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Check Out The Top Tailgating Destinations

Football fans anticipate the season, and many look forward to participating in the ultimate football experience; the tailgate party. Our friend’s at Cheapflights.com, the online leader in publishing travel deals, are sharing some of the Top NFL Pre-Game Destinations for Tailgaters. Stadium’s and Arena’s may change names, yet fans will remain dedicated to their favorite teams each season!

Cincinnati, OH, Paul Brown Stadium: Team Spirit rules the parking lots of Paul Brown Stadium as orange and black cover everything from old RVs to painted bare bellies. Cincinnati Bengals fans love to chow down their beloved Cincinnati chili made up of cheese, spaghetti and the occasional addition of oyster crackers.

Cleveland, OH, FirstEnergy Stadium: In Cleveland, fans love to pull out all the stops and secretly compete for the legendary status as tailgater at Cleveland’s Dawg Pound. Cleveland Browns fans get the party started at 7am, and, within no time, the smell of grilled brats fills the air and beer cans get passed around. A Brown’s tailgating classic is Beer-can chicken. Yes, they literally stuff a chicken with a full can of beer.

Kansas City, MO, Arrowhead Stadium: Kansas City Chiefs’ fans light up the smokers a day early and camp out overnight to ensure they are raring to go Sunday morning. It’s rare for many NFL stadiums to reach the sort of status of college tailgating, but Arrowhead attendees do it weekly. Part of their secret to success is a mastery of a tailgating menu, and Chief’s fans have mastered their barbecue.

Denver, Colorado, Broncos Stadium: The Mile High City is home to some of the nation’s wildest fans. The Denver Broncos tailgating experience at the Broncos Stadium is filled with local microbrews and tasty Mexican fare. Don’t forget to chant “IN-COM-PLETE” when the visiting quarterback incompletes a pass. Also, be sure to check out the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, located right at Gate 1, dedicated to the state’s most prized athletes. Plus, around the stadium are plenty of top-rated restaurants to hit up after the tailgating festivities.

Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium: Patriots fans take tailgating serious and are known for cooking up some great food. And, what’s on the menu? Well, you can forget plain burgers and fries; they’re cooking up stick-to-your-ribs clam chowder, fresh lobsters and juicy steaks. Fans travel from all over New England to Foxborough, situated between Boston and Providence, and partake in the tailgating experience every Sunday morning of the season. While it’s common knowledge that New England fans are boisterous no matter which sport is playing, if you’re looking for a quiet place before a Pats game, you probably won’t find it at Gillette Stadium. Search and compare cheap flights to Boston.

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Relax In Tel Aviv At LINK Hotel and Hub

Welcome to Israel’s largest metropolis, Tel Aviv, where The LINK Hotel & Hub offers 94 rooms and suites on Shaul Ha’Melech Boulevard. That’s just adjacent to major office towers, the Tel Museum of Art, Ichilov Hospital, the diamond exchange, the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center and the buzzing Sarona complex.

From the moment you arrive and check you’re in control of your stay with the hotel’s key feature that turns your phone into your key. This feature also allows for ease of billing, the room’s lighting, TV and temperature controls – and even becomes a house phone able to make free local calls. Plus, the LINK Hotel & Hub’s wifi is speedy and universal and connects automatically as you enter the hotel. This is handy when it comes to your social and email accounts so you can stay up to date on your trip.

The LINK hotel & hub is designed to appeal to millennial tourists and business travelers, offering an ultra-high-tech experience, informality, convenience and comfort. “The LINK is nothing like any other Dan Hotel,” says Dan Hotels Corporation CEO Ronen Nissenbaum, “nor indeed is it like any other hotel in Israel in that it operates at full break-neck speed 24/7.”

The hotel design is airy, bright and colorful. A main feature of The LINK is its array of bold “street art” exhibited throughout the hotel, all of which is for sale. Curated by photographer Daniel Siboni – the internationally recognized artist with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Cannes Film Festival – The LINK hotel offers a unique artistic experience and provides a platform for the Tel Aviv street art scene.

The hotel collaborated with 12 of Tel Aviv’s street artists to bring the city’s energetic street-art-vibe into the hotel. Daniel Siboni has assigned a unique work of street art to each floor, including the corridors and guestrooms. All the art displayed in the hotel is for sale.

Stroll around and enjoy the work by other street artists is displayed in the hotel’s common areas. Oh, yes, there is a games area including a nine-foot pool table to keep you entertained. And, The LINK has a 1,500-square-foot gym and spa that’s great for maintaining your work schedule or just enjoy a soothing spa treatment.

The LINK’s informal core is The Hub, a artful, well thought-out space is available – to unwind – it’s a 7,000-square-foot space designed for work, relaxation, eating and drinking. Breakfast is served from 6AM until 11PM. There is an all-day menu available, with the addition of a fully stocked bar that is open till midnight. They also have the LinkCafe that is open 24/7 for snacks, and barista-style coffee.

When you need to get business down there The Hub offers shared worktables. With the LINK Hotel & Hub offering an ultra-high-tech experience that is always connect you can get work done quickly. Need help? Ask the friendly and professional staff for assistance and can answer your question, or help in arranging events and use of the nine private meeting rooms that can accommodate 4-40 people.

Whether touring the sites or on business, the LINK Hotel & Hub is the ideal place to stay when in Tel Aviv!

Plan Your Trip To The LINK Hotel & Hub

To explore information, book reservations, and see current packages available, go to the LINK Hotel & Hub website.

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains – Discover The Wonders Of Southern India

Discover India’s beauty on a journey by rail with Golden Eagle’s president and founder, Tim Littler on a one-off President’s Tour in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary. This trip aboard the Darjeeling Mail covers the very best of southern India, from Mumbai to Hyderabad.

Relax and settle into your beautifully-appointed en-suite cabin, to enjoy the convivial atmosphere of the stylish Bar Lounge Car and indulge in the fine dining offered in the onboard restaurant. It’s a unforgettable experience that offers a real flavour of exotic India. Let your imagination soar as you gaze out from the train and take in the beautiful scenery and spirit of India that unfolds.

Later, you will disembark to witness the warm-heartedness of the people, and this is when you get explore their celebrated sites. You’ll enjoy a Kathakali Dance performance in Cochin, where elaborately made-up dancers, accompanied by drummers and musicians, act out a dance drama. Witness an Aarti Ceremony in the Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple at Maduri. Explore the landmarks of Pondicherry, and the colonial heritage of Chennai on the Coromandel Coast.

In Chennai, swap the Deccan Odyssey for a few nights at the beachfront Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort, before continuing the journey by air to Hyderabad for a final spot of sightseeing to complete the adventure.

Book Your Race Tour With Golden Eagle Luxury Trains

To review upcoming trips available, schedules, and promotions visit the Golden Eagle Luxury Trains website.

Photo Credits: Golden Eagle

Check Out Conrad Miami’s 100 Nights of Summer Special

The luxury Conrad hotel is nestled in the heart of Miami’s chic Brickell district. And, to mark its first decade, the hotel hosts a series of special events and travel packages throughout the year to commemorate this important milestone.

The “100 Nights of Summer” special rate of $100 will continue through Sept. 30 in honor of the hotel’s 10th anniversary: rolling back the rate to 2004, when the hotel welcomed its very first guests.

As part of the Conrad Miami’s celebration they’re also holding a throwback Summer Photo Contest through Aug. 22. This month’s winner also receives round-trip air for 2 to Miami plus a stay at the luxury hotel. Enter at facebook.com/ConradMiami with your favorite summer throwback photo and by answering this question:

“I deserve a Conrad Miami getaway because …”

Each of the two prize trips features:

– Two round-trip domestic air tickets

– Two nights at Conrad Miami

– Breakfast-for-two

– A $50 gift certificate to Conrad Spa

– A two-hour rental of the Wheels 2 Go Miami electric bikes

Conrad Miami’s philosophy of service and meticulous attention to detail permeate the property, from the extraordinary cuisine of Atrio to the personalized therapies of The Spa and much more. For an amazing summer getaway, the Conrad Miami is the perfect destination!

Plan Your Trip To The Conrad Miami:

To book your Conrad Miami’s 100 Nights of Summer package, call 305 503 6557 or visit this link

Know Your Zone For The Red Bull Indianapolis GP

The Red Bull Indianapolis GP is here, and if you’re heading to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway it’s best to plan your routes ahead of time for an easier, more efficient drive to the track.

The track opens at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10 for the Moto3 race at 11 a.m., the Moto2 race at 12:20 p.m., the Red Bull Indianapolis GP at 2 p.m. and the AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley- Davidson Series race at 3:30 p.m.

There will be free infield parking, although it is limited due to the road course setup used for the event. And, instead of using the 16th Street entrance you’ll need to enter from 30th Street and enter the Gate 10, where you’ll be directed to park in the infield near Turn 3 of the oval.

This includes all motorcycle traffic, except for fans riding motorcycles with reserved seats who purchased parking passes for the IMS Hall of Fame Museum parking lot. All motorcycle riders entering the facility through Gate 10 may park their vehicles for free on the backstretch of the IMS oval.

Additional free parking outside the oval will be in the Lot 7 – the North 40, parking lot accessible off of 30th Street. There will be no public parking access through Gate 2 on 16th Street, which will be open for credential and disabled parking only.

Getting There:

Follow these recommended routes for limited free parking via 30th Street (Gate 10).

From I-465: Use Exit 17 (38th Street) and proceed east (turn right from northbound, turn left from southbound) on 38th Street, turn south (right) on Moller Road, turn east (left) on 30th Street, the Lot entrance is on the right.

From Southbound I-65: Use Exit 119 (38th Street) and proceed to the Kessler Boulevard North Drive exit, turn south (right) on Kessler Boulevard North Drive, turn west (right) onto 30th Street, Gate 10 will be on the left.

From Northbound I-65: Use Exit 116 (29th/30th Street) and proceed straight past 29th Street, turn west (left) on 30th Street, Gate 10 is on the left.

From I-70 West of Indianapolis (Eastbound): Use Exit 69 (I-465 North/I-74 West) and follow I-465 directions seen above.

From I-70 East of Indianapolis (Westbound): Use Exit 83B (I-65 North toward Chicago), Merge onto I-65 North, use Exit 116 (29th/30th Street), proceed straight past 29th Street, turn west (left) on 30th Street, Gate 10 is on the left.

Fans leaving IMS following all races during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekend should be aware that whatever direction they are sent, they will never be more than 1 to 4 miles away from a main Interstate artery. Officers will direct traffic in the quickest, most efficient way and may suddenly change routes due to traffic congestion.

In an effort to increase the safety and security of race patrons, Georgetown Road will be closed between 16th Street on the south and 25th Street on the north prior to the beginning of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP at 2 p.m. After Georgetown Road is closed, no vehicular traffic, including placarded traffic, will be allowed to access the roadway.

Those race patrons with placards who are accustomed to entering Gate 7 will have to enter through Gate 2 (W. 16th Street) or Gate 10 (30th Street). Local residents who reside on this stretch of Georgetown Road are encouraged to make provisions for this temporary traffic restriction as vehicles will not be permitted to access Georgetown Road from McCray Street, 24th Street, and all other access points in this area.

Traffic Information:

For more information about the KNOW YOUR ZONE program, including details about special ticket and parking packages, visit www.ims.com/knowyourzone.

To learn about the locations of work zones and highway restrictions by call INDOT’s TrafficWise at 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or viewing an online map at www.TrafficWise.IN.gov. ISP will offer updates on traffic and parking on Twitter and Facebook.

Order Your Red Bull Indianapolis GP Tickets:

To buy reserved and general admission tickets for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, visit www.ims.com/tickets, call the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ticket office at 317-492-6700 or 800-822-INDY, or visit the ticket office on the first floor of the IMS Administration Building at 4790 W. 16th St. in Indianapolis. Ticket office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET Monday-Friday.

Key West Vacation Pass Offers Savings and Fun

If you’re planning to visit America’s southernmost city the Key West Attractions Association has a special Vacation Values Pass that will save you money on local attractions and more.

The special values include saving on museum and attractions admissions, snorkeling excursions, kayaking and eco-tours, visits to nature facilities, fishing charters, food and beverages, sunset cruises and even a flyboard adventure.

“The passes are great for families and couples who want to explore Key West in a cost-effective way, offering more than $900 in values,” said Terry Strickland, president of the association.

Order The Key West Vacation Pass

The $49 pass booklet contains 22 offers from many of Key West’s popular attractions and can be used through Dec. 19. You must purchase passes online at www.keywestvacationpass.com before traveling to Key West, and should receive them within seven days of ordering. Some blackout dates apply, and there is a $6 shipping and handling fee.

To explore local events, attractions, recreation option, and plan your trip visit www.fla-keys.com/keywest.

September is National Preparedness Month – So, Be Disaster Aware. TakeAction to Prepare

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, encourages everyone to make disaster preparedness a priority.

“National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we all need to prepare for disasters and emergencies,” said FEMA Region V acting regional administrator, Janet Odeshoo. “Make disaster readiness manageable by taking one step at a time. You can begin by learning your specific risk, then gather supplies for an emergency kit, and finally develop a family communications plan. By taking these small, but critical, steps, over time you can be prepared for disasters.”

Severe weather and other emergencies can strike with little or no warning and can have disastrous impacts. Already this year, the Midwest has experienced several waves of destructive severe storms, including the severe flooding in parts of Minnesota. Whether at home or on the go, everyone should learn the steps necessary to make preparedness part of their everyday life.

“As a nation we are seeing disasters increase in their size and complexity, and they are occurring with greater frequency,” said Odeshoo. “The impacts of these events are a reminder that everyone should be prepared for the hazards faced in their communities or even while traveling. Make preparedness a priority for your family today and help encourage a culture of preparedness in your community.”

Throughout the month, FEMA will offer tips to help you be disaster ready, including ways you can stay safe during a disaster and steps you can take to protect yourself and your family when traveling.

Learn More About National Preparedness Month And Tips

Follow FEMA Region V online at twitter.com/femaregion5 and www.facebook.com/fema, to receive the latest preparedness updates.

For detailed information about how to be ready for severe weather in your area, including a list of items you will want to have in your emergency kit, visit http://www.ready.gov/, or our Spanish site at www.listo.gov.

Join Oomba At GenCon To Set A Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock Record

GenCon is almost here, and you can help set the world record for largest tournament of Rock, Paper, Scissors with Oomba at their two story booth in the Tournament hall. Although, this isn’t your typical game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. For those who enjoy The Big Bang Theory, you’ll enjoy the challenge of a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock!

The Social Media Producer, and the Oomba, Inc crew will be at GenCon, and broadcasting the entire convention live for the first time ever via www.Oomba.tv.

Oomba will also use their new tournament organizing software to run the Settlers of Catan National Championships, and other Mayfair and Cryptozoic games.

And, while at their booth you can also enter for a chance to win a Macbook!

See You At GenCon!

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Discover Disney and Dalí: Architects of the Imagination

Walt Disney inspired children around the world to explore the world around him. And, now The Walt Disney Family Museum and The Dalí Museum are presenting an extraordinary exhibition; Disney and Dalí: Architects of the Imagination. Featuring original paintings, story sketches, and conceptual artwork. As well as correspondences, archival film, photographs, and audio, this exhibit help’s tell the story of two vastly different icons who were drawn to each other through their collaboration on the animated short Destino, their unique personalities, and their enduring friendship.

Both Disney and Dalí’s boyhood imaginations encouraged their lives, careers, and legacies to be paralleled on a profound level. Through the exhibit we gain a deeper understanding of the lives and artistic prominence of the Surrealist and the dreamer. It’s amazing how alike these two innovators were in their never-ending quest to broaden the horizons of art and blur the line between reality and dreams.

For those visiting or living in Florida, The Dalí Museum is located at One Dali Blvd in St. Petersburg, and is just 30 minutes from the Tampa International Airport. Throughout the year, The Dalí Museum host special events that are Free with museum admission for families like the Storytime for Families features selected books from The Dali Museum library and store. Another popular event is Dillydally with Dali in which children can discover the creative world of Dali through games, puzzles and arts and crafts activities.

For those living on the West Coast, The Walt Disney Family Museum is located at 104 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, California. They features Films Of The Month that are Free with museum admission. A fun program is the Little Open Studio that let’s little ones and their caregivers create artwork inspired by exhibits, ideas, and objects on view at the museum. And, they have classes and workshops that inspire us to discover our inner artists!

Together, The Walt Disney Family Museum and The Dalí Museum open the door to creativity as you’ll discover in the Disney and Dalí: Architects of the Imagination exhibit!

Plan Your Trip To The Dalí Museum:

To explore current ticket prices, exhibit’s and events at the Dalí Museum visit http://thedali.org/.

To learn more about the life of Walt Disney, programs, exhibits, events, and ticket prices at the Walt Disney Family Museum go to http://www.waltdisney.org/.

Photo Credits: The Walt Disney Family Museum and The Dalí Museum