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CityPass News. Spring 2013
San Francisco CityPASS
Starting April 17, travelers using San Francisco CityPASS ticket bookleys will have more to celebrate than just huge savings (43 percent off combined admission to the included attractions) and unlimited cable car rides. The 2013 San Francisco CityPASS program boasts two major changes: 1) the addition of the Monterey Bay Aquarium which will share an option ticket with San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay; and 2) the reopening of the Exploratorium in its new home on the city’s Embarcadero waterfront. The 2013 pass also covers admission to the California Academy of Sciences, a Blue and Gold Fleet bay cruise, and the de Young and Legion of Honor Museums, as well as a Muni and Cable Car 7-day Passport.
Southern California CityPASS
Last summer, Southern California’s top theme parks all unveiled major additions/expansions. And now’s a great time to use a Southern California CityPASS admissions card to check out what’s new while saving 26 percent off combined admission. You won’t want to miss:
Disneyland Resort (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park) — Cars Land is an entirely new land that is part of the $1.4 billion Disney recently spent on the transformation and expansion of Disney California Adventure Park.
SeaWorld San Diego — Manta is a new launch coaster that dips riders past a manta ray pool and gives them the sensation of actually being a manta ray.
Universal Studios Hollywood — Transformers: The Ride — 3-D, an ambitious mega-attraction that features seamless integration of CGI and robotics, as well as one of the most elaborate roaming flight simulator ride systems ever designed.
Hollywood CityPASS
You don’t need a producer, an agent, or even a movie mogul’s budget to visit Hollywood like a VIP. That’s because one quick, easy Hollywood CityPASS ticket booklet purchase gets you into the city’s top-rated Walk of Fame attractions — including a new Tinseltown tour option — at a blockbuster savings of 48 percent. Hollywood CityPASS holders can now opt for 24 hours of unlimited access to the Starline CitySightseeing Hop-on, Hop-off Multilingual City Tour, whose colorful double-decker buses transport visitors from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive to the beaches of sunny Santa Monica/Venice and downtown LA. Hollywood. The 2013 pass also includes tickets to Red Line Tours’ “Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes” Tour, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, a choice between the Starline Movie Stars’ Homes Tour or the CitySightseeing Hop-on, Hop-off Tour, and a choice between the Dolby Theatre Guided Tour and The Hollywood Museum.
Houston CityPASS
Kemah Boardwalk has been added to the 2013 Houston CityPASS program. In addition to saving 46 percent off combined admission to such top attractions as Space Center Houston (NASA) and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, CityPASS travelers can now choose an All-Day Ride Pass at the Kemah Boardwalk, a sprawling entertainment complex on Galveston Bay packed with rides, midway games, restaurants and live entertainment.
The CityPASS Program is Also Available in:
And, why not eliminate stress by bundling a CityPASS with a hotel package?
Try the Carlsbad, California Hilton Spring Break Package (offered through May 1), with a Southern California CityPASS[DW3] . For $249/night guests can enjoy the amenities at the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa and for $179/night at the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach. Enjoy overnight accommodations and breakfast for up to two adults and two children, complimentary use of beach accessories (umbrella, two beach chairs, and four beach towels), 15% off dining and local beach activity discounts, and more!
For another great getaway, head to Toronto and explore the city with a Toronto CityPASS. Stay at one of Toronto’s hotels for a Buy 2, Get the 3rd Night Free special. Try the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto for a Family Fun Package where the family can revel in attractions during the day and relax at night with in-room movies, a special kid’s check-in and more! (valid until August 31, 2013). For couples or a girlfriend getaway, An Escape to the Spa is what the doctor ordered! Say goodbye to winter blues while sounded by the tranquility of the Ritz-Carlton Spa. To energize your stay before you see the sights with CityPASS, experience a Bed and Breakfast Package at the Four Seasons Toronto. Experience Toronto’s top attractions while relaxing and enjoying the city’s vibrancy and beauty throughout the spring season. Uncover these packages and more as you embark on your spring travels with CityPASS.
Family Adventures in Arizona… May 2011 news
Family Adventure on Native LandsConnect with Culture, Combine Family Fun & Capture the Adventuresome Spirit of Arizona
When the dog days of summer meet the family, scratch the itch for freedom and take in the wide open spaces of Arizona. Twenty-two Native American Nations across the vibrant state entice families with limitless excursions and fascinating discoveries. Explore the enriching civilizations of the past. Connect with culture and combine family fun to capture the adventuresome spirit of Arizona.
Beside colorful high-soaring cliffs of sandstone, beyond small forests of Russian Olive and pine trees, uncover the ancient pueblo ruins of Canyon de Chelly. Reveal the many sights of the sprawling and secluded Navajo Nation by exhilarating jeep-tour across rugged terrain, or canter the canyon and ride horse-back through shallow washes and trails. Home to Natives for thousands of years, the living monument of Canyon de Chelly continues to sustain a community of Navajo people today. Discover artifacts like petro glyphs and dwellings once covered in plaster, constructed of timber, and adobe style bricks. Hike in the shadows of Spider Rock, the sandstone obelisk towering 800 feet above ground also home to the mythical Spider Woman of Navajo stories. The top of Spider Rock is said to be white from the sun-bleached bones of misbehaving Navajo children! Camp-out at Cottonwood Campground and retell tales of Navajo lore, or stay at the nearby lodge. Canyon de Chelly is the perfect place for families to learn about the importance of preserving natural resources, history and culture.
Bring your family to marvel at each of the three ancient cliff dwellings on Navajo National Monument. Imagine them as once home to generations of Puebloan families. Constructed of sandstone, mud mortar, and wood, the dwellings known as Keet Seel, Betatakin, and Inscription House are still intact today. Hike the 17 mile trail to Keet Seel for family fitness, get interactive on a guided tour, or walk the shorter trails behind the visitor’s center about a mile long. The educational trails identify indigenous flora and fauna, and display their significance to the Native cultures of the Navajo and Hopi. Overlook the remains of an Ice Age old forest, as the trail leads to the Betatakin dwelling. Learn more while visiting the museum, or overnight outdoors at the campgrounds. Junior Ranger Programs are offered by Navajo National Monument at the visitor’s center. Encourage your wee ones to participate!
Along the scenic shores of Lake Powell is the Navajo Nation owned and operated, Antelope Point marina. Boasting a beautiful backdrop and more shoreline to explore than the entire west coast of the U.S, Lake Powell offers a playground of family fun. Splash through the best boating waters by jet-ski, speed boat, or navigate the lake from the comforts of a custom houseboat rental, fully equipped with flat screens, and furnishings. Water slide, cannon- ball, or cast lines for a family catching contest. Go fish- for stripe bass, largemouth, smallmouth, walleye, black crappie and catfish. Antelope Point offers rentals of all varieties, a full service launch, a fishing dock, the world’s largest floating restaurant, and guided tours to nearby Antelope Canyon.
The rising and falling sandstone curvatures of Antelope Canyon create gorgeous sloping angles not to be missed. Enjoy the sunshine hitting your family’s faces. Watch the natural light glow through the slot canyon during sunrise or sunset. Time after time Antelope Canyon creates amazing photo opportunities….Perfect for a new family portrait! Go your own wake, and make memories to last a lifetime in Page, AZ on Lake Powell.
Experience the journey of family life by way of the Navajo. Gain a new perspective from The Explore Navajo Interactive Museum in Tuba City, AZ. Explore many engaging exhibits for children and adults alike. The quadrants of the museum represent the significance of the number four to Navajo culture. Walk in the footsteps of the Natives traveling clockwise from quadrant to quadrant, East, South, West, and North. With every bend experience a new introduction to the land, language, history, culture, and ceremonial life of the Navajo.
Whimsy and peace define the Tribal Lands of the Havasupai and their wonderful, cascading, blue-green water-falls. Awaiting your family for an unforgettable adventure, discover the captivating sanctuary of Havasupai Falls. Feel first hand, the spray of what may be the most photographed water-fall of the world, Havasu Falls. Mooney Falls roars as it plunges a thundering 200 feet to the pools beneath its path. Truly an oasis, the five falls can only be accessed by hike, horse, or helicopter. The hike to Havasupai Falls requires a trek of about 10 miles beginning at Hualapai Hilltop, found on the Hualapai Reservation located just north of Peach Springs. Camping and lodging reservations must be made in advance, but are well worth the wait! The trail carves its way down through narrow canyons, steep switchbacks and the village of Supai. Just beyond the village create your home away from home at the campgrounds. Arrive to the campsite and enjoy rewarding R and R after a long haul. Lull to sleep while listening to the sounds of the falls!
Peach Springs, AZ, is the tribal capital of the Hualapai, and is a great starting point to the family venture you envision. From here journey the landscape by way of river raft, off-road tour, or hike. Choose the Grand Canyon quest right for you and yours! North of Peach Springs, at Grand Canyon West, visit the SkyWalk at Eagle Point. Walk over the glass bridge, kids and fam hand and hand, while 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. Be sure to keep close, while looking to the depths of the canyon below!
Translated as “desert people,” The Tohono O’odham Tribal Lands are located in southern Arizona. With wonderful mountains and gorgeous starry skies, the Tohono O’odham Nation, offers a wealth of family friendly explorations. Among these mountain ranges find the sacred Baboquivari Peak and Kitt Peak, both of which are sacred to the O’odham. Vistas and starry skies from these vantage points can be compared to no other. Admire the Milky Way, share dreams, and remember to shoot for the stars! View the same stars so significant to Native American culture through special viewing programs at Kitt Peak National Observatory. The observatory has the greatest number of telescopes in the world!
Resorts upon our Native Lands in Phoenix and the surrounding valley provide great getaways, summer winter fall or spring! From golf, and five-star dining, to horseback riding, cultural centers, spas and shopping, what more could the modern family want? Chandler, AZ offers The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, on the Gila River Indian Community. Featuring three swimming pools, and a waterslide over 100 feet tall, stay cool poolside. Create a cannonball contest or rest afloat during a “dive-in” movie on the big screen! The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort of Fountain Hills is another great stay for strengthening family ties. Surrounded by the Sonoran desert the tribe offers cowboy games, adventures for kids and championship golf at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Talking Stick Resort, on the eastern border of Scottsdale, highlights a collection of postmodern art including pieces by artists of Native American descent. Experience tribal culture and Wild West wonder during a resort stay with attractions for every member of your family. And who says pooches aren’t people too? Bring even your best friend along to the doggie friendly Radisson and Sheraton resorts.
If shoveling all winter long leaves you longing for a way to enjoy the slosh and snow, visit Sunrise Mountain. A wonderful place for a wintertime wilderness retreat, Sunrise is located in the White Mountains on the Apache Reservation. Get cozy and share stories fireside at the lodge. Benefit from some of the best skiing in the Western U.S! Welcoming all levels and types of expertise the mountain has 65 ski runs, as well as separate snowboarding, and bunny runs. Snowmobiling, cross country skiing, hunting, hiking, ice fishing, sledding and sleigh rides make Sunrise a recreational paradise and the perfect place to get active when it’s cold outside. Summertime in Sunrise offers just as much to enjoy with a marina and full service boat dock on Sunrise Lake. With plentiful Rainbow, Brook, and Apache Trout, the lake is a premier fishing destination.
Freedom, excitement and variety are signature signs of an Arizona trip, always keeping visitors returning for more adventure. Leave the mountain vistas and native lands behind with a fresh point of view and new sense of fulfillment until the next time! See the official Arizona travel and vacation guide from the Arizona Office of Tourism at www.arizonaguide.com. Find in-depth AZ visitor information and videos about visiting the state of Arizona, including comprehensive directories of Arizona hotels, dining and shopping, as well as things to do and places to visit throughout the Grand Canyon State.Hyperlink DirectoryCanyon de Chelly http://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htmJeep Tours http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/canyon-de-chelly-jeep-tours.phpTours by horseback http://totsoniiranch.com/Camping http://www.nps.gov/cach/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htmLodging http://www.tbirdlodge.com/index.html
Navajo National Monument http://www.nps.gov/nava/index.ht-Hiking http://www.nps.gov/nava/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=444873Guided Navajo Tours http://www.nps.gov/nava/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htmAntelope Point Marina http://www.antelopepointlakepowell.com/Lake Powell http://www.arizonaguide.com/search?search=lake+powell&x=0&y=0
Explore Navajo Interactive Museum http://www.explorenavajo.com/go2/home_page.cfm
Havasupai Falls http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/havasupai.htm
Peach Springs http://www.arizonaguide.com/places-to-visit/arizona-s-west-coast/peach-springs
The Tohono O’odham Tribal Lands http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/Kitt Peak National Observatory http://www.noao.edu/kpno/
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa http://www.wildhorsepassresort.com/Radisson Fort McDowell http://www.radisson.com/scottsdale-ftn-hills-hotel-az-85264/azmcdoweTalking Stick http://www.noao.edu/kpno/
Sunrise http://www.sunriseskipark.com/
Only in Arizona… January 2011 News
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Only in Arizona… November 2010 news
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Special Travel Arrangements into Montserrat for Arrow’s Funeral on October 1st, 2010
Special Travel Arrangements into Montserrat for Persons Coming for Arrow’s Funeral
Increased Flights and a Ferry Service to be Organised(September 23rd, 2010 – Brades, Montserrat): In anticipation of the significant number of persons that will be coming for the funeral on October 1, 2010 of Montserrat’s most-famous son Arrow, the Montserrat Tourist Board (MTB) wishes to announce increased access, both by air and sea, to cater to these travelers. In addition to the regularly scheduled air services on Winair (www.fly-winair.com) and Fly Montserrat (www.fly-montserrat.com), several additional charter flights are being organised on Fly Montserrat. The cost of a return ticket from Antigua on these special charters is US$250 per person. Passengers can pay in EC$ or US$ cash or by credit card (Visa, Master Card or Discover Card). Travelers are also advised to limit the amount of luggage they will be bringing, as the aircrafts can only take a very limited amount of baggage. Along with an increased number of flights, a return ferry service will also operate during the week leading up to the funeral on Friday October 1, 2010. Further detailed information on dates, frequency and times of departure will be circulated, as soon as information is confirmed regarding the number of persons wanting to travel by ferry.Persons wishing to travel to Montserrat for the funeral, whether on the special air charters or by ferry, are asked to contact the Montserrat Tourist Board by email at info@montserrattourism.ms, by phone at (664) 491 2231, by fax at (664) 491 7430. The following information would be required: – Name of person traveling – Number of persons in the travel party– Time and date of arrival into Antigua– Airline and flight no. arriving into Antigua– Time and date of Departure from Antigua– Airline and flight no. for departure from Antigua– Indicate whether desirous of traveling by air charters or ferry – Accommodation in Montserrat where you will be staying
This travel information is necessary so that adequate return flights and ferry services can be arranged in and out of Montserrat during the period leading up to the funeral and afterwards. Persons are also asked to monitor the Getting Here section of the MTBs website at http://www.visitmontserrat.com/Getting_Here for updates on travel arrangements and also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/islandofmontserrat?ref=ts
THE MIGHTY ARROW, Soca King of the World, dies at 60.
The Mighty Arrow, Soca King of the World, dies at 60.
OLVESTON, Montserrat (Sept 15, 2010) – The Soca King of the World, Alphonsus “The Mighty Arrow” Cassell, died at his residence on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat today at the age of 60.
The international recording artiste was diagnosed with cerebral cancer in early 2009. He was airlifted to the neighbouring island of Antigua last week for treatment.
His family wishes to thank the medical teams, friends and family who gave their support during the period of his illness.
Arrow or “Phonzie”, as he was referred to by close friends and family, is responsible for taking the soca genre to the international music scene with his 1982 smash hit, Hot, Hot, Hot.
Having won the local calypso competition on four occasions, the talents of the proud son of Montserrat were spotted by former Beatles manager, Sir George Martin, who worked with Arrow to turn his focus to his recording and touring career.
Arrow recorded no less than 22 studio albums with other notable hits including Long Time, Dancing Mood, O’La Soca and Groove Master.
He has performed at concerts, music festivals and gala events across the globe.
“His death is a great loss to the family, his native land of Montserrat and the music world,” said his brother, Justin “Hero” Cassell, another talented vocalist and songwriter, who worked with Arrow during his peak years.
Funeral announcements will be made in due course.
—For further information contact Justin “Hero” Cassell at (664) 496-0203.
Only in Arizona. Winter 2010 news
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GRAND CANYON DEPOT TURNS 100
Only in Arizona… Summer news 2010
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Only in Arizona. May 2010 news
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