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06-12-2008
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Top 20 Events in Southeast for July The tourism pundits at the Southeast Tourism Society have reviewed the events planned for July in their 12 member states and selected these for July: July 3-6, 60th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. A reel whopper of an event! Over 5,000 competitors in 30 saltwater and freshwater categories. Join 50,000 attendees for rides, parades and live entertainment. Gulfport, Miss. 228-832-0079; jaffep@gulfcoast.org. (mississippideep seafishingrodeo.com) July 4, Clamerica Celebration. Clamania! Clam hunts, clam bag races, guess the clam count, cultured clam cook-off and free open-air concerts and clam served every which way, plus landlubber foods, too! Cedar Key, Fla., 352-543-5057; lnst@ufl.edu. (www.cedarkey.org) July 4, Sertoma's 4th of July Celebration. Free admission and tons of patriotic fun for families includes parade, arts and crafts, food, exhibits and a huge fireworks explosion over beautiful Pensacola Bay! Pensacola, Fla., 850-434-1234; vicoperator01@visitpensacola.com. (visitpensacola.com) July 4, Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration. Premier event along the Tennessee River at McFarland Park offers outdoor fun with live music from morning to night. Ends with a bang during a fantastic fireworks display! Florence, Ala., 888-FLO-TOUR; lindsey@visitflorenceal.com. (visitflorenceal.com) July 4-5, 37th Annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree and Crafts Festival. Everyone loves this toe-tappin' good time of family-oriented programs promoting old-time Appalachian and bluegrass music and dance that preserves mountain heritage and benefits the community! Smithville, Tenn., 615-597-8500; edudney@dtccom.net. (smithvillejamboree.com) July 4-6, 41st Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration. Nearly 100,000 attend this, well, fantastic event! Purchase a one-day pass to tour all of the park's attractions for one price. Gigantic Lasershow Spectacular and fireworks both nights. Stone Mountain, Ga., 770-413-5058; generalinfo@ stonemountainpark.com. (stonemountainpark.com) ...More Recent Articles |
It is easy to look at Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort & Hotel and its lush, much-heralded Circling Raven Golf Club and only see what is on the surface - well-appointed, customer friendly businesses and amenities which have steadily garnered awards and critical acclaim year over year. ...More
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort's Assistant Golf Professional Brian Bergstol recently qualified for the 2008 U.S. Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif. Bergstol is the first Shawnee professional since Sam Snead to play in the U.S. Open. ...More
Hurtigruten, formerly known as Norwegian Coastal Voyage, is offering North American travelers a convenient way of joining its popular 67-day Longitudinal World Cruise with seven segment departure options from St. John's, New York and Pt. Canaveral. The company's 318-passenger MS Fram, the world's newest and most deluxe expedition ship, travels the east coast of Canada and the U.S. as it makes its way from above the Arctic Circle to Antarctica. ...More
Travel Impressions, together with the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, is giving away $6,000 in cash prizes to agents, including a $1,000 cash grand prize, as part of its "Cash in on Vegas" promotion. ...More
This summer Princess passengers in Europe have 110 new ways to enjoy their ports of call, whether they explore Stockholm by rooftop for the ultimate bird's eye view, go on a treasure hunt through the ruins of Herculaneum or streets of Dubrovnik, take an overnight train to Moscow, or explore on their own with the help of an iPod. ...More
Travelers who book one of TourCrafters' Escorted Italy tours before June 30 can save as much as 25%. Meant for those who want the security of a planned itinerary, guaranteed departures and all transportation as well as the services of a Tour Assistant, these tours are perfect for first-time travelers to Italy.. ...More
Driven by satisfied customers eager to travel more, despite the uncertain economy, the cruise industry is well-positioned for continued growth and success. This is one of the conclusions to be drawn from the Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA) 2008 Cruise Market Profile Study. ...More
Crystal Cruises is unveiling its largest ever family and multigenerational group promotion, 'Crystal Memories,' which is valid on virtually all the line's 2009 itineraries. The promotion, which was first introduced this year as 'Mediterranean Memories' on select 2008 Mediterranean sailings, has been expanded fleet wide as Crystal continues to tap into unprecedented growth of family and multigenerational travel. ...More
Actually a conglomerate of 16 cities and one municipality in the Central and Southern Luzon regions of Northern Philippines, Metro Manila is the cosmopolitan gateway to the 7,107 tropical islands of the country, and to some of the most pristine beaches in the world. Travelers should think twice before using Manila simply as a connection point, however, as the city offers much from historical sightseeing from WWII and the Spanish colonial period to some of the most luxurious spa and wellness offerings in the world. ...More
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