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The Balloon Ride

There is a longstanding tradition in my family based on a former job-related perk that used to come via my Dad (but has been removed since the recent economic situation): an annual trip to the local amusement park. When I was a very young kid I can remember standing in line with my mother for roller coasters as my dad (an avid non-rider) would find some shade under a tree and some space on a nearby bench to relax while we stood waiting. It was always a thrill to ride the rides. Since my father received this perk annually it … Continue reading →

Wild Rides

And you thought your last flight was memorable… Adventure seekers looking to take the ride of their lives have reason to celebrate today. VirtualTourist.com just released its Top 10 list of Unique Rides. Forget about jet planes, massive ocean liners and pimped out cars, the following modes of transport are wilder than anything you have ever boarded. Take a look: KENYA Ostrich rides are all the rage in Nairobi, Kenya. The big birds recently knocked the elephant off the list of most popular rides. According to tour operators, the ostrich is the animal equivalent of a unicycle and riders might … Continue reading →

Fall Festivals From Coast to Coast

For the past week our weather has been down right chilly—daytime highs in the 60s and frost advisories at night. So, yesterday, I spent more than two hours packing away our summer gear and unloading our winter wardrobe from storage. Today, I learned that next week’s highs are supposed to top 85 degrees. Wonderful! That’s what I get for listening to the weather guy too early in the week. A string of warm days aside fall is definitely on its way and with the change of seasons comes a host of family friendly outdoor festivals that highlight the beautiful autumn … Continue reading →

Even More Fall Foliage Travel Deals

Have you made your travel plans to view the fall foliage yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Peak leaf-peeping season is just a few short weeks away and hotels around the country are offering some spectacular savings. Here are a few of the best fall deals from coast to coast: CALIFORNIA If you have never been to Mammoth, California (nestled amidst the Sierra Nevada range) now is the time to visit. Right now the Mammoth Mountain Inn is offering a “Fall Colors” discount on its rooms. For example, you can stay in a one-bedroom for just $139 a … Continue reading →

More Fall Foliage Travel Deals

The East Coast of the United States offers some of the most spectacular leaf peeping in the country. If you happen to live in the region the following travel deals are great opportunities for you to take an affordable weekend getaway. If you live elsewhere in the nation, but simply can’t pass up the chance to take in the fall colors in New York or Massachusetts the following deals will help keep your total travel bill down. Take a look: NEW YORK Does it get any better than this? Lake George, New York on a crisp autumn day. The leaves … Continue reading →

Fall Foliage Travel Deals

Leaf-peepers this is your time of the year to celebrate. There’s a nip in the air and Mother Nature is working overtime, adding vibrant yellows, oranges and reds to the horizon. Fall is an ideal time to take a family trip and collectively enjoy the glorious wonders of nature. Of course, family vacations mean dipping into the family budget. But not all trips have to put a strain on your wallet. Take a look at the following travel deals, which allow you to take advantage of the seasonal changes without going into debt. COLORADO Crested Butte. This amazing deal caught … Continue reading →

More Fall Family Fun In New England

So you touched the shark while eating a cream puff and now you are looking for more family fun in New England… no problem. Autumn brings with it a plethora of offbeat kid-friendly activities to the northeastern portion of the country. If you plan to be in Connecticut or Massachusetts this fall you may consider checking out the following noteworthy events: Swallow Migration From now until mid-October, thousands of tree swallows flock to the long grassy reeds of Goose Island, located near the mouth of the Connecticut River. (The island is on their migration route to the Gulf Coast and … Continue reading →

Fall Family Fun In New England

New England is a premiere destinations for viewing fall foliage. Think about it; what could be better than spending the day with your family exploring one of Connecticut’s vast orchards on a golden autumn day? From historic landmarks to natural wonders, New England offers some offbeat ways to spend a crisp fall day. Take a look: WITCH’S DUNGEON As Halloween approaches the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Bristol, Connecticut (located 20 miles southwest of Hartford) offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to create Frankenstein’s monster and how the Phantom of the Opera got on stage. For a … Continue reading →

Steve Fossett Still Missing

Steve Fossett, the U.S. millionaire adventurer who made record-breaking solo flights around the world by plane and balloon, and the man I had the chance to interview a few years ago, is still missing tonight. According to news reports, Fossett was last seen Monday morning taking off in a small plane from a ranch in Nevada. Today, more than a dozen planes spent hours searching rough, mountainous terrain for any sign of Fossett and his missing single-engine aircraft. British entrepreneur Richard Branson told reporters Fossett planned the flight to scout dry lakebeds as locations for a future attempt to set … Continue reading →

Vermont: Destination Wedding Capital Of The World?

Well, not quite. But, state officials would love to lay stake to that claim—so much so that they devised a very unique contest to draw attention to the tiny state. Engaged couples had the chance to win a “free” wedding valued at more than $40,000 by submitting an online essay detailing their perfect Vermont wedding. The prizes were provided by local merchants. For example, a free cake from a local bakery, free flowers from local florists, a prenuptial agreement drawn up by a local attorney, teeth whitening by an area dentist… and the list goes on and on. The idea … Continue reading →