(Carson City, Nev.) - Spring into culture, without breaking the bank in Carson City (http://www.VisitCarsonCity.com). Free concerts, authentic Native American powwows, vintage train rides, food and wine expos, ghost walks and live theater are all taking place in Nevada's capital. A complete list of events is available at www.VisitCarsonCity.com/events. Carson City offers live theater for all ages in a variety of venues. The Tony Award winning … [Read more...]
Crowne Plaza Times Square Ensures You’ll Always Remember Your First Time
Two-Night "First Time in New York" Package Makes Manhattan Memories New York, April 20, 2010 - Armchair travelers who for years have seen New York City's myriad attractions through a lens on everything from "Law & Order," "Sex and the City," "Seinfeld" and "Ugly Betty" to (most of ) Woody Allen's films, "Ghostbusters" and "Sex in the City," the movie, but have not ventured into the five boroughs, are now enabled by the Crowne Plaza Times … [Read more...]
“Gods of Angkor” at the Sackler Gallery Presents Bronze Masterworks
Museum Partnership Creates Cambodia's First Metal Conservation Laboratory The enduring significance of bronze in Cambodian culture is the theme of "Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia," the first international exhibition to focus specifically on the skills and achievements of Khmer bronze casters. On view at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery from May 15 through Jan. 23, 2011, the exhibition features magnificent bronze … [Read more...]
VisitEngland Spotlights Quintessentially English Experiences As Country Celebrates its National Day
St George's Day on April 23 Marks Anniversary of the Death of England's Patron Saint, As well as the Birthday of World-Famous English Bard William Shakespeare New York City (April 19, 2010) - VisitEngland, the official tourism body for England, is highlighting events and activities quintessentially English as the country prepares to celebrate St George's Day on April 23, England's national day remembering its patron saint St George. According … [Read more...]
A Few Words About Rwanda
We've taken some long bus rides in Africa. We spent eight bumpy hours on a bus from Nairobi to Arusha and another eight from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam. The longest so far, though, has been from Kampala, Uganda to Kigali, Rwanda. Once we finally arrived, we quickly realized, that we've never traveled anywhere quite like Rwanda. Fifteen years ago one of the largest modern genocides occurred here. Our visit to the genocide memorial museum … [Read more...]
New Exhibits & Spectacular Displays Open at National Automobile Museum
Two impressive new exhibits open in April at the National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, in downtown Reno as the Museum continues its 20th Anniversary Celebration. Debuting in April: A Masterpiece Exhibit focusing on the Motoring Tourist: National Park Adventure opens April 20th. See the incredible role the automobile played in shaping how we play in this new exhibit. Discover the role the 1910s automobile-loving public played … [Read more...]
Magical Maui
Magical Maui. While Maui is a fairly small island (two peninsulas separated by a flat section) there is a rich diversity of attractions and activities to easily fill up a week. Maui is touristy yet Maui is not touristy - the contrasts between the different parts of the island are great. For those who enjoy the manufactured life on vacation including resorts, condos and or beach life with all the amenities and development should look immediately … [Read more...]
Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles – April 2010
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located on the edge of downtown Los Angeles, California. This exceptional, attractive and shiny building was designed by the famous Los Angeles based architect Frank Gehry (designer of the Bilbao Museum in northern Spain). A number of Gehry's buildings embrace "curved architecture" and this one is no different. The outside of the building is covered with stainless steel plates which help make this building quite … [Read more...]
Milennium Biltmore – Los Angeles, Then & Now
Los Angeles - (March 27, 2010) Considered the grand dame of Los Angeles hotels for nearly a century, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel is paying homage to its rich history with the Now, Then and Again Package. Visitors to the Millennium Biltmore Hotel will get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the history of this incredible Los Angeles building with this unique package, which includes overnight accommodations, the hotel's famous … [Read more...]
Introduction to Northern Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is anchored by Mt. St. Helena in the north and the city of Napa in the south. In between you find the towns of Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, and Yountville. These towns are spread out throughout the valley along Highway 29 (which is the main road through Napa Valley on the west side of the valley). The distance from the city of Napa in the south to Calistoga in the north is about 26 miles. The valley is narrow as it … [Read more...]
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