Monday, May 12, 2008
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Birmingham, Ala., built on a foundation of iron and steel, has grown into a multi-faceted town of business, gardens, sports, music, food and arts. Visit this summer and explore all that the city has to offer, plus a generous helping of Southern hospitality.
In recent weeks, thousands of air passengers have been stranded by airline bankruptcies and flight cancellations. And there may be more disruptions ahead as older jets continue to be scrutinized for safety and the economy bubbles with trouble.
“Stick to what you know” could be the motto for Branson this year as the Ozark resort town focuses on its wholesome country, pop music and family entertainment roots, plus recent upgrades in shopping and hotels, to ride out the national economic downturn.
Dena Feldstein Brody sketched out an $8,000 budget for a 12-day family vacation this summer in England, France and Spain. But those plans were two years ago. Since then, the dollar has plummeted and air fares have soared.
Louisiana will join hundreds of states, cities and businesses in a salute to tourism this month. Special events, from high-powered seminars to welcoming lemonade stands for visitors, will be customized on local levels throughout the U.S.
A new museum is opening June 2 at the site of the 1969 Woodstock concert.
Tired of stressing about what your pale skin and flabby muscles are going to look like on the beach during your summer vacation? Then do what I did. Trade in your shorts for a pair of long underwear, jump on your motorcycle and head north to Alaska.
Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums have been entertaining visitors at the reconstructed village in Virginia for decades. This year the musical group is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1958, the Fifes and Drums perform in the historic area nearly 500 times during the year in daily programs. The musical organization is made up local boys and girls aged 10-18. They perform as members of either the junior or senior group.
Residents of Breaux Bridge take great pride in the their town’s title, “Crawfish Capital of the World.’’ And they know how to pay tribute to the crustacean with flourish. The annual Crawfish Festival takes place today through Sunday, May 4.
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