We managed to avoid the apocalypse this weekend and we can't think of a better way to celebrate life—at least until the Mayan end-of-days prophecy of 2012—than to spend it frolicking on a tropical beach somewhere. Thankfully, there are a number of Memorial Day deals available so that you can get away this weekend for a doomsday-free vacay.
Here are our top three last-minute Memorial Day weekend getaways.]]>
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Since Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff for summer, it brings barbecues, sandals and most importantly, warm beach weather. There's no better way to welcome the extended Memorial Day weekend than roasting on a beach somewhere. If you want to spend your day off, and maybe call in to work to get a few more days, now's the time to book your Memorial Day surf-and-sand getaway. Don't wait too much longer, or else you'll be back stuck tanning and BBQing on your fire escape.
Check out our top three beachy Memorial Day vacations after the jump.]]>
To honor the nation's fallen military men and women, Americans do what they do best: party. Memorial Day events take place all over the country, whether they be parades, festivals or other activities. Many people will party by breaking out the BBQ grill and a box of sparklers, but others will want to celebrate with the crowds at one of these Top Five Patriotic Party Places for Memorial Day.
Check out five cities with big Memorial Day bashes after the jump. ]]>
While Americans braved $4-plus-per-gallon prices at the pump--or watched people spend tons of gas money at the Indy 500--celebs flocked to the tiny principality of Monaco for a weekend away. Whether they were attending the Formula 1 race, like Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls, or otherwise occupied, stars alone or in pairs made the best of the holiday.
Kate Hudson relaxed in Monte Carlo with her new fling, racer Lance Armstrong, while newlyweds Jay-Z and Beyonce looked like they weren't having such a good time outside of their hotel. (Maybe they couldn't get tickets to Indiana Jones 4!)
Monaco is shaping up to be a very popular destination for celebs in 2008. In May, Bono celebrated his 48th birthday there, and Brangelina took the kids for a family vacation. Another advantage to this tiny principality? It's close enough to Cannes that stars can run over (in private helicopters, natch!) and catch a film or two.
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Sure, this weekend is the unofficial start of summer. More importantly, though, it's the mega-official start of outdoor beer-drinking season. We believe it was Washington Irving who so succinctly summed it up, saying, "They who drink beer will think beer."
We've most definitely got cold beer on the brain but before we crack our first tall boy, we thought we'd put together a big list of suds festivals for ya. Enjoy.]]>