With winter quickly approaching, we thought it would be a good chance to highlight a festival that celebrates the frost and cold.
Ice Alaska will once again be hosting the The World Ice Art Championships. From Feb. 21 to March 28 in Fairbanks, you can enjoy some of the most stunning ice creations by artists from all over the world. You can watch the sculptors do their thing, kids can enjoy a bit of adventure on the frozen playground, and amateur sculptors can exhibit their work.
Search FareCompare.com for cheap flights to Fairbanks, plan your trip, and get ready to enjoy a true winter wonderland.
NASA fired off some big news today, stating that a substantial amount of water has been discovered on the moon. So, is it time to start planning a move, or at least a visit?
Well, maybe the moon isn’t ready for you just yet, but we are moving closer to commercial space flight with each passing day. Right now, commercial space travel isn’t geared towards those looking for good deals, but there is hope that in the not-too-distant-future, it will become more affordable.
If you have dreams of orbiting the Earth, check out Virgin Galactic and the Commercial Spaceflight Federation for the latest news and some space flight options. If you want the excitement of space travel while staying a little closer to home, check out cheap flights to Houston and explore NASA.
Sesame Street turned 40 this week (wow, that makes me feel old)! Google has marked the occasion by featuring pictures of famous Sesame Street characters each day, and talk show hosts have made Big Bird, Bert & Ernie, and the rest of the gang a major topic.
If you want to give the kids a chance to meet their favorite Sesame Street characters up close, catch live shows, and ride some rides, you can take them to Sesame Place. Back in my time, there were Sesame Places all over, but now, it’s a major amusement park located in Langhorne, PA that features holiday events, rides, parades, and much more.
Search FareCompare for cheap flights to Philadelphia (Langhorne isn’t far), and start planning your trip. (This post was brought to you by the letter “A”)
Is the old “Monster Mash” song running through your head? Are your vampire fangs securely in place? Do you have a scary movie marathon planned? If you’re a big fan of horror and Halloween, there’s no reason to let it all go after this weekend. The HorrorHound Weekend brings the frights well after the holiday is done. This convention includes movie screenings, features stars of the genre (including the likes of Gunnar Hansen, Clive Barker, Elvira), and more.
Horror Hound Weekend will take place in Cincinnati from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2009 and in Indianapolis from March 26 to March 28, 2010. Search FareCompare for cheap flights to Cincinnati and Indianapolis, and keep the Monster Mash going for months to come.
Halloween isn’t the only excuse to put on a costume and get a little crazy. Carnival will be here before you know it (things get going in February), and you can take part in major celebrations all over the world. Whether you prefer headdresses, masks, or beads, you can find a Carnival party that works for you.
Experience a true masquerade at the Venice Carnival, show a little more skin at the Rio Carnival or Austin’s Carnaval Brasileiro, join the light parade at Aruba Carnival, or just enjoy the madness of New Orleans Mardis Gras.
Search FareCompare for cheap flights to destinations all over the world, and start planning your perfect Carnival getaway.
The AL and NL pennants are up for grabs, and the World Series is just around the corner. Even if you can’t catch the post-season baseball, you can still immerse yourself in the game by heading out to some of the country’s most famous ball parks to enjoy extended tours, a glimpse into the past, and possibly even a chance to run the bases.
Take tours of legendary parks like Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, or check out the latest creation in NY at the new Yankee Stadium. Search FareCompare.com for cheap flights to New York, Chicago, and Boston, and then grab the kids and the baseball purists in your family and take a trip to your favorite ballpark.
Need a little more from Halloween than bad horror movies and trick or treating? Perhaps one of these Halloween Costume Balls will better suit you:
Haunted Hotel Halloween Costume Ball (W Hotel, Chicago) - combines Halloween fun, good old fashioned nightclubbing, and one of the Pussycat Dolls.
Village Halloween Costume Ball (Theater for the New City, New York) - Live theatre, costume contests, ballroom dancing, and much more.
Masquerade (Park Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles) - This party promises “Glitter, Glamor, and Fantasy.” You can also expect live music and dancing.
Prepare your costume, and search FareCompare for cheap flights to Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. While you’re at it, check out cheap flights to Las Vegas, because Sin City has multiple Halloween events ready to go.
Looking for a quick fall getaway that doesn’t focus on ghosts or foliage? You still have time to book your trip to the Pumpkin Show in Circleville, Ohio. This four-day festival kicks off on Oct. 21, and features parades, rides, concerts, dancing, the Little Miss Pumpkin Show, giant gourds weighing well over 1,000 lbs., and much more. The show offers events for the entire family looking to usher in the fall season.
Search FareCompare for cheap flights to Columbus, Ohio (Circleville is about 25 miles south), and get ready for the show!
