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1.11.2007
Get Ready for a night out on the town in Tacoma Washington
A night on the town in Tacoma, Washington could include anything from dinner and a movie to a symphony or opera performance, or drinks and dancing at a local nightclub. Choose from a number of Tacoma restaurants in almost any genre you can think of, American, Asian, Italian; Barbecue, Deli, Seafood - the list is endless. Catch a movie at The Grand Cinema, a small non-profit, art-house cinema in dowtown Tacoma, featuring the best independant, foreign, and documentary films.
The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts features three unique theaters and an acclaimed performance series. The Pantages, a beautiful historic theater seating 1,170 audience members, offers a lush performance experience and is home to The Tacoma Opera, Tacoma City Ballet, Tacoma Philharmonic, Tacoma Concert Band, and Tacoma Symphony. The Rialto, a 742-seat theater that originally served as a grand movie palace, hosts the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association, the Northwest Sinfonietta, and the Puget Sound Revels. Theatre on the Square, a 302-seat facility with a contemporary flair, offers a more intimate setting and is home to the Tacoma Actors Guild. Entertaining the after work crowd and late night enthusiasts, 21 Commerce is a place where guests can "Unwind and Dine," as their slogan goes, beginning with the after work martini and on into the night. Built into an old fashioned warehouse facade, "21's" atmosphere is at once inviting and contemporary. Huge storefront windows light an airy interior of exposed brick and beams. Plasma Screen televisions glow against finished wood and the bar's stainless steel detailing. Cushioned booths set the vibe: comfortable, intimate, electric. In the evening the mood changes: Lighting softens and the club begins to pulse to the beats of down tempo acid Jazz. These are just a few ways to spend an evening in Tacoma, for more ideas visit the Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau website, and request a free, full color Visitors Guide.
posted by luv2travel! at 4:41 PM
Milwaukee to Host two Travel Industry Conferences
Milwaukee has been selected as the host city for two conferences that will bring influential travel professionals to town, The Heartland Travel Showcase and the Midwest Travel Writers Association. The positive impact of these meetings will extend far beyond the individual conferences and should include future group business for Milwaukee and significant media coverage for the city.
The Heartland Travel Showcase, a trade show produced by Ohio Travel Association, will convene in Milwaukee March 6 - 8, 2008. Of the expected 800 attendees, approximately 150 will be tour operators or tour planners looking at the city as a destination for future groups. The Heartland Travel Showcase encompasses attendees from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.
"Heartland Travel Showcase is recognized as the largest regional motorcoach marketplace in the United States. Business booked through these visiting tour planners has the potential to bring millions of dollars into the city," explained VISIT Milwaukee Group Tour Manager Wendy Dobrzynski. "Our world-class attractions, top-notch entertainment, and a city that is easy to navigate make Milwaukee an ideal group tour destination. We look forward to showcasing the city's best assets."
The Midwest Travel Writers Association(MTWA), the nation’s oldest organization devoted exclusively to travel writing, will hold its 2009 fall conference in Milwaukee. Based in Lincoln, Neb., the MTWA has about 100 members from 13 Midwestern states. A primary function of MTWA meetings is to provide opportunities for active members to experience destinations firsthand for research and story gathering. This group last met in Milwaukee in May 1986.
"With $1.5 billion invested in our tourism product since 1998 and another $1 billion to come in the next couple of years we have a new, reenergized city to showcase to these journalists," said David Fantle, vice president of public relations for VISIT Milwaukee. "We’re rightly proud of Milwaukee and we look forward to sharing the fun and excitement of our tourist-friendly destination with these guests."
VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, convention and meeting planners nationally and internationally and is dedicated to ensuring our guests are warmly welcomed and enjoy an enriching experience in this jewel of the Great Lakes. VISIT Milwaukee has more than 700 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.4 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2004 and supported about 61,000 local jobs. The Spirit of Milwaukee and Potawatomi Bingo Casino are strategic partners with VISIT Milwaukee, providing funding support for conventions and tourism programs. For more information call 1-800-554-1448 or visit www.visitmilwaukee.org.
posted by luv2travel! at 4:40 PM
Youth Trips that Rock
Fun Learning Experiences in Macon, Georgia
Macon’s custom youth itineraries entertain and educate young people from elementary to college ages.
Exciting, interactive experiences with history provide a learning laboratory that can awaken students
to an awareness of how the past affects the future. And the best part is they’ll have so much fun
they won’t even know they’re learning!
Day One
Morning:
Start your adventure at the beginning - Ocmulgee National Monument
is one of the nation’s most important archaeological sites. Survey the
landscape from atop ancient Indian mounds, step inside a 1,000 year-old
ceremonial earthlodge, hike along mysterious river trails and study
artifacts dating back 10,000 years!
Then shoot baskets and kick field goals at the Georgia Sports Hall of
Fame. See how Georgia geography, mathematics, science and history relate
to sports on themed computer programs, and watch Georgia sports greats
like Dominique Wilkins, Herschel Walker and more on a huge screen!
Tailgate Lunch Time! Picnic at the Sports Hall of Fame with a themed
tailgate lunch.
Afternoon:
Tour Historic Macon. You’ll feel like royalty at the Hay House, also known
as “The Palace of the South.” This 24-room, 18,000 sq. ft. Italian
Renaissance Revival mansion is full of surprises including a secret room
where legend has it that Confederate gold was hidden! Next, visit the
Cannonball House and imagine seeing an enemy cannonball crashing through
your house during a Union Army attack on Macon in 1864! See the
cannonball along with the furnishings, lifestyles and clothes of that era.
Don’t miss the Civil War museum in the old kitchen & servants quarters out
back.
Take a journey through time at the Tubman African American Museum
with the 63-foot long mural “From Africa to America,” a visual history of
people of African descent from ancient times to today’s heroes. Hear the
exciting stories of Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Otis
Redding, Ellen Craft and many more! A hands-on inventors gallery and
musical instrument station are favorites for kids of all ages.
Evening:
Let out some energy at Starcadia Entertainment Park with Speed Racer
Go-Karts, Magic Forest Miniature Golf, Splash-n-Crash Bumper Boats,
Strike Zone Batting Cages, Super Swing flying swings, Junior Racer Go-
Carts, Game Room, and a Fun Corner for children under 12. The newest
favorites: a huge Rock climbing wall and Super Bounce trampoline.
Day Two
Morning:
Dance to your favorite music videos at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame & The Music Factory
where you can compose your own music, explore Georgia geography, learn how instruments are made,
slide down the giant fiddle, play with your feet on the in-floor piano keyboard and much more!
At the Museum of Arts & Sciences, a whimsical, three-story Discovery House with interactive
exhibits proves that learning about art, science and the humanities can be fun. Take a stroll
through the enclosed Back Yard and look for live animals living around a man-made banyan tree,
especially the gator in the mini swamp!
Afternoon:
Space Out for Lunch! Check out the freeze-dried barbecue that Astronaut Sonny Carter took with
him to outer space. Then eat your own pit-cooked Pig Special at Fincher’s, the only barbecue to
travel out of this world with NASA!
After lunch see the true story of plantation living at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, where
you’ll find one of the nation’s largest and most complete collections of original family artifacts dating
1847-1945. Among the 20 buildings, machines and tools once used by the Jarrell family are a
three-story barn, a cane press, steam powered cotton gin, syrup mill & saw mill. During seasonal
programs spinning, weaving, wood stove cooking, blacksmithing and other skills are demonstrated.
Or, shop till you drop at Colonial Mall Macon. From Abercrombie to Hollister, this mall’s got what
you want in one of Georgia’s largest enclosed shopping centers, with over 200 stores, 30 eateries,
including a two story food court and family entertainment center.
Evening:
Take in a show. The nationally acclaimed Macon Little Theatre is Georgia’s oldest and largest community
theatre with a season of classic musical productions including the beloved Annie. Downtown,
Theatre Macon’s progressive Youth Arts Council produces world-class shows like Les Misand
Where the Red Fern Growswith local teen-age talent.
Then enjoy a Late Supper at Luigi’s. Badda Bing! It’s “a family thing” with classic Italian fare in a
trendy casual atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Macon.
After dinner get outside and take a stroll through Lights on Macon...Historic Intown Illumination
Tour. This safe, self-guided walking tour features over 30 antebellum and historic mansions
throughout Macon’s historic in-town neighborhood. These homes are dramatically lit up at dusk to
showcase their unique architectural features.
Day Three
Depart Macon
Have a safe trip home and come back to visit the Song & Soul of the South. Please keep in mind
that we have “Seasonal Play” happening all year long: the International Cherry Blossom Festival, The
Tubman Pan African Festival, Georgia Music Week & Macon Music & Heritage Festival, Ocmulgee
Indian Celebration, White Columns & Holly, and the Georgia State Fair, just to name a few.
For a one day or multi-day itinerary customized to your youth group,
contact Group & Custom Tour Director Meg Lipper at the Macon-Bibb County CVB
478-743-1074, ext. 104 or 800-768-3401 • mlipper@maconga.org
www.maconga.org
posted by luv2travel! at 4:38 PM
New Year's Resolution: Go Fishing!
It's time to grab your fishing gear and head out - whether you're looking for a guide, a charter service, or just some area information, the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitor's Bureau has the information on local fishing that you're looking for.
Backcountry Charters offers inshore fishing for redfish and sea trout. Located on North Padre Island just a short drive from downtown Corpus Christi, and specializing in shallow water fishing for redfish and trout in the Upper Laguna Madre.
Buchanan Guide Service offers bay and inshore fishing for speckled trout, redfish and flounder.
Full-time professional fishing guide licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Parks and Wildlife. You'll fish the famed waters of Baffin Bay and the Upper Laguna Madre. Accommodating groups up to four anglers, from the inexperienced first timer to the seasoned veteran wanting to catch the fish of a lifetime. Also offered are seasonal combination trips for Dove hunting or water fowl.
Captain Clark's Fishing and Private Charters is a well known fishing party boat that is Coast Guard approved and can accommodate up to 100 fishermen. The splendid accommodations include a snack bar with beer and soft drinks. It has first class navigational equipment including a fish finder (it's really not necessary, because the Captain knows where the fish are).
Find more information on fishing charters and guides in Corpus Christi at the Corpus Christi CVB website.
posted by luv2travel! at 4:37 PM
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