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Interesting that Sea World in Orlando, Florida will go back to business as usual so quick. It was just last week when a killer whale named Shamu took the life of its trainer. This wasn’t just a typical accident either. It appears the whale grabbed the trainer by the waist; then shook its head back and forth, before taking her under the water. This was a pretty salvage attack from an animal that is not normally known for this.

Later news has came out now; which shows this wasn’t the first time Shamu had killed someone before. I didn’t manage to get all the details of the other accidents that took place in Sea World, but surely none of them can compare to this latest attack. Seeing that SeaWorld plans to resume business does make one think twice about the motives of this theme park in Florida. It is one of the most popular theme parks in Central Florida. After Disney World, it may just be the 2nd most visited theme park in the area.

Shamu did something that shocked us all. An investigation and taking some time to figure out what went wrong and making sure that the public and employees will be safe; while keeping these very large animals in captivity should be looked at. I’m not sure if the officials in Florida realize just how big this story is and how all eyes are on the theme park right now. Judging from a distance, it would appear SeaWorld has no sympathy for the friends and family of this trainer that lost her life to one of their animals last week. I don’t think I will be planning a trip to this theme park and I will be curious to know how many others visit it this summer. We may be hearing others speak up in the near future about the conduct of Sea World and if they did handle this horrific accident appropriately. Do you or your family plan a visit to Central Florida this year? Will Sea World be on your agenda; after hearing how a killer whale attacked and killed its trainer?

The summer is just starting to heat up and Disney kicks off things even hotter in July at Morey’s Piers in New Jersey. The Radio Disney Concert Series is brought to you by Morey’s Piers and the Wildwoods Tourism Authority. Morey’s Piers has always been a great place to plan a family vacation and the Wildwood events is a big reason why. If you haven’t planned out your family vacation this year yet and really want to make the kids happy, start looking for a place to stay in the Wildwood nj hotels. You still have time to get a room and check out all the great Mondays that will be taking place on Morey’s Piers in New Jersey. This isn’t just a family vacation for the kids and the adults will find plenty of Things to do in New Jersey.

So what is Disney doing exactly on Mondays in New Jersey? They will be hosting FREE concerts on July 7th, 14th and 21st at Morey’s Piers. All of these concert shows will be held on Mondays at 1Pm and 4PM. They will wrap the Radio Disney Concert Series up on Saturday July 26th at 2PM; for a show at the Oceanfront Arena Wildwoods Convention Center. This finale will be featuring Raven-Symone from “That’s So Raven” and Mitchel Musso from the Disney Channel Original Series “Hannah Montana“. The concert shows that will be held on Mondays will be at the Radio Disney stage located next to the Giant Ferris Wheel on Morey’s Mariner’s Landing pier. Don’t forget that all of these concerts are FREE on Magic Mondays and there isn’t any better choice than this, to take the kids on a summer vacation this year! Be sure to start making your plans now so you don’t miss any of the great performances that Disney will be showcasing this summer in New Jersey!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of DiscoverLosAngeles.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

There is a lot of people that like to travel to a special destination on New Years Eve in America. If you’re one of these people, you may want to change your plans and head to Los Angeles, California. It doesn’t always have to be the East Coast or the Big Apple in New York City. You can have just as much fun in sunny LA and do without the cold temperatures in New York.

The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles is one of the places you could choose to stay at for this New Years Day celebration. They have an awesome pool visitors can enjoy and this is one way you could splash in the 2010 year. This is only one of the many great los angeles hotels you and your family or friends could choose from; if you do decide to head west for New Years Day. Don’t try to make the drive or flight there and come home after the celebrations have ended. You will be too tired for a quick return, so a hotel in L.A. is a must for everyone.

If you come to L.A. you probably want to see famous people. The place you’re most likely to see a big Hollywood star celebrating their New Years Eve parties, would have to be at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles located in Beverly Hills. This is a favorite for the locals and the locals happen to be big time celebrities. Now no midnight celebrations would be complete without a few fireworks going off, right? The best view in L.A. would probably be found on the top of the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles. Not only do you get the best view of the city, but this would be the best place to watch the fireworks; regardless of where they get lit from. Don’t forget to eat while visiting Los Angeles and if food is on your mind, you could check out a restaurant called the Cut. It’s located in the heart of Beverly Hills at the Beverly Wilshire (who just completed a nice 35 million dollar renovation). It’s a lot like the Four Seasons hotel and another hot spot to catch a glimpse of someone whose famous.

Now doesn’t the hotels in los angeles sound like fun for next week’s celebrations? Don’t forget the time difference for those of you living in the middle and on the East Coast. Los Angeles celebrates it’s New Years Day just like New York City or Dallas does at midnight. It just takes LA a little more time to reach that magical hour and it will be 3 AM EST; when the fireworks go off in Los Angeles, California. I hope you have a blast this year and if you’re on the streets of LA; then I know you will be! Here are some of the more specific details on the LA new year’s eve hotel specials travelers can find this year:

Millennium Biltmore  -  offering travelers a dinner, gala celebrations, and a overnight stay for one price

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel  -  offering guests different dinner times and will have live entertainment available on New Years Eve (that’s their pool in the picture above)

The Standard Downtown LA – free rooftop party; need I say more?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

Don’t you just love Christmas and spending the holidays with friends and family? You can make this Christmas a very special one and get all your relatives together for a Branson Christmas Vacation. You can get the ball rolling by calling up your favorite uncles and aunts and all of your other relatives to suggest spending Christmas in Branson, Missouri. This is a very special place in Missouri and has become one of the hottest travel destinations in America. The good food, old fashion places to shop, and the theme parks are just a small glimpse at all the great things Branson has to offer you and the rest of your family.

Imagine staying at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel where all the younger members of your family could gather around Mrs. Claus for a story time session. This is just one of the fun things you could look forward to, if you hurry and start packing your bags for a Branson Christmas this year. If I was going to Branson to celebrate Christmas this year, I would have a long  “to-do” list I would have to get done. I’m not sure where I would start first, but the IMAX Theater, Titanic Museum, Zoo & Aquarium, the Haunted House, and the Hollywood Wax Museum would all be high on my list. Also, you can’t leave Branson until you have been to Silver Dollar City; which might be the top draw in attractions. There are other standard things that you can do in Branson like with other travel destinations with mini-golf and helicopter rides and things like that. A Veterans Memorial Museum and Ripley’s Believe It or Not are two more things that you and the family might have an interest in.

Your first priority now is to book a room at one of the nice places to lodge in Branson, Missouri. The Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel would be a good place you could start looking for available rooms this holiday season. They are already geared up for the holiday travelers this season and they have great rates on their holiday packages. I wouldn’t mind selecting another great location in Branson to stay at and that would be the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. The Hilton Promenade is also offering a nice Christmas package for those that want to spend this holiday season in Missouri. People are already taking advantage of these special offers that started back in mid-November and it will continue until December 23rd. Time is running out for you and the family to make Branson your choice for the holidays.

Be sure to keep up with the current weather situation that is facing a large part of the country right now. Cold temperatures and heavy snow is expected for about 1/3 of the nation and this does include the Branson, Missouri area. Travelers are urged to leave early, so you can take your time; for those that plan to drive their way to Branson this year. The hardest hit areas will probably be along the edges of the Eastern U.S. Coast, and conditions should improve for families that take the Western route to the Branson area. Drive safe, buckle up, and get ready to enjoy a great holiday vacation Branson style!

It’s time to take a cruise around the world and I’m ready for it. I could use a good long vacation and a cruise around the world would be the perfect cure for me right now. I’m not sure if there is any companies that provide a service like this. Have you ever heard of a company that offers cruises around the world? Just how long would it take to go on a trip around the globe or a cruise around the world?

It would be fun for the first few days on a cruise around the world. I think most would get tired of the ocean waters after a week or 2 of being on the high seas. It might become a journey of survival instead of the pleasure cruises most people would take. I think I would be up for it and I would like to take a trip that would dock at all the major continents; while taking me around the globe. If a cruise ship company doesn’t offer this service now; then it’s one they need to get. I’m sure there would be lots of interests on taking a trip around the world.

Is there any where better on Earth for a honeymoon; than the beautiful islands in Hawaii? I have always wanted to go Hawaii and figured I would just make it my honeymoon destination one day. I couldn’t imagine anyone not liking a trip or honeymoon under the warm sun of the Hawaiian Islands. These tiny islands in the Pacific are paradise and that’s probably why lots of people have Maui Weddings. I would probably choose Maui as my destination for a wedding, honeymoon, or just a family vacation. It has always stuck out to me as being the best place to visit amongst the Hawaiian Islands.

The Maui Resort would be a good choice to book your stay in Hawaii. They are located in a good spot for activities on the beach or the other fun things to do in Maui. I would enjoy the food so much in Hawaii. I hear the hotel that goes by the nickname “Maui’s Most Hawaiian Hotel” also has been voted the best Hawaiian cuisine. I love to eat seafood and I’m sure there would be a lot of seafood choices on the menu; along with the local flavor that Maui has to offer. The food would be priority number 1 for me, but you couldn’t keep me off of the Maui beaches. I know the surfers like to go to certain parts of Maui for the big waves. I don’t care about the big waves, but relaxing on the beach in Maui would be like heaven to me.

Have you ever considered a trip to Hawaii? Any chance that your first honeymoon choice would be in Maui or another part in Hawaii; I’m sure you’re not alone if you’re dreaming of Hawaii. It certainly is a place most travelers or tourists would rank high on their places to visit. It’s very high on my list and I hope someday I can save the money to make a trip there and spend a few days relaxing in the warm salty waters that Hawaii has to offer.

It must be nice being a dolphin these days. They get to swim freely in the waters that make up 70 percent of our Earth’s surface. I think it would be fun to be a dolphin for a day and I’m sure they don’t have the stresses we face on a daily basis. At least I would they are as care-free and as graceful as they appear to be swimming around in the oceans. I’m not sure if sharks and fishermen are a dolphin’s worse nightmare or it could be the pollution we deliver to the oceans daily.

I love dolphins and got to see some good information about them at
Dolphin Bubbles , this is a great blog with great information and pictures about dolphins. The dolphins at SeaWorld are so well trained, I just wonder how long it takes them to train a dolphin that well. Dolphins are very smart and they do a lot of things that I don’t think any other fish in nature could do. I’m sure the Dolphins at Sea World is one of their main attractions. I know I see the whale that jumps really high on the commercials and people like to see the splash and how much water a whale can displace when it jumps high in the air.

Dolphin Bubbles is an excellent website and anyone that likes dolphins, I think would enjoy it. The Miami Dolphins football team might have a lot of fans, but I don’t think they would even come close to all the fans that the animal dolphins have.

I have gone to Florida for vacations more than anywhere else during my life. I think Panama City Beach is the best place you could go. I have enjoyed every trip I made there and I have probably gone there at least a half dozen times. There are great places to eat and lots of things to do for the adults and kids in this popular vacation spot in Florida. A condo rental panama city beach is simple to find and they are all over the place. If you like to stay in style on vacations and love a vacation that consists of a beach on the ocean; then you find Panama City Beach, Florida a great choice for your next vacation.

To help you get started on planning your next vacation, take a look at Rentalo.com for a good source of information on your accommodations. The first thing you will notice is just how easy it is to use this site, to find information on Panama City Beach or other popular travel destinations in the United States or the world. You will be hard-pressed to find a better website for details concerning vacation rentals. Travelers will have a variety of places to call home; while they are on vacation in this beautiful area of Florida. A condo with 1, 2, 3, or even 4 bedrooms is available to stay at for a small or large family. Looking for your lodging online shouldn’t be hard and Rentalo.com makes it real simple with room information and pictures to show, so you will know what to expect when you arrive. I can’t imagine anyone upset or disappointed with a condo stay, on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida.

Fishing and golf are two big things that attract tourists to Panama City Beach. A golfer will be in paradise, getting a chance to hit a drive on a new golf course each day. It isn’t important where your vacation rental is at in Panama City Beach, there will be a golf course nearby and several to choose from in the City. The fishing capital of the world is located in Destin, Florida and its only a short 1 hour drive away, as you go along the Florida Panhandle heading west toward Pensacola, Florida. There are fishing trips available in Panama City Beach too, so you don’t have to make this trip in order to wet a hook. If you’re ready to start feeling the sea breezes in Panama City Beach, just go select a condo with Rentalo.com and go tell the family the good news about this year’s vacation plans!

I wonder what was on the mind of Pilgrims when they were on their way to Plymouth Rock. It must have been a scary time for these brave sailors searching for the new world. The world is mostly water and the oceans are so vast, it’s a wonder they made it to America. It was Plymouth Rock that they first struck land at and they quickly learned they were not alone. The natives to this new land was called Indians and they had been in America many years before the white man ever came. The two sides didn’t always see things eye to eye, but they would eventually make peace long enough to have a great party one day. They had a feast that a King would have enjoyed and no man, woman, or child left this dinner party feeling hungry.

That leads us to present day and once again we celebrate the days of life at Plymouth Rock. This is Thanksgiving Day in America and it’s one of our best holidays we have on the calendar. Many families will sit down at the table today just like the Pilgrims and Indians did so long ago and enjoy a meal that would be fit for a king. I believe the most popular item on dinner tables today is the turkey and this is one good tasting bird. I like the white meat the best and you eat that with a few good vegetables, some dressing with giblet gravy and a nice piece of pumpkin or sweet potato pie and it becomes one memborable meal. I hope your family is all together this year and everyone was able to make it to Plymouth Rock to enjoy the company of loved-ones and to chow down on some really great food today. Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m not sure how many people will be traveling this Thanksgiving. Usually the airports are the busiest during the Thanksgiving Holidays, but with the economy so bad right now, most people might just stay home this year. My family usually stays at home and my sister’s family comes over to watch football and eat all the great things my mama cooks up. We usually have turkey, ham, dressing, green beans, fried okra, giblet gravy, biscuits, and the typical Thanksgiving fixings. I really like the sweet potato pie for desert and it’s the one I eat most. Our family usually has several deserts on Thanksgiving Day, but the sweet potato pie is my favorite. I wouldn’t mind a little pumpkin pie too and that would hit the spot on Thanksgiving. So our family doesn’t have to worry about travel costs, but I’m sure other families are concerned this year. Please let me know if you plan to travel for Thanksgiving or does the recent economical breakdowns have you and your family staying home this Thanksgiving.

So what are the most important things you do or take with you, when you know you have a long flight ahead? I know some people prefer to stay awake long before it’s time for their departure, so once they board the plane they can fall fast asleep. Others prefer to bring the newspapers, magazines, books or things to occupy their minds; while they make that long trip in the sky. Please feel free to share your long flight tips and things that help make the time more pleasurable. I do have one tip that I think would work for the sleeper or the reader on those long airplane trips that have to be made from time to time. It doesn’t matter if you’re awake or asleep on a flight and you’re pretty much confined to a small area that allows limited movement. Not being able to stir around can cause our body temperatures to drop and we can start to feel a little nippy. The Cabin Cuddler is the perfect solution to this problem! You can wrap up in one of these and your body will stay warm for the entire flight. Just having our bodies in a comfortable temperature zone can go a long ways to bringing comfort for those long flights.

So what about the travel blanket that the airlines provide? They are fine if you’re lucky enough to get a fresh one that has just been washed. Chances are it’s been used by several passengers before you and don’t be surprised if it has an odor with it too. I’m sure those that travel a lot will know what I am talking about. The Cabin Cuddler’s blanket feature is only one part of its design. It has a lot more useful purposes and keeping warm on the long air flights is just one of the things it provides. It also features a patented pocket to keep your feet warm, an inflatable pillow that you can blow up your self, a contour-cut design that will cover your whole body and even comes with a reversible tote bag that carries the blanket and pillow. It’s amazing to get so many comforts of home into one small tote bag that you will have no problems carrying or hanging on your luggage. This is the best travel tip I have for those long airplane flights. After 9/11 in the United States airport delays has become a common occurrence. If security concerns delay your flight or if bad weather causes you to spend hours and hours at the airport, the Cabin Cuddler will be your best friend!

This isn’t just an item for those people that fly a lot and is something every traveler should carry with them. It can work just as well in the car while you’re traveling in the back seat trying to sleep or if your other passengers have the air conditioner too high for your taste. What if the car breaks down and you have to wait a long time for assistance? The Cabin Cuddler becomes an emergency back up to help you stay comfortable and warm; while you wait for help to arrive. Do you ever get cold at the office and your co-workers don’t seem to be bothered by the room temperature? You now have a discrete way to fight off those chills and you will find the design fits perfect over the shoulders. I think the Cabin Cuddler might work better than my sleeping bag does for camping trips. I know it would be much easier carrying through the woods on my journey to the campsite. I’m sure if I thought a bit longer I could come up with a half dozen more reasons that would make owning one of these a great idea. As you can see this isn’t just a blanket and the Cabin Cuddler can be one of the most useful things you could ever leave the house with. I would suggest taking it on all of your trips and vacations and when you’re not using it just hang it near the couch when you’re spending the day watching movies or keep it in the trunk of your car for emergency purposes. OH! I just thought of one more thing that makes the Cabin Cuddler useful and it can also be used as a perfect gift idea for the friends or relatives this holiday season. You do get FREE shipping when you buy two or more, so go ahead and take advantage of the free shipping and have a gift you can give out this year, that someone will actually have some use for!

After seeing the folks in California dealing with a 5.4 magnitude earthquake earlier this week, it got me to thinking about places to live where disasters don’t occur. I’m not sure if there is really any place like that on Earth, but you can certainly pick your poision when you do decide to live somewhere. I live about 40 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia in the North Georgia Mountains and we don’t have earthquakes here. Good thing we don’t have them here, because people would not be as keen on these things like the California residents are. I guess the same would be true if a tornado came through California, those folks would not be  prepared to take cover like the folks in North Georgia have to do about a half dozen times a year. So where can we live to avoid earthquakes and tornados?

Well if you start running from those 2 natural disasters, you just find your self having to worry about other things. New York seems like a place that you wouldn’t have to deal with tornados or earthquakes, but they are other things in the Big Apple that you might have to watch out for. In New York you would have to deal with freezing cold temps in the winter and the possibility of being trapped at home in a blizzard.  People in New York City and around the coast line that has a very dense population of people and businesses are at risk for a hurricane that might come off the Atlantic Ocean. You also would have to face the un-natural things like another terroism attack on New York, so heading toward the Northeast doesn’t make a lot of sense either.

Is there any where to live that is safe from disasters? Perhaps if we just move to Canada, we would only have to worry about the cold temperatures, high winds and blizard-like conditions they have to deal each year. Idaho and Montana also seem like places you wouldn’t have to worry about tornados, earthquakes or hurricanes. So if the people on the East Coast wonder why anyone would want to live out in California with all of the earthquakes they have; chances are they are wondering why we choose to live in places that gets tornados. So there really isn’t any place that it totally safe from disasters and you always have floods and lightning that can put a damper on anyone’s picnic. When you choose to live somewhere, you just need to be aware of the history of the land, so you can prepare for what Mother Nature might throw at you someday.

There are great places all over the world to go skiing at. Some of the best ski resorts can be found over in Europe. The holiday season for skiing in Europe is big and many people travel from all 4 corners of the world to ski in Europe. A UK based company called Supertravel can connect you with the top ski resorts in Meribel, France and in Courchevel, France. They also can help ski lovers get to St Anton, Austria if they choose to make that their world skiing destination. Luxury Skiing holidays is perfect for those that love to get out and ski every year. It can also be a nice holiday for someone that is just learning how to ski down the steep snow covered slopes. If you have never had the chance to go to a Luxury ski chalet, then you really are missing out on a good time. Your chalet host will not only provide you with some of the best skiing you can do in Europe, but you will also love the food and wine that they provide to all of their guests. If it’s time to make a trip to the snow covered mountains in Europe; be sure to look at the different luxury ski chalets that Supertravel has available. You will find at least one that you like and I might just choose the Meribel chalet if I was planning a trip today!