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St. Petersburg, Florida, a beach town located between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, is a popular location for both tourists and retirees.  Nicknamed the “Sunshine City,” St. Pete enjoys around 360 days of sunshine each year, making it the ultimate vacation point year-round.  The weather is perfect for doing outdoor activities, since temperatures rarely dip below 50°F, so you will have ample opportunity to explore the area and get acquainted with its key landmarks without having your plans squelched by rain and inclement weather. 

While you are visiting Florida, consider taking full advantage of the crystal clear waters and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime snorkeling adventure.  St. Petersburg is a great place to do just that, with the Snorkeling Adventure from St. Pete Beach.  You can go out on the boat and catch some rays or go swimming if you decide that snorkeling isn’t for you.  Like everything on this trip, it is completely optional.  If you do decide to take the plunge, suit up and get ready to explore the remains of Fort Dade, which was built up around the time of the Spanish-American War.  You will also get the chance to visit the island of Egmont Key and explore its trails and National Wildlife Refuge.  If you are a snorkeling newbie, don’t worry.  Everyone receives in-water instruction as a prelude to the main event. 

There is so much to see that it would be impossible to put it all into words, except to say that you will be truly amazed by the underwater world that you discover during your journey.  Over four hours, you will check out the Lighthouse at Egmont Key State Park, which was constructed in the 1800s, swim with the fish, and come face to face with history as you seek out any existing remnants of various historical structures.  Then, on the way back to land, you can relax and soak up the sun on board the boat, which has been designed like a catamaran for maximum comfort and stability.

The next time you are trying to choose a vacation destination, keep sunny St. Petersburg in mind.  When you need help deciding on a tour or activity in the area, visit www.stpetersburgtours.net.  If you book your tickets online, you will save $5 on each adult ticket.

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Williams, a city located along Route 66 in Arizona, is the ideal winter vacation spot offering a variety of tours and activities for all ages.  Because it is situated so closely to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Williams draws in an impressive number of visitors each year. 

On your trip to Williams, one of the most popular tour options is the Grand Canyon Train.  You can take this tour in one day or you can choose the overnight package if you are looking to spend some extra time checking out the area.  Train tours are a great way to get an overview of the city and its surrounding area before deciding on specific locations to revisit in more detail.  Should you opt for the regular train tour, you will spend just over two hours riding around and getting to know your surroundings a little better.  To make your trip that much more comfortable, there are five classes of train service to choose from, each with its own unique amenities, from a fully stocked bar to reclining seats and large picture windows for optimal viewing.  Knowledgeable guides will be there to educate you along the way, and they are more than happy to answer any questions that may arise.

Not only will you have a lot to look at out the windows of your train car, but you will have a lot going on inside as well.  Strolling musicians will serenade you with music that was popular throughout history, and you will even get to witness the reenactment of an old fashioned shoot out and train robbery.  Once you reach the Canyon, you can walk along the edge as you enjoy an incredible view, or you can board the shuttle bus which will make stops at several scenic checkpoints.  Make sure to bring a camera or camcorder to capture your memories, since you will definitely want to look back at your trip later.

If you are more interested in taking in an aerial view of the Grand Canyon, you can book a ticket on the Helicopter Tour from Grand Canyon South Rim.  These tours can be taken for 25 or 45 minutes depending on your personal timetable, and the views from above the Kaibab Plateau - part of the Colorado Plateau - are not to be missed.  The Kaibab Plateau also houses the largest Ponderosa Pine forests in the world, which are best viewed from above.  You will travel over part of the Painted Desert and the Desert View Watchtower as well, where you can catch the widest view of the Canyon.  Using the path of the Colorado River as a guide, your group will follow it upstream to where it meets with the Little Colorado River. 

Your trip to Williams can be booked solid with activities if you choose, with additional tours offered by van, SUV, bus, and river raft.  Visit Williams Tours online to ensure that your next vacation is everything you envisioned and more!

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If you are looking for a nice warm place to visit this winter, Tampa, Florida should definitely make your short list.  With beaches that go on for miles and an infectiously friendly atmosphere, this city was clearly designed with tourists in mind.  So when you are ready to start planning your next getaway, consider the place that has it all!

Once you have made your decision on where to go, it is only fitting that you choose a tour company that will have you covered from arrival to departure.  With Tampa Tours, you are sure to have all of your sightseeing needs met and exceeded.  Whether your idea of a great time is spending a romantic evening on the water or checking out the area wildlife, you will not be disappointed by your experience.

When you are in the mood to have a leisurely day taking in the scenery, the Deluxe Little Manatee River Canoe or Kayak Trip is just what you need.  You can float down the river at your own pace while you soak up the beautiful surroundings and take some time to appreciate the wildlife that you see around you.  Some of the animals you might see on your trip are manatees, turtles, fish, birds, and alligators.  You may also spot some hogs, otters, and deer along the way so keep an eye out!  Towards the middle of your day, you can go fishing, check out the lay of the land, or stop off for a waterside picnic. 

In Tampa, the activities don’t stop just because the sun goes down.  If you are still in the mood for some action, check out one of the dinner cruises on offer.  A fantastic combination of fine dining and entertainment, these cruises are a definite crowd pleaser and an excellent chance to check out the sights without braving the city traffic.  Similar trips are available at lunch time as well if that is more to your liking. 

One such cruise is the Dinner Dance Cruise from St. Petersburg.  With incredible waterfront views of Tampa Bay, you are able to see so much more than you would by land because you have the opportunity to do so from many different vantage points.  As you take a walk up and down the decks you will see the city lit up as it stands out against the night sky.  The view, in combination with the food and entertainment, makes your trip that much more memorable so it is a great activity to share with friends or loved ones.

For more ideas for how to spend your time in Tampa, visit www.tampatours.net and see why this city has become a favorite for travelers around the country and the world.

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Just because the inauguration has come and gone does not mean that there is no longer a reason to visit Washington, DC.  Why not take a trip to this historical city at your leisure and explore it from the inside out to see what really makes it tick? With DC Tours, you have many different opportunities to do just that, with lunch and dinner cruises, night tours, and historical tours at your disposal.

If you are looking for a general overview of the city, take the Washington DC Hop-On-Hop-Off Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Tour.  With 25 stops throughout DC, there are lots of opportunities to get off the bus and walk around.  You can rejoin the tour at any time, and your ticket is good for two days with unlimited use during that time.  Should you decide to take the trip straight through, it will take you about two and a half hours in total.  Some of the stops along the way include Union Station, the US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Ford’s Theatre, Arlington National Cemetery, Embassy Row, and many others.  You can even follow the loop completely through once to get the lay of the land and then pick it up again later or the next day to revisit the stops of your choice. 

As you can imagine, the city looks completely different during the day than it does at night.  That is where the Washington DC After Dark Tour comes in.  Your coach will take you to many of the sights listed above, but this time you will see them, quite literally, in a whole new light.  You will stop to check out the FDR and Vietnam Memorials, the nation’s Capitol building, the White House, and all the other structures that have become a significant part of US history, all shining brightly amid the backdrop of the night sky. 

Once you have seen the basic layout of the city, you are ready to step inside some of the historical buildings that make up the landscape, and you can do this on the Washington DC Interior Buildings Tour.  While you will take a drive past the FBI Building, Washington Monument, and the Supreme Court, you can actually venture inside the World War II Memorial, National Air and Space Museum, the US Capitol and other well-known landmarks, making your experience that much richer. 

While you may have missed seeing the new President get sworn in this month, that doesn’t mean you should miss out on experiencing the history and fun that awaits you in Washington, DC altogether.  Take a trip to the city this winter and you will be very glad that you did.  For more information, visit www.dctours.us and book your tickets today!

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For the ultimate Western experience while you are in Texas, book the Ranch Stay Western Package in Grandview Texas.  This package includes an overnight stay at the ranch and a full country breakfast.  Lunch is included as well.  Other activities around the ranch include playing horseshoes, paintball laser tag, and stocked pond fishing.  The ranch is situated in an 1880s Western town where you can still see real cowboys herding cattle while on horseback.

After breakfast, you will go on a beautiful trail ride and have a roping lesson or go skeet shooting.  If you have never gone skeet shooting it is worth it to try at least once.  You may be even better at it than you think! Later on you can take a trip over to the adult only lounge to take a break and mingle.

The ranch is only 35 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and Dallas, so it is very convenient but far enough away from the city to give you a real look into cowboy life.  You can stay for more than one night, but ticket prices are per overnight stay.  The kids will love this look into the past and they will get to feel like cowboys for a day.  So, the next time they decide to play Cowboys & Indians they will have more insight into their characters.

Be prepared to have the time of your life on this trip.  There will be dancing, hayrides, cookouts, and horseback riding which are all fun activities for the whole family.  For those bold enough to give it a shot, there is also a mechanical bull to ride.      To book your stay on the ranch, visit www.bigdtours.com and check out all the other fun things to do while you are in the area.

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Music aficionados will not want to miss the chance to see all that Myrtle Beach has to offer.  A show that should be tops on your list is the Good Vibrations Show.  Featuring music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, this production is a music extravaganza.  Filled with elaborate costumes and vibrant stage lighting, it will certainly give you a night to remember.  The talent is staggering, with top performers from the Carolina Opry headlining.  Mixed in with the music and dance is a smattering of old school comedy, the kind you grew up with or raised your kids with. 

Children will be entertained and adults will be captivated by the sheer talent that is on display.  Whether you remember these times fondly or are interested in getting to know them for the first time ever, this show is a definite must. 

If you are excited about reliving your youth or are just yearning to be nostalgic for a bit, go and see this show.  It runs from February to October so there is just enough time to book your spot now for the upcoming season at http://www.myrtlebeachtours.us/.

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Scottsdale, Arizona is a wonderful place to visit in your free time.  Located close to Phoenix, the area is in an optimal location and is surrounded by the Sonoran Desert.  Given the type of terrain, there are many types of tours and activities available to you, should you decide to go out and explore.

To truly appreciate Scottsdale for all that it is worth, you can join a Hummer or ATV tour through the desert, check out a dinner show, go out on a fishing boat, and lots more.  If you are feeling up for an adventure, you can take the Happy Trails Horseback Ride.  During your trip, you will saddle up and ride a well-trained horse for an hour-long nature walk through the desert.  This ride is fine for beginners and is also appropriate for those who have a wealth of experience with horses.

The desert and mountains will never look as beautiful as they do when you are riding alongside them and feeling like it is all a part of you.  This is an experience that can’t be duplicated anywhere else, and you are in for the ride of your life whether you decide to take it alone or with a loved one. 

If none of these ideas strike your fancy, Scottsdale Tours is sure to have something on offer that will.  There is something for everyone in Arizona, and Scottsdale and its surrounding areas are no different.  For more information, visit www.scottsdaletours.net. 

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Palm Springs Tours provides the perfect way to see the beautiful Palm Springs area with minimal fuss.  Bus tours, which are readily available to travelers, are a fantastic option for those who wish to let someone else navigate while they take everything in. 

The Palm Springs Extended City Tour by Bus is one such tour.  For two and a half hours, you will tour the gorgeous city as you listen to a fully narrated informational program.  The tour takes you past the residences of some of Palm Springs’ most rich and famous, including Elvis Presley, Liberace, and Frank Sinatra.  You will also pass through Rancho Mirage, which has been frequented by many presidents - including Gerald Ford - during their vacations.  Cathedral City will be a featured location as well; this series of rock formations got its name from Henry Washington when he described them as resembling a cathedral.

For a shortened version of this tour, consider the Palm Springs City Tour by Bus, which shows you an abbreviated view of the area.  This tour is also fully narrated and will give you a great overview of Palm Springs in general when you are pressed for time. 

Once you have had the chance to see Palm Springs on the ground, you should definitely take the Aerial Tramway, which is considered a major wonder of the engineering industry.  The tramway is the largest rotating tramcar system in the world.  The engineer who conceived of the idea had one particular goal, which was “to go up there where it’s nice and cool.”  In 1963 the tramway was opened, and since then over 12 million people have experienced the view overlooking the Coachella Valley.  Visitors are lifted up over 2000 feet in the air to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet high. 

The unique rotating tramcar allows you an incredible aerial view from the mountains with a chance to see everything from many vantage points.  This is an experience to savor, since it is not often that you get such a complete view of an area.  Once you reach the top of the mountain, you have the chance to shop, dine, and just enjoy the scenery.  In warmer seasons, you can also take the hiking trails and enjoy the picnic areas and campgrounds.  During the winter, you can go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. 

Whether you choose to see Palm Springs from above or on land, you are in for a unique and exciting experience.  To book your tour or evaluate other appealing options, visit www.palmspringstours.net.

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Take a trip back in time to the days of the Old South with the Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans.   Built in 1839, the Oak Alley Plantation boasts a breathtaking view of a quarter-mile long alley of 28 magnificent oak trees that are each over 250 years old.  This plantation is one of the South’s most picturesque settings and may even be the most photographed plantation ever.  It has been featured in many movies including ‘Interview with the Vampire’ and ‘Primary Colors.’ It was even used as the shooting site for the wedding of Bo and Hope on ‘Days of Our Lives.’ 

On your way to your destination, you will enjoy a fully narrated motorcoach ride, during which time you will get a better understanding of life back in the Old South, including information on how plantations used to be run and the impact of those times on our lives today.

Beyond just passing this gorgeous plantation, you will get a guided tour inside it, with its immaculate rooms and perfectly color coordinated décor.  This classic Greek-revival style antebellum home sits on a lot of a tremendous 1,360 acres! In four and a half hours, you will become familiar with these popular grounds and will hear some amusing stories about its history - a must for anyone interested in the history of the Old South.

This tour is certainly not the only game in town.  There is plenty to do on your visit to beautiful New Orleans, so check out www.bigeasytours.us for information on how to make your trip exactly what you want it to be and more!

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Ready to roll but tired of taking the same old wheels? Try out one of the many nontraditional tour offerings on your next trip to New York, San Diego, or Los Angeles.  Get out of the habit of the same old thing and start the new year off with a new mode of transportation.  With Reserve123, the options are endless.

On your next trip to New York, consider seeing the city in the comfort of a classic convertible.  You will be the talk of the town and will make heads turn as you cruise through the city streets with the top down.  On the Deluxe Private New York Tour, which runs from May through October and is taken in a classic convertible, your 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will take you to the historic West Village, across the Brooklyn Bridge, and to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade where you can catch the perfect view of the Manhattan skyline.

Another convertible tour that is available is the Classic Car Tour from Los Angeles.  This is a great option for trips in the winter since temperatures in Los Angeles don’t often dip much lower than 50°F.  L.A. also enjoys about 263 sunny days a year and rain is less frequent than in other parts of the country.  You will ride in a classic Cadillac convertible as your tour guide makes sure you get to see all the right spots and learn more about the area to get the most out of your trip. 

For a fancy twist on the limousine, take the Los Angeles Limo Tour and see all the best places in Tinseltown.  Your vehicle, which is actually a 24-passenger super stretch Hummer, comes equipped with color TV and VCR, complimentary bar, stereo and CD player, wraparound leather seats, and a sun or moon  roof.  You can also request free champagne, a red carpet, fish tanks, smoke machines, and more so they are perfect for a special occasion or a typical day or night on the town.  Of course, with this tour your day will be anything but typical!

A unique spin on the limo ride concept is the VIP Street Rod Limo Grand Tour of Los Angeles.  Your tour will begin in a 1923 Ford T Roadster Limo, which will take you to the most exclusive shops in the area on the famous Rodeo Drive.  The tour also features celebrity homes in Beverly Hills and Bel-Air including those of Al Pacino, Madonna, and George Clooney. 

When you are looking for your day to take a spooky turn, check out the Deluxe Haunted Ghost Tour in San Diego.  Your “Ghost Coach” will take you on a 90-minute night tour of haunted San Diego.  Of course it wouldn’t be much of a ghost tour if you stayed in the coach the whole time, so be prepared to get out and stretch your legs as you walk to documented haunted spots.  You will also gain admission to the William Heath Davis House, located in the Gaslamp Quarter.  The tour is completely guided, and as you can imagine it is packed with theatrics. 

No matter what kind of nontraditional transportation you choose, your tour will be filled with excitement, incredible scenery, and priceless information.  Reserve your tickets online and save $5 on each adult ticket.

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