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Franklin County Moonshine Capital of the World

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time and experience a little history of the Moonshine industry? Consider taking the Moonshine Express tour complete with music,story telling and re-enactments in Franklin County, Virginia. Franklin County is the Moonshine Capital of the World.

We experienced a bit of the past with this recent local excursion we took. On April 18, we entered a motorcoach named the Moonshine Express in Rocky Mount, VA. For a small price of $14 for the ticket, we traveled around the town where more than 65 actors provided their story as it related to them surrounding their experiences with moonshine. A lot of sugar seems to be purchased in Franklin County especially back in the 1930's . Could have been used to put up sweet pickles and jams, but story tells it was more for making the beverage. Old cars and firetrucks lined the streets to enhance the experience of this travel back in time. Definitely recommended on a nice sunny day in Franklin County Virginia, the Moonshine Capital of the World!

Rodney Carrington tickets 2010 concert info

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:45:00 +0000

In 2010, singer, actor and comedian Rodney Carrington will have a full slate of concert appearances including shows in Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama and Atlantic City, New Jersey. Additionally, Carrington will take his act into several parts of Ontario, Canada including Ottawa and Hamilton. Rodney Carrington tickets for 2010 shows can be purchased here at Ticketmaster.com.

So far the 2010 Rodney Carrington appearances date as far ahead as July of this year when Rodney stops in at Atlantic City in New Jersey on 7/17/10. Otherwise, between now and March Carrington will be busy with appearances around the Southern and Midwestern United States, with some Canadian stops sprinkled in.

Carrington is currently 41 years old with six studio albums to his credit as well as a greatest hits album. He's also appeared in his own sitcom called "Rodney" and acted in the 2008 film entitled "Beer for My Horses" which starred fellow country musician, Toby Keith. Carrington's concert shows combine a unique mixture of stand-up comedy and music together which fans find very entertaining.

If you're interested in Rodney Carrington tickets for 2010 appearances, check out Carrington's tickets & scheduled appearances here.

New airport & flight security rules from TSA 12/27

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:58:00 +0000

Due to the attempted terror attack on Flight 253 to Michigan Christmas day 2009, the Travel Safety Administration has issued a statement regarding new security measures for domestic and international travel. Passengers on domestic flights may do best to arrive even earlier for flights so that they can be ready for any additional security efforts implemented at their particular airports.

Among the changes, TSA has reported that explosive detection canine teams, law enforcement officers, gate screening, behavior detection and other measures both seen and unseen will be implemented. They also note that passengers should not expect to see the same thing at every airport.

International flights will be where most of the emphasis is placed. There will be increased gate screening including pat-downs and bag searches. Also during these flights, passengers will be asked to follow flight crew instructions, such as stowing away their personal items, turning off electronics equipment and staying in their seats during certain portions of the flight.

There is also a new carry-on rule which will apply to international flights, where passengers can carry a standard-sized bag along with another bag such as a purse or laptop case. Carry-on rules for domestic flights will remain the same.

See TSA's official statement regarding upgraded security here.

Delta to Offer New WiFi Service for Passengers

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:10:00 +0000

Soon you'll be free to surf the friendly skies..at a cost. Within the past week it was announced that Delta Airlines will begin offering WiFi internet service on a limited number of its flights. According to The Washington Post, the service will be offered on half of the airline's shuttle flights between Washington's Reagan National, New York's LaGuardia and Boston's Logan airports. The service will let any passengers with WiFi-enabled devices including laptops, smartphones and PDA's to access the internet.

As of March 2009, Shuttle America will be taking over the shuttle flights flying the Washington to New York route. Shuttle America's flights don't currently offer internet access. By March 2009 though, Delta's other flights out of Washington will offer WiFi.

The Wi Fi service is going to be free through the end of 2008 on Delta's shuttle flights, and then begin to cost passengers in 2009. The charges for accessing the Wi Fi Internet service on Delta's flights will run $9.95 for flights less than 3 hours and $12.95 for flights longer than 3 hours.

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Best Business Airline in North America 2008

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:53:00 +0000

In a 2008 Best in Business Travel Survey conducted by Business Traveler magazine, Continental Airlines was chosen as the #1 airline for North American Travel. Continental received its awards yesterday in Los Angeles, which also included "Best Flight Attendants in North America".

According to marketwatch.com, Continental's president of marketing explains why the airline is a favorite amongst business travelers:

"Continental's employees consistently deliver a world-class product and industry leading service," said Jim Compton, Continental's executive vice president of marketing. "With one of the youngest fleets in the industry, we continue to take delivery of new aircraft and invest in our product to improve passenger comfort, including upgrading existing aircraft with in-seat power, video on demand and Wi-Fi, and introducing a new lie-flat seat in our BusinessFirst cabin."

The United Kingdom's version of these awards had a different result for 2008, as UK readers chose American Airlines as the top airline for North America, and Singapore Airlines as its Best Airline. Other awards included Best Frequent Flyer Programme, Best Business Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel Chain and Best Car Rental.

View 2008 Business Traveller Awards for UK.

Sites to See: The Great Wall of China

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:35:00 +0000

(Recent picture of The Great Wall of China)

The Great Wall of China is one of the most magnificent landmarks standing today and many tourists make the trip to see this structure in China. Here are some of the interesting facts and history surrounding the Great Wall of China.

- There were several Great Walls built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from attacks by Xiognu during the 6th century BC and the 16th century . The most famous of the walls has very little remaining of it. It was built by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, between 220 & 200 BC.

- There are a total of four Great Walls during China's history, built under the direction of different dynasties:

208 BC (the Qin Dynasty)

1st century BC (the Han Dynasty)

1138 - 1198 (the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period)

1368-1620 (from Hongwu Emperor until Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty)

- The current wall was built by the Ming Dynasty. Construction continued by the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), and the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure ever erected.

- The Great Wall is considered the world's longest human-made structure stretching over 4,000 miles in total length from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west.

- It is estimated that some 2-3 million Chinese died during the centuries it took to build and maintain the Great Wall of China. At its peak, the Wall was guarded by over 1 million men.

- Signal points are prominent on certain sections of The Great Wall. These were located at high points along the wall to allow for increased visibility so soldiers could warn of enemy attacks, or call for reinforcements.

- The Great Wall was mainly built from Earth or Taipa, stones, and wood, before bricks were used. The Ming Dynasty introduced heavy use of bricks in many areas of the wall, as well as tile, lime and stone.

- A 1932 Ripley's Believe it or Not! cartoon claimed that the Wall was visible from the moon. This claim is unfounded and untrue. There's a more popular debate over whether the Great Wall is visible from low orbit outer space. Several astronauts have claimed they saw it, but not without the aid of a viewing device. Others thought they saw the Wall from space but saw the Great Canal of China instead.

- One of the best times to visit the Great Wall may be during the Spring season, in order to avoid tourists. It's a beautiful site amongst the trees, plants and vegetation changing colors. Visiting in fall gives an amazing view with pleasant weather, making autumn another great time to visit. In winer, the wall and mountains nearby can become covered by snow, offering a very beautiful scene. Tourists are also fewer as this time of year is very cold.

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noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:05:00 +0000

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10 Jobs that Require Travel

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:50:00 +0000

Jobs that require travel can provide the avid traveler with the job of their dreams. If you love to travel getting any of these jobs that require travel would make for a rewarding and fun career path! Jobs which require travel often allow the employees to see places around the world, something that 9-5 office workers and everyday employees don't necessarily get to enjoy. While much time might be spent on the job in various locations, there still may be time at night to enjoy attractions, food, sites and local events. Below, Dirt Cheap Tickets Travel presents our 10 choices for jobs that will allow you to travel and get a taste of what the world has to offer!

1) Airline pilot or Flight attendant - An airline pilot may be one of the most fascinating or boring jobs depending how you view it. Pilots have a major responsibility to transport many passengers safely to destinations, and are in command of a million dollar flying machine. They get a great office view, seeing the friendly skies and all sorts of beautiful attractions from up above. The job can be high-stress and dangerous, but some people are perfect for it, and getting paid to travel is an added bonus. Flight attendants have the job of servicing passenger needs, keeping passengers relaxed, calm, informed and entertained. Flight attendants also enjoy the benefit of meeting many people and seeing many areas of the world. One of these flying positions just might be for you!

2) Regional Manager or Salesperson - Companies often require individuals to manage or make sales in a specific territory or region, covering several cities or states. This allows a company to provide more consistent and specialized service to certain areas. Examples include: retail managers, insurance agents and pharmaceutical salespeople. These jobs will usually require travel by use of a vehicle provided by the company. These employees may spend several nights away from home each month.

3) Field service jobs - These jobs are those involving various technicians who repair or install office equipment, computer networks, elevators, wireless telephone, security systems. These are often limited to in-state or nationwide travel versus traveling abroad. These also may require 24/7 on-call based on the type of service.

4) Consulting - In these jobs, a consultant possesses a specific expertise or skill set that a company hires them for. A company may need a marketing, technology, sales or business consultant to help make major decisions, presentations and other work. The position may involve travel and/or working at home depending on the specifications of the job.

5) Athletic recruiter - Recruiters for college or professional athletic teams often need to travel nationally and internationally. The position requires attending all sorts of events including workshops, training camps/programs as well as meetings with prospects. If you're a fan of a particular sport or sports in general and love to travel, this definitely would be a job to strive for.

6) Reporter - You've seen them on the local and national news shows covering stories everywhere. Reporters get to cover the major stories as they're happening whether it's in a different city, state or country. Some of the national reporting jobs can involve taking trips to exotic or dangerous destinations. You may even get your own television show where you visit dangerous or thrilling new locations. Keep this in mind based on your level of thrill-seeking.

7) Software installer or trainer – You may have a passion and expertise for technology, making this the career choice for you. Many companies need their software demonstrated or installed for corporations, government agencies or other establishments. For this, they'll deploy a team of specialized employees able to install, setup and demonstrate their specific technology. It can be typical for someone in this field to travel to a wide range of destinations, spending an average of four or more nights away from home each week.

8) Public Speaker - A great field in which speakers of all types earn salaries speaking to various large audiences in different states, cities and countries even. You could do motivational or life-changing business speaks for a good fee. A large amount of travel time can come with this position depending on how successful the speaker is. Frequent flying and driving come with the position as well.

9) International Development Jobs - International development jobs are created for the purpose of helping out those in underdeveloped or struggling countries. Usually these are countries or areas affected by tragic economic change, weather catastrophes or post-conflict wars or unrest. These can involve varying degrees of danger depending on which type of struggle the area is facing, but can also allow the worker to be in different parts of the world.

10) Travel critic, writer or travel show host - If you have a passion for travel and writing, why not become a critic for a newspaper or your own ezine, newsletter or website? This would allow you to experience the places you want to firsthand and then journal your experiences for others. This can be a very rewarding and exciting career for any fan of travel!

If you have a general enthusiasm for traveling, one of the above jobs requiring travel may be for you. Keep in mind it may sound good from the start, but long commutes, layovers and other travel situations can eventually wear even the most enthusiastic traveler down! Research each position thoroughly before taking the plunge into any of the above positions!

Get Cheap Discount Hotels Rates!

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:23:00 +0000

Looking to get cheap discount hotel rates for your next trip or vacation? There is a very helpful web resource that allows you to Search Hotel Prices on Over 30 Sites at Once! You can then compare the results and find the best deals on hotels for all your trips, no matter what your destination might be. The site is completely free to use and they are committed to presenting travelers with the "whole picture", rather than just promoting certain establishments.

Here's what the free website offers users:

Conveniently search multiple hotel reservation websites simultaneously to find the lowest prices - in one search and on the one website. HotelsCombined.com searches the hotel websites directly and in real-time ensuring you receive the latest prices and availability.

Compare prices and availability from all major accommodation providers on the same screen. We search the world’s most popular hotel reservation websites allowing instant comparison of hotel details, rates, taxes and availability information on one simple web page. Compare online travel agents and the websites of popular hotel chains including the Intercontinental Hotel Group and many others.

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Once you've narrowed down your destination city and travel dates, you'll receive a listing of hotels for your chosen city. You can then view each hotel's details including photos, reviews and maps of the area. You can compare rates between multiple hotel reservation websites, and then use the best price to book directly at the hotel suppliers' website of your choice!

It's definitely worth using hotelscombined.com to book your next hotel stay so you can Compare Hotel Prices and Save!

Statue of Liberty History & Facts

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:31:00 +0000

Facts & History for Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York City and is approximately 305 feet tall in height, if you measure from the foundation of the pedestal to its torch. The Statue alone, If measured from the Statue's heel to torch, is a little over 111 feet tall in height.

- The reason why the Statue of Liberty is green or a green-blue color, is due to discoloration caused by natural chemical reactions. Most statues in the outdoors will have these sorts of natural reactions. The chemical reactions made copper salts which created the current greenish hue seen on the statue, in a process called "patination".

- Discussions of building a gift for the United States to celebrate the Centennial of the Declaration of Independence began in France prior to 1867, with French sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi assigned the project. He was inspired by the Suez Canal project which a friend was working on.

- Bartholdi imagined a giant lighthouse standing at the entrance to the Suez Canal, and elaborated on this idea. He decided to create a structure that resembled the Roman goddess Libertas. He presented his plans in 1867 and re-designed plans in 1869, but the project was not approved due to finances.

- Bartholdi originally wanted to present the completed statue to the United States on July 4, 1876 but many delays prevented this. At that time, the right arm and torch were completed and put on display at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

- The completed head of the statue was put on display at the Paris Exposition on June 30, 1878.

- Bartholdi was granted a design patent for the statue February 18, 1879, and funding for the statue was completed in France in July of 1882.

- Several small scale models of the Statue of Liberty were built prior to the monument today. One was built in 1870 and displayed in Paris, while another was displayed in Brazil in 1869.

- The French frigate named Isère delivered the statue in New York Harbor on June 17, 1885. It was packed into 214 total crates and disassembled to over 300 pieces.

- On April 22, 1886, the pedestal base for the statue was finally completed. A final touch was given when the masons working on the project tossed silver coins into the mortar.

- The statue was presented to America as a gift from the people of France in 1886 as a representation of the enduring liberty and union of the Country after the Civil War. President Grover Cleveland presented the statue on October 28, 1886.

- The statue was considered the Eighth wonder of the world when it was erected in 1886, as it was the tallest structure in the city and tallest statue in the entire world.

- The width of the Statue of Liberty's skin is just 2 inches. Supporting the statue are extensive steel frames designed by the builder of the Eiffel Tower.

- The pedestal that the Statue of Liberty sits atop of was built on top of Fort Wood on Bedloe's Island. Fort Wood was part of the inner harbor's defenses during the Revolutionary War. Today, inside the pedestal is a museum for visitors.

- From 1886 to 1902, the Statue of Liberty functioned mainly as a lighthouse on Bedloe's Island. An electric plant was on the island used to supply electric power to the statue, making it the first lighthouse to use electricity.

- In 1956, the Island known as Bedloe's Island was renamed Liberty Island.

- In 1966 the Statue of Liberty as well as Ellis Island and Liberty Island were all listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

- The original torch of the Statue of Liberty is on display in the museum/pedestal lobby.

-The following poem by Emma Lazarus is etched on a bronze plaque inside the walls of the statue's pedestal:

The New Colossus
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land,
Here at our sea-washed, sunset-gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome, her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin-cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she,
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore;
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Tourist/Visitor Information:

- The statue is open everyday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Currently only the Statue of Liberty's base/pedestal and museum are accessible to the public.

- Visitors can climb to the top of the pedestal to get some amazing 360 degree views of the harbor as well as a closer look at the statue itself.

- There are also tours available from National Park Service Rangers which take about 45 minutes and cover the history of the monument.

More info is available by calling the Statue of Liberty National Monument National Park Service at (212) 363-3200.

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O'Hare, Seattle-Tacoma, Dulles Airports Open New Runways

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:21:00 +0000

As of today, three brand new runways are opening up at 3 major airports around the US. The airports getting new runways are Washington Dulles International Airport, Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

According to CNN.com the news is welcomed by the aviation community who has faced a year of bad news in the travel industry. This is the fourth runway for Dulles, its first added since the airport opened in 1962. Seattle-Tacoma's runway will be helpful due to the often wet climate there. The new runway allows planes to take off and land two abreast during bad weather, cutting delay times down. As for Chicago O'Hare, their runway is part of a huge multi-billion dollar program which when done in 2014 will make for a safer & more efficient airport configuration.

Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said travelers will benefit from coast to coast. See runways at the three airports »

"It is going to make a difference," Peters said. "It is going to allow us to conduct more operations, meaning more takeoffs and landings per hour at these airports and will help move passengers efficiently through.

"That, we hope, will give travelers a good experience this holiday season," she said.
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President Bush, this week, touted the arrival of the three new runways, noting that 14 new runways will have opened during his administration.

While some airport officials and travel analysts joke that delays will never be eliminated completely, Atlanta's Hartfield airport makes a case for adding runways. In 2006 they unveiled a new runway and have increased flights by 25 to 30 per hour, saving the airlines about $10 million a week in fuel costs. It will remain to be seen if airlines begin offering any dirt cheap airline tickets now, but it definitely could takeoff in the right direction for travelers.

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Reviews: Garmin nüvi 360 GPS

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +0000

If you find yourself pulling out your hair looking over street maps and atlases as you travel, you may want to consider acquiring a handy GPS unit. GPS which stands for "Global Positioning System" helps track your location via satellite and then map out routes to destinations. Today GPS is standard on many cell phones, and is a nice built-in feature of the iPhone. As for driving and traveling a lot on foot, we suggest you consider the Garmin nüvi 360 GPS GPS unit. The Garmin Nuvi 360 is a great travel companion GPS which provides vivid, detailed color maps as well as spoken directions to instruct you while driving. This text-to-speech model features a 3.5 inch screen, wireless Bluetooth technology (to make hands free cell phone calls), as well as a JPEG photo book and MP3/Audio book player. There's even a travel alarm and currency converter built in. Weighing in at just about a pound it makes for a convenient travel accessory, whether traveling on foot or by car.

Garmin nuvi 360 features:

- Bluetooth wireless technology, built-in microphone, and speaker for hands-free calls with compatible phones.

- MP3 player with pre-loaded sample songs and audio books, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters.

- 2D or 3D views; pre-loaded with most recent Navteq-driven maps for United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Canada.

- Turn-by-turn directions with actual street names; real-time traffic and weather info
Super-bright 2.8 x 2.1-inch sunlight-readable color screen.

- SD card expansion slot for adding more features such as language or travel guides.

With the Garmin Nuvi you simply enter the address of your destination and you're ready to go! Plug the unit into your cigarette lighter, attach its suction cups to your windshield and you have a nice personal navigator along for the ride! The nuvi's 3.5 inch screen has a detailed map which you can zoom in or out on, that shows your cars location as it moves. You also have the great added option of having the nüvi provide speech turn by turn directions. For example, it will tell you to bare right in 5 miles, then stay on Route 40 for 25 miles. The directions are spoken clearly moments ahead of when you'll need to use them, and then right before. There's also an option for seeing text directions to get to your location much like you'd see on Mapquest.com.

One of the great features this unit has is the ability to enter destinations or locations ahead of time and store them for future use. Say for example you're staying at a hotel in Houston, TX. You can input its address for storage, and then type in other addresses you plan to visit, such as a relative's home, a steak house, theater, club, etc. Once you need to get somewhere, the address is already stored and ready to assist you in finding your way to and from the location. The Garmin nüvi 360 GPS even has a feature to allow you to simulate a driving route. It will give an estimated time the trip will take and show you the map of the driving route. This can help plan ahead the day before a trip.

The nüvi has a great array of info already available in it which could help if you're visiting a new area and want to find a place to eat or an attraction to check out. If for example you were in Miami and wanted to find a great nearby seafood restaurant, you would head to the nüvi's "Places of Interest" menu option. It will list out all nearby seafood restaurants by how many miles they are from your current position. Simply press on the restaurant you'd like and nuvi will help you get there! Even better if you own a compatible bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, the nüvi allows you to look up phone numbers from its database of over 6 million points of interest. Press the number to dial and enjoy hands-free dialing, with the nüvi acting as your phone!

Overall the Garmin nüvi 360 GPS is a great GPS unit for travelers and it receives the Dirt Cheap Tickets Travel Blog stamp of approval! There were only a few instances where errors were made using the device, and this was largely human errors of not keeping up with the nüvi. It provides more than adequate assistance for finding your way to wherever your headed, offers additional comfort/entertainment features, and at a price under $200 makes for an invaluable travel companion!

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Vacations Packages in Maui, Hawaii

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:50:00 +0000

(Big Beach in Maui, Hawaii awaits you!)

Vacations Packages in Maui, Hawaii

Ready for a trip to a beautiful, warm, inviting island full of fun, sun and adventure? Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands and an extremely popular vacation spot to travel to! In 2006, there were 2,405,257 tourists who visited the scenic island of Maui. Tourists visited many attractions there including Road to Hana, Haleakala National Park, and Lahaina. Maui also has two volcanoes on it separated by a large fertile isthmus. Legend says that the island was named Maui after a demigod who raised all of the Hawaiian islands from the sea.

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There are two main tourist and hotel/condo areas on Maui - West Maui and South Maui. West Maui consists of Kaanapali, Lahaina, Honokowai, Kahana, Napili and Kapalua. South Maui consists of Kihei and Wailea. Popular activities on Maui include suntanning at beaches, whale-watching, hiking, shopping, watching the sunsets, snorkeling and golf on one of Maui's many great courses.

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Lahaina which is in West Maui is popular as it features a street full of shops and restaurants leading up to a scenic wharf area. From the wharf, tourists generally set out on sunset cruises or whale-watching expeditions. Lucky gazers may catch a glimpse of the endangered Humpback whales at times. Lahaina also offers a Historic Trail throughout its town as well as the Banyan Tree, the largest of its kind in the US at over 60 feet high.

A popular landmark to visit is definitely the Iao Needle in Iao Valley State Park. The Iao Needle is a 1200-foot high rock peak which overlooks Iao stream and makes for a great sightseeing/hiking adventure! Iao Valley also served as a historically significant area, with the 1790 Battle of Kepaniwai, where King Kamehameha was able to ultimately unite the islands and change the course of Hawaiian history! The park gates are generally open from 7am to 7pm.

(The Pacific Ocean inlet on the Hana road)

A journey on the scenic Road to Hana (image above) is also strongly recommended. Tourists can travel the winding, curvy roads and see beautiful scenery including waterfalls and black sand beaches. Haleakala National Park is said to feature the most beautiful sunrise in the world, atop a cold and dormant volcano.

If you're an avid golfer, the island of Maui offers plenty of courses for you! Amongst the Maui greens are The Plantation Course, Wailea Gold Course, the Wailea Blue Course and The Bay course, each offering a unique golfing experience.

The weather and climates of Maui are also something to keep in mind when visiting the island. Generally Hawaii enjoys a two climate season. Usually rainfall occurs often, but the showers are brief, mostly happening during night or morning hours. Summer is definitely the warm, dry season in Hawaii and widespread rainstorms are a rarity. Keep in mind if visiting high mountains such as Haleakala National Park on Maui that the temperatures can reach below freezing.

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Barbados Beach Vacations

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:38:00 +0000

Barbados is a relaxing island paradise full of sun and fun! The 167 square-mile independent island nation in the Western Atlantic Ocean is home to several white sand beaches, food, fun and cruises! Continue reading for all sorts of attractions and adventures as well as more information about the island of Barbados.

Tourists usually arrive to Barbados as part of a Virgin Island cruise, but those primarily traveling to the island by itself, may stay in local hotels, private villas or time-shares. You can use the following resource to find vacation packages: Barbados Vacations

One of the great features of Barbados is its duty-free shopping. Visitors enjoy the ample variety of jewelry, clothing and other shops in addition to wildlife reserves, helicopter rides, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, cave exploration and sipping on exotic drinks. There's annual festivals also held during the year such as the annual crop over in July/August. A highly recommended attraction to visit for beach-goers or nightlife is known as The Boatyard.

The Boatyard is open 365 days a year and features a variety of activities as well as the simplicity of relaxing on a sunny, scenic beach. The Boatyard features many attractions including Adventure Beach, a beach package offering beach-goers a loung chair, complementary cocktail, use of ocean trampolines, rope swings and iceberg rock water slide, as well as a shuttle back to your cruise ship.

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As for nightlife, food and beverage there's Sharkey's Bar, a colorful bar by the beachside by day, and the most happening place on the island by night! The bar features Fat Tuesdays, where every Tuesday drinks are free from 8PM to 2AM! There's also the South Deck restaurant on the beach of Carlisle Bay featuring an extensive menu of international and local cuisine. Enjoy a delicious meal at the bar or on the beach as you check out the scenery!

Tourists also love to take a scenic Catamaran Cruise while visiting Barbados. The tour will offer the chance to swim with friendly sea turtles and enjoy crystal clear waters, with colorful reefs. Those preferring to relax can stay on board and bask in the sun on the deck while enjoying a cocktail.

No matter what you choose to do, a vacation to Barbados offers the relaxing, scenic beaches, as well as great duty-free shopping, plenty of activities and active nightlife!

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Disneyland Tickets and Walt Disney World Vacations!

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:15:00 +0000

Looking for tickets for Disneyland or Walt Disney World Vacations? You've come to the right spot if you're planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom in either Orlando, Florida or Anaheim, California!

Disneyland and Walt Disney World are two of the most visited tourist attractions on the planet! In 2007, it was estimated that almost 15 million people visited Diseyland park in Anaheim while 17 million people visited the Magic Kingdom in Orlando! The parks feature characters from the popular Walt Disney movies and TV shows, as well as rides, exhibits, food, hotels, arcades, parades and much more! There's even a great monorail system at each park to get visitors around the park!

Disney Tickets have climbed steadily in price for both the Disney theme parks at about $2 increase a year. In 1981, it cost just $10.75 for a single entrance ticket to Disneyland, and now in 2008 it has gone up to $69.00 a ticket! That's why it's important to search around for the best deals possible for your Disneyland or Walt Disney World Vacations!

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Facts about the Roman Colosseum in Rome, Italy

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:46:00 +0000

(Outside view of the Roman Colosseum in Rome, Italy)

If you're taking a trip to Rome, Italy a must see site is the world-famous Roman Colosseum. The Colosseum is an eliptical ampitheater located in the center of Rome, Italy, and is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions. Once inside the majestic and historic Colosseum you can take a walking tour and feel as if you're walking in ancient history. See the ticket prices and Colosseum schedule below. Here you will also find some interesting facts about the Roman Colosseum to prepare you for your visit to the historic site!

Facts about the Roman Colosseum

- Under the emperor Vespian, construction started on the Colosseum between 70 and 72 AD. It was completed around 80 BC by emperor Titus, but more modifications were made to it from 81-96 BC under emperor Domitian.

- Colosseum measurements: 189 meters (615 ft / 640 Roman feet) long, and 156 meters (510 ft / 528 Roman feet) wide, with a base area of 6 acres (24,000 m2). The height of the outer wall is 48 meters (157 ft / 165 Roman feet). The perimeter originally measured 545 metres (1,788 ft / 1,835 Roman feet). (source: Wikipedia.org)

- The Colosseum's original Latin name was "Amphitheatrum Flavium" or "Flavian Amphitheater", since it was constructed by members of the Flavian dynasty. It is said the name Colosseum was derived from the nearby Colossal statue of emperor Nero. The statue was recreated to look more like Helios or Apollo (Sun god) and was believed to have magical powers, serving as an iconic symbol of Rome's permanency.

- The main purpose of the Colosseum was gladiatoral contests and public spectacles. The Colosseum was said to hold around 80, 000 spectators and during its use for contests, about 500,000 people and over a million animals died during various battles.

- Some of the contests and events that took place in the Colosseum included: executions, mock sea-battles, drama plays based on mythology and re-enactments of famous battles.

- The five cent Euro coin includes a depiction of the ancient Roman Colosseum on it.

- Several movies have included the Colosseum itself or its likeness. In the popular Best picture "Gladiator" (2000), they recreated the Colosseum using Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). The 2008 film "Jumper" included a battle scene in the actual Colosseum. 1972's "Way of the Dragon" featured a battle between Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee in the Colosseum as well.

- About 684 species of flora (vegetation) have been identified in the Colosseum since 1643 when Domenico Panaroli first began cataloguing them. The reason behind so many flora species is due to bird migration, Rome's changing climates and the use of animals from all areas of the world within the Colosseum.

- In the year 1349, a severe earthquake occurred which caused the outer south side of the Colosseum to collapse. The fallen stone was used to build palaces, churches, hospitals and other buildings.

- There is a close connection with the Roman Catholic Church and the Colosseum. In 1749, Pope Benedict XIV declared that the Colosseum was a sacred site where Christians had been martyred. He had the Stations of the Cross installed there and declared it sacred with the blood of those Christians who had died there. As religious tradition, each Good Friday, the current Pope now leads a procession known as the "Way of the Cross" to the ampitheatre.

- Thousands of tourists pay to visit the Colosseum each year. A museum dedicated to Eros exists in the outer wall, and part of the arena floor has been re-floored.

(A look inside the modern day Colosseum)

If you plan on taking a tour of the Colosseum, here's the information you'll need. The Colosseum is open every day of the year, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and opens at 09.00 AM; closing times are as follows:

Last Sunday of March to end August, 07.30 PM
September, 07.00 PM
October, 06.30 PM
November to February 15th, 04.30 PM
February 16th to March 15th, 05.00 PM
March 16th to last Saturday of March, 05.30 PM

Full price tickets for entrance to the Roman Colosseum generally cost €16.00. Reduced tickets are available for EU citizens age 18-25 at the price of €11.50. There are discounted complimentary tickets available for EU citizens under the age of 18 or over the age of 65 at €4.50. There may be a line depending upon the time of day you choose. Also be advised that there are plenty of vendors outside the Colosseum as well as people dressed as Ancient gladiators. Pictures can be taken with the gladiators and purchased for a fee.

We hope you've enjoyed these interesting facts about the Roman Colosseum and that you enjoy your journey to Rome, Italy!

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Interesting Facts about the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:53:00 +0000

(The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece)

If you're planning a getaway to Greece or taking a Greek islands cruise, one site you should definitely see is the world famous Acropolis in Athens, Greece. You'll feel like you're taking a journey into history and mythology all at once, and be amazed at the site! To get you more familiar with the Acropolis in Athens, here's several interesting facts about the Acropolis in Athens, Greece:

Interesting Facts about the Acropolis

- The Acropolis refers to the large hill located in Athens which the Parthenon stands on top of, as do other ruins from ancient Greece. In the Greek language, "Acro" translates to "high" and "polis" translates to "city" - so Acropolis literally means the "high city".

- Some of the other ruins and original constructions on the Acropolis are:
the Old Temple of Athena, the Statue of Athena Promachos, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia or Brauroneion, the Altar of Athena, the Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, the Stoa of Eumenes, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus, & the Odeon of Pericles.

- During ancient times, the Athenians held a festival called "Panathenaea" which was said to rival the Olympic games. There would be a procession that moved through Athens up to the Acropolis, and into the Parthenon. As part of the ceremony, a vast robe made of woven wool would be placed on the huge ivory and gold statue of the Goddess Athena.

- During the Byzantine period, the Parthenon was converted into a church, and was dedicated to Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia). Later, under the Latin Duchy of Athens, the Acropolis served as the administrative center for the city, and the Parthenon became its cathedral.

- The Parthenon temple was built between 447 BCE and 438 BCE. It was designed by Phidias, a famous sculptor, by request of Pericles, a Greek politician. The Parthenon was built as a monument to honor/worship the Greek goddess Athena. It is also known as Temple of Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin).

- The Parthenon had been kept in great condition over the course of time, but in 1867's Morean War, the Greeks had a major battle against the Venetians. During this battle, an explosion ripped through the Parthenon causing much of the damage seen there today. In addition, there was a damaging fire during ancient times which created some of the damage seen.

- The Parthenon is an example of Doric-style construction. "Doric" refers to a simple, unadroned style characterized by plainer columns.

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Sites to See: Country Music Hall of Fame - Nashville, TN

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:05:00 +0000

If you're headed to Nashville, Tennessee, then a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame is a must! The Hall is a beautifully built museum full of country music's finest early and present-day contributors. Some of it's current inductees include Vince Gill, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Peruse the many exhibits and musical attractions including the Williams family and Kitty Wells' historic costumes. See Elvis' cars, many vintage country music instruments and walls filled with gold records. There's plenty of living musical history within the Hall's walls! On occasion, country music artists have been to stop by for guest appearances or performances. There's also a separate tour available to see Historic RCA Studio B, also known as "The Home of 1,000 hits" where artists like Elvis Presley recorded major hit songs!

The Country Music Hall of Fame is located at:

222 5th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
615-416-2001
www.countrymusichalloffame.com

The outside of the Hall of Fame, designed to look like a piano:

Picture of Hank Williams Jr's famous jacket and guitar from Monday Night Football:

Many gold records adorn the walls to honor the hits of artists such as Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash and Shania Twain:

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Sites to See: Graceland - Memphis, TN

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:08:00 +0000

(The resting place of Elvis Presley & family at Graceland)

Heading to Tennessee? Dirt Cheap Travel Blog highly recommends you take a tour of the Graceland Mansion and surrounding attractions. The Graceland Mansion is the home and final resting place of Elvis Presley, located in Memphis, Tennessee. The King was one of the Rock & Roll genre & music's great contributors since the late 40's, early 50's.

Graceland is a 13.8-acre (56,000 m2) estate and large white-columned mansion that once belonged to Elvis Presley, located at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee. There's several great tours available of the mansion as well as Elvis' airplanes, military items and an automobile museum. A guided audio tour is given with headsets so visitors can learn more about Elvis and each attraction.

History and interesting Graceland facts:

- Graceland was founded in 1939 by S.E. Toof, a publisher of a Memphis newspaper. Toof named it after his daughter Grace who later inherited the farm. Later still, the land was given to a neice and her husband (Ruth and Thomas Moore) who turned it into its present colonial-style mansion.

- Elvis bought Graceland in 1957 for an estimated $100,000. The singer/musician was just 22 years of age. Elvis vacated his other residence due to privacy and security issues, and neighbor complaints about the hysteria of adoring fans coming around.

- At one point Elvis' father and mother lived on the premises with him. His mother passed away n 1958, and his father remarried. Elvis' wife Priscilla lived at Graceland for 5 years before the couple was married in 1967. Five years after their marriage, they separated and Priscilla left in 72'.

- Elivs died on August 16, 1977 in the bathroom of Graceland upstairs. The cause of death has been a conflicting point, with some saying it was due to possible anaphylactic shock from codeine pills a dentist had prescribed. The popular cause of death many people know of is an alleged heart-attack.

- Every year on the anniversary of Elvis' death, a large procession goes through the mansion and past Elvis' grave site. In 1997, on the 20th anniversary of Elvis' death, there was an estimated crowd of 50,000 people who visited the area for "Elvis Week".

- Famous visitors to Graceland have included US President George W. Bush who hosted Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in 2006, and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. who unveiled a special race car with his grandmother in 2007.

- Upon entering Graceland, visitors will see a splendid white staircase. The top of the staircase is sealed off to the public as it contains the bathroom where Elvis Presley died in 1977.

- The tour of Graceland lets visitors see the Living Room, Music Room, Elvis' parents' room, dining room, kitchen, Trophy Room, Jungle Room, Shooting Range, Car port and Meditation Garden, among other sites. All sorts of intricate designs and sculptures/portraits can be seen within the mansion and surrounding areas.

- Graceland has an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 visitors each year. There are currently plans in the works to turn Graceland into a bigger site, utilizing the surrounding areas to showcase more of Elvis' personal items, and allow for a more complete Elvis Presley experience.

- Visitors to Graceland can also go inside two private planes that Elvis once used for transportation. There is the Lisa Marie (a Convair 880 named for Elvis' daughter) and the smaller Hound Dog II (a Lockheed JetStar) on display.

- In 2006, Graceland was added to the list of National Historic Landmarks which also include the White House, the Alamo, Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Dealey Plaza, and Mount Vernon.

- The public can take tours of the Graceland mansion as well as an Elvis Automobile museum, Private Presley (a tribute to Elvis' military items) and two of Elvis' private planes. Flash photography and video cameras are not allowed, but regular picture-taking is allowed (non-flash). For more info about Graceland, see the official Elvis Presley site.

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Sites to See: Trevi Fountain - Rome, Italy

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:35:00 +0000

(The famous Trevi Fountain located in Rome, Italy)

Pictured above is the Trevi Fountain, one of the most calming, relaxing and beautiful places you can visit. It's one of the major attractions in Rome, right nearby the Spanish Steps and some great shopping! The fountain also has a bit of folklore associated with it involving what happens when visitors toss coins into the waters! Read below for more info...

Here's some key facts about this wonderful site, found in the historic and beautiful travel destination, Rome, Italy.

- Historically the Trevi Fountain marked a terminal point in the "Three Roads" (tres vie), where water was supplied to the city.

- Pope Urban VII asked sculpter Bernini to come up with renovations in 1629. The pope died and the project was abandoned, but many Bernini touches are seen in the present fountain.

- Pope Clement XII held a contest in 1730 to re-design the fountain. Alessandro Galilei won the contest initially over Nicola Salvi. A public outcry ensued that a Florentine won, and Salvi was granted the commission.

- Salvi began work on the fontain in 1732, but died in 1751 with the fountain only half-finished. It was finished in 1762 by Giuseppe Pannini.

- The various statues sculpted on Trevi Fountain are: Oceanus (guide of Tritons), Abundance (spilling water from her urn) and Salubrity, holding a cup from which a snake drinks. Tritons and horses are used on the sculpture to provide symmetrical balance.

- The fountain was refurbished in the year of 1998, when the stonework was scrubbed and new water recirculating pumps were put in.

- The tradition with Trevi Fountain involves tossing a coin over your shoulder into its waters. If a visitor does this, they are ensured of a return trip to Rome!

- In terms of coins tossed into the water, it's estimated that 3,000 Euros are thrown into the water daily! The coins are collected nightly, and go towards a market to feed the less fortunate. There's been many attempts to steal coins including use of magnetic poles.

- A scaled down replica of the fountain exists at Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada.

- The Fountain has been featured in several films including 2003's Under the Tuscan Sun and the 1953 comedy, Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck. A Bon Jovi music video, Thank You for Loving Me, was also filmed here.

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Concert Tickets - Jonas Brothers, Celine Dion & More!

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:55:00 +0000

Tired of waiting in line for concert tickets that are sold out? Or perhaps you've tried to order tickets online through a broker and were ripped off after they told you the tickets would be great for extremely high prices. You may want to check out StubHub, a trusted online seller of tickets for many events. StubHub is a great website resource where people can buy and sell tickets online. They not only offer tickets to sports events but also concerts, broadway shows and much much more!

StubHub's a great place to check out if you need tickets to a big music event or a sold out show! Below you will find a list of several popular musical acts with links to any current tickets available for their tours. Great artists like Madonna, Celine Dion and the Jonas Brothers can be tough to get tickets to, but with StubHub you're only a click away from seeing your favorite act in person!

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HGTV's Best Places in the Country

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:46:00 +0000

Cable channel HGTV recently presented an interesting show called "You Should Live Here". The program took a look at the best places to live in the country for such things as best place to have children, best place for pet owners, best place for pizza, best place for singles, and of course the overall best places to live in general. These can be great places to travel to as well.

Some of the Best Places profiled:

Best Place for Dog Owners - Denver, CO
Hottest Place to live - Avondale, AZ (Highs of 107 degrees)
Coldest Place to live - Fargo, ND (Lows of -2 degrees)
Best Place for Singles - Atlanta, GA
Best Place for Entrepreneurs - Phoenix, AZ
Best Place for Pizza - New Haven, CT
Best Place to Have Kids - Portland, OR
Best Looking People - San Diego, CA
Best Place for Working at Home - Washington, DC

Top 3 Best Places to live (voted on at HGTV.com):

1) New York City, New York
2) Denver, Colorado
3) San Diego, California

You may consider planning your next vacation based on a few of these selections. Why not visit scenic Connecticut and sample some of the best pizza in the US? Or visit San Diego or Atlanta if you're single!

HGTV will offer a second airing of the program "You Should Live Here" on Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 3:00 AM ET/PT.

Also check out the interactive quiz at HGTV.com to find out where you should live!

Honeymoon Travel Ideas, Destinations & Deals!

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:14:00 +0000

The "honeymoon" is a custom that originated in Western Culture for newlyweds to celebrate their recent marriage in intimacy and seclusion. The concept originated way back in 19th century Great Britain, and was a "bridal tour" which often included guests who were unable to attend the wedding. Today, honeymoons are celebrated almost daily and the choice for honeymoon destination becomes a major part of wedding planning. Often times the honeymoon is a gift given to the newlywed couple as a gift from a friend or family member. Honeymoon travel destinations are usually exotic and very romantic. You'll find 10 ideas for your special honeymoon vacation below as well as info on where to find the best Travel Deals on your airfare, hotels and more!

10 Destinations for Honeymoon Travel:

- Aruba

- Bahamas

- Barbados

- Bermuda

- Cruises to the Caribbean or Virgin Islands

- Florence, Italy

- Jamaica

- Las Vegas, Nevada

- Paris, France

- The Poconos in Pennsylvania

- St. Thomas

Those 10 ideas should get your started on coming up with the ideal destination for your Honeymoon! Make sure it's a place that is romantic and has plenty of activities/attractions that you and your significant other will enjoy!

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Tickets for Live with Regis and Kelly Show

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:30:00 +0000

If you're interested in seeing the hit daytime talk/variety show "Live with Regis & Kelly", you're in luck because tickets to the show are free! There are some things you should be aware of before making plans to attend the show.

- LIVE tapes live every Monday through Friday at 9:00 AM. You should arrive no later than 7:30 AM.

- The studio is located on corner of 67th Street and Columbus Avenue.

- LIVE prefers to fill its audience with standby people because the show appeals to mid-western folk who have a hard time getting to the studio.

- No one under the age of 10 years will be allowed to attend the show.

- There's been a wait time of up to one year for tickets in some cases.

To get your free tickets to the show, send a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to:

New York TV Show Tickets Inc.
LIVE tickets
P.O. Box 230-777
Ansonia Station
New York, NY 10023-0777

Please include your name, address, telephone number, and the number of tickets you want, up to a maximum of 4 tickets. Bear in mind the wait will be several months, so specify your date with that in mind.

You can also try the following telephone numbers for a chance at last minute tickets for "Live with Regis & Kelly".

(212)456-2410
(212)456-3055

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Emeril Live Tickets and Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (WorldTraveler08) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:45:00 +0000

Emeril Live is the hit gourmet recipes cooking show which airs on the Fine Living Network in front of a studio audience. The TV show's host is the creative and charismatic, chef Emeril Lagasse (biography below), who also owns his own famous restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana and several other US cities. Here you will find Emeril Live recipes and Emeril Live tickets info. Emeril Live tickets and recipes are some of the most searched for cooking-related material today!

Emeril Live Tickets info

The following info is from Fine Living Network:

If you would like to be on a FINE LIVING show, check the Be On Television page for shows currently seeking guests or personal stories.
PLEASE NOTE: If the show you're interested in applying for is not listed, the show is not soliciting viewers at this time.

Some of the Emeril Live recipes available from Emeril Live include Meat, Seafood,
Poultry, Pasta, Salad, Soup, Appetizers and Side Dishes, Bread, Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Desserts, Cocktails and Beverages.

Emeril Live Recipes at:
http://www.fineliving.com/fine/entertaining/article/0,2498,FINE_22197_5880246,00.html

Emeril Lagasse biography

Emeril Lagasse started out working in a Portuguese bakery in Massachusetts as a boy. He turned down a music scholarship and eventually earned his doctorate at Johnson & Wales University culinary program. Upon completion of school, Emeril worked in Paris, France, polishing his cooking skills. He returned to the US to work in restaurants in New York, Boston and Philadelphia, building up his famous reputation. He was eventually convinced to come to New Orleans and presided over the famous Commander's Palace restaurant. Afterwards, Emeril went on to open his first restaurant in 1990, leading the way to many more. He currently has establishments in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami Beach and Atlanta. His popular cooking show Emeril Live can be seen on the Food Network. Emeril also has two published books: Emeril's There's a Chef in My Soup! Recipes for the Kid in Everyone and From Emeril's Kitchens: Favorite Recipes from Emeril's Restaurants.