Posted by traveller on February 9, 2010
If you’re going to be in Columbus, Ohio and looking for an art festival there are a few that happen in the summer you may want to check out. All of the art festivals below feature local and national artists as well as live entertainment from local musicians.
Columbus Arts Festival
Location: the Discovery District near the Columbus Museum of Art.
2010 dates are June 4th – 6th.
Admission: Free
ComFest
Location: Goodale Park in the Short North
2010 dates: June 25th – 27th
Admission: Free
Delaware Arts Festival
Location: Downtown Delaware, OH (suburb of Columbus)
2010 dates: May 15th and May 16th
Admission: Free
Riverfront Art Festival
Location: Genoa Park (between COSI and the river)
2010 dates: September 18th - 20th
Admission: Free
Posted by traveller on February 4, 2010
Laughlin, Nevada is centrally located between the Los Angeles basin and Phoenix, Arizona, which puts it around 90 miles from Las Vegas. Like Las Vegas, Laughlin, Nevada is a gambling destination. Nestled along the Colorado River are plenty of hotels and casinos, and even casino hotels, in Laughlin.
Here are some of the Laughlin hotels and casinos you may want to check out on your next trip to the Southwest’s alternative to Las Vegas:
Aquarius Casino Resort
It has almost 2,000 guest rooms, a 60,000 square foot casino, two live entertainment venues and much more!
Colorado Belle Hotel/Casino & Microbrewery
Located right in the middle of “Casino Row,” this Laughlin casino hotel is a 600-foot long replica of a 19th century Mississippi paddlewheel riverboat. It features live entertainment, the award-winning Micro-Brewery and restaurant, a gaming floor and more.
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort
This casino hotel has over 1,400 rooms and and RV Park with 740 full hook-ups. Other items of note include a 76,000 square foot casino, a free antique car museum, a bowling center, two outdoor pools and spa, an arcade and movie theater.
Edgewater Hotel & Casino
This Laughlin hotel and casino has over 1,350 rooms, a gaming floor, RV and boat parking, live entertainment and plenty of dining options including an award-winning buffet.
Golden Nugget Laughlin
This casino hotel features a tropical rainforest decor inside.It has 300 guest rooms, a gaming floor,pool, spa, nightclub and several restaurants.
Harrah’s Laughlin Casino and Hotel
This is a Mexican themed hotel and casino in Laughlin. It is the 2nd largest in Laughlin. It has a 47,000 square feet casino floor, live entertainment, a beach and more.
Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall
This casino hotel has 413 rooms and 30 suites. This old west themed casino hotel has a beach area, a 24 hour restaurant, other dining options and a casino floor.
River Palms Resort Casino
This Laughlin hotel has over 1,000 guest rooms and over 72,000 square feet of gaming space. Restaurants, a salon, live entertainment and a spa are some of the guest amenities.
Tropicana Express Hotel Casino
This hotel casino has an all adult tower. Other amenities at this Laughlin hotel include a VIP check-in area, a nightclub, live entertainment, free train rides and plenty of dining options.
Posted by traveller on November 12, 2009
Provincetown, Massachusetts is located at the tip of Cape Cod. It is one of the oldest artist colonies in the US. As a result, there are plenty of galleries, theaters and quirky shops. P-town is also a hot spot for gay and lesbian tourists.
Travelers will find plenty of Provincetown hotels. Here are some of the top hotels in Provincetown according to TripAdvisor.
1) Dyer’s Beach House & Motel
2) Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa
3) Best Western Chateau Motor Inn
4) Inn at the Moors
5) Provincetown Inn Resort & Conference Center
6) Surfside Hotel & Suites
7) Breakwater Motel
Boatslip Resort
9) The Dunes Provincetown
10) Masthead Resort
Posted by traveller on November 5, 2009
According to the Port Columbus International Airport website, the Columbus, Ohio airport served almost 7 million airline passengers in 2008. The airport has 152 daily departures to 33 airports. Columbus sees a lot of tourists visiting Ohio State University and the Columbus Zoo. Travelers visiting the area that want to stay near the airport will find a few motels and hotel nearby. Motels are no-frills or low-frills lodging accommodations.
Hampton Inn Columbus Airport
The Hampton Inn Columbus Airport is located directly on airport property and has a free airport shuttle for guests. Travelers can enjoy a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi access, laundry facilities, a pool, a fitness center and a business center. Guest rooms have a lap desk, a work desk, a 27-inch TV, a coffee maker, a sofa bed and luxury Sweet Dreams bedding.
Hampton Inn Columbus Airport
4280 International Gateway
Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 235-0717
hamptoninn.com/hi/columbus-airport
Comfort Suites Airport
The Comfort Suites Airport hotel is located on airport grounds and has a 24 hour airport shuttle for hotel guests. The shuttle will also take guests to Easton Town Center. Hotel guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary breakfast, an outdoor heated pool, business services, a fitness room and laundry facilities. Rooms at the hotel have free Wi-Fi access, free local calls, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, a sofa bed, an iron and ironing board.
Comfort Suites Airport
4270 Sawyer Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 237-5847
comfortsuites.com/hotel-columbus-ohio-OH042
Baymont Inn & Suites Columbus Airport
The Baymont Inn & Suites Columbus Airport hotel is just a half mile from the airport and provides a free airport shuttle service for hotel guests. The hotel has a business center, free Wi-Fi access, a free continental breakfast, a pool, laundry facilities, a business center and a workout room. Guest rooms have free local calls, a hair dryer, a work desk, a coffee maker, iron and ironing board.
Baymont Inn & Suites Columbus Airport
4240 International Gateway
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 237-3403
BaymontInns.com/Columbus
Posted by traveller on November 3, 2009
Macy’s has announced the line-up for the 83rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year marks a change in the parade route. For the first time ever the parade will bypass Broadway and travel down 6th and 7th Avenues toward Herald Square and the Macy’s on 34th Street.
2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Line-Up:
- Bello
- Grandma and the cast of the Big Apple Circus
- Andrea Bocelli
- Boys Like Girls
- Alan Cumming
- Billy Currington
- DJ Lance Rock and the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba!
- Jimmy Fallon and The Roots
- Gloria Gaynor
- Sarah Hughes
- Kermit the Frog and Tiffany Thornton
- Jane Krakowski
- Cyndi Lauper
- Ziggy Marley with Judah Marley
- Katharine McPhee
- Miss America 2009 – Katie Stam
- the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street
- Mitchel Musso
- Keke Palmer
- The Pizzarelli Quartet
- Jay Sean
- Carly Simon
- cast of Hair
- cast of Shrek
- cast of Billy Elliot
- cast of Bye Bye Birdie
- The world-famous Radio City Rockettes
Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. is when the parade starts. It begins at Central Park West and 77th Street and ends at Macy’s at Seventh Avenue.
More information available at Holiday Hacks - 2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade details.
