NY – Wild Winterland At The Bronx Zoo

A year-round family-favorite destination, the City’s zoos will join in the festivities with holiday lights and decorations.

The new Wild Winterland event at the Bronx Zoo, which replaces its traditional nighttime holiday event to a more sustainable daytime feature, will take place from Saturday, December 6-Sunday, January 4.

The celebration will include holiday activities between 11.30am and 3.30pm such as storytelling at the Children’s Zoo, reindeer on Astor Court, ice carving demonstrations, costumed characters, choral performances and sea lion feedings.

Visit http://www.bronxzoo.com to learn more about this and other events.

Murder and Mystery in the Mansion

Featured in April, The President Benjamin Harrison Home presents: “Murder and Mystery in the Mansion” In Victorian Theatre. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson will examine clues in “The Speckled Band,” one of a trilogy of one-act mystery classics to be performed as “Murder and Mystery in the Mansion” at the President Benjamin Harrison Home, Indianapolis, April 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and May 1 and 2.

Happy Hour at the Symphony

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform its third fun and entertaining one-hour Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony concert of the season when composer, arranger and conductor Steve Hackman takes the podium to conduct symphonic renditions of contemporary hits by John Mayer and Coldplay, plus excerpts from popular classical favorites by Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy and Edvard Grieg Thursday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.

Make Valentine’s Day Memories In Downtown Indy

Traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana around Valentine’s Day, then Cupid has several great destinations for great dining and music entertainment. Stop by the Rathskeller on Valentine’s Day for All You Need is Love, featuring live music from the Impalas. Reservations begin at 5 p.m. and for $80 a couple, diners enjoy red leaf salad, choice of two sides, an entrée, dessert and a split of champagne.

When you’re done with dinner at the Rathskeller on Valentine’s Day , stay for the dancing! Call 636.0396 for reservations.

You can also stop by Deano’s Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar Valentine’s Day with a champagne dinner including a choice of delicious appetizers, entrees including pistachio crusted fresh catch, roasted pork loin and seared sirloin as well as a variety of desserts. Dinner is accompanied with a side salad and glass of champagne. Guests can enjoy live music from Craig Stinson and Friends. Reservations can be made for $35 by Feb. 10 or $40 after Feb. 10 by calling 423.3154. Visit www.deanosvino.com for more information.

Cupid has been spotted Downtown and he’s looking for you! Bring your sweetheart Downtown for a night of dancing, romantic moonlight and plenty of affection this Valentine’s Day. For a complete calendar of events, call Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. at 237.2222 or log onto www.indydt.com.

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Sweet, Seductive and Sinful Valentine’s Day Packages at the Hotel Preston

Leave it to the Hotel Preston to offer sweet and seductive Valentine’s packages to add a spark of romance to your special getaway this Valentine’s Day. With these three special packages you can surprise your sweetheart with a memorable trip:

Adventure Awaits At Western Dude Ranches

Immerse yourself in the life of a working cowboy. Your adventure will take you to a real working ranch were you’ll help wrangle cattle or sheep, and experience the historic Old West that lives on today.

Football Giants AC Milan & Manchester United Face Off In Feb!

Why not spend a few days in the city of Milan and enjoy a game between the 2 Football giants AC Milan and Manchester United on the 16th February. If booking your trip to join the game before the 15th January you’ll receive a 5% discount.

Top Ten List of Things People Just Can’t Travel Without

Traveling with all our stuff use to be easier; just pack and go. Today, traveling by plane there are plenty of restrictions to consider. Heading out on the road by car is tricky as well since most cars are smaller. When it comes to traveling there are a few items most of us cannot seem to live without. Can you guess what they are?

New Year’s Eve “Cherry-T Ball Drop” in Traverse City

“It will be like Times Square, just a bit smaller, with a Northern Michigan feel,” jokes Brian Sweebe, one of the organizers of the event. “We are going to have a giant Cherry drop from the sky as the clock strikes midnight.” A live band takes the stage at 10:30pm. Although there is no admission for the event, Goodwill Industries will be on site collecting canned goods and personal hygiene items for the local needy.

Leaving For A Trip, Don’t Forget…

Packing for travels can be exhausting; however there are just certain items travelers can’t leave without. For instance, children have their teddy bears, blankets, and Barbie coloring books to keep them occupied and entertained. With adults it is not much different; everyone picks something that they travel with to keep themselves more comfortable and entertained.

Top Five Packing Tips To Help The Stressed Traveler

Every traveler knows how stressful it is to pack before a vacation. Packing can be a struggle for some people, but for others, utilizing certain strategies and products can make the process a breeze. All that planning and huffing and puffing to just get the suitcase to close can be exhausting, so here are a few tips from experienced travelers to help make your packing less stressful.