Great Deals for an Unforgettable Valentine's Day in Las Vegas!

Wednesday Weekend Escapes: Las Vegas

It's the 1st day of February and you still have no idea how to surprise your significant other for Valentine's Day? Not to worry, AskAboutTravel.com is your personal cupid offering incredible deals for an unforgettable Valentine's Day in Las Vegas! Escape to Las Vegas and enjoy two luxurious nights at remarkable prices. Choose from a Suite Strip view in The Trump International Hotel, a Venetian Bella Suite in The Venetian Hotel Resort Casino, One-bedroom terrace in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, or from a room in the Deluxe Resort that is Wynn Las Vegas. 

Discover the romance with your lover by a crystal-clear pool or while being pampered with an exotic body massage. Enjoy one of Las Vegas famous night shows and/ or reconnect with your partner by seducing them on the dance floor or treating them to a delectable dinner. Regardless of what you choose to do, Love is in the air in Las Vegas and there is no escaping it! Surprise your partner with the best Valentine's Day Ever. Don't procrastinate any longer, book a your weekend escape to Las Vegas today.  

To book your romantic Valentine's Day Escape to Vegas go to: Valentine's Day in Las Vegas!

It's never to early to plan for Spring Break!

Things To Do Tuesdays!

Gain access to more than 55 attractions in the Southern California region (San Diego and LA) with the GO San Diego Card! This little card gives you free admission to attractions such as The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Sea World, an unlimited wristband to Belmont Park, free admission to the Hollywood Museum, guided tours of Hollywood, and downtown LA and the list goes on and on. 


You can try to squeeze as many attractions as you find physically possible in one day for $69, in 2 days for $99, or in 3 days for $174. There are also GO San Diego Cards for 5 and 7 days. Considering that the general admission prices for one or more of these attractions amounts to more than $69, the GO San Diego Card is a steal. 


To fully take advantage of the best that Southern California has to offer and to get your money's worth, create a plan of attack, get a good night sleep and wake up early! The GO San Diego Card is the perfect solution for Spring Break and/or a weekend escape!


For a full list of prices and attractions included in the GO San Diego Card Visit: http://www.partner.viator.com/en/435/tours/San-Diego/Go-San-Diego-Card/d736-3958GOSAN

The San Diego Museum of Art at Balboa Park

Museum Mondays: The San Diego Museum of Art

The The San Diego Museum of Art located in Balboa Park is the oldest and largest museum in the region. This museum houses European old masters, 19^th and 20^th century American art, an encyclopedic Asian collections, and collections of contemporary and Latin American art. The San Diego Museum of Art has changing art exhibitions from around the world as well as presents educational and cultural programs.

Upcoming events for the San Diego Museum of Art include Experiments in abstraction: Art in Southern California, Walk from the Sun: Photographs of Southern California and Mexican Modern Painting from the Andres Blaisten Collection on January 10^th at 10am.

For a more extensive list of the San Diego Museum of Art events and it’s hours and admission fees visit: http://www.sdmart.org/about/mission-history

Late Night Happy Hour at The Prado in Balboa Park!

Thirsty Thursdays: The Prado at Balboa Park

With Well Drinks, House Margaritas, and Wine for $4.50 and delectable appetizers starting at $3.50, The Prado is one of San Diego's best destinations for late-night happy hour. Besides being located in the beautiful Balboa Park, The Prado provides live music, a heated patio area, and the option to experience a romantic late-night walk through the park. Happy Hour at The Prado is Tuesdays-Fridays from 4-6pm and Late Night Happy Hour is Tuesdays-Saturdays from 8-10pm, 8-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. For a change of scenery from downtown San Diego, visit The Prado during their Happy Hour and Late-Night Happy Hour.    

Escape to The St. Regis Monarch Beach

Weekend Escape Wednesdays: St. Regis Monarch Beach 

Seductress with it's Forbes 5-star rated Spa, Golf, and Beach amenities is the lavish The St. Regis Monarch Beach. Rightly remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of your daily activities in this secluded resort with one of Southern California's most exclusive beaches. Located about an hour North of San Diego in Dana Point, this luxurious and beautifully-manicured hotel makes a seamless destination for a weekend escape. 

Hot Dogs after a Crazy Night Out in San Diego!

Foodie Fridays: Hot Dogs@428

It's finally Friday and most of us are ready for a night of fun. A Friday Night-Out in downtown San Diego usually consists of dinner and drinks with friends, a little dancing, a little singing, and a lot of hunger in the A.M. but nothing open to satisfy it. Fear no more, Hot Dogs@428 is here to the rescue. 


Hot Dogs@428 is often overlooked because it is a hole-in-the-wall joint located amongst 5-star restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter. Although, a little pricey for some, Hot Dogs@428 is conveniently opened until 3am most nights to fulfill your late night fix. 


On your next night out on the town, stop by Hot Dogs@428 to try their popular Chili Cheese Dog or choose from enjoy their Charger Dog, Padre Dog, and more. If you're sober enough you can try creating your own!  Hot Dogs@428 is not the finest cuisine you've ever had but it will definitely hit the spot after a crazy night out in San Diego. 

Weekend Escape to Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego!

Weekend Escape Wednesdays!

Recently named "Best Meeting and Conference Hotels in the U.S."  by Groups International, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego has excelled in meeting planning and food and beverage. With views to city and the sparkling bay, this majestic hotel makes the perfect venue for a meeting, and/or for a weekend escape! 


Amenities such as city view tennis courts, a serene spa, and large luxurious rooms enhance the experience of this urban retreat. To further satisfy it's guests, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego offers Respire Hypo Allergenic Rooms which are great for everyone and even better for allergy sufferers. These Respire Hypo Allergenic Rooms endure an extra six-step cleaning process to ensure that airborne particles are reduced and potential irritants are minimized.  


Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego minutes away from Seaport Village, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo amongst others, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is close to every must-see spot in the city. 
For a fabulous urban weekend escape book a room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. 

For more information visit: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Visit the World Famous San Diego Zoo!

Things To Do Tuesdays:The San Diego Zoo

The World Famous San Diego Zoo is the perfect venue to entertain as well as educate children and adults alike. This 100-acre zoo is located near downtown and is easily accessible via  car or public transportation. The San Diego Zoo is known for being the home to a vast array of animals including the giant panda. It is one of the four facilities in the United States that houses giant pandas which are critically endangered species. However, the zoo's most valuable collection is its incredible variety of plants as they serve to realistically mimic the native habitats of the animals. 
Whether you experience the zoo via a Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari Aerial Team, Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, or by foot it promises to be an extremely fun and memorable family adventure. 


For San Diego Zoo Ticket Reservations visit: http://www.partner.viator.com/en/435/tours/San-Diego/San-Diego-Zoo-Best-Value-Ticket/d736-3097ZOO_TR

Coronado Cupcakery for Delicious Cupcakes and an amazing view of the San Diego Skyline!

Foodie Fridays: Coronado Cupcakery

Coronado Cupcakery for Delicious Cupcakes and the best View of the San Diego Skyline

About a week and a half ago on a Wednesday, my family wanted me to show them around San Diego. I gave them a mini tour of my school The University of San Diego, took them to Phil’s BBQ to indulge in the most amazing ribs I’ve ever had, had them walk the ribs off at Old Town where they took advantage of all the cool shops and finally I ended this amazing tour of San Diego by taking them to the Coronado Cupcakery. Wouldn’t have had it any other way!

The Coronado Cupcakery is one of the many little shops located in the Coronado Ferry Landing area. We ordered cupcakes called the Lemon Lara, Silly Sofia, Coconut Carla, and Black Bottom Betty. They were all delicious we had no complaints especially because with the first cupcake you get a stamp card and if you order 5 you get the 6^th one free! We ordered 5 therefore; we got a cupcake for free and all in one purchase.  The cupcakes might seem pricey at first at $3.25 a cupcake but they are worth it as they are big and yummy.

We then took the cupcakes to go and decided to sit and enjoy them in one of the plastic tables outside of the shop. It was night time thus we were able to enjoy the beautiful San Diego skyline. It was no doubt the perfect way to end a spur of the moment tour of San Diego.

Coronado Cupcakery website: http://www.coronadocupcakery.com/order.php

San Diego Restaurant Week 2012! 1/15-1/16

In its seventh year of spotlighting San Diego as a premiere dining destination, San Diego Restaurant Week from Jan 15^th-Jan 20^th is just around the corner!

San Diego Restaurant Week is the largest and most successful dining event.  Benefit from the discounted prices offered at more than 180 participating 5-star restaurants in San Diego including Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, Peohe's and Pacifica Del Mar. 

Enjoy a fixed price for a 2-course lunch of $10, $15, or $20 per person and/or a fixed price for a 3-course dinner of $20, $30, or $40 per person depending on the restaurant.

No tickets or passes are required for San Diego Restaurant Week. Simply search by location, cuisine, and/or price for a restaurant that is of your liking and go. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended as this is a popular event but they are not required. Reservations can be made by contacting the participating restaurant of choice directly.

For more information on participating Restaurant Week restaurants visit: http://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com/

Happy Hour at Zenbu!

Thirsty Thursdays: Happy Hour at Zenbu

Enjoy “All” the staple offerings  of  a fine Japanese sushi bar and other surprises such as a full selection of California and Asian inspired entrees at Zenbu in La Jolla. Open late nights and offering great happy hour deals and other daily specials Zenbu is a King of Happy Hour Top Pick.

Take advantage of these great deals during Zenbu’s Happy Hour Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays from 5pm-7pm. The list of Happy Hour deals and Daily Specials include: $2 small or $4 large House Hot Sake, $5 Martini, Cosmopolitan, Mai Tai, $3 California Hand Roll and more.

Warm up with a drink in the heated patio area or dance the night away to the live music. Visit Zenbu at La Jolla for a delicious dinner as they rely on their own seafood company to provide their guests with the freshest fish in the city. Keeping true to the concept of oceanic and environmental sustainability Zenbu also offers locally raised all natural grass-fed beef.  From the food and drinks to the social environment, Zenbu is the place to be for a great night out on the town.

For a concise list of Happy Hour deals and Daily Specials visit: http://kingofhappyhour.com/sandiego/bars/Zenbu

Weekend Escape to The Grand Del Mar!

The Grand Del Mar 

Aching for a weekend escape of elegance and comfort? Book a room at San Diego’s newest luxury destination The Grand Del Mar.  Immerse yourself in the peaceful and luxurious ambiance of this old-world Mediterranean estate.  Located amidst Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and the Grand Golf Club you are guaranteed a tranquil stay.

With a wine program of 33,000 bottles, 6 restaurants, an incredible spa, four sparkling pools, two tennis courts, complimentary fitness classes and nature-based activities your escape selection is endless.

Book now with AskAboutTravel.com for extra perks which include full breakfast for two daily and $50 credit per room to the spa, golf-course or other amenities or $100 credit per suite to the spa, golf-course and other amenities.

For more information on these deals visit:  

http://www.signaturetravelnetwork.com/suppliers/signature_hotels/hotel_detail.cfm?utp=consumer&type=consumer&agency_id=297&userid=18043&hotel_id=1074

Crazy Ways to get to know San Diego: Another Side of San Diego Tours

Things to do Tuesdays

Are you looking to impress guests that are coming into town or would you like to escape from your daily routine and experience everything that San Diego has to offer in an eccentric way? Another Side of San Diego Tours offers just what you need and more!

Ranked the number one tour company in San Diego on trip advisor, Another Side of San Diego’s famous Segway Tours of Balboa Park, the Gaslamp, Coronado, and La Jolla as well as their Helicopter, Horseback Riding, Sightseeing, Sailing, Kayaking, Hiking, and Hot Air Balloon Tours promise its participants an unforgettable experience.  

Native or Non-native of San Diego, Another Side of San Diego Tours is sure to amaze you and make you fall in love with this incredible city all over again.

For information on booking a tour and more visit: http://anothersideofsandiegotours.com/

For Another Side of San Diego Tours ratings on trip advisor visit: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60750-d1103480-Reviews-Another_Side_Of_San_Diego_Tours-San_Diego_California.html

Free Admission to a Culturally Enriching Experience: Timken Museum of Art

Timken Museum of Art

Museum Mondays: Balboa Park Series

Looking for a local culturally enriching experience? Then visit the Timken Museum of Art located in San Diego’s gorgeous Balboa Park. The Timken Museum is considered one of the great small museums in the world because it houses the Putnam Foundation Collection of European old Master paintings, American Paintings, and Russian icons. Represented in the museum are artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Fragonard, Bierstadt, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, John Singleton Copley, and Eastman Johnson. 

The Timken Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm and is closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission to the museum is always free! Visit the Timken Museum of Art!

For more information visit: http://www.timkenmuseum.org

Affordable Secret Beachside Breakfast Spot in La Jolla

Snackropolis

Make the most of these sunny January mornings by eating breakfast outside. Check out Snackropolis San Diego's secret spot for Beachside Breakfast. Located in the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus in La Jolla, Snackropolis was once known only to Scripps Institution of Oceanography employees.

Serving flavorsome breakfast and lunch as well as a delicious view of the ocean and Scripps Pier; breakfast at Snackropolis is the perfect way to start anyone's morning. Order at the counter and make yourself comfortable at one of the many picnic tables that overlook the water where it is possible to catch a glimpse of dolphins and/or whales swimming by. Only open Monday-Friday, Snackropolis makes a weekday feel like a weekend. 

For more information on the location of Snackropolis and the best place to park visit: http://www.sandiego.com/articles/2011-06-28/san-diegos-secret-spot-beachside-breakfast

Happy Hour at Bub's at the Ballpark

Thirsty Thursdays

This week’s featured Happy Hour is that of Bub’s at the Ballpark. Located in a corner lot in East Village this restaurant/bar’s amenities include 27 plasma TV’s, a patio area, a menu that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Happy Hour Specials that you won’t be able to resist.

Stop by Sunday through Saturday for their Happy Hour from 5pm-2am to enjoy a $1 off Draft Beers and $5 We-Call Its.  Bub’s at the Ballpark also has Delicious Daily Specials from 5pm-1am including $1 Chubbies (Chicken or Beef Sliders) and Mini Franks on Mondays , $3 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on  Tuesdays, 25 cent wings of any flavor on Wednesdays, and $2 chicken or steak tacos/$3 Calamari, Fish or Shrimp Tacos on Thursdays.  Check out Bub’s at the Ballpark Today!

For more information visit: http://kingofhappyhour.com/sandiego/bars/Bubs_at_The_Ballpark

Get back on track on after the holidays with San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours

Things to do Tuesdays

Looking to get back on track after the holidays while still having fun and being adventurous? The San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours offers the perfect solution. From biking to snorkeling, the San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours provides all adventurers with an exhilarating experience. Their certified guides will guides will lead you in a kayaking journey through the La Jolla Caves and surrounding area.   For an enhanced experience the guides will inform you of the interesting information there is to know of the terrain, geography and local marine life you will be encountering. Embark on a bike, kayak, or snorkeling tour by making reservations online or visiting San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours at their La Jolla or Coronado locations. 


For more information visit: http://www.sandiegobikeandkayaktours.com/

Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center

Museum Mondays:  Balboa Park Museums Series

Located in Balboa Park in the Old Navy Chapel, the Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center honors the memory of men and women in the Armed Forces, Coast Guard and Wartime Merchant Marines. This Memorial Center preserves documents, photographs, artifacts and other memorabilia from the Civil War to the present. The exhibitions change to highlight the accomplishments and experiences of San Diego veterans throughout history.

 Interested in learning more about the experiences of the veterans highlighted in this museum; then come enjoy a living history tour by the veterans who have been part of the action!

 The Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park is truly home to all veteran groups as it covers history of all branches of service.

For more information visit: http://veteranmuseum.org/

New World Record on the 2012 New Year Jump here in San Diego!

2012 Celebrations Around the World

Wishing you an Amazing Year!