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Even More Ways to Save Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Let’s see… take the family to Wally World for the seventh summer in a row or tour a haunted town and hunt down Bigfoot… what would you rather do on your next vacation? If you chose the latter then you are in luck. Travel destinations that spotlight oddities such as ghosts and other urban legends are trying to attract cash strapped visitors by offering terrific package deals. Each of the following packages includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy of “Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Mark Moran … Continue reading →

More Ways to Save Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Why book a trip to an overpriced amusement park when you can visit the world’s largest ball of yarn for much less? Seriously, there is an entire nation filled with quirky travel attractions just waiting to be discovered. Just thumb though a copy of “Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman and you’ll see what I mean. The travel guide has inspired a slew of hotel deals that are being offered to families looking to spice up their traditional vacations with a trip to a weird and wacky … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Weird and Wacky Travel

Regular readers of this blog know that I have a soft spot for wacky travel attractions and events. I get a kick out of visiting quirky spots that are off the beaten path and I always enjoy spotlighting them so as to encourage others to venture beyond their traditional vacation itineraries and see what else this fine country has to offer. If you are planning an end of the summer family trip and are looking for ways to save money on your journey consider the following hotel packages. Each includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two and a copy … Continue reading →

More Wild and Wacky Travel Fun

If you are looking to take the adventure of a lifetime start planning now. Some of this country’s wildest and wackiest events are just a few months away. Book your reservations now if you want to taste the nation’s best water, bowl with frozen turkeys or fling dried cow chips across an open field. MINNESOTA Each winter International Falls, Minnesota hosts its annual Icebox Days. The popular event pits city council members from the northern town against lawmakers from its sister city, Fort Frances, across the Canadian border, to a snowshoe race as part of a four-day festival embracing the … Continue reading →

Wild and Wacky Travel Fun

Have you ever wondered where you could go to see a pumpkin being launched thousands of feet in the air? Or where you could sink your teeth into the world’s largest omelet? Well, wonder no more. I’ve tracked down some of the country’s most outlandish travel attractions that are made only better when people from around the world visit them on their family vacation. DELAWARE Each year Sussex County, Delaware hosts the World Championship Punkin Chunkin celebration. From October 31-November 2, 2008 you can watch as helmet-wearing participants load pumpkins into homemade cannons in the hopes of launching the orange … Continue reading →

Wacky Events Make for Fun Travel Tales

Wacky to me anyway. The following events take place annually in cities across the country and believe it or not some people travel hundreds of miles to attend them. If you are looking for a weekend getaway that includes watching a Grits Queen earn her crown or half naked men competing in belly flop contests then mark your calendars for the following dates: April 8 – 13, 2008–The first full week in April is when the Arctic Man Ski & Sno-Go Classic gets underway in Summit Lake, Alaska. The majestic beauty of the 49th state serves as the backdrop for … Continue reading →

Make Your Summer Travel Plans Now

Now that you know where to go in San Diego if you are working on a limited travel budget let’s move to the other side of the country. I’m shining the summer travel spotlight on Florida today—-specifically Orlando. Personally, I place Florida in the same category as Hawaii. Neither (in my opinion) needs much in the way of an introduction or any quirky tidbits on why you should visit the area at least once in your life. However, I think it is helpful (especially for repeat visitors) to stay on top of any new attractions the area has to offer. … Continue reading →

Quirky Travel Attractions

What would you say if I told you that there was a place you could dine where your feet wouldn’t touch the ground during your entire meal? Interested? If I told you that it would require eating at a table suspended 165 feet in the air with chairs that swivel 180 degrees would you still be game? Then grab your appetites because the “Dinner in the Sky,” attraction is making its U.S. debut Monday in Orlando at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions convention. More than 25,000 industry insiders are expected to gather at the one-stop-shopping event, … Continue reading →

Spring Fling in Kentucky

College basketball survived Kentucky, but can you survive spending spring break in the “Bluegrass State”? Popular to contrary belief, Kentucky is not only for sports fans. The state is filled with natural wonders, historical landmarks and quirky travel attractions. Exploring all of Kentucky’s recreational opportunities may be a bit much if you are planning to stay for just a week; however, that shouldn’t stop you from soaking up as much of the surroundings as possible. Don’t miss: Mammoth Cave National Park: Even if you are not a nature lover, you will be duly impressed with Mammoth Cave National Park. Categorized … Continue reading →

Tours of the Hood

When contemplating a trip to California most people place Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Monterey Bay Aquarium at the top of their must-see lists. At the bottom of most must-see attraction lists are L.A.’s gang-ridden ghettos. Ironically, though, the city’s violent hoods are making headlines for being a hot tourist spot. For $65 per person (and a signature on a waiver that acknowledges they could be crime victims) visitors can hop on a bus and take an official L.A. Gang Tour. The paid tour of some of Los Angeles’ darkest neighborhoods was the brainchild of Alfred Lomas, a former member of … Continue reading →