Archive for Category: "Entertainment"
Vote with Your Travel Dollars: 10 Reasons to Visit Boston
In the wake of the Boston Marathon, our thoughts remain with the city. We’ve told you how you can donate time and resources to help the victims, but you can also make a difference with your travel dollars. Here are our top 10 reasons to visit Boston along with some favorite things to do when [...]
Beyond SXSW: The Top 6 Festivals for Music & More
SXSW starts tomorrow, but music insiders are already complaining that this year’s festival has become too commercialized….Have you seen that one of the stages is sponsored by Doritos? If you’re looking for a new festival experience, Darra Stone shares six alternatives to SXSW. It’s grown to become one of the largest all encompassing events in [...]
A New Way to Visit Las Vegas–CBS This Morning
For decades, Las Vegas has been considered a city where gamblers went on vacation. But after being hit hard in the economic downturn in 2008, the city has reinvented itself and entertainment is at the heart of Las Vegas’ second act. Since 2008, Las Vegas has witnessed a two-fold jump in the number of visitors [...]
Exploring Ireland’s ‘Wild West’: Galway, Connemara and Inis Mór
Many a visitor heads home from Ireland after sampling the sights—and the Guinness—in Dublin, Kerry and Cork. Ask the Irish though and they will tell you not to miss West coast: the Celtic culture of Galway city, the romantic moors of Connemara, the fierce cliffs of the Aran isles. In honor of the Gathering and [...]
‘Reel-Life Tours’ Inspired by the Best Pictures of 2013
The 85th Annual Academy Awards have come and gone, but if you’re a super fan of this year’s top films don’t just wait for the DVD releases. Irene Moore rounds out four ”reel-life tours” and experiences inspired by the best pictures of 2012. Relive your favorite parts of these historic films without the Seth MacFarlane commentary. Experience [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Montreal
Every winter, Montreal tops our list for the best place to find winter value. This year was no exception, but there is more to draw travelers than hotel discounts. From Swedish baths to famous restaurants and the annual Montreal en Lumiere festival, Dena Roché shares her top 10 finds for weathering the cold in Montreal. [...]
The Best Airports to Weather a Flight Delay
Stuck on a long layover or a delayed flight? Some airports now have new and unexpected activities and amenities to keep you busy for hours. It’s no longer just fast-food restaurants and magazine stands. When it comes to shopping, in Las Vegas the new Terminal 3 has a 10,000-square-foot duty free store as well as [...]
Oscars 2013: Travel with This Year’s Best Foreign Films
This year marks the 85th annual Academy Awards. Since 1956, countries all over the world have been able to compete for the title of Best Foreign Language Film. Each country is only allowed one entry in order to even the playing field for smaller countries or those with less developed film industries. Out of the [...]
