Nov 17, 2009 16:56 - By: Laura Charon
The Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer
Twilight fans, get ready to get your squee on!!!
The next movie in the saga, New Moon, hits theaters this Friday. In anticipation of this august occasion, the town of Surprise, Arizona, is preparing a pre-movie party sure to whip all Twilight fans – adolescent and not-so-adolescent – into a frenzy of Team Edward and Team Jacob hysteria the likes of which the world may never fully recover.
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Nov 12, 2009 11:50 - By: Aschonland
This is in Edmonton, Canada? It sure is! Uptake’s Jenny Bengen made a short visit to the city and stayed at a hotel inside the mall – one of two. Jenny tells us all about the mall – its HUGE. It has just about everything you could want to do if you’re traveling with a family. Under one roof the boys and frolic in the water park while the rest of family shops, dines or rests. Sounds like a winning combination for this winter if you live anywhere near Edmonton.
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Oct 28, 2009 8:56 - By: Kim Tracy Prince
This one seems to good to be true, but it seems to be true nonetheless. In a promotion with the Aussie offshoot of Virgin Airlines, V Australia, the popular rock band JET is inviting fans to join them on the Los Angeles to Sydney leg of their current world tour, leaving Los Angeles on December 2.
For $1,099 per person, double occupancy, this is what you get:
- Roundtrip International Economy airfare – on the same plane as the band
- 4 nights at the Vibe Sydney
- Return Airport Transfers
- Tickets to the legendary Sydney Homebake Festival
- Commemorative “Jet with JET” t-shirt
- Tickets to a separate intimate performance on Dec. 6
- Meet and greet with the band
- A copy of the band’s latest album – Shaka Rock
Now I have to confess that I had never heard of the band JET*, but I would hop on this offer even if it was Paul Anka. (No offense to Paul Anka.) I can’t imagine anywhere you can go to get all that for $1,099 per person. You can extend the trip for five more nights and stays in Melbourne and the Gold Coast for just $450 more. What a way to see
Australia!
Come party with us, mates.
[Photo by Beatrice Neumann]
*Stop looking at me like that. NOW I know who they are.
Oct 09, 2009 14:43 - By: Whit Honea
The W is for woof.
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to stay at the W Hotel in beautiful San Diego. My mixed feelings on that will come out in a later post. Hey, that’s like suspense!
On the corner outside of the hotel’s main entrance you will find this water station for your canine companion, which is a nice touch. Downtown San Diego is great for walking, which means yours dogs bark and your dogs get thirsty.
Seeing as right inside the lobby the price of water jumps up about $6 per bottle, you may want to sneak a sip or two for yourself. It’s a recession, people.
Photo by Whit Honea
For more family-friendly (what? dogs are family!) travel photos visit DeliciousBaby’s Photo Fridays.
Sep 08, 2009 13:46 - By: Jason Avant
A while back, I posted about The Standard Hotel, located in downtown Los Angeles. It’s a cool place, full of hipsters, a people-watcher’s paradise. If you are looking for a fun night sans kids, the downtown Standard’s a good call. This Labor Day, we dropped the kids off at my in-laws for another Minication – one night in Hollywood. And we chose The Standard – the Hollywood location.
The lobby at The Standard Hotel, Hollywood
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Apr 29, 2009 5:00 - By: Jason Roth
The luxurious Bellagio of Las Vegas
With hotels in Las Vegas slashing room rates to attract vacationers, there’s no better time to experience the luxury of Bellagio.
Photo by Jason Roth
Jan 21, 2009 0:02 - By: Phil Corless
Fairmont Hot Springs
