My online friend Farzaneh lives and works in Iran. I think on most days she would prefer to be somewhere else. Since I live in the United States, there seems to be a lot of limits on our communications from my country to her’s in Iran. She does get to enjoy all the entertainment and culture that the big city of Tehran offers. When ever she gets a chance to take time off of work, her and her 8 year-old daughter Ariana loves the Dubai Holidays. They like to travel to Dubai for the shopping and they always bring their bathing suits to go swimming there too. This is also the area in the Middle East where she has applied for a visa, so she could travel to the USA. She hasn’t been approved yet, by the visa officer in Dubai, but she hopes one day permission will be granted to her; for traveling outside the borders of her country.

Just recently her brother Mohammad had a visitor from Slovakia to visit their home in Iran. Her name was Ivana and she really enjoyed her time there with my friend, her brother, her sister, and her mother. Even little Ariana was teaching Ivana the Farsi language; while Ivana tried to teach Ariana some English. Every time I asked what they were doing, it always seemed like they were visiting a coffee shop in Tehran. I guess they drank a lot of coffee on her visit from Slovakia. Ivana liked Iran so much, she tried to find a job there, so she could stay. No luck around Tehran, but she did leave for the beautiful area of Dubai and hopes to get a job there. I know with Ivana traveling to Dubai, it must have made my friend sad, as she loves to go on vacations to Dubai. This is why I think Farzaneh (my online friend) from Iran enjoys vacations more than most travelers do.

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?

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!

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?

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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!