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Monthly Archives: March 2009

San Francisco International Film Festival 52

March 31, 2009 in California Hotels, Events by Steven
While Sundance, Toronto and Telluride are the bells of the film festival ball, they are just the biggest names in a craze that started years earlier with the Columbus International Film Festival and the even more prominent San Francisco International Film Festival. With the lineup and schedule just announced today, now is the time to [...]

Top Amusement Parks – Busch Gardens Williamsburg

March 31, 2009 in Attractions, Family Travel, Spring Break Vacations, Virginia Hotels by Steven
Amusement park season is finally upon us again, so I thought we’d do our own little kickoff with an annual favorite: Busch Gardens Williamsburg. With loads of yearly awards and commendations to weigh down their metaphorical mantle, including “Most Beautiful Park”, “Best Landscaping”, “Best Food”, awards for management and operations, and rankings on lists for best [...]

Budget California Attractions – Santa Monica Pier

March 30, 2009 in Attractions, California Hotels, Family Travel, Zoos by Steven
It’s the truth: California isn’t known as the place to go to save money. Likewise, USA Travel Guide isn’t always the most cost-conscious travel resource either. We know what’s good, but we leave it up to the reader to decide what’s worth it. And according to our About Us page, we promised nothing more, so [...]

The Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet, Texas

March 27, 2009 in Events, Outdoor Adventure, Texas Hotels by Steven
While the rest of the country is celebrating spring with azaleas and cherry blossoms, the great state of Texas is keeping it real with some old-fashioned Lone Star pride! This April, the abundant Texas Hill Country will hold the 26th Annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet, Texas. Spring is now upon us, and the state flower of [...]

Spring Break 2009 Beach Destinations – North Carolina

March 27, 2009 in Attractions, Events, Holidays, North Carolina Hotels, Spring Break Vacations by Steven
By this point, most of the student body has either gone back to class already or is deeply-depressed watching the last few days of their Spring Break slip away from them.  They’re like a small child who lets go of his balloon. Still, there are plenty more with Spring Break yet to come. Judging by our [...]

Washington, DC Attractions – Mount Vernon

March 26, 2009 in American History Tours, Attractions, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven
With so much to see and do around our Nation’s Capital, it’s a wonder that anyone finds time to visit the sixteen-miles-out Mount Vernon. Yet all throughout the year tourists, history buffs, students, families and just about everyone else takes the short drive down George Washington Parkway to visit this awesome historic estate. Mount Vernon is [...]

Creole Vs. Cajun Cuisine, And Where to Get It!

March 26, 2009 in Features, Louisiana Hotels by Steven
A reader asked about this, oh, awhile ago, and with Spring Break 2009 winding down, I finally have time to catch up on some topics I’ve been neglecting (thanks, Michelle). Don’t say USA Travel Guide never gets to your questions. We may not get to them quickly, but we get to them As a [...]

The Cherry Blossom Festival in Los Angeles – April 4-5, 2009

March 25, 2009 in Attractions, California Hotels, Events, Family Travel by Steven
Another last minute suggestion for you festival fans out there. Spirited dance, tongue-tickling cuisine, awe-striking craft, passionate art and ebullient people* – the rich cultures of the Japanese and Japanese Americans are the focus of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival of Southern California in Los Angeles, and if you’re in the area on April 4 or [...]

WrestleMania XXV at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas

March 25, 2009 in Attractions, Events, Texas Hotels by Steven
I’m starting to think we should just rename it “Houston Travel Guide”. Just 11 days out now, I couldn’t believe there were still tickets, but sure enough it’s not too late to see WrestleMania XXV live on April 5, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. In celebration of their 25th anniversary, WrestleMania is putting together the [...]

Houston Attractions and Events – Sugar Land Town Square

March 24, 2009 in Attractions, Events, Shopping, Texas Hotels by Steven
That’s right, Houston again. Finishing our last piece about the Genghis Khan exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science stirred up some interest in off-the-beaten-path Houston attractions. I got to thinking how Houston, Texas has a heck of a drive market: Of course there’s Galveston on the coast, home of Moody Gardens and Kemah Boardwalk, [...]

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