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Monthly Archives: July 2009

America’s Best Restaurants – Peter Luger Steak House

July 30, 2009 in New York Hotels by Steven
If you take your steaks seriously at all, you've probably heard of Peter Luger Steak House, a Brooklyn landmark voted by the Zagat Survey as the #1 steakhouse in New York City for an incredible 24 years running. Opened in 1887, the place is almost whimsically old-fashioned, boasting a Zen-simple menu, bizarre payment options, uber-manly décor and, oh yeah, some righteous steaks.

Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, California

July 29, 2009 in California Hotels, Events, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure, Sports, Summer Vacations by Steven
Welcome to the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, California's only public beach club. No membership required, no monthly or yearly fee, no snooty better-than-thou attitude. Just a charming place for anyone to come, make friends, have a splash and forget the cares of the daily grind.

Check Out the New Wet ‘n’ Wild in Phoenix, Arizona

July 28, 2009 in Arizona Hotels, Events, Family Travel, Summer Vacations by Steven
If there’s one place they need a world-class water park, it’s Phoenix, Arizona. So can you believe it took until July 1, 2009 for them to get one? Get your towels ready, because the wait is over: Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix is open for business. The largest water park in Arizona, and clean as it will [...]

Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno, California

July 27, 2009 in California Hotels, Museums, Outdoor Adventure by Steven
The home and passion project of Sicilian immigrant and one-time subway digger Baldassare Forestiere, the awe-striking Underground Gardens are today a nationally-protected historic place and one-of-a-kind visitor attraction.

Windhaven Glider Rides – Santa Barbara, California Attractions

July 24, 2009 in California Hotels, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure by Steven
Windhaven Glider Rides puts those helicopter tours they always sell in exotic locations to shame. The next time you're on the West Coast, or if you're already there, head about 30 minutes north of beautiful Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Airport to find this high-flying attraction.

SunWatch Indian Village near Dayton, Ohio

July 23, 2009 in American History Tours, Family Travel, Museums, Ohio Hotels, Outdoor Adventure by Steven
Here’s something different. The SunWatch Indian Village & Archeological Park in Dayton, Ohio combines culture, history and profound scenery into one rewarding afternoon. Not just another time, this fascinating attraction is like stepping into a whole other world. From 1971-1988, archeologists conducted major excavation efforts at this 3-acre site south of downtown Dayton. Like the discovery [...]

American Cheese Society Conference in Austin, Texas

July 22, 2009 in Events, Food Events, Texas Hotels by Steven
The American Cheese Society's yearly conference and competition is coming to my home state of Texas for the first time ever, and I wouldn't miss it for the world. The event is actually a full four days of extra-cheesy events including cheesemaking sessions, retailer conferences, restaurateur meetings, networking opportunities, book signings and an awards competition. But to us regular folk, it's really only one thing: a festival of cheese.

Hampton Bay Days in Hampton, Virginia – September 11-13, 2009

July 21, 2009 in Events, Family Travel, Food Events, Shopping, Summer Vacations, Virginia Hotels by Steven
We're headed back to the east coast and Hampton, Virginia this September for Hampton Bay Days. This lively waterfront festival is celebrating its 27th year of good music, delicious seafood, awesome kids' programming, education, fireworks and whatever else they can pack in. And as always, they're doing it for free.

Golf Maui – Summer Golf Vacations

July 20, 2009 in Golf, Hawaii Hotels, Holidays, Outdoor Adventure, Sports by Steven
Forget about that old country club course you’ve played a few hundred times over. Have yourself a summer golf vacation and do it big in the most beautiful place on Earth: Maui. Voted “Best Island in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler an incredible 14 times, Maui is one of the top vacation destinations for a [...]

Deer Valley Music Festival Starts in Salt Lake City

July 17, 2009 in Events, Utah Hotels by Steven
This evening marks the official kick-off to the Deer Valley Music Festival in the Salt Lake City/Park City area of Utah. Poorly The festival is a month-long concert series hosted by the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera and starring a cadre of special guests.

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