Need a vacation that is the best money can buy?
Recently Hotwire released their top 10 affordable bargain vacation spots for year of 2008. For latest coupons and promotional codes for Hotwire visit the link. I want go an extra mile and tell you about some of the top things you can do in each destination:
1. Phoenix
Enchanted Island - A wonderful amusement park that is great to take your kids to. The best thing about Enchanted Island is that the admission is always FREE! Just pay for the rides and games you want to play. Some activities you can do for your kids: Bumper Boats, Parachutes, Train Rides, Carousel
Heard Museum - Great museum to educate people about heritage and culture of Native people.
Echo Canyon Trail - If you enjoy the hiking exercise, then this is the place for you. Located on Camelback mountain, this double hump shaped mountain will lead you to an exhilarating 360 degree view of the desert. A must do for the avid hiker.
2. Dallas-Fort Worth
Six Flags - Very entertaining amusement park, enjoyable for adults and older kids. Prices: $46 adults, $25 kids- yes a bit pricey but worth going if you are a thrill seeker.
Dallas Arboretum - Featuring colorful and majestic gardens, a sight to behold for the whole family. $8 adults, $5 children, $5 parking.
Dallas Zoo -$8.75 Adults (age 12-64) $5.75 Children (age 3-11)
Has lots of endangered species, so it's worth a trip. Try their monorail. There is also a section dedicated to children with a small farm, the underzone (where you can simulate being underground), pony views and rides, and other fun toddler activities.
Sixth Floor Museum - $13.50 adults, Youth (ages 6-18) $12.50, younger FREE- If you are history buff, be sure to visit this place that is dedicated to historical artifacts of John F. Kennedy's life and assasination.
Medieval Times - They put an amazing adrenaline filled show that's fun for the whole family. If you want to get an idea of what you will see, visit their website for a great show display. Make sure to get some of the coupons available on the website to get a discount off your purchases.
Orlando Top Attractions
La Nouba Cirque du Soleil - Just simply an amazing show where clowns (circus people) interact with city people in a great display of imagination.
Epcot Center - Epcot stands for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow, when you look at it from far away it looks like a giant golf ball. The theme park is dedicated to international culture and technological innovation. Here is an easy way to tour around the world by walking a few steps. While you walk around, you will get a sense of the culture and atmosphere of each country. You can even sample the different tastes as well! Among some countries are: Mexico, Norway, Japan, Canada. It's a great adventure and one worth visiting.
Daytona Speedway Guided Tour ($10)
Denver Top Attractions
Denver Botanic Gardens - Beautiful park and garden worth taking an adventure through. There are a variety of theme based gardens. $7.50-$10 for adults. Free-$4.00 for children depending on age.
16th Street Mall - If you are a shopping fanatic, you can visit this street that covers 16 blocks of shopping in the heart of downtown. Virgin records, Niketown, Gap are some of the stores you can find here.
Atlanta Top Attractions
Martin Luther King Historic site - An educational park dedicated in honor of the leader of the Civil Movement. It has photos, films, exhibits.
Coca Cola World - Yes, Coca Cola had its origins in Atlanta. Here is a fun place for kids to learn about the great soft drink, and an opportunity to test the slightly various formulations of Coke from all over the world.
Underground Atlanta - In the heart of downtown, offers entertainment by residents, homemade candy and souvenier shopping. There is also a guided history tour that will guide you from Civil War to Civil Rights.
6. Los Angeles Top Attractions
Los Angeles has so many attractions it is very hard to choose which ones to list. Here are some of the more frugal ones.
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive - See where the rich people shop. This is where all the glitzy movie stars may be found shopping. It is also beautifully adorned, so it's worth looking at and taking pictures.
The Grove - Another fun shopping place with fountains, occassional concerts and an eclectic variety of foods and restaurants offered in the attached Farmers Market.
Getty Center - The Getty Center is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Admission is free but parking is 8
washington dc cathedral - Sixth largest world cathedral with simply astounding architecture.
Smithsonian Institution- a museum complex featuring everything from African Art, Asian Art, Air and Space.
National Mall- Miles of monuments to learn about goverment present and past.
7. Washington D.C.
Smithsonian Institution - a museum complex featuring everything from African Art, Asian Art, Air and Space.
National Mall - Miles of monuments to learn about goverment present and past.
8 Kansas City Top Attractions
Union Station, a hub of entertainment and cultural activities
The Truman Presidential Museum & Library - Dedicated to our 23rd president Harry Truman, who succeeded Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
9. Miami Top Attractions
South Beach - Oh baby, how can you go wrong in South beach. It has a super vibrant night life with 150 clubs or more and is one of the most popular areas for model shoots. Supposedly there are over 1,500 models living there. Just one reason to go there. Free to look
beautiful Biltmore Hotel (Free)
Miami Metro Zoo - One of the better zoos in the nation, with variety of animals from Asia, Australia, Africa. You can feed a giraffe right off your hand. $13.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages 3-12.
10. Milwakee
Miller Brewing co - free tour - get some free beer samples, don't get drunk.
Betty Brinn Children's Museum -$6 Great place to visit if you have children under 10. You can go inside a giant heart or you can pretend to role play many different jobs across the world.
Tips on saving more money
- To save additional on these destinations make sure you purchase passes for the city, for example the miami pass. This will let you pay one low price for attractions.
- In addition, if you plan to purchase online via travel websites, make sure you visit coupon sites for additional discounts, promotional codes for travelocity can save you substantially. Expedia also may offer Expedia coupon codes to these destinations as well.
- Plan ahead and check on ebay to see if others sell tickets cheaper. If you are going to places such as Disney in Orlando, people usually have leftover passes that they are willing to sell to you at a cheaper price.
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