THE INSIDER
TRAVEL BLOG
Thursday,
June 30, 2006
2006
GODSPEED SAIL
This summer, a
replica of Godspeed, one
of the three original ships that
in 1607 brought America's first
permanent English colonists to
Jamestown, launches with an
80-day sailing itinerary to begin
the celebration of America's 400th
Anniversary. Ports of call
include NYC (through July 6th),
Boston (July 14th
to 19th), and Newport, RI (July
25th to 30th). Join in the
excitement of the
"Landing Party" -
featuring live musical
performances, family
entertainment,
historical and cultural
displays highlighting the
legacies of Jamestown and the
growth of America -- all free to
the public. For more
details visit the Godspeed
web site.
Thursday,
June 29, 2006
CELEBRATE
THE 4TH IN NYC
Independence
Day is all about fireworks and Macy's Fourth of
July Fireworks
is the annual
spectacular of color and light.
2006 marks the 30th anniversary
of this extravaganza which will
feature more than 120,000 bursts
of pyrotechnic color. While the
show, which gets underway on July
4th at 9pm, is visible for free
from almost any unobstructed view
of the East River in Manhattan,
Brooklyn and Queens, one of the
best viewing spots in town is at
Southpoint on Roosevelt Island.
To justify the price of the tickets,
there will be a variety of
pre-show activities including
face painters, jugglers and live
music. Given the Chinese
tradition of celebrating with
fireworks it should come as no
surprise that Chinatown
hosts a terrific 4th of July
festival.
The Chinatown Independence Day
Parade features colorful floats,
lion and dragon dances, and
marching bands. You can also
enjoy live music, dance and kid
activities at the Block Party on
Market Street. Both free events
take place on Sunday, July 2nd.
Tuesday,
June 13, 2006
MUSEUM MILE
FESTIVAL
In New York City, Fifth
Avenue will be closed to traffic
from 82nd to 105th Street tonight
from 6 to 9 pm for the annual Museum Mile Festival. This event is free
and open to the public. The
street will be overflowing with
events in the visual and
performing arts, but the real
highlight is free admission to
the following nine museums:
Metropolitan
Museum of Art
Goethe-Institut
New York
Neue Galerie
Guggenheim
Museum
National Academy
Museum
Cooper-Hewitt
National Design Museum
Jewish Museum
Museum of the
City of New York
El Museo del
Barrio
While
you're in the area, stop and
enjoy the serenity of the nearby Conservatory Garden.
Friday, June
9, 2006
CRUISE TO
HAWAII
Most
people don't think of Hawaii as a
popular cruise destination but
it's the perfect way to
experience all of Hawaii in just
7 days! Norwegian Cruise Line offers
year-round 7-day Hawaii cruises
departing from either Honolulu or
Maui. Extended length seasonal
cruises to Hawaii are offered by Holland America Line and Princess Cruises from
September until April departing
from San Diego or Los Angeles.
Additional cruises to Hawaii are
available late spring and early
fall on Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean as ships
reposition to/from Alaska.
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