Sheraton Atlantic Hotel

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Exciting Surroundings. We are located right in the heart of the city, just a stroll from the famous boardwalk, casinos, and myriad... more »
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Exciting Surroundings. We are located right in the heart of the city, just a stroll from the famous boardwalk, casinos, and myriad restaurants and within minutes of train and bus stations and expressway. "The Walk", with over 100 retail outlet shops, is just next door. Classic Setting. Warm colors and a spiraling staircase will greet you in our spacious lobby. We also boast the world's largest collection of Miss America memorabilia, a sizeable Club Lounge, 20 contemporary meeting rooms, and magnificent views of Atlantic City skyline. Stylish Rooms. We offer 502 smoke-free guest rooms, including relaxing Club Rooms and luxurious Suites, all with warm colors and crisp white sheets on Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) beds. Our rooms feature flat screen TVs and the option of High Speed Internet Access.

Surfing Destinations

All waves are not created equal. If they were, we surfers would never leave our home breaks. Heck, we'd probably all be content just hanging out down at the neighborhood wave pool as it churned out wave after carbon-copy wave. Thankfully, each surf spot has its own distinct personality and style. Some, like California's San Onofre State Beach, are mellow and cruisey, while others, such as Oahu's famed Banzai Pipeline, are high-performance, teeth-gnashing barrels. On this list you'll find ten of our favorite worldwide surf spots. These aren't simply great waves. They're iconic spots that have kept surfers coming back for generations. Think of this list as a menu. Whether you're a beginner or a salty surf veteran, there's something here to suit your taste. Pick your favorites and hit the road…and then the beach.

10. Old Man's, San Onofre State Beach, California
If you want a taste of classic SoCal beach culture, head 80 miles south of Los Angeles to San Onofre State Beach. San-O is home to a thriving longboard scene with a rich history that rivals Oahu's Waikiki in terms of aloha. The beach is a meeting place for waveriders of all ages and widely known as one of the best places in Southern California to learn to surf, as the crowd is friendly and the waves are mushy and easy-breaking. There's no "locals only" attitude here, and every wave is a "party wave" (so you don't have to worry about cutting someone off). Prime time is summer, when the water's warm and southwest swells roll up the coast. Rent a longboard at Killer Dana surf shop.
California Beach Vacation Guide

9. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Outer Banks, North Carolina
Once known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of its treacherous waters and frequent shipwrecks, North Carolina's string of narrow barrier islands, including Cape Hatteras, rope in some of the East Coast's punchiest beach-break surf. By far, the most consistent spot on the Outer Banks is the Hatteras Lighthouse, which picks up swells from every direction and works on all tides. The lineup is usually filled with a mix of hot locals and newbie tourists just learning to surf, but you can easily escape the crowds by moving up the beach and finding a chunky peak all your own. Autumn is the best time to surf at the Lighthouse, when the water is still warm and big south swells march up the coast.
Outer Banks Beach Vacation Guide




8. Les Cavaliers, Anglet, France
Surfing in France? You bet. Actually waves like Anglet's Les Cavaliers in the South of France boast peeling rights and lefts that would make any Californian surfer salivate.The Basque Country's prime beach break, Les Cavaliers loves the west swells and offshore winds of late summer and fall. When it's on, the break is dominated by a tight crew of locals, but simply walk a little farther down the beach and you're likely to find an uncrowded peak of your own. Rent boards at Rainbow Surf Shop in Anglet (+0559.0320.04).
France Vacation Guide

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Las Vegas Hotel ARIA

ARIA, the anchor hotel for City Center, is set to define a new level of luxury in Las Vegas. With over 4,000 rooms and a large 120,000 square foot casino, ARIA will feature advanced room technology to dazzle guests.

The City Center complex also includes a shopping mall (The Crystals) and other hotels such as the Mandarin Oriental and Vdara.

Zurich Travel

While browsing in the elegant boutiques along Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse, one of the most beautiful shopping areas in Europe, you'll notice that the streets may not be paved with gold, but you can be certain that a couple of metres below, unimaginable treasures are lying in underground vaults.

Zurich is the world's banking capital, but as well as being a city of fat cats parading in pin-stripes, glued to their mobile phones and swinging patent leather briefcases, you'll also discover that this is the city that gave birth to the avant-garde Dadaist movement, and where James Joyce wrote Ulysses. The city's Museum of Fine Arts houses one of Europe's most extensive collections from 15th century religious iconography to the modern art works of Dali, Arp, Hockney, Cezanne, Monet, Gaugin, Munch and Picasso.

Visitors can spend days exploring Zurich's cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake. With an active café culture, it's ideal for people-watching, and Zurich has a lively, multi-ethnic population to rival any other major European city. The exacting order of the Swiss, with their passion for neatness and precision may create an impression of rather a prim and staid society, but visitors will discover quite the opposite when exploring Zurich's nightlife. With more bars, clubs and restaurants than you can shake a stick at, as well as a calendar packed full of street parades and festivals, Zurich can exhaust even the most energetic party animal.

Casiono Travel - Wonderful Getaways Blogspot

So I get the poker itch and head out in my brand new Navigator around 1am. To be honest, I just bought it used with like 40,000 miles on it, but its new to me and has every bell and whistle I always wanted in a car. So I roll down the turnpike to the casino and its been a while since I have been and miss the exit which pisses me off, but I recover and end up in the casino parking garage ready to commit ownage on some locals. Before I go in I spark up what turned out to be very low grade stink bud, and while listening to some vintage Def Leppard, some ancient lady with her Weekend at Bernie husband raps on my window informing me my lights are on. Geez thanks Mother Teresa, you damn near gave me a heart attack thinking it was a cop, or worse.

So I go into the casino and the place is near deserted, like a swine flu alert was issued or something. Granted its 1am and the economy sucks but I think there should always be more patrons than employees in a casino.. So I go to the poker room and there are two tables going, one table is 3/6 limit the other is 1/2 NL. What a sad sight. So I sit down at the NL table with my $200 rack and see what is the dregs of humanity. Cab drivers, Denny's waiters shit like that. I immediately go Manson on the table raising out of position and spiking rag after rag. I am belting down grey goose after grey goose tipping the waitress infinite and telling her the tips are courtesy of the table. Everyone is seething and I run my stack up to $350 in an hour and that does not include the $50 I was tossing to the waitress bringing Goose as quick as I could hammer them back.

So I am picking up blind after blinds essentially skull fucking the table and I get a hand I hate, JJ, never know how to play this. I raise it to $50 pounding back a goose and indian cab driver goes all in. Bascially I have the table tilted and I snap call out of turn and the whole fucking table gets in my face telling me I am out of turn. So the orbit finally gets to me and I reannounce my call and flip over my jacks and he defiantly shows AA. Bascially he has me covered and the whole table starts to laugh, right until the flop when I spike a filthy set to the horror of all. Cab driver in his Hindu accent states "dat is wrong", right up until he hits his set on the turn and he fist pumps like 10 times in the air. The river appears to be a blank, and I was shitfaced at this point, and there is a ghast as I am reaching for my wallet to pull out a bill. I have no idea what is happening and cab driver is freaking out and dealer is pushing chips in my direction, as the "blank" turned out to be a sick flush for yours truly.

I now have $700 and I begin to unleash filthy content on the whole table. I promptly suck out and re-crack another AA with J9o and my stack is now Manute Bol, I can't even see over it. I keep reminding the table they are making numerous Nav payments and my stack is now approaching $1,100 within minutes. Then, out of the clear blue I get a tap on the shoulder. Large casino dude asks to see me away from the table and informs me while the Casino appreciates my business it is strongly suggested I tone down my smack. Oh, and the goose is cut off and that is non-negotiable, my protest quietly ends with the gentle ape like paw that ends up on my shoulder with the repeated "no more alcohol" comment. There is "negotiable" and "non negotiable" and this was the latter. Anyway its like 5am and decide to leave as I am truly sloppy right now.

Rio De Janeiro - Wonderful Getaways Blogspot

Say "Rio" and mental images explode: the glittering skimpy costumes of Carnaval; the statue of Christ, arms outspread on the mountaintop; the beach at Ipanema or Copacabana, crowded with women in minuscule bikinis; the rocky height of the Sugarloaf; or the persistent rhythm of the samba.

Fortunately in Rio there's much more beyond and behind the glitter: historic neighborhoods, compelling architecture, wildlife and nature, dining (fine and not so fine), nightspots, bookshops, cafes, museums, and enclaves of rich and poor. In Rio, the more you explore, the more there is.

Stunning as the physical setting is -- mountains tumbling down to sandy beaches, then the sea -- Rio was not always the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city) it would become. The town grew up as a shipping center for gold and supplies during Brazil's 18th-century gold rush. In recognition of the city's growing commercial importance, the capital was transferred from Salvador to Rio in 1762, though the city remained a dusty colonial backwater.

In 1808, Portuguese Prince Regent Dom João (later King João VI) fled Lisbon ahead of Napoleon's armies and moved his court and the capital to Rio. Accustomed to the style of European capitals, the prince and the 12,000 nobles who accompanied him began to transform Rio into a city of ornate palaces and landscaped parks. High culture in this new imperial city arrived in the form of a new library, an academy of arts and sciences, and the many glittering balls held by the imported elite. King João's son, Pedro, liked Rio so much that when the king returned to Lisbon, Pedro stayed on and declared Brazil independent.

Now the capital of a country larger and richer than many in Europe, Rio grew at a phenomenal pace; by the late 1800s it was one of the largest cities in the world. Many of the newcomers came from Europe, but a sizable portion were Brazilians of African descent who brought with them the musical traditions of Africa and the Brazilian Northeast.

A new "low culture" of distinctly Brazilian music began to develop in the city's poorer neighborhoods. The high point of the year for both high and low cultures was the celebration of Carnaval. In palace ballrooms the elite held elaborate costume balls. In the streets, poorer residents would stage their own all-night parades. Not until the 1920s did the two celebrations begin to merge. It became, if not respectable, at least possible for elite and middle-class Brazilians to be seen at on-street Carnaval parades. Low culture likewise influenced composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, who incorporated Brazilian rhythms and sounds into his classical compositions. Gowns and costumes at the elite balls got more elaborate, not to mention more risqué. At about the same time, the first road was punched through to Copacabana, and Cariocas (as Rio residents are called) flocked to the new community by the beach.

Travel to Paris - Wonderful Getaways Blogspot

ew cities have honed their swoon-inducing skills as well as this one: every cobbled lane, every streetside café, every patisserie window seems to have been art-directed by some impossibly savvy set designer; every passerby apparently costumed by a couturier. Paris spoils you for everywhere else—yet somehow, despite centuries at the epicenter of global tourism, it has never spoiled itself. (No city has so successfully navigated the tricky business of historic preservation.) And although Paris does grandeur and drama better than any place, its greatest pleasures are arguably its simplest ones: the rustic charm of a humble neighborhood bistro; the tranquility of a churchyard; the lilt of a jazz combo; the crunch of a perfect baguette. Best of all, such indulgences are easily accessible and affordable (and often outright free). When was the last time your heart quickened by the mere act of walking down the street?
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Strolling through the 2nd Arrondissement’s covered walkways—the historic galeries Vivienne and Colbert or the newly hip Passage du Grand Cerf.
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A jaunt along the Left Bank of the Seine from the Eiffel Tower to the undulating Simone de Beauvoir footbridge, which leads to a developing warehouse district–turned–art enclave.
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The incomparable shopping along the Rue Charlot, the Rue Vieille du Temple, and throughout the rest of the Upper Marais, where the streets are rife with au courant boutiques.

Florida Travel - Wonderful Getaways Blog

When visiting Florida, many of us head for Latin-flavored Miami, theme parks or the tourist-magnet beaches. Palm trees and pools, glitzy shopping and nightlife by the sea shape our fantasies. But there's much to discover in the "unspoiled" areas, as veteran traveler and author of Highway A1A: Florida at the Edge (University Press of Florida; $24.95) Herb Hiller tells Anne Goodfriend for USA TODAY. Visitflorida.com (click on "destinations" or call 888-735-2872) has information for all these places, plus links to more specific sites.

The Panhandle

This region of northern Florida is "typified by State Road 2, aka Hog and Hominy Road," Hiller says. You'll see old, steam-driven grist mills and "still-operating general stores where you can buy county newspapers no one ever heard of." Among its highlights is the old Chautauqua town of DeFuniak Springs with its Victorian architecture. In Falling Waters State Park, the state's highest waterfall pours up-side down into a sinkhole: "You stand and look down at it, not up."

The Big Bend
Four northern counties

Big Bend is being marketed as the Nature Coast, and its four northern counties are distinguished by "an absence of tourist features (but) the best nature touring. Levy is horse country, and it has some of the most beautiful unknown beaches ... on islands off Cedar Key, a hip artists' town." In Dixie, you can hike or bike along "exquisite canopied trails" in the winter, when migrating birds pass through. Taylor, known for scalloping in the late summer, offers "Steinhatchee, an old fishing town" where shrimp boats still tie up. Taylor and neighboring Wakulla contain part of the 68,000-acre St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge with 274 bird species. 866-584-5366; www.naturecoastcoalition.com

Gainesville and towns south

Within half an hour of "the most sophisticated small city in Florida"- home to the University of Florida — lies a crescent of "exceptionally attractive" small towns. Micanopy, known for its anti-ques, also has "the best antiquarian bookstore in the state," Hiller says. Not quite as "spiffed up" is Cross Creek, where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings wrote The Yearling. Evinston is "a jewel. Nothing's there except the family-run 1906 Wood & Swink General Store," which contains one of few remaining in-store post offices. 866-778-5002; visitgainesville.com

Highway A1A through Nassau and Duval counties

This part of the long, north to south road, "largely in view of the sea, salt marsh or both," traverses three state parks, Hiller says. "All you see are folks fishing on old stumps." If you walk along paths that cut through the sand dunes to the salt marsh inlets, you'll see "manatees in the winter and beaches chockablock with driftwood." 800-733-2668; www.jaxcvb.com

Deland, Lake Helen, Cassadaga

On the St. Johns River, just 30 minutes west of Daytona Beach, is DeLand, home of Stetson University. The town has three historic districts and "great regard for the arts," Hiller says. On the west side of town, "the hub of houseboating, they have two large fleets that cruise alongside Ocala National Forest." In the tiny, undeveloped Lake Helen, "the Florida Bicycle Association is working to open a year-round adult bike touring program." In Cassadaga, home of the Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, "the mediums live in small-scale, charming houses and do readings throughout the year." Stjohnsrivercountry.org

Lakeland

The grocery-store chain Publix is based here, and its "philanthropic-minded" contributions include Hollis Gardens, which "reproduces botanically every part of the state." There's Lake Mirror, the "town's jewel, with a gorgeously ornamented lakefront from the '20s, with a walkway all the way around." Fans of Frank Lloyd Wright shouldn't miss the campus of Florida Southern College, the architect's "largest single installation in the world." 863-688-8551; lakelandchamber.com

Pinellas County

Six small towns in the county that contains St. Pete/Clearwater are distinctive destinations, Hiller says. The "hip" town of Pass-a-Grille, "literally an appendage" of St. Petersburg, is topped by the old Don Cesar Hotel, one of the few remaining "pink palaces in the state ... like a big sand castle on the water." Gulfport, to the east, has "become a cool hangout, in a quiet way." Safety Harbor, famed for its eponymous spa, "is a wonderful town for walking around." To the north, Dunedin's old railroad bed has been turned into the nearly 40-mile Pinellas Trail, used by 1 million people a year. The "sane, small-scale" Indian Rocks Beach is "the best beach town" of all. Finally, the trail leads up to Tarpon Springs, an "old Greek fishing community" still "redolent with character." 800-822-6461; floridasbeach.com

Stuart

Here's an island town that's "not only attractive, it works," Hiller says. It "came back in the '60s, when lots of people left Miami." When it rebounded, Stuart became "the avatar of 'yesteryear' town planning and the 'new urbanism.' " At its northernmost part is St. Lucie Inlet State Park. "You either have to walk 7 miles up the beach or rent a boat to reach it. I saw only one or two sets of footprints when I kayaked there." 772-287-1088; goodnature.org

The Redland

In this agricultural area, "people from Cuba and Mexico came up and planted exotic" blooms, so it's rife with "bromeliad farms, rare palms, orchid farms and specialized nurseries," Hiller says. Its small city of Homestead has come back following Hurricane Andrew because "the farm workers are investing; there's lots of building restoration" on its main street, Krome Avenue. 800-388-9669; tropicaleverglades.com

Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail

On the west coast "adjacent to the best-known beaches, Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva," this trail is "a world apart," Hiller says. "The biggest intrusion might be at low tide, when a sandbar pops up." Lee County residents and civic leaders who want to keep the area

Travel to Honululu - Wonderful Getaways Blogspot

sland hopping, at least from Oahu to Kauai and Maui, will be easier starting in July, when the Hawaii Superferry catamaran begins daily service from Honolulu. After six years of planning and more than a few battles with environmentalists, the ferry (below) has been cleared to operate between the three islands, which are now linked only by commercial airliner service.

''The Superferry will change both the social and commercial environment of the islands,'' said John Garibaldi, president of Superferry. ''For the first time, neighboring islands will be able to get their product to Oahu.''

Though environmentalists worried about the impact of the 349-foot vessel on the ecology of harbors, Mr. Garibaldi asserted that the boat is eco-friendly -- using measures like not discharging wastewater and hiring two lookouts for whales.

It can carry 866 passengers and 282 cars and will offer daily service between Oahu and Maui, and every day but Saturday to and from Kauai.

Travel to Toronto - Wonderful Getaways Blogspot

People eat with their eyes. From the visual presentation of the food on the plate to a restaurant's decor, these visual cues add to the dining experience. All across Canada, top restaurants excel in these departments and several take that visual component to the next level--literally. Some of Canada's noted restaurants are positioned high above city skylines, while some lie quietly along peaceful waters, and some surrounded by nature, all providing magnificent views of the sea and urban landscapes.

Starting on the West Coast with Vancouver's waterfront, crossing through the prairies and into the Rockies, and then stretching eastward to Canada's entertainment and cultural hub of Toronto, these places feature some of the best restaurants with stunning views.

WEST COAST DINING

Vancouver, British Columbia is gaining quite the reputation as a foodie destination in Western Canada. With an abundance of seafood and local produce, restaurants can highlight the fresh flavours of Pacific Coast cuisine. Vancouver's lovely waterfront and bustling downtown make for an ideal setting for several of the city's best restaurants.

Aqua Riva
Enjoy waterfront dining at Aqua Riva, offering harbour front views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Skyline. Located downtown next to Canada Place, Aqua Riva is within walking distance to many hotels in the area. The window-wrapped dining room and bar allows patrons to indulge in Pacific Coast delicacies while watching the cruise ships sail in and out of the harbour. The menu consists of tapas and starters, including thin crust pizzas featuring bold flavours such as wood roasted barbecue duck. Lunch and dinner highlight Vancouver's prime seafood with dishes such as wood grilled wild salmon and Pacific cioppino--a hearty seafood and fish stew featuring salmon, sablefish, dungeness crab, clams, mussels, clams, and prawns. To complete the visual appeal, the restaurant's decor features murals and nautical themes, adding to this waterfront dining experience.

The Observatory
Begin this dining experience with a scenic gondola ride (included with reservations) to the top of Grouse Mountain in Northern Vancouver. From here, one can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and Gulf Islands, with the city of Vancouver in the distance. Patrons of the Observatory restaurant will dine on West Coast cuisine, where the emphasis is on fresh, regional ingredients. Hand-selected wines, chosen by the in-house sommelier, complement the dishes served here. To experience the ultimate in food and wine pairing, the Observatory offers a prix fixe menu featuring multiple courses paired with various wines. An a la carte menu is also available for those wanting to pick and choose their own selections. Sample menu dishes include local oysters dressed with a sherry mignonette, beef tenderloin with black truffle jus, magret of Barbary duck with a green peppercorn sabayon, and for dessert, a vanilla bean panna cotta.

Stanley Park
Any visit to Vancouver would not be complete without a trip to Stanley Park, the city's forested playground situated along the harbour. Several dining options are available in the park, including Prospect Point Cafe and the Sequoia Grill.

Prospect Point Cafe
Stanley Park's highest point, Prospect Point offers visitors panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains, the Lion's Gate Bridge and the Burrard Inlet. The on-site Prospect Point Cafe offers a full service restaurant, allowing patrons to indulge their taste buds while taking in the beautiful scenery. Favourites at this eatery include the Prospect Point ice-cream, an ideal way to cool down on a summer's day, and the fish and chips made with Granville Island Draft Beer Batter. Other menu items include a number of fresh salmon dishes, grilled burgers and sandwiches, and pasta entrees.

Sequoia Grill
Found at Ferguson Point, the Sequoia Grill offers ocean views surrounded by towering trees. The restaurant's menu highlights the best of Vancouver's bounty, including such dishes as BC Albacore tuna tartar, mussels bathed in a red curry coconut broth, and cedar plank salmon topped with a maple whiskey glaze. A brunch menu is offered on the weekends, making for a lovely way to spend the morning.

Glo EuroPub & Grill Victoria
Only a day trip from Vancouver, Victoria also offers pleasant sights and eats. One of the newest restaurants on the scene is the Glo EuroPub & Grill. Touted as one of Vancouver Island's best patios, the Glo EuroPub & Grill features a 180-degree view of Victoria's Selkirk Waterway. Patrons can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites on the patio, taking in views of the harbour at any time of the day. Blankets are provided for cooler evenings making this outdoor experience comfortable and enjoyable. Minutes from downtown, the grill offers a retro-modern interior with a contemporary menu featuring gourmet pizza, burgers, steaks, seafood and pastas. An extensive wine list and drinks menu also make this place a popular social gathering venue.

Travel to Las Vegas

There is a reason they say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. It’s true … Sin City lives on the wild side and is a haven for overstimulation, but it’s also an interesting cultural study and a lot of fun. If you’ve never visited the city, there’s no time like the present to pack your bag and head to Vegas, baby! Here are 10 reasons to make the trip:
1. You can travel the world in a day

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Las Vegas is the ideal location for people who don’t know exactly where they’d like to travel. Due to the nature and size of the resorts on the Strip, visitors can find culture, food and shops that mirror those found in other places around the world. From the gondoliers at The Venetian to authentic French pastries at Paris, it is very possible to experience aspects of different world cultures with just a few days in Las Vegas.
2. It’s relatively inexpensive

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It’s true that many people travel to Las Vegas to hit the jackpot, and if that’s your goal when you visit the city, then expect to leave with less cash than you arrived with. If you visit for a good time beyond the casino floor, however, it is possible to stay within a budget. Airfare to Las Vegas from most large U.S.-based hubs is generally reasonable, and once you arrive on the Strip, you can get around easily by walking or riding a public bus. You might want to save up for a couple pricier meals or a show when you visit, but look for coupons in the free booklets found at the information booths in the resorts for discounts to some of the city’s major attractions. If you really are skimming by with minimal cash flow, spend your time people watching, window shopping and checking out the free attractions.
3. It’s easy to navigate

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If you’re planning on spending your time on the Strip or in downtown, it’s fairly easy to get around by foot, taxi, public bus or monorail. If you rent a car, you can park for free in any of the parking garages on Las Vegas Boulevard. Though the Strip is deceivingly lengthy (the distance from Stratosphere to Mandalay Bay is nearly four miles), you can walk, ride the monorail or catch the bus to just about anywhere you’d like to go. Las Vegas has two public buses that service the touristy areas: The Deuce runs from Sahara to Mandalay Bay while The Ace services the Strip, the Premium Outlet Mall and downtown Las Vegas.
4. It’s not just for grown-ups

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Las Vegas is surprisingly family friendly. Though you’ll obviously want to steer clear of the burlesque shows and nightclub scene, there are parent-approved activities scattered throughout the city. Check out the pools at your resort (but avoid the party pools), spend some time at GameWorks and M&M World, and visit the animal habitats at MGM Grand, Flamingo and the Mirage. You can also spend hours at Circus Circus, home to an indoor amusement park and arcade games.
5. It’s ideal for outdoor enthusiasts

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Though most people imagine a neon-fringed image when they think of Las Vegas, the city is actually in an ideal location for people who love outdoor activities. People come from around the world to boulder and rock climb in Red Rock Canyon, which is less than a half hour’s drive from the Strip. Visit Valley of Fire for hiking and Mt. Charleston for skiing. And within just a few hours of the city, visitors can easily reach the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon National Parks for weekend trips.
6. The shows are world class

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Home to seven Cirque du Soleil shows (with an eighth on the way), Broadway hits, several burlesque acts and a smattering of performances by famous comedians and magicians, Las Vegas truly has a show for everybody. Some of the more popular shows at the moment are Cirque’s O and Love, the Blue Man Group, Lion King, Cher and Le Reve. In addition to the permanent fixtures on the Strip, there is always a selection of concerts that fill the music venues scattered around town.
7. You’re practically guaranteed good weather

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With nearly year-round sunshine and only the occasional day with rain or snow, it’s safe to say you can leave your umbrella at home. It gets windy in the valley, but with all the tall buildings on the Strip, you may not even notice it. In the winter, temperatures hover between 40F and 50F while daytime temperatures in the summer frequently break the 100F mark (but there’s always an air conditioned building nearby). Spring and fall are the best times to visit for the most comfortable weather, but in all actuality, there’s rarely an unpleasant day in Las Vegas due to the weather.
8. The food selection in Las Vegas is found nowhere else

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There are 16 Michelin-rated restaurants in Sin City, and all of them are conveniently located on or near the Las Vegas Strip. Chef Joel Robuchon prepares the food at the only three-star restaurant, which is located in MGM Grand. Reviews of the meal laud it as the best food and service in the city, but the small portions come at a price. Expect to pay near $1000 for dinner for two without drinks. Other famous chefs who have established restaurants in town include Daniel Boulud, Guy Savoy, Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck and Kerry Simon. Though you’ll certainly pay for the more prestigious restaurants, it’s definitely possible to have a nice fine dining experience for under $100. From Japanese and Indian fare to Italian, French and Greek cuisine, if you’re looking for a genuine, memorable dining experience, you can find it in Las Vegas.
9. It’s iconic

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Yes, Las Vegas is a city of over-the-top superlatives. There are huge resorts, lavish meals, all-night parties and constant celebrity sightings. People drop thousands of dollars at the poker tables and slot machines. They stay up all night, drink excessively, party it up at the pool and get married on a whim. It’s bright, noisy and overwhelming. Despite all the things that have kept you away from Sin City, it’s one of those cities that you should visit at least once, just to say you’ve been there and experienced it. You don’t have to be overzealous and spend your life savings or drink so much you can’t remember your vacation once you’ve left, but you should spend at least a couple days of your life absorbing the energy of the city just because it’s Las Vegas.
10. You can live your wildest dreams

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While it is not true that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas (I promise, that credit card debt will surface eventually), this city does give you the freedom to do and experience things that you’ve probably only dreamed about. You can dance all night, soak in the sun with frothy drinks all day, shop at high-end stores, rub elbows with celebrities, wine and dine on fine cuisine, ride a limo down the Strip at night and feel free to be the wild and fun person you always wanted to be. If you’re lucky, you might even walk away a millionaire.

Hawaii Travel - Kauai Travel

Hawaii is made up of several islands and Kauai is one of the most famous and certainly has many activities to occupy tourists on vacation. In fact, Kauai has so many things to do that you may not want to travel to any of the other islands because you are having so much fun! In fact, the Hawaiian island of Kauai is the oldest of all the Hawaiian islands and is known for its dense and beautiful foliage and flowers as well as its amazing strands of beaches. Whether you are heading to Kauai on a family vacation, honeymoon or business trip you will find plenty of activities geared to you. The following suggestions are just a few of the many activities awaiting you on tropical Kauai island.

Kauai Activity #1 Helicopter Ride
A helicopter ride is an amazing experience in itself, but when you are flying over the breathtaking landscape of Kauai you will certainly be blown away. The reason is because on the helicopter ride you will get an up close view of the most amazing waterfalls, cliffs, and foliage you have ever seen. Another benefit you will receive when taking a helicopter tour is an up close view of Mountain Waialeale, which without taking a helicopter tour you will be unable to see. This activity can be a little on the expensive side, however if you want to take the most amazing photos you should definitely do so.

Kauai Activity #2 Movie Tours
Kauai is very popular as a location for movies and over the years many movies have been filmed there, at least in part. As a result, there are movie tours you can take to see where different movies were filmed and learn a little more about the filming process. For example, South Pacific, Gilligan's Island , Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park and many other movies have locations that are part of the movie tours in Kauai . So, if you are a movie fan, or simply a fan of one of these movies, you might enjoy taking a bus, jeep, or even helicopter tour of these locations.

Kauai Activity #3 Koke'e State Park and Waimea Canyon
Exploring Koke'e State Park and Waimea Canyon provide tourists an incredible view of Kauai. Within the State Park there are many different hiking paths that lead to Waimea Canyon as well as others that take you to other strategic areas for viewing. The Park is huge so you can spend a whole day exploring. Make sure you take a hiking path to the Canyon where you will be amazed with all the colors that make up this 10 mile long and two mile wide canyon. It is simply awe-inspiring to take in and you should spend some time simply appreciating nature and the beauty of Kauai.

Kauai Activity #4 Waialua River Valley
The only river in Hawaii that can be traveled offers amazing boat and kayak trips for tourists. This provides an amazing view of foliage, wildlife, as well as the Fern Grotto. Spend the day navigating the river in a kayak or boat and truly enjoy the beautiful scenery of the island and the Waialua River.

Kauai Activity #5 Limahuli Garden and Preserve
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the United States , Limahuli Garden and Preserve offers guests 1000 acres of flora and fauna. There are guided tours if you are interested in an in depth tour and learning more about the garden and its plants and flowers, or else you can tour the botanical garden on your own.

Kauai Activity #6 Play Golf
Kauai does not have a lot of golf courses, but the ones it does have are out of this world and were designed by PGA heavyweights like Jack Nicklaus. As a result, if you enjoy playing golf then you must check out at least one of these amazing courses on Kauai Island . If you are visiting in the fall you might want to attend the PGA's Grand Slam, of course you would need to buy tickets early.

Kauai Activity #7 South Shore
The South shore of Kauai is absolutely amazing in its beauty. You will enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches, the deep blue ocean, and the unbelievable sunsets. Also, most every day the sun is shining so you can work on your tan or simply engage in some of the fun beach activities in and around Poipu.

Kauai Activity #8 Sugar Plantation Tour
If you are interested in learning a little of the history of the islands while you are on vacation you should definitely tour the sugar plantation in order to get an idea of how the island survived for more than one hundred years. You can take a tour or else visit the free museum, depending on your schedule and budget.

Kauai Activity #9 Luau
Hawaii is known for luaus and when you are on Kauai you should definitely attend a luau. There are many that take place and your hotel may be the best place to view this Hawaiian tradition.

Kauai Activity #10 Na Pali Coast
Last, but certainly not least, is a tour of the Na Pali Coast. This is considered one of the most amazing areas in Kauai , however you can't reach it on foot. You will need to take a Zodiac raft or else a helicopter tour in order to really get a great view of the area. You will be overwhelmed for sure and this tour should be first on your list!

There are plenty of other activities to keep you busy when you are on Kauai from eating in some of the finest restaurants, shopping, playing tennis, and simply enjoying the beauty that is Kauai. However, the length of your vacation will determine how many activities you can actually take in, as well as your budget. So, try the top 10 list here and if your wallet and schedule allow check out some of the other amazing opportunities available on the island of Kauai.