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Friday, March 09, 2007

A visit to Atlantis Marine World is a journey rich in education, adventure, and entertainment. Whatever your appetite for learning and adventure, you will find the experience you are looking for at Atlantis Marine World. In the space of just a few hours, you can go on a Shark Dive, Snorkel with the Rays, get your feet wet in a Salt Marsh, climb a Rock Wall, take a scenic and educational river tour and see the Western hemispheres largest all living coral Reef display. And thats just a sample of the adventures and experiences waiting for you amid the mysterious, evocative ruins of the Lost City at Atlantis Marine World. No wonder Atlantis Marine World has become one of Long Islands top year-round tourist attractions, and a gateway to Long Islands renowned East End. Charter a coach or school bus to bring a large group of sea loving adventurers.

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The world's largest and most comprehensive Native American museum and research center offers an array of engaging experiences for young and old, from life size walk-through dioramas that transport visitors into the past, to changing exhibits and live performances of contemporary arts and cultures. Four full acres of permanents exhibits depict 18,000 years of Native and natural history in thoroughly researched detail, while two libraries, including one for children, offer a diverse selection of materials on the histories and cultures of all Native peoples of the United States and Canada.
Spring Has Sprung At the Pequot Museum. See the world from a whole new perspective, meet some new feathered friends, live birds of prey courtesy of Wingmasters or just share a laugh with ventriloquist Buddy Big Mountain and his zany puppets. Spring is bursting with events and activities, from the Farmstead garden all the way up to the 18 story tall Museum Tower and Observation Deck. Create a model skyscraper, discover a rare flower, explore the undersea world of the Gulf of Mexico or listen to the stories of Native Americans who walk the “high steel” to build our tallest buildings.

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Step back to the guilded age during guided tours of this 19 room, Tiffany decorated mansion. Charter a coach to see this Elaborate Victorian, built in 1874. This mansion has rare interiors by Louis Comfort Tiffany and was the authors home for 17 years from 1874 to 1891. 19 furnished rooms including many of Twains possessions. It is a National Historic Landmark. The Museum Center features fine gift shop, cafe, Ken Burns documentary, orientation and changing exhibition galleries, lectures and special programs. Visitors can expect the fee to be as follows: Adults $13, seniors $11, children (6-16) $8, 6 and under free. For more information visit http://www.marktwainhouse.org

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Like a precious gem in a fine jeweled setting Narragansett Bay is the sparkling geographic center of Rhode Island. Sailing, boating, fishing, kayaking, cruising, swimming and seal watching are a few of the great recreational opportunities enjoyed by millions of visitors each year. Historic villages nestled along the scenic coast offer waterfront dining, shopping, adventure sport outfitters and more. Dont have your own boat? They have scores of ways to explore the Bay for fun and learning. Relax on a narrated boat cruise along the islands of the Bay.
Sail into the sunset on a historic schooner. Relive Americans Cup heritage by crewing on a twelve meter yacht. Cast your line while enjoying a fishing boat excursion. Paddle your kayak along the Bays pristine coastline for an unforgettable experience. Whatever you choose make sure you charter a mini or full size coach to bring all your friends and family.

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For such a tiny state, Rhode Islands environment couldnt be more diverse and its people couldnt be more dedicated to preserving the states natural heritage. The ocean state is brimming with natural beauty, featuring thousands of acres dedicated to wildlife refuges, more than 400 miles of coastline and more than 100 public and private beaches, scores of easily accessible public gardens and much more.

With so much to offer, we developed Rhode Island Nature Trails to help you discover the natural gems located in every corner of our state. Whether you are looking for bird watching or hiking, each section details some of the best spots to visit in the Ocean State. Each trail also features additional information about each topic, from “off trail” detours and important information to local food favorites that you can’t miss. Get ready to make your vacation memories on the Rhode Island Nature Trails by chartering a coach bus to fit the whole family.

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Thursday, March 08, 2007

If you are looking for a famous place to get married, You have found it. This location is a Las Vegas Landmark, Formerly The Red Fez, it was a popular hang out in the 60s and 70s for such entertainers as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, and others. This newly decorated wedding chapel is now owned by a musician who has appeared and recorded with Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Gladys Knight, Jackson browne, Bonnie Raitt and many more. Come and get married in this beautiful chapel and become part of our star studded history. Just come to Las Vegas and they will do the rest. Charter a limo party bus or a Rolls Royce for just the two of you. They are located on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip between the Sahara Hotel and the famous Stratosphere Hotel Casino and the ceremonies can be either religious or civil. They have wedding rings, tiaras, veils, champagne glasses, ring pillows, guest books and corsages.

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Get into the swing by chartering a coach bus to see this amazing place. The warm Arizona desert takes on even greater appeal in March, when spring training baseball comes to town.
Twelve teams play daily pre season contests in the Cactus League, nine of them within 40 minutes of Phoenix. Games are quick afternoon affairs, with most of the big leaguers departing after four or five innings. That leaves plenty of time for 18 holes at Troon North Golf Club, or a spa treatment at the legendary Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort.

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People who come to Nebraska are often amazed by what they find. They arrive with expectations as varied and as vast as the weather, and they leave having learned that Nebraska itself is just as unpredictable. Whatever your interests and wherever your travels may take you in this great state, you will discover that the possibilities truly are endless. From art museums to frontier military posts to prehistoric elephants and rhinos to a world class zoo, the list of amazing things to see in Nebraska is as broad as our states horizons. So, charter a coach bus and bring the whole family.

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Kentucky is a place where spirits are free to soar and big dreams can be fulfilled. We want to make your vacation dreams become a reality. Whether you have a day to stay and shop, or a month to relax and tour, you can "loosen up the reins" and enjoy what Kentucky has to offer.This beautiful region may be all about horses, with racetracks, 450 thoroughbred farms and a world-class park to prove it, but it also reeks of history and culture. Daniel Boone founded a settlement here; Bourbon was invented here, and Berea is at the center of a rich folk art tradition that dates back several centuries. Charter a coach bus to take you around this exciting town.

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In south-central Wyoming, near the Colorado border, whole villages of Indians converged periodically at a "Grand Encampment" to hunt buffalo and other wild game that roamed the area. A mining town, later built in the area was rightly named Encampment. Once called Grand Encampment by French-Canadian trappers who rendezvoused along the Encampment River, this small town has a rich history. In 1897, copper was discovered in the Sierra Madre Mountains just above this quiet settlement, and soon hundreds flocked to the area to get their share of the mined riches. A smelter was built along the river, and an incredible (for its time) tramway was built. This tram ran for sixteen miles from the mining sight in the mountains down to the smelter. The tram could carry almost a thousand tons of ore a day! Part of this tram is now on display at the Encampment Museum, which is a must see when visiting here. Other wonderful displays (including the infamous two-story outhouse!) are set up there, and volunteers offer tourists a wealth of information on the area’s history. Today, Encampment has a population of approximately 500 year-round residents. It rests at the base of the Sierra Madres, and is the gateway to the Medicine Bow Forest. The Grand Encampment Opera Hall is over one hundred years old. Melodramas are still performed there at least twice a year by the Grand Encampment Opera Company and are highly entertaining for the whole family. One performance is held during the Woodchoppers Jamboree and Rodeo. This event is held every year on the third weekend in June, and is located at the Encampment Rodeo Grounds. In addition to the melodrama, visitors will enjoy wood chopping events and a rodeo. Charter a coach to bring a big group around Wyoming.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

The community, the valley and the lake were all named after mountain man, trapper and trader, David Jackson. Approximately four miles north of Jackson, upheavals of mountains and erosion have produced an interesting formation.The works of nature have created a "Sleeping Indian," complete with mouth, nose, flowing headdress and folded arms across the chest. With a sharp eye and a little imagination you can see the Indian on the horizon. The National Elk Refuge, northeast of Jackson, provides a home for thousands of elk each winter. Visitors can take sleigh rides among the elk from mid-December through April. Charter a coach bus to take the whole family and your gear.

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Like many southern Wyoming communities, Rawlins dates back to the year 1868, when the tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad were being laid across the virgin Wyoming landscape.By 1870, Rawlins had become an important "jumping off place" for stagecoaches and wagon trains for the new gold fields around South Pass City to the northwest. Through the 1870s, it was a wild, hard town with outlaw activity a normal part of daily life. By the end of the decade, however, the town's established citizens had taken things into their own hands in vigilante action that climaxed with the lynching and skinning of the region's most notorious outlaw Big Nose George Parrott.
Today, Rawlins is the center of a thriving sheep and cattle industry and still is a major station on the Union Pacific. Coal, uranium, oil and gas are found in the area. Rawlins is also a full-facility tourism center and is the point where US 287 branches off to the northwest to serve both Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. It roughly follows the original route of the Rawlins Lander Fort Washakie stagecoach road. Charter an SUV for a day of exploring.

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As you approach modern-day Rock Springs, you can almost imagine earlier travelers bouncing along the Overland Stage route toward the welcome stage station which was the beginning of this southwestern Wyoming town in 1862. Rock Springs is another of the southern Wyoming towns on the Union Pacific's transcontinental line. And for years the area provided millions of tons of coal to feed the nation's locomotives. Today, the Rock Springs area continues to have a leadership role in the nation's energy production. US Hwy 191 connects at Rock Springs north to serve Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks. Rock Springs is known as the home of 56 nationalities; a true melting pot. Formed by the railroad and coal mines, Rock Springs offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors and residents alike. Established in 1888 as a mining town, the natural resources around the area are the driving force behind the Rock Springs economy. The Sand Dunes, just a few miles north of Rock Springs, are the largest in North America. Charter a mini coach for you family to have enough room for you hiking gear.

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Wyoming is Forever West. The very mention of the the word Wyoming evokes the essence of the American West. Wyoming is all that innumerable movies, novels and legends have tried to capture. This Western Spirit thrives to this day in the Cowboy State. The name Wyoming has its origins in an Algonquin word meaning "large prairie place." From its broad high plains to its soaring mountains, from its storied past on the frontier to its role in the ancient histories of native peoples, Wyoming is like no place on Earth. Charter a large coach bus so you can bring the whole family or office. The community was named after a New York health resort because of the natural hot springs found in the Saratoga area. The natural hot water is clear and odorless. Its medicinal value ranks with the famous springs of Germany. People drive for hundred of miles to take advantage of the free hot springs. Saratoga has the best blue ribbon trout fishing in the country with over 100 miles of Freestone River flowing throughout the Platte Valley. Hundreds of mile of hiking trails for the novice and experienced are scattered throughout the Medicine Bow Routt National Forest. For winter sportsman, the snowmobile trails are second to none. With over 300 miles of trails to choose from, you can snowmobile all day without feeling crowded.

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Charter a bus for an all day shopping trip at the Tanger Outlet Center. Discover a bargain hunter's paradise and tax free shopping in more than 130 brand name outlet stores. You have to experience it to believe it! Its truely amazing.
Shop and save in such stores as Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, OshKosh, Eddie Bauer, J.Crew, Ann Taylor and many more. Buy direct from the manufacturer. Happy Shopping!

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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Built in 1851, the Washington Avenue Firehouse is now the home of the New Orleans Fire Department Museum, a wonderfully educational facility that features two floors of fire-fighting memorabilia.Some of the favorite treasures include an 1896 Steam Fire Engine, built especially for the city of New Orleans; a 1927 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine, a motorized fire engine that could pump 750 gallons of water per minute; fire helmets from all over the world; uniforms dating back to 1891; and much more. Charter a school bus for a class trip.
Located on the second floor, the Educational Center teaches fire safety education and escape techniques in a fun, interactive environment. Firefighter Michael Williams, an on-duty firefighter since 1994, teaches fire safety classes to more than 4,000 children each year. The Museum is located at 1135 Washington Avenue (at Camp Street), a 15-minute ride from Canal Street. More than 5,000 persons visit the museum each year. The New Orleans Fire Department Museum is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are enthusiastically accepted. Tours are limited to 30 persons at a time and must be scheduled in advance. Schedule a tour by calling (504) 896-4756. Visit: www.new-orleans.la.us.

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Located in the Treme section, the oldest African American neighborhood in the United States, is the Backstreet Cultural Museum where visitors find an amazing assortment of memorabilia indigenous to Mardi Gras, jazz funerals and other traditions found only in New Orleans. The Backstreet Museum, once the home of the Blandin Funeral Home, houses the citys largest collection of Mardi Gras Indian costumes. Charter a coach bus to bring the whole family along.
These brilliantly colored and elaborately designed costumes are hand made by local artisans. Each costume boasts thousands of beads, shells, rhinestones, sequins and feathers and takes a year to make. Costing upwards of $10,000 a piece, the costumes are artistic treasures. In this simple setting, the museum also houses an enormous collection of still photos and video footage of Mardi Gras Indians, jazz funerals and second lines. The Backstreet Cultural Museum is located at 1116 St. Claude Avenue and is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. For directions to the museum or more information, call (504) 522-4806 or visit: www.backstreetmuseum.org.

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The magnificent music of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra entertains and enlightens with the finest in classical music, pop and new music. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is the only full-time, professional orchestra in the Gulf South, and has achieved national recognition as the only musician-owned and operated professional symphony in America. Charter a limousine or Limo party bus for the night to make it a truly special experience. For information on the LPO and its upcoming events, call (225) 383-0500 ext. 106, visit: www.lpomusic.com, or e-mail: lpo@brso.org.

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Imagine being higher than the airplanes landing at Albuquerque International Airport? Ascend 4,000 feet in about 15 minutes along the western face of the Sandia Mountains. Through the glass walls of the cable car, passengers have been known to see eagles, mule deer, or even black bears. The engineering marvel carries 50 people at a time and travel on two 100,000 pound track cables, each stronger than what would be required to support a car.
Once you reach the top, you should be able to see over 11,000 square miles of our state. Look west across the Rio Grande, and you will see Mount Taylor more than 70 miles away. To the north and west is Redondo Peak in the Jemez Mountains, rising from a caldera known as the Valle Grande, a volcanic crater said to be the largest in the world. On the far eastern horizon, you will see the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Santa Fe. To the south are the Manzano Mountains. The ride down is just as fun. Charter a mini coach and bring along the whole adventure seeking family.

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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of the people of the Mogollon culture who lived in the Gila Wilderness from the 1280s through the early 1300s. The surroundings probably look today very much like they did when the cliff dwellings were inhabited. It is surrounded by the Gila National Forest and lies at the edge of the Gila Wilderness, the nations first designated wilderness area. This designation means that the wilderness character of the area will not be altered by the intrusion of roads or other evidence of human presence. Charter a coach bus to fit a large group.
Hiking in the Gila and Aldo Leopold Wilderness areas are popular activities in the area. There are several popular hot springs in the area. The closest, Lightfeather, is a twenty minute walk from the Visitor Center. The most popular is Jordan, a 6 or 8 mile hike from the Visitor Center, depending upon the trailhead used.

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Monday, March 05, 2007

Famous for what is now known as the Roswell Incident, the town of Roswell hosts an annual UFO festival and the International UFO Museum and Research Center where you can decide for yourself about the flying saucer that allegedly crashed here in 1947. Whatever you decide, you are likely to be intrigued by the many exhibits and programs about the crash itself and the phenomenon of UFO research. Charter a coach bus for enough room for all of the "believers" you know.

Opened in 1991, the Museum and Research Center shortly thereafter earned 1996s Top Tourist Destination of New Mexico. Each room in the Museum has been designed to bring back the feeling of 1947 a newsroom, a government cover up room, and also a room dedicated to providing information about sightings in general. The Research Center offers books, records, and other research materials galore. On the board of the Museum and Research Center are nuclear physicists, the best known and most influential UFO expert in North America, documentarians of strange phenomena, and one of the worlds leading experts on the Roswell UFO events of 1947. With these heavyweights, you gotta start believing!

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Charter a coach to experience the National park with your entire family. From AD 850 to 1250, Chaco Canyon served as a major urban center of ancestral Puebloan culture. Remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings, engineering feats, astronomy, artistic achievements, and distinctive architecture, it served as a hub of ceremony, trade, and administration for the prehistoric Four Corners area for 400 years unlike anything before or since.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves one of Americas most significant and fascinating cultural and historic areas. It was a major center of ancestral Puebloan culture between AD 850 and 1250 and was a hub of ceremony, trade, and administration for the prehistoric Four Corners area unlike anything before or since.
Chaco is remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings, and its distinctive architecture. To construct the buildings, along with the associated Chacoan roads, ramps, dams, and mounds, required a great deal of well organized and skillful planning, designing, resource gathering, and construction. The Chacoan people combined pre planned architectural designs, astronomical alignments, geometry, landscaping, and engineering to create an ancient urban center of spectacular public architecture one that still amazes and inspires us a thousand years later.

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Take a tour in the comfortable 56 degree climate and behold Carlsbad Caverns bizarre formations, stalactites and stalagmites borne out of the earths own vibrant imagination. The creation of the caves began some 250 million years ago, when the region was part of a vast inland sea. The caves were not occupied until 1,000 years ago, when paleo Indians first sought refuge there. Visitors today can enjoy self guided or guided tours, back country explorations and camping, and more.
The park contains more than 100 known caves, including Lechuguilla Cave, the nations deepest limestone cave (1,567 feet) and third longest. You can not miss The Big Room, eight football fields big. There are self guided and ranger guided tours. Reservations are recommended for the following excursions. Kings Palace, Left Hand Tunnel, Slaughter Canyon Cave, Lower Cave, Spider Cave, and Hall of the White Giant.
Expect ladder climbs, pool crossings, tight crawls, and free climbing. Oh, and bats at dusk between May and October, you can witness a mass hatch as 300,000 of the Mexican freetailers exit the cave!

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While all regions would like to claim Billy the Kid as their outlaw, Lincoln County is widely known as Billy the Kid Country. Though he rests safely underground at the Fort Sumner Military Cemetery in Fort Sumner, his legend is alive and well at the Billy the Kid Museum. Here you will find 60,000 relics of the historic past, including Billy the Kids rifle, chaps and spurs, the original Wanted poster, and even locks of his hair!
Items of early 20th century life are also on display. Check out the horse drawn hearse and the homestead cabin exhibit. If its take home paraphernalia you want, they have got you covered. T-shirts with Billy the Kid on the front and his tombstone on the back, postcards, posters, books, and even the Billy the Kid WANTED and funeral posters. Make sure to visit his grave site. He is buried just a few steps away. His tombstone has been stolen three times since the 1940s, so it’s enclosed by a metal cage, but you can easily confirm that he is under the ground!

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The Jacksonville Zoo features lots of animals. Visit white rhinos, crocodiles, lions and more on a Plains of Africa tour. An overlook area allows visitors to observe elephants and giraffes. Native Florida wildlife is also featured, including the jaguar, endangered Florida panther and American alligator.

There is so much to see here that you should allow an entire day to catch it all! So charter a coach bus to bring along the whole family. Refreshments are available throughout the park.

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