 | Fall in Love with Greater Fort Lauderdale (415) (NewsUSA) With options for off-season savings, visitors can enjoy a VIP experience for less and make the most of a fall visit to the destination, including deals on fine dining, outdoor activities, and indulgent spa experiences, just before heading into winter. -Food: Greater Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month is back by popular demand with a new name and improved dining deals. "Crave GFL," Greater Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month, is back by popular demand with a new name and improved dining deals. "Crave GFL," which runs through the month of September with many restaurants extending until October 15, celebrates the distinctive fusion of flavors that Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer. The promotion includes a series of tasting events, and more than 45 area restaurants offer specially created three course meals priced at $37. celebrates the area's distinctive fusion of flavors that Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer. The promotion includes a series of tasting events, and more than 45 area restaurants offer specially- created three-course meals priced at $37. "The natural beauty of our seaside community inspires chefs to create meals that are fresh and palate-pleasing," says Stacy Ritter, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Our restaurants and cafes are taking their rightful place not only on the global-cuisine stage, but also among our abundance of visitor attractions," she adds. For more information, visit sunny.org/cravegfl for more details. -Fun: The Vacation Like A VIP program, offering packages at a number of upscale hotels through October 15, allows visitors to Greater Fort Lauderdale to enjoy a buy-one-get-one free deal on activities, including Everglades airboat rides, visits to Sawgrass Recreation Park and Everglades Holiday Park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing the FlowRider at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, along with other water-sport activities and water-taxi tours. Visit sunny.org/vip for additional information. -Feeling good: Greater Fort Lauderdale's popular spa promotion is back through October 15. During "Spatember," the promotion includes specialty services for $99 at select spas in the area, with many extending to October 15. Treatments range from organic facials and eye treatments to therapeutic manicures and pedicures, as well as unique hot stone massage sessions. The Spatember deals may be a welcome opportunity "to find some much deserved 'me time' to restore the mind, body, and soul without breaking the bank," Ms. Ritter says. Visit sunny.org/spatember for more information.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Fall in Love with Greater Fort Lauderdale
- Travelers may think of summer and beach activities when they think of Florida, but Greater Fort Lauderdale takes its relaxing vibe into the fall season.
Why Yoga Relieves Stress, Improves Health and Balances Your Life
 | Why Yoga Relieves Stress, Improves Health and Balances Your Life (391) (NewsUSA) Equally apparent is that for decades we've been told that yoga can combat all of these stressors -- and yet, it seems as if it is one of the last things people try to take the edge off. For Leslie Crespi, a social worker in Atlanta, it was the changes she saw in a colleague that got her to consider attending an Inner Engineering program of Isha yoga. A key component to the practice is the "kriya," which Crespi describes to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an interview as a "process to energize and balance the human system using breathing." "The kriya gives me a sense of balance and the ability to deal with life as it is," she tells the paper. "It's not about what I do anymore. It's about how I am, and that's a beautiful way to live." If the thought of having more balance and energy in your life sounds intriguing, the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences may just be for you. Nestled in Tennessee's spectacular Upper Cumberland (45 minutes outside of Chattanooga), the retreat center offers daily campus tours that include light hikes, rejuvenating time spent in Adiyogi: Abode of Yoga (an energized meditation space), and a visit to the largest yoga and meditation hall in the western hemisphere. For daytrippers, visitors learn yoga for free, if they arrive in the scheduled time for the session each day. Looking to stay awhile? An overnight includes the option of private studio accommodations, delicious vegetarian buffet meals, and an introductory yoga session of the visitor's choice, such as the yoga of sound, yoga for strengthening the joints, and yoga for purifying life energies. The center also offers a myriad of opportunities for hiking and mountain biking on forested trails winding throughout nearly 1,400 acres. The center's five miles of mountain biking trails feature waterfalls, a spring-fed creek, and bluff overlooks. And for those strictly interested in getting centered, there are beginning level yoga and meditation weekends, classical Hatha yoga programs, and individual wellness retreats. For more information, please visit www.IshaUSA.org.
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- Life is stressful. Between a down economy, long commutes to a job you may not even like, and overbearing bosses, not to mention trying to eke out a few minutes of "me" time in between diaper changes and dinner dates with your significant other, life can be challenging.When Was The Last Time You Enjoyed Your Business Trip?
 | Real Talk -- When Was The Last Time You Enjoyed Your Business Trip? (498) (NewsUSA) With that, life starts to speed up as kids head back to school, holidays loom just around the corner, and you may find yourself traveling for work a bit more in the coming months as companies try to wrap up end-of-the-year projects. Welcome to real travel. What does that mean exactly? While we would all like to plan trips to exotic locations for weeks at a time, the truth is that people travel for life reasons, such as visiting relatives, meeting with clients, and for children's sports. Just because these types of trips are practical does not mean they can't also be enjoyable. And one travel blogger has some ideas on how to inject some fun into your real life trips. Danielle Smith, wife, mother, and creator of the Pretty Extraordinary website, "A place where you can ditch perfection, embrace the juggle and come away celebrating the small victories," believes there are some simple ways to get the best out of real travel. * Make Practical Trips Fun and Fun Trips Practical: Whether you are obligated to visit a family member or simply travel for business, seek out a few opportunities to enjoy the time away. Find a new restaurant that serves your favorite type of food, take in a show or visit a local treasure. Alternatively, if you have the opportunity to steal away for vacation, take the time to do a college tour with your kids: even if they aren't looking yet, you never know what doors you may open. * Seek the Perks: For any type of travel, always look for hotels that offer the amenities that will make your stay both more comfortable and affordable. When traveling for business, chances are you're visiting clients in various cities, so it's important to find a hotel brand that consistently offers what you need. Hampton by Hilton, for instance, has more than 2,240 properties around the world and offers free amenities to make your stay more pleasurable. To help fuel up for those long days on the road or endless meetings, the hotel provides On the Run breakfast bags as a perk. Need to stay up late working into the evening? There's free Wi-Fi for that. * Plan for Disruption: We all know that real travel involves real life moments -- lost luggage, delayed flights, rainstorms when you were planning on a sunny day. So take the time to monitor the weather before you head to your destination, and keep a few extra items in your carry-on or purse (such as a rain hat, sweater or umbrella). While travel can be stressful, if you are prepared and plan ahead, it doesn't have to be. You may even be able to enjoy a few moments. So don't forget to book your next getaway at Hampton.com, where Hilton Honors members get a guaranteed discount.
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-It's hard to believe that 2017 is more than halfway over and that fall is in the air.Orlando Screams: 78 Days of Halloween
 | Orlando Screams: 78 Days of Halloween (453) (NewsUSA) Starting as early as Aug. 17 and running through Nov. 3, there's something for everyone, from mild and family-friendly to wild and terrifying. This year's lineup includes a host of All-Hallows events and attractions; themed hotel packages; and the return of the largest horror convention in the nation. Theme Park Frights This year, visitors can expect Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights to pay an homage to the '80s , with a haunted house in the theme of Netflix's "Stranger Things," as well as nine other haunted houses, for a total of 10 - the most ever in the event's 28-year history. For a more family-friendly experience, the Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park comes alive with jack-o-lanterns and special characters for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Visitors can trick-or-treat throughout the park, masquerade with costumed characters at the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, sing along at the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and end the night with a "Boo-tacular" fireworks show. SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular has an ocean of Halloween fun planned. During this daytime event, families are immersed in an underwater "fantasea" including trick-or-treating, not-so-spooky live shows, and the chance to mingle with everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends including Elmo, The Count, Cookie Monster and more. Boo Beyond the Parks The largest horror convention in the nation, Spooky Empire, returns to Orlando Oct. 26-29 at the Caribe Royale Orlando. Celebrity guests this year includes David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson of X-files fame, with more to be announced. Other thrills and chills include a, costume contest, zombie walk, and film festival. A Petrified Forest features two outdoor scare trails for small groups to venture through a haunted forest at night. Live actors stalk guests through the dark, and uniquely themed areas make for a truly thrilling, chilling experience. The event runs select nights, Oct. 5 - Nov. 3 Haunting Hotel Happenings Three Hyatt properties are offering a "No Tricks, Just Treats" package, Sept.1 - Nov. 4, to get guests into the Halloween spirit. The package includes two complimentary "spooky" drinks or beverages of choice per stay as well as a special-themed treat placed in their room upon arrival, available at Hyatt Place across from Universal Orlando Resort, Hyatt House across from Universal Orlando Resort, and Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center. Hilton Orlando is offering "A ROOM WITH A BOO" package, which includes daily breakfast, premium Wi-Fi and late checkout at 2:00 p.m.; perfect sleeping-in time for those "creatures of the night." Use this link for booking. For more information, visit VisitOrlando.com.
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- Halloween has become one of America's most iconic holidays. But why celebrate for just one night when Orlando, Halloween Vacation Capital, offers Halloween events spanning an entire 78 days?Saturday, March 2, 2013
Free Attractions In Las Vegas
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by: Andrea Ivey
Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the globe, has lots of free attractions for everyone. Famous for shopping, gambling, top notch restaurants, amusement and lively night life, Las Vegas is the 28th most densely populated city in the United States of America. You don't need to worry about your budget as the city offers lots of free things to do. You can enjoy lots of free attractions in Las Vegas that comprise great places, parks, museums, shows and much more.
The wide availability of free attractions in Las Vegas makes this superb, lively city a grand place to chill out without spending a fortune. If you are looking for free things to do in Las Vegas, this article will help you a lot. Some of top notch places to visit in Las Vegas for free or for a really cheap price are as follows:
Anderson Dairy
This grand place (Anderson Dairy) has been attracting tourists in addition to the city's inhabitants since 1907. At Anderson Dairy, you can enjoy guided trips of the plant without spending any money. In addition, you can also enjoy a delicious and yummy ice cream treat free of cost.
Marjorie Barrick Museum
Established in 1969, this antique repository offers opportunities to get familiar with the local cultures of the southwest US as well as Mesoamerica. From the survival arts of the Southern Paiute to the impressive and extravagant weaving of the Navajo and attractive monument of the Hopi, the displays aid the visitors to notify not only the charisma of objects but their individual and sacred importance.
Wetlands Park
This is an astonishing place for bird watching and leisure activities. The superb, astounding park is a home to numerous types of animals as well as birds. The Wetlands Park has on foot trails, secondary trails, ponds and bird seeing places.
Liberace Museum
Among free attraction in Las Vegas, Liberace Museum is one of the major attractions. This depositary demands a small entry charge. You can spend lots of time basking the surprises of this great place. The Museum has many things to exhibit comprising momentous pianos, traditional car compilation and exceptional antique works.
Circus Circus Casino
Enter the circus tent and get amused by free circus acts at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. each day, you can enjoy some unmatched circus plays here. Performances consist of mid-air shows, swing performers and jocks. This is among one of the best free activities for kids in Las Vegas.
Arts District
Las Vegas's downtown Arts District is jam-packed with creative activities. This district has lots of artists' studios in addition to picture galleries. You need not pay any entry fee. It is open to everybody every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Apart from these attractions, Las Vegas has much more to offer for a budget friendly vacation.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Seven Practical Travel Gadgets for Your Next Road Trip
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By Kathy Steinemann
| Do you like to travel by car? Are you annoyed because your electronic gadgets aren't travel-friendly? Do you need a way to heat your baby's bottle between stops? Are you always running out of rechargeable batteries? Help is here - read these tips! This article provides information about a few gadgets that are extremely useful and practical while you travel by car. Following the descriptions of these gadgets are Internet searches that you can use to find them in your favorite search engines. 1. Universal USB Charger Do you own an MP3 player, iPod, or other electronic device that recharges in a computer USB port? Many companies now manufacture a unit that operates on household current, a cigarette lighter, or your vehicle's power point. These devices have a small USB-compatible port. Simply plug the USB charging cable into your hardware, put the other end into the device, and you can recharge without a computer. Once you own a USB charger, you'll wonder how you ever traveled without it! Internet search: universal USB car charger You can even create your own portable USB charger by splicing a USB female plug to a regular car charger with a 5-volt output. Internet search: make your own USB car charger 2. Car Charger for Rechargeable Batteries Do you use rechargeable batteries for your digital camera or GPS? Rechargeables are better for the environment than regular one-use disposables; but how do you keep them charged on a long road trip? Buy a car charger! These compact units plug into a cigarette lighter or power point. Travel with one in your glove compartment, and you'll always have a way to recharge when you need it. Internet search: car charger rechargeable batteries 3. Solar Panel Battery Charger These devices combine everything. You can recharge via household current, cigarette lighter adapter, power point, OR an ingenious solar panel system that works whenever the sun is shining. Some manufacturers even include special adapters for powering your cell phone or PDA. Travel will never be the same once you become accustomed to the convenience of a solar charger! Internet search: solar panel battery charger 4. Portable Car Water Heater You can purchase a water heater that draws power from your vehicle's power point - complete with cups. These heaters look like small kettles. Internet search: portable car water heater You can also acquire a gadget that immerses in a cup to heat soup, coffee, tea, other beverages, or water for baby bottles. Internet search: immersible beverage heater car 5. Portable Ultraviolet Water Purifier Frequent travelers are well aware of the problems associated with drinking water from unknown sources. Even little bits of water left on lettuce in a salad can quickly cause a bad case of travelers' diarrhea. You can easily sterilize your drinking water with a portable ultraviolet water purifier that destroys bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. These pen-sized units are small enough to fit into a glove compartment, pocket, backpack, or purse. Internet search: traveler ultraviolet portable water purifier 6. Multi-Tool A multi-tool is indispensable for all the little things that can go wrong on your road trip. Many different multi-tools are available online - containing a combination of pliers, screwdriver, scissors, knife, awl, and other tools that can save you in a pinch. Internet search: multi tool kit travel 7. Eyeglass Repair Kit Even if you don't use prescription eyeglasses, you should always wear sunglasses outdoors. Losing a small hinge screw or nose pad can quickly render your glasses useless. Eyeglass repair kits are cheap. Carry one with you wherever you travel. You can buy kits that are pen-size or even smaller. Internet search: eyeglass repair kit These are just a few of the gadgets that are available for travel. Every time you go on a road trip, take note of the exasperating moments and inconveniences. As soon as you can, get on the Net and look for a solution. If you can't find one, maybe you can invent something and become the next Thomas Edison! (c) Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to publish only if this copyright notice, the byline, and the author's note below (with active links) are included. About the Author: This page of internet search engines will help you find the travel gadgets mentioned in this article. Looking for a bed and breakfast to stay in on your next road trip? Check 111 Travel Directory. Need more travel tips? 1000 Tips 4 Trips can help! Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
What's the Best Way to Pay Expenses while You Travel?
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By Kathy Steinemann
| Restaurants, souvenir shops, grocery stores... Whenever you travel abroad, you will want to make extra purchases. Even all-inclusive packages don't include everything. What is the best way to pay? This article discusses your options. Are you planning a business trip or holiday? How will you pay for your expenses: cash, credit card, debit card, or travelers check? Here are a few facts that could help you decide. Cash You do need to take some money with you, but limit what you have in your possession and keep it in a safe place. Cash is convenient and your purchases will not involve extra charges. As long as you have cash, you don't have to search for an ATM, although you will need to locate a bank to convert your cash to local currency. Do not travel with large bills. They attract would-be muggers and pickpockets. Put small amounts of cash in an easily-accessible place and store the rest next to your body in a secure travel pouch or an inside pocket that seals closed with Velcro or a zipper. Never access your hidden bills in public. Find a bathroom or similar private area to transfer money from your secret reserve. • Extra quantities of cash, personal documents, and items such as a laptop computer should be stored in the hotel safe whenever you leave your room. Credit Cards VISA and MasterCard are accepted in more countries around the world than any other card. Most credit card companies charge an extra fee for every foreign transaction. However, you can get a no-international-fee card instead and avoid this surcharge. Talk to your company. It might be possible to upgrade to a different plan. Check to see if your card will work in your destination country (as well as any countries along the route). If you pay off your balance monthly, think about getting some kind of a rewards card. Not only will you save the extra international fees, but you will also work towards gaining extra perks such as merchandise, air miles, or cash rebates on all purchases. No matter what type of card you have, be sure to notify your credit card company before you travel; otherwise, any charges you make could be flagged as fraudulent and your account could be suspended until you straighten out the misunderstanding. • Always carry more than one card. If the strip or chip fails, you will have a backup. International Debit Cards International debit cards are similar to international credit cards, in that you will incur extra fees for foreign transactions. On top of what the foreign bank charges, you might also be charged by your local bank for every transaction - in addition to a extra foreign transaction fee. Avoid surprises by discussing this with your bank before you leave. Notify your bank before you travel that you will be using your card abroad. • Your card might not work in a foreign ATM. Take a second card along with you just in case. Which is Better, a Debit Card or a Credit Card? Both types of cards will provide coverage for fraud. In most cases, there will be zero liability to you. However, it is easier to deal with fraudulent purchases made using credit cards. • It is probably better to use a credit card for purchases and a debit card for cash withdrawals. How about Travelers Checks? Travelers checks are not used as much nowadays. They are cumbersome to work with, may be expensive to buy, and are not accepted as readily as credit or debit cards. • Some merchants will charge an extra fee for processing travelers checks. The Bottom Line Do not wait until a couple of days before your trip to make a decision. Research your options well in advance to pick the payment methods that will work best for you. About the Author: Are you interested in more travel advice? Be sure to explore Kathy's eBook, Top Tips for Travel by Air - Over 300 Targeted Travel Tips. You will also find over 1500 more travel tips at 1000Tips4Trips.com - and hundreds of helpful travel articles at 111 Travel Directory. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
