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!
Football is back, and at least for a couple of weeks fans of all teams can keep that Super Bowl dream alive (OK, maybe not all teams, but you know what I’m saying). Whether you see your favorite team making it all the way to February or not, you can still be a part of it. This year’s Super Bowl is on February 7, 2010 in Miami. Next season, the big game comes to the new home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, TX on February 6, 2011. Even if you never get to wear the ring, you can still go to the game and take part in the week of festivities.
Search FareCompare for cheap flights to Miami and Dallas/Ft. Worth when you’re ready to start planning. Also, you don’t have to limit yourself to post-season play. Check out our Deal Finder-Football Fan tool for cheap flights from your hometown to the homes of every team in the league, and catch some regular season action.
Have you always dreamed of wearing the pinstripes? Do the numbers “4,” “5,” and “7″ have a special place in your heart? If so, it’s time for you to put on the cleats and suit up with the New York Yankees. New York Yankees Fantasy Camp (located in Tampa, FL) gives die-hard fans and would-be all stars the chance to wear the Yankee uniform, meet and train with former Yankee greats, and enjoy a taste of the Big Leagues for a week. Friends and family are encouraged to watch and cheer camp members on as they take to the diamond. This baseball fantasy camp is for players 30 & up with upcoming sessions running November 16-22, 2009 and January 11-17, 2010 (cost is $5,500).
Search FareCompare for cheap flights to Tampa from your hometown, and start breaking in your glove. (Editor’s Note: If you despise the Yankees like our Deals blogger does, you can find fantasy camps for your favorite team.)
