Posted by Brian on Jul 29, 2011 in
Arts & Culture,
Leisure,
Travel Looking for an unforgettable trip but don’t want to break the bank? Well how about a trip to the beautiful Sydney, Australia with a hotel that will save you hundreds of dollars on your vacation.
The Y Hotel Hyde Park is located in the Central Business District in Sydney, opposite Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The hotel offers clean and comfortable accommodations for budget prices. They offer studio, deluxe and traditional style rooms and have a café and lounge. Why not stay at a less expensive hotel; in all honesty you will probably be spending most of your time outside of the hotel anyways. The best part is that it is centrally located so you can tour Sydney by foot.
The hotel is walking distance from Darling Harbour, China Town, the Opera House and the Rocks shopping center. Anything you could want to visit is right by you, parks, gardens, galleries, restaurants, shops and bars just to name a few things.
There are so many things to do in Sydney and it becomes hard to choose what exactly to do. A few of the absolute must see places are the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Aquarium and Bondi Beach. The Opera House is one of the most iconic buildings in the entire world and they produce unbelievable concerts; it is well worth seeing a show there. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a beautiful piece of architecture and there are programs where you can even climb to the top and overlook the harbor. The Aquarium offers the most unique and diverse sea life in the entire world as it has animals that cannot be found anywhere else. And last but surely not least is Bondi Beach, one of the most recognizable beaches in Sydney, it is a fantastic stretch of white sand to play some volleyball on or just catch some rays.
Sydney, Australia is one of the most vibrant cities and it is a place that everyone should visit at least one in their lifetime. So start planning that trip today.
Tags: Australia, Bondi Beach, Hyde Park, Opera House, Sydney, Y Hotel
Posted by Brian on Jun 23, 2011 in
Arts & Culture,
Automotive,
Travel Time to hit the road, it’s summer and what a better way to see the country than a road trip? Road trips spark the best memories, jokes and they will take you to places you would never think to see.
Planning a road trip can be tricky but it is also a lot of fun. You will want to pull out a map of the U.S. and start deciding where you want to start, stop and the places you want to see in between. When planning the road trip you will want to figure out estimates of how long it will take to get there, how many miles it will take and the appropriate stopping places along the way.
Depending on how many people are going should be how long you want your road trip to be, the more people the shorter you will want it. Also if you have younger children then you are not going to want them in the car for too long, as they will get restless. A 30 day road trip across the country sounds nice in theory but in actuality you might want to scale it down just a bit.
Once you have figured out how long you want your trip to be and where you want to go, it is time to start planning the routes. You will want to take a look at a road map and decide which freeways, highways and interstates you are going to want to take to get to your destination. You will also want to take note of places to stop: to get gas, food, go to the bathroom or just places of interest. Try stopping in a small town with a funny name for ice cream or go see the world’s largest ball of string.
After everything is all planned out, make your hotel reservations and take your car in to the mechanic to make sure it is in peak condition to handle this trip.
Once all the arrangements have been made, hit the store for snacks for the trip and get ready for a memorable time!
Tags: map, road map, Road Trip, travel
Have you been saving up for a nice trip or vacation? Well now is definitely the time to visit New York City. Why not take an exciting trip to the city that never sleeps and see shows, shop and fine dine?
Wicked is currently on Broadway and is one of the most popular musicals of today’s time. With spectacular music, unbelievable costumes and an amazing cast, Wicked is a must see. Not only should you see Wicked but you should see it on the most well known theaters in all of the United States, Broadway. The show will be one of the highlights of your trip.
As one of the top travel destinations in the world, it is no wonder that there are plenty of luxury accommodations in New York. There are a plethora of 5 star hotels and one of the best is the St. Regis. Known for its elegance and grandeur, the St. Regis is definitely a top pick for a stay in New York.
During your stay you will want to allot yourself an entire day specifically for shopping, if you can get tickets to a fashion show in NYC that’s even better. New York is known for its high fashion trends and fashion shows, including New York Fashion Week. You will want to hit all the major department stores and check out the boutiques for those unique pieces as well.
So if you have been waiting for a time to go visit a place with high energy and take a trip you won’t forget, then start planning your New York trip now.
Tags: Broadway, Luxury Accommodations, New York, St. Regis, Wicked
Posted by Brian on Aug 19, 2010 in
Arts & Culture Seattle has a lot to offer residents and tourists alike and this is true regardless of your social background, age or reason for the visit. Many of the standard attractions entice visitors from all demographic backgrounds, while the cultural elements of the city are so diverse that they provide great entertainment options for almost everyone. The theatre scene in the city is an excellent example of the diversity found in the arts. There are performances from almost all genres demonstrated in the city and Seattle hotels are excellent resources for information on them, and other attractions.
Some of the main theatre companies in the city are also recognized across the country and Seattle is known as one of the great theatre cities in the country. Meanwhile there are some more experimental companies that appeal to wide variety of audiences and also demonstrate the uniqueness of the city. The Experimental Theatre Project of White Cat Productions is an excellent example of this genre and demonstrates an excellence in the field. Performances here argue against a frequent assumption that experimental equals unskilled. This is absolutely not true and some of the greatest theatrical innovators have a background in or work in experimental theatre. This and other performance companies are easily accessed from a downtown hotel .
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