The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, opened to the public on February 14, 2012, in downtown Las Vegas on the 83rd anniversary of the Chicago St. Valentine’s Day Massacre – considered by many as the most notorious hit in Mob history. One of the Museum’s iconic artifacts is the [...]

With two new museums, major international shows, world-class sporting events, and huge new animal exhibits, Denver is going to experience an exciting 2012! Here are 12 events that you shouldn’t miss – 1.  Clyfford Still Museum now open Opened:  November 2011 Description: Clyfford Still is considered to be one of America’s most influential modern artists, [...]

An international parade of ships will sail into Baltimore on June 13 for Star-Spangled Sailabration, the national launch of the three-year commemoration by the U.S. Navy and the State of Maryland of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the penning of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Star-Spangled Sailabration features seven days of free entertainment including [...]

Super Bowl Sunday marks the evocative spot when Universal Studios Hollywood’s inaugural consumer awareness effort for launching “Transformers:  The Ride-3D.”  When NBC’s Super Bowl game coverage once again transcends sports to captivate the nation, Universal Studios Hollywood’s spot will capture consumer imagination as the movie-based theme park sets the stage for its epic new ride, [...]

AAA Travel cruise experts say cruising remains a popular choice for North American vacationers. More than 16 million cruise passengers sailed the world’s waterways last year, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and a passenger total in excess of 17 million is forecast for 2012. While most AAA Travel cruise passengers remain loyal [...]

In March 1995, representatives from the public sector, private corporations and various ethnic associations in Japan and Hawaii joined to create the very first Honolulu Festival.  Since then, the Honolulu Festival has grown into a premier cultural event, featuring ethnic performances, events and exhibits at various venues throughout Honolulu.  The three-day Festival culminates on the [...]

Professional surfers from all over the world will be descending upon Manly Beach, known as one of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches boasting miles of tree-lined soft white sand and the perfect surf, to participate in the inaugural Australian Open of Surfing Event, taking place February 11-19, 2012. More than 100,000 surfers, tourists, and Sydney-siders are [...]

On Christmas Day this weekend, The Rink at Rockefeller Center celebrates its 75th anniversary.  Since 1936, skating on The Rink has been one of New York’s traditional ways to usher in each winter season and enjoy a session of timeless, smile-inducing family fun.  Both a symbol for the spirit of American family and an international [...]

Declaring it “a hotbed for high culture,” Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine has named Kansas City one of its Top Budget Travel Destinations for 2012. Here are 10 more reasons to visit Kansas City in the New Year. All eyes turn to Kauffman Stadium next July, as KC welcomes the Major League Baseball All-Star Game [...]

TripAdvisor® launched its inaugural TripIndex Ski – a cost comparison of 20 popular ski destinations across the United States and Canada – and found that Salt Lake City tops the list for the best ski deals in North America.  TripAdvisor’s TripIndex Ski presents the combined cost of one night’s hotel accommodation, a basic ski rental [...]