United States Travel Guide
5/16/2008 at 4:30 PM
Tags: Trapeze School, Active Travel, Adventure Travel (all tags)
We decided on whim to check out the Trapeze School of New York. No, it had nothing to do with the fact that Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City once did it. We tried it because our friend is a frequent "flyer" there.
The TSNY offers classes for all levels of flyers and different types of workshops. As far as we can tell, though, most classes are just full of people with various trapeze experience. Thus some students were completing more complex hangs while we were barely getting through a single swing.
For the record, we fell off our first time and got back up (barely) for a second time to complete a few swings. The knee hang was out of the question for us. So was catching. So was going up for a third try.
The famous outdoor rig will open on West Street at Houston next week. Some classes are also held in the indoor spot on West 30th Street. Classes range from $47 to $65 a pop. Anyone over the age of 4 is welcome to give it a try. Not allowed? People who decide they need liquid courage before the class and show up drunk.
Related Stories:
· Trapeze School of New York [Official Site]
· Active Travel coverage [Jaunted]
by juliana
5/16/2008 at 4:00 PM
Tags: Missed Connections, Tourism Board Travel, Diners, Sports Travel (all tags)
Earlier in the week we needled the Bronx Tourism Council for not doing all they could to invite visitors to the borough. But because we are a loving, caring, sharing blog, we're going to throw them a bone this week in Missed Connections.
Maybe these tips will inspire online visitors to be a participatory tourist and date a local! Start at one of these borough hot spots:
Yankee Stadium :: Enjoy the classic home of the Bronx Bombers with all its sticky glory for one more year before they move, uh, across the street. 161st St. and River Ave.
The Rambling House :: We will not invoke the Show That Must Not Be Named, but it is possible to meet a cute fireman at this Irish bar and restaurant. 4292 Katonah Ave.
Tremont Diner :: Bust out your sundress where Rudy Giuliani and Robert DeNiro have been spotted chowing down. 3007 E. Tremont Ave.
Related Stories:
· Missed Connections coverage [Jaunted]
· Bronx Hotels [HC]
[Photo of lovebirds at the Bronx Zoo: steventom]
by egw
5/16/2008 at 1:30 PM
Tags: Sanibel-and-Captiva-Map, Sailing, Summer Travel (all tags)
David LaHuta just got back from Florida, and he's telling us all about it this week. Keep up with our Sanibel and Captiva Map.
By now you've covered Sanibel and Captiva like a pro: Your pockets are bursting with shells, you've seen dozens of birds, you've endured sensory overload while dining, and conquered the great outdoors on bike, boat and kayak. You deserve a civilized sunset sail and a few cocktails to boot.
Head directly to Captiva Beach--your perfect evening begins and ends at the 'Tween Waters Inn.
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by David LaHuta
5/15/2008 at 5:00 PM
Tags: California Travel, Adventure Travel, Zip Lines, Ski Resorts, Summer Travel, Ski-Resorts-in-Summer (all tags)
Going to a ski resort in the summer sounds like a half-baked idea that your dad comes up with to save a couple bucks while getting some fresh air. Can't you just imagine standing at the base of a mountain while dear old dad waxes on about how beautiful it must be all covered in snow? Next year, kids!
But what if your old man was craftier than that and took you to the new 3,100-foot Heavenly Flyer zip line at Heavenly Mountain Resort? It's the longest zip line in the lower 48 and hits speeds of 50 mph on the way down. It would be a lot cooler if you had to hold on for dear life like on the zip lines you grew up with, but insurance companies get kind of grouchy about stuff like that: You'll have to settle for being strapped into a seat.
For $30 a ride, this is a unique way to experience some of the best views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. No doubt taking in the sights from 50 feet up at 50 mph will make for unforgettable daddy issues for decades to come.
(Btw, the Flyer doesn't re-open for the summer season until Friday, June 13.)
Related Stories:
· Heavenly Flyer [Official Site]
· Summer Travel coverage [Jaunted]
by DanielR
5/15/2008 at 12:30 PM
Tags: Tourism Boards, Tourism Board Travel, Websites (all tags)
Hyping the oft-ignored borough of the Bronx can't be easy when the tourist playground of Manhattan is just across the Harlem River. But when The New York Times checked up on the Bronx Tourism Council the other day, the newspaper found a miserable website full of busted links and outdated information. Calling the office wasn't much help either:
A voice-mail message for the council's marketing director and executive director was not returned. A call to the council's Bronx hot line resulted only in a recorded greeting: "Please join us for the Bronx's official tree lighting ceremony, Monday, December 17, at 5 pm at the Bronx County Building." That's December 17... 2007.
Turns out that getting slammed in the city's paper of record is motivational. A mere two days after the NYT report, the website has been revamped and is newly useful, though that's not saying much. To wit: There are five "Entertainment" options, four of which are multiplexes. Need lodging? You'll find two listings on the site.
How much longer till the Bronx Tourism Council starts a blog?
Related Stories:
· Bronx Tourism Council [Official Site]
· Bronx Hospitality, Unnoticed by the Tourist Guides [NYT]
· If the Bronx Builds It, the Tourists May Come [NYT, via]
· Tourism Board Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: calm a llama down]
by pbb
5/15/2008 at 10:16 AM
Tags: Sanibel-and-Captiva-Map, Active Travel, Beaches, Summer Travel (all tags)
David LaHuta just got back from Florida, and he's telling us all about it this week. Keep up with our Sanibel and Captiva Map.
You've been staying busy while on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. There were days spent shelling on Lighthouse Beach, afternoons bird-watching at Darling National Wildlife Preserve and dinners at The Bubble Room, perhaps the wackiest restaurant in all of south Florida.
It's time for some active pursuits. And considering the islands have an average year-round temperature of about 75 degrees, there's no good reason to stay inside.
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by David LaHuta
5/15/2008 at 9:15 AM
Tags: Surfing, Beaches, Summer Travel, Budget Travel, Tourism Boards (all tags)
Already spent your entire economic stimulus check in Vegas? In 12 hours? Try San Diego. It offers beautiful beaches, wonderful weather and the local tourism board has just released a list of 50 great things to do this summer without breaking the bank.
No shirt, no shoes, no surfboard? No problem at this year's World Body Surfing Championships. Held August 23-24, the best of the best in body surfing take to the waves and put on a show. Just make sure you bring some binoculars so you can alert the competitors if any finned friends make an unwanted appearance.
Come evening, you can check out the funky shops and cool restaurants of La Jolla. After you've spent your last dollar on dinner, enjoy a stroll along the sand to check out the local marine life, including sea lions, and then watch the sun sink into the mighty Pacific.
Related Stories:
· San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau [Official Site]
· La Jolla [Official Site]
· World Body Surfing Championships [Official Site]
· San Diego Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: tailcat2000]
by kjb
5/14/2008 at 1:36 PM
Tags: Festivals, Bars, Alcohol, Booze, Nightlife, Summer Travel (all tags)
Tales of the Cocktail, the booze-focused "conference" for bartenders, restaurateurs and, uh, enthusiasts, runs July 16-20 in New Orleans. With seminars, demos, dinners and hobnobbing, it's like a giant cocktail party without the black ties and annoying co-workers.
One day passes are available for $175 and include four events and nighttime drinks. You can also just pick and choose a couple events, hanging at the festival as a smaller part of a New Orleans vacay. Tickets range from $25-$75, depending on what you're attending.
If you really wanna get serious, the Founder's Day pass gets you into everything and goes for $625. Seems steep, yes, but it's probably less than your bar tab for five days in NoLa would be.
Festival headquarters is the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter, and we can tell you from experience that it's the best place to stay for the event. Aside from giving you easy access to the Carousel Bar and festival seminars, it's also got discount rooms available if you book early.
Related Stories:
· Tales of the Cocktail 2008 [Official Site]
· Jaunted in New Orleans :: Gray Line Cocktail Tour [Jaunted]
· 120-Hour Cocktail Party Coming to New Orleans [Jaunted]
by pbb
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