Racing at Daytona International Speedway. Credit: Daytona International Speedway.
By Derek Brown
Sun, sand and a SuperSpeedway make Daytona Beach a booming destination for the July 4th holiday. Two races at the Daytona International Speedway, the Subway Jalapeno 250 and the Coke Zero 400, will draw tens of thousands of spectators for on and off track fireworks. (more…)
By Vince Font
Chicago painted the river green on March 12, but locals will still be painting the town red beyond Patty's Day. Credit: Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar.
This might sound strange, but every time I think about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago I can’t help remembering the scene from “The Fugitive” where Harrison Ford uses the parading throngs to make good on his getaway from Tommy Lee Jones. While the actual parade and river dyeing happened over the weekend, the party will most definitely carry on past the actual holiday, making for a great last-minute trip if you can manage it.
Maybe it was seeing the waters of the Chicago River dyed green on such a big screen that started my fascination, or the fact that the people in the parade all seemed to be having such a good time that I’d rather have had the camera follow them for the next hour and a half. Either way, real life has a way of proving that sometimes it’s entirely impossible to climb into your favorite movie scenes — and that doing so in this case doesn’t have to be all that expensive, especially if you know how to round up some of the best cheap Chicago hotels.
By Susan Johnston
After your St. Patrick's Day pub crawl, retreat to cheap Boston hotels such as The Langham.
St. Patrick’s Day approaches, and short of flying across the pond to Ireland, there are few places that get more into the spirit than Boston. That’s no surprise when you consider that the Boston Irish Tourism Association reports almost a quarter of Massachusetts residents claims Irish ancestry.
South Boston will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 20. In addition to the main event, dozens of pubs, bars and restaurants host Irish-inspired events around this time.
Looking for cheap vacation packages this spring? Here are three cheap Boston hotels to consider. (more…)
Stay at Boston's Seaport Hotel, near the Seaport World Trade Center -- host of the 20th Annual Boston Wine Expo, Jan. 22-23.
By Susan Johnston
There’s something magical about Boston in the winter: the Boston Common covered in a light blanket of snow, couples ice skating on the Frog Pond and then warming themselves up with rich hot chocolate. If you’re planning a Boston vacation this January, you might also consider warming up with a glass of red wine and a visit to the 20th Annual Boston Wine Expo at the Seaport World Trade Center. Running January 22-23, the Wine Expo features over 1,800 wines from over 300 wineries around the world.
Opened in 1858, the "Old Joliet Prsion" is said to be a haunted hotspot. Credit: keith_011764.
By Maria Mora
For a cheap Halloween getaway, you’ll find it hard to resist Windy City where cheap Chicago hotels, rustling leaves and cool fall temps and early bargains on holiday shopping deals are only half the reason to go. For me, it’s the many Halloween attractions that keep me coming back for more. Don’t take my word for it — plan your trip now and don’t miss these favorite Chicago Halloween celebrations.
Cheack out the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival, Nov. 17-21. Credit: Fast Forward Event Productions.
By Nina Gass
Known for its animal parks, Lego bricks, museums, and water sports, San Diego is also becoming a top spot for enjoying regional flavors, sights and sounds through its jam-packed schedule of festivals throughout the year. The fall season is a great time to head to San Diego. During the season, the city has a great festival line-up, including California wine festivals and craft fairs, not to mention its mild weather and extensive offering of cheap California hotels.
If you’re visiting San Diego this fall, be sure to check out these three October events bound to tempt your taste buds and delight your senses:
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