a kind of revolution and repetition of stories that are very old, and have been passed down through slave voices in new ways. It makes for some very interesting ways of looking at history, and a tour of the museum is amazingly eye-opening.

This is a point where history and culture can merge with art, and visitors to the city staying at Atlanta boutique hotels can enjoy getting to know the deeper histories that run through this part of the world.

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Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC

Eric — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:10:00 +0000

Washington DC is well known as the nation’s capital and the various government buildings and establishments are part of its overall symbolic image. Meanwhile, there is actually a great deal of cultural attractions thriving in DC and attract numerous tourists every year in addition to those who are there to see The White House and Capital Building, though they are on almost everyone’s visitation agenda. The Smithsonian Institute is one of the most important and significant cultural establishments in the country and is also based in Washington DC. It has many programs, performances, exhibits and other events that are either produced or sponsored by it and the guests in some of the five star hotels Washington DC are frequently surprised by and amazed with all that the institute does.

One of the great and also pleasing aspects of admission to the Smithsonian zoos and museums is the fact they are free. Among all of the incredible features of the institute, some of the permanent and traveling exhibits are absolutely incredible. From the What Does It Mean to Be Human to One Life: Echoes of Elvis, the exhibits explore and present various aspects of science and the arts as they relate to the human experience and condition. In addition to the museums and exhibits the Smithsonian houses many libraries and they contain some of the most impressive and important historic literary manuscripts and collections in the world. Preservation of important artistic documents, such as plays, sheet music and fictional works is extremely important and one of the outstanding services provided by the Smithsonian.

One of the favorite features for children is the Albert Einstein Planetarium, which is also popular with adults. A diverse collection of shows is presented that attracts all interests and age populations. From Black Holes to One World One Sky, the Planetarium entertains and educates. The Discovery Theatre is another popular program for kids. The educational and entertainment oriented productions are specifically aimed for young audiences who are introduced to various cultural traditions while gaining an appreciation for the performance arts.

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