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Learn to fly fish for free at Orvis

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:30:33 +0000

Fishing anyone? From May through July, Orvis will offer free fly fishing lessons nationwide through Orvis retail stores and participating dealers). Classes are complimentary to the public and a great way for families to share a new sport. more →

New kind of summer camp for girls in AZ

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:30:27 +0000

Looking for a different kind of summer experience for your daughter? Wings to Fly in Mayer, AZ, a national non-profit organization that promotes leadership and life skills in girls ages 12-15, will hold camps June 9-16 and June 16-23, 2012. The idea is to foster self-assurance and leadership skills through 60+experiences from horseback riding to high ropes courses to managing money and learning to cook. Cost is $995 and scholarships are available.

Save on seeing San Francisco

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:30:26 +0000

San Francisco bound? Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco have teamed up with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to offer the city’s only “Explore San Francisco” package, that features accommodations at any one of Hyatt’s four San Francisco hotels along with two SFMTA passports, which provides unlimited daily use on any one or all of San Francisco’s public transportation vehicles, including the iconic cable cars, the exclusive Hyatt Passport, which provides 15% food and beverage discounts at the hotels as well as $5 off some of the city’s most popular attractions: To book, visit hyatt.com, select San Francisco, then choose the individual hotel and its special offers page.

Enter the National Park Service photo contest

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:30:55 +0000

There are nearly 2,500 national historic landmarks to photograph all across the nation and the National Park Service wants to see your best images of them—whether a railway building, a recording studio, college stadiums, submarines, a giant antenna array and cemeteries, even a giant wooden elephant. The photo contest is open through June 13. Be prepared to share what you learned or discovered visiting the national historic landmark you or your child photographed.

Give mom more than flowers

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:30:09 +0000

Forget the flowers and chocolates. Instead for Mother’s Day, promise mom some “me” time on your next family vacation. Book her a spa treatment, a tennis lesson, a sitter so she and her significant other can share an adult meal. Book a girlfriends’ getaway like to The Sands at Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos which is offering a “Mom’s a VIP in Paradise deal that includes a 4^th night free(rates start at $168 a night) and all kinds of other discounts. (To book this package, call (877) 777-2637 and request the “VIP MOM” package)

Celebrate National Train Day with Amtrak

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:30:03 +0000

Amtrak is celebrating the 5th annual National Train Day today. At Union Station in Downtown LA there will be historic train cars, so guests can see how people traveled in generations past. Visitors can also explore today's train equipment such as the dining car, sleeper car and lounge car. They'll also see model trains and learn about the future development of a high-speed rail. Amtrak Security K-9 Unit handlers will give demonstrations with their dogs. Also, don't miss the cooking demonstration inside Fred Harvey Restaurant at Union Station. more →

Save with Sonesta on the college tour circuit

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:30:04 +0000

On the college tour circuit? Sonesta—which has hotels in Boston, Miami, and New Orleans, among other places, has launched Sonesta Club U, a program for parents visiting college campuses throughout the year. Sonesta College Club offers 20% off overnight accommodations, discounts on parking, maps and information about area colleges, lists of area resources for students and preferred reservations options for graduation dates.

Airplane seat maps on in an app

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:30:07 +0000

SeatGuru, the ultimate guide to air travel, today announces its first mobile app for the iPhone. The free app features SeatGuru’s extensive collection of color-coded airplane seat maps— over 700 with detailed seat recommendations covering nearly 100 airlines. The SeatGuru app can be downloaded for free worldwide in the Apple App Store, and has an enhanced flight shopping experience with localized information for users in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.

Beach and luau values on Maui

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:30:23 +0000

Aston Maui Lu has long been one of south Maui’s best beachfront values. Now, with the exciting Polynesian Village Luau, guests can simply make a reservation and walk across the lawn to an amazing luau presentation — no driving necessary. The Polynesian Village Luau at Aston Maui Lu is a family-friendly way to spend Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday evenings where you can join activities such as coconut husking, preparing an imu (fire oven), conch shell blowing, spear throwing, ukulele playing, basket weaving, wood carving and much more. The keiki (children) can enjoy a drumming circle, hula lessons, and Hawaii’s famous treat – shave ice. The cost for the activities and dinner is $79.99 for adults, $46.99 for teens, $36.99 for kids 6-12; kids five and under are free.

Go to Italy with your kids to restore frescoes

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:30:26 +0000

Got a high school or college art student in the house? Do you dream of vineyards, painting, and pasta? Join them on a volunteer vacation in Italy that allows you to learn restoration techniques as you help work on frescoes that are part of the underground settlements located in the Alta Murgia area. in the “heel” of Italy. Each session begins with an introduction, practical “hands on” experience, excursions and lectures.. GoVoluntouring promotes authentic and immersive projects all over the world by encouraging travelers to look into the wealth of volunteer projects. Course dates are June 13-30, and July 4-21, 2012 and cost $2650 CAD including the course, accommodation and meals.