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Monthly Archives: March 2009

Genghis Khan Exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

March 24, 2009 in Attractions, Events, Museums, Texas Hotels by Steven
I went to the King Tut Exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art this past Saturday. Quite a few of us at the office have seen it now. My wife and I were blown away by a few of the pieces, but couldn’t hide our disappointment towards ancient Egypt’s lax work ethic. Over 50 statues, [...]

Culinary Tourism – Santa Barbara, California

March 23, 2009 in California Hotels, Events, Food Events by Steven
Locavore (n.) – A person who attempts to eat only foods grown locally. It seems simple enough on the face of it, but it can be surprisingly difficult, and it’s the theme behind the Market Forays in Santa Barbara, California. This spectacular culinary attraction is everything the New American food scene is all about: the freshest [...]

Top Golf Getaways – Williamsburg Golf Courses

March 23, 2009 in Golf, Sports, Virginia Hotels by Steven
Some might find those coastal Virginia mornings still a bit cool for comfort this time of year, but as the highs continue to rise, golfers on the east coast finally stir from their winter slumber and hit the links once more in Williamsburg. And ah, it feels good to be back! Whatever it lacks in name [...]

Pet-Friendly Hotels in Virginia – Holiday Inn Alexandria Old Town

March 20, 2009 in Virginia Hotels by Steven
Okay, so dogs aren’t exactly explosions, but they are Man’s Best Friend. That counts, right? The pet-friendly hotels we mentioned previously both offered a great value in fairly animal-friendly destinations, but neither came close to today’s selection: the Holiday Inn Alexandria – Historic District in Alexandria, Virginia. It’s a double-whammy, really. Alexandria is remarkably dog-friendly, with an [...]

Chicago Wedding Venues – A Magnificent Mile Wedding

March 20, 2009 in Illinois Hotels by Steven
One thing you have to accept when choosing a dude blogger is that you’re not going to get a lot of wedding coverage. I’m already married, I already went through it. One thing I do like, though, is a good deal, and in times of the economic herky-jerks, you can find great ones in surprising [...]

Spring Break 2009 Beach Vacations – Singer Island, Florida

March 19, 2009 in Events, Family Travel, Florida Hotels, Holidays, Spring Break Vacations by Steven
Spring Break 2009 has gone for some, is ongoing for others (it’s that time here in Dallas), and for many more is still eagerly-anticipated. As the weeks dwindle we’ll try to throw out a few final ideas for Spring Break. Enjoy! Spring Break beach getaways have a certain … reputation. Empty kegs, skimpy bikinis, debauchery everywhere [...]

Things to Do in San Francisco – Ghirardelli Square

March 19, 2009 in Attractions, California Hotels, Shopping by Steven
Whenever my back’s against the wall and the venom-toothed menace of writing another blog is closing in, I can always turn to San Francisco. Incredible food, loads of attractions, abundant history, friendly people, personality to spare – it’s the kind of place I love to just be (and it’s my blog, so you have to [...]

Museums that Matter – The Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden, CT

March 18, 2009 in Attractions, Connecticut Hotels, Family Travel, Museums by Steven
Tucked away in the stylish little berg of Hamden, Connecticut you’ll find the always unique Eli Whitney Museum. Now, before you open up Wikipedia to figure out why that name seems so familiar, remember that Eli Whitney is the famed American inventor known best for developing the cotton gin and greatly expanding the prevalence of [...]

Thoroughbred Racing at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, KY

March 18, 2009 in Attractions, Events, Kentucky Hotels, Sports by Steven
I get stir-crazy just waiting for my TV shows to come back after the December break, so a hobby that you can only experience once or twice a year really isn’t the one for me. Then again, maybe that’s what makes live thoroughbred racing so sweet. The season may not last a month, but sometimes [...]

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California

March 17, 2009 in Attractions, California Hotels, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure by Steven
Not for the acrophobic, the famous Palm Spring Aerial Tramway is a two and a half mile climb in a hanging, spinning tramcar to a station in the San Jacinto Mountains over 8,500 ft. above sea level. To blackheart thrill seekers it’s a rollercoaster with no drop, but to us typical folk it’s an unrivaled [...]

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