It’s About How Well You Plan

It’s about how well you plan that makes the most out of your trips! Are you going out of town for the 4th of July? My spontaneity usually gets the best of me and it’s bags packed and off I go for a long weekend.

Since I’m usually waiting until the last minute to go somewhere, it’s best to find some great last minute deals online. Here are some of my favorites:

• Bing.com: Great for checking airfare specials, hotels, cars, cruises and other vacation deals. I especially love the price predictor that lets you know when to purchase fares.

• Craigslist.org: Click on the city you wish to visit and then click on the vacation link. They’ve always got last minute deals on weekend getaways. Who knew to use Craigslist for vacationing?

• VBRO.com: If you’re not a fan of hotels, you can stay at a time-share in most cities using VBRO. VBRO allows you to book a certain number of days or even extend your stay for a month if you so desire. They’ve got great reviews from travelers which really helps with decision power. The nice thing is the ability to contact and rent from owners directly.

Who do you use to plan your getaways? Where will your spontaneity take you?

REO Speedwagon Coming to Little Rock

Magic Springs’ Summer Concert Series is happy to bring fans REO Speedwagon on June 17th!

From Little Rock take I-30 to U.S. 70 West. Magic Springs will be on the right.

REO Speedwagon has been entertaining fans since 1967 with songs like Keep On Loving You. Take a look and see if it sounds familiar? You might recognize the tune! Are you a fan?

The Excitement of Atlantis

I have just returned from my first vacation of the year down to the Bahamas! And oh boy, what fun we had!

Resort Landscape!

The Hotel

We stayed at the Royal Towers Hotel at Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas, and it was just that – Paradise! I mean, the lagoons, pools, waterpark, grounds, etc., were all a vision. Nothing like what you see on a brochure.

View from my balcony!

The beaches were gorgeous and there were opportunities to snorkel and swim in the various pools. The trip was simply amazing but a bit on the pricey side! Nonetheless, we had a great time!

Murder Mystery

What are you doing this weekend?  I found a local Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre as my suggestion for the week.  Here is the information.  Will you be able to solve the mystery?

April 9, 2010
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
6:15 PM – 8:45 PM
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Little Rock Tours and the Arkansas Arts Center present a total Egyptian experience, as they host the World of the Pharaohs exhibit and Phantom of the Pharaoh.  Enjoy the World of the Pharaoh during the day and be taken away for an exclusive private Egyptian Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre in the evening! Be the special dinner guest of Lady Middleton, whose archeologist husband helped discover the lost treasures of Egypt. He’s back for a special homecoming dinner WITH YOU! You don’t want to miss this exotic night of mystery! Ticket includes a three-course, sit down dinner, time to tour the arsenal, the murder mystery show, and gratuities.  Please call the Arkansas Arts Center at 501-372-4000 for tickets to World of the Pharaohs.

Admission Cost : $49.00 per person.

For more information, visit www.littlerocktours.com, call 501-868-7287 or e-mail  peyton@littlerocktours.com.