Let’s Go See A Show – in the UK!

April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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In a former life, I used to travel quite a bit.  Granted, it was mostly for work, but that still counts, right?  One of my favorite things to do when in a strange town was to spend an evening painting said town red.  A nice evening out for me would consist of dinner somewhere and maybe a little evening sightseeing. 

Imagine a night out in London…Having a fantastic dinner and then heading to the West End theatre district to take in one of the hit shows.  Or maybe a sporting event is more your style.  Wouldn’t the soccer lover in your life love taking in a footy game in England?  How about seeing your favorite band across the pond?  It could be the ultimate fan experience!

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My Real Trip to Ski Resorts

March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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When I was in my teens, I could see it – me, in my fancy fur-edged parka, slim pants, and cool boots, swooshing down a hillside, going a million miles an hour.  I would ride up the side of the mountain in the open chair lift, cute boy at my side…

I have wanted to learn how to ski since I was young. I love the snow covered mountains, and I have watched many people maneuver down the hillsides. I would love to be one of them, and in my mind’s eye, I am! I see these little kids skiing, and they take to it so naturally. What is my holdup?

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Discover the 133 Children Stories of Titanic Branson

January 9, 2013 By 5 Comments

The First and Only World Tribute to Titanic’s Littlest Heroes

Exhibit opens January 18, 2013 at the Titanic Branson attraction.

The RMS Titanic sailed with 2,208 people on board – 133 of them were children. These were Titanic’s littlest heroes. What they saw, heard and felt from the moment they boarded the ship has been documented and visualized for the first time anywhere by the Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This year-long, exclusive exhibit is a celebration of The Children of Titanic whose bravery, innocence and faith can be an inspiration to us all.

I can only imagine the anticipation, anxiety and exhilaration of these kids!

For more information, please contact the Titanic Museum attraction at 800-381-7670.

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History + Kitsch = The Route 66 Encyclopedia

December 26, 2012 By 9 Comments
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I love to travel, and driving vacations are some of the best.  Route 66, which runs from Chicago, Il west to Los Angeles, CA is a great way to see remnants of a bygone era.  The Route 66 (The Main Street of America), though, is still traveled by thousands every year. 
 
In the early part of the twentieth century, the US used mostly intermittent highways to travel any distance.  Late in the 1920s, though, we started having long stretches of highways that were loosely knit together; and Route 66 was one of the first of these.  Millions of people traveled west on this road through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas,  Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.                          

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The Route 66 Encyclopedia Book Giveaway #ChristmasLetdown

December 25, 2012 By 105 Comments
rte66encyclopedia The Route 66 Encyclopedia Book Giveaway #ChristmasLetdown
 
The day after Christmas can often feel like a letdown, so Planet Weidknecht and Going Crazy!! Wanna Go??!! have organized the Christmas Letdown Giveaway Hop to bring you some cheer and prizes.
 
Here at How Was Your Day?, we've partnered with Voyageur Press to bring you The Route 66 Encyclopedia.  This book is absolutely amazing, with every detail you could possibly want to know about America's Mother Road.  ARV $45!  Look for my full review, coming soon!
Ready to get your kicks on Route 66?  Then enter in the Giveaway Tools widget after the jump.
 
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A Voyage through the de Young Museum

December 15, 2012 By 2 Comments

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San Francisco is one of the great cities in not just the United Stated, but in the world.  There are tons of fantastic places to see.  Fisherman’s Wharf.  Ghirardelli Square.  The amazing Chinatown.  And you can’t forget the iconic cable cars.  You’d definitely want to hit Alcatraz, too.  And of course, you can’t forget about the Golden Gate Bridge! 

In Golden Gate Park, which is like a west coast version of Central Park, there’s an amazing museum.  the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, or simply, the de Young Museum, opened in 1895 where the California Midwinter International Exposition had been held.   With more than 27,000 pieces in their possession, the museum has outgrown its original structures several times.  The current home of the de Young Museum, shown above, was opened in 2005. 

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A San Diego Weekend Getaway

November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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I’ve always considered myself to be fairly lucky that I had a parent with the wandering spirit.  It was that wandering spirit that exposed me to a lot of different things as a kid.  Like traveling to lots of different places. 

How do you plan a trip, though?  How do you know where the good places to eat are, what hotel to stay at, and how to find the hidden gems of an area. There's a new site called Gogobot that wants to help you plan your trips.  Well, the site is new to me at least. 

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Meet the Titanic Fantasy Princess at Titanic Museum Branson

November 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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I kind of love Titanic and the story and history of it.  I don't love the eventual demise of the ship, but the backstory is pretty fascinating.  I've always wanted to visit the Titanic Museum Attraction, too.  What better time to do that then the holidays?

Enter for your chance to meet our Titanic Fantasy Princess! The Titanic Fantasy Princess is this year’s beautiful addition to the annual Titanic Christmas Winter Wonderland, which features thousands of holiday lights, Edwardian-style decorations, costumed merry-makers and a Gift Shoppe brimming with one-of-a-kind selections.

Hurry. This contest ends on November 18th. Winner will be announced on November 19, 2012 on our web and social media channels.

Top Winner: a family pass to the Titanic Museum Attraction, a tiara for your princess, a photo with the princess, and a $100 gift card to our Titanic Museum Attraction gift shop in Branson, Mo.

Runner Up: a family pass to the Titanic Museum Attraction, a tiara for your princess, a photo with the princess, and a $50 gift card to our Titanic Museum Attraction gift shop in Branson, Mo.

Sounds like fun, right?  Hurry up and enter for your chance to win! 

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St John, USVI – Wordless Wednesday

August 7, 2012 By 5 Comments

Someone went on vacation this week.  Without me.  Two thumbs down to that!! Anyway, here are some gorgeous pictures from St John, USVI for all of those of us still stuck at home.

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My First Fun Flights #nablopomo

July 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
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There’s a huge blogger conference taking place the first week of August. The conference is taking place in New York City. NEW YORK CITY? Does anyone else remember that old commercial – I think it was for salsa. Anyway, with all these crazy blogger ladies descending on the city, there are lots of plans being made. One of the things that I’m discovering is that for many of these bloggers, this will be their first flight. Therefore, I will share some of my fun flights & experiences.
 
I was somewhat surprised to hear this, as my first flight was before I could remember it. The first plane ride I remember, though, was going to see my dad when I was 5 or 6. I was a very confident flier, and didn’t need no stinkin’ child flying alone escort.  No siree bob. I don’t remember much about the flight itself. However, once I got off the plane, I was to be met by my dad. I disembarked the plane, started down the tunnel and simply bowled right past my dad. He’s chasing me, calling my name, and I was just gonna go get my luggage! 
 
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What Would Your Ultimate Girls Night Out Be? #danceoff #cgc

July 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

What Would Your Ultimate Girls Night Out Be? #danceoff #cgc

Girls and young women are mysterious creatures.  Sometimes we like to party.  Sometimes we like to get down.  And there are times when we need to have a girls night out on the town and let it all hang out!  Of course, I live in an area that, while it’s not small, everyone seems to know one another.  To have a really good time, we’ve got to get away. 

It’s not uncommon for my friends and I to get away for a weekend.  Sometimes we go to Lake of the Ozarks.  Around here, it‘s just referred to as the lake.  Anyway, Lake of the Ozarks is regularly rated as one of the top-10 or top-25 party spots of Summer in the US.  It can get pretty wild, and rowdy, if that‘s what  you‘re looking for – especially in the cove.  However, there are areas where it’s a lot more chill, which is kind of nice. 

 

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We end up hanging out in bathing suits and bikinis, cut-off shorts and tees, and cute sandals.  And lots and lots of sunscreen.  When night time rolls around, we trade the swimsuits in for cute little dresses.  As long as we haven’t been drinking too much during the day, we’ll even have some cocktails. 

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Save on Your San Antonio Vacation

July 13, 2012 By 3 Comments

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I’ve been a lot of places in my life, but I’ve never spent much time in Texas.  A few days here and there, but nothing substantial.  One of the things  I’ve always wanted to do is have a San Antonio vacation.  

I have always like to travel.  I’m sure that a big reason is because we went a lot of places when I was a kid.  My mom was a big proponent of experiencing the area like the locals.  We’d go off the beaten path and really see the area.  

If I were planning a  San Antonio vacation this year, the first place I would check out is the SAVE – San Antonio Vacation Experience program.   SAVE has all fantastic discounts on all kinds of great attractions, as well as great deals on lodging at every price point.  Here’s how I’d save money on my trip:

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