The Sambadrome

So Rio De Janeiro’s riotous carnival is over and the considerably more sedate Lenten season is in full swing.  Does that mean you can’t enjoy a touch of  Brazilian carnival? Of Course not. I journeyed to Brazil during the South American winter, which meant that the carnival festivities were months away. That didn’t stop me from visiting the legendary Sambadrome, trying on costumes, listening to samba music and gorging myself on Brazilian delicacies. I created my own touch of carnival, which can be experienced any time of the year. Read More »

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This photo was taken in Hollingbury, Brighton, East Sussex. That’s England. Yes, it’s beautiful.

The good news is that you don’t need to travel to Great Britain (but you should) to visit this family fun fair, because, and here’s the kicker, it travels!

It’s the traveling carnival of our collective youth, alive and well in the United Kingdom.

I know what you’re thinking, the traveling fair is still setting up in parking lots across America, and you’re right, but those tend to run towards the creepy and unsanitary. This one, however, looks like a time-loved memory. A postcard, if you will.

In the words of TV’s Liz Lemon*, “I want to go to there.”

Photo by Dominic’s Pics via Flickr.

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*Liz Lemon is portrayed by Tina Fey on the very funny 30 Rock. Add it to the DVR.

Carnival Fantasy Cruise in Charleston

With a kick-off event that involved the entire city, Carnival Cruise Lines officially set sail for year-round sailing on May 18th from Charleston, South Carolina. The events kicked off early on Tuesday as Carnival Fantasy was welcomed with a grand entrance, as it had its own escort entourage by local maritime vessels. The Carnival cruise line Fantasy vessel will be five, six and seven-day voyages to the Bahamas and Key West. Carnival has been sailing out of Charleston for several years, but this marks the first time it has sailed year round.

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Southwest Plane Landing

Although you won’t see a Southwest Airline plane flying out of South Carolina until next year, the state is all abuzz about Southwest’s announcement to expand service to Charleston and Greenville Airports. This comes on the heels of more big travel news for South Carolina, where Carnival Cruise Lines kicks off expanded service out of Charleston, with year-round cruising starting on May 18th. In years past, Carnival has cruised seasonally during the winter, but this marks the first time they’ve sailed year-round.

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