by rlaurendeau on February 8, 2010
All you sports or racing fans may want to mark Sunday, May 30, 2010 as the day to pay a visit to racing city Indianapolis, Indiana to witness the Indianapolis 500. What began in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 race has turned into a world-renown sporting event in which many drivers dream of competing and spectators make special plans to enjoy.
If you have never seen the Indianapolis 500 in person, then you are in for a treat. Racing fans turn out from all over to watch the 33 drivers lap the 2.5-mile track to complete the grand total of 500 miles in one day, reaching speeds over 200 miles per hour. In order to really enjoy the festivities, you may want to plan to come a few days or even a week or more in advance so you can see the [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on February 8, 2010
The Super Bowl in South Florida is over (congrats to the New Orleans Saints), but that doesn’t mean the fun in the Fort Lauderdale area has to stop. If you are thinking about heading to Fort Lauderdale for your next getaway, hopefully we can make a few suggestions to help you decide on some fun beach activities while in South Florida.
And let’s get real: The main reason most people come to Fort Lauderdale, FL is to get out on the beach and soak in the warm sun. Who would blame them? Fort Lauderdale has 23 miles of some of the east coast’s best beaches, including Deerfield, Pompano, Hillsboro, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Dania, Hollywood, and Hallandale. The Fort Lauderdale visitor’s website even say they are “Beach Chic” and have attracted [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on February 6, 2010
To some of us, the last thing we want to think about in the middle of February is going somewhere colder: the Arctic Circle in Alaska. However, if you’re making plans for a spring or summer getaway, a little Alaskan adventure may be just what you need. So, even if you’ve just been snowed in for the ump-teenth time this winter, put the cold out of your mind for just a few moments and consider the AK’s Arctic Circle for your next vacation.
The Arctic Circle is not a destination in and of itself (like a country, a state, or even a national monument), but is instead one of five major parallel circles of latitude found on maps of the Earth. Those parts of the earth found within the Arctic Circle have some very unique properties within that region, including [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on February 4, 2010
With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, we thought we’d throw you one last romantic getaway idea. But please, if you plan on taking your special someone away for a great weekend just the two of you, do not wait much longer to make your plans. If accommodations have not filled up already, they will soon!
Our last two sure-to-please destinations for this Valentine’s season are designed for romance and located in New Jersey—the Cedars & Beeches Bed & Breakfast and the Aquamedica Salon & Day Spa. These two institutions are both located in Long Branch, NJ and are among NJ’s top attractions when it comes to cozy, secluded, and love-induced lodging; romantic relaxation; and spoil-your-loved-one spa services. They have combined their efforts to provide lovers like you with a [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on February 2, 2010
We’re going to take another quick break from the lovey-dovey Valentine’s day getaway posts to let you know about a southern state park where you may want to book a vacation over the spring, summer, or fall months.
If you are in the Austin, Texas area or will be making plans to travel in that direction, you may want to look into staying at Lockhart State Park. Just under an hour south of the booming metropolis of Austin, this state park offers quiet accommodations and activities away from the city. However, it’s still within easy driving distance of Austin if you want to discover this western city.
Here are some activities you may want to [read more…]