South Carolina State Fair is Big Business
The South Carolina State Fair is held every year in Columbia during mid to late October. It’s been going for over a hundred years and has gotten to be big business in the touristy area of the Carolinas.
As such there are lots of hotels in the area ready to cater to the needs of tired fair goers. and if you are outdoorsy and looking to save a little money there are lots of campgrounds nearby ready to help out with a place to stay.
This may be one of the only State Fairs in the country that has been actively returning money to the community. Every year they offer thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students in High Schools and Colleges.
Music lovers attending the fair can enjoy special concerts by famous musicians on the Pepsi Grandstand stage. These concerts are extra and you may need to purchase your tickets in advance to be sure of getting seating to see your favorite artists.
You can still find the classic homegrown exhibits at this fair though. Competitive exhibits include southern classics like Best bushels of Pecans, and sweet potatoes. The judges also highly enjoy tasting and evaluating homemade Red Wines, White Wines and Dessert Wines. As a special treat to gear up for the holidays they have a Christmas tree division for the best looking Christmas Trees
They have a special Fair Princess and Prince Pageant, with divisions for the girls ranging from newborn to twenty years and over and one division in four parts from newborn to six years and over for the boys. They air the finals of the pageant live on television so fair goers who attend the pageant may end up on television in one of those crowd viewing panorama sweeps of the camera.
Carnival rides such as the Scooter, Afterburner and the Euroslide on the Midway at the fair will certainly excite you, thrill you and upset a few people’s stomachs. Since food is the number one reason people attend the fair it’s only fitting that they should have a lot of it. You can find Baklava, Cole Slaw, Pecan Rolls, Greek Salads, and even London broil along with the commonly found Candy Apples, Corn Dogs and Roasted Peanuts.
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Tags: carnival, competition, entertainment, fair, family, food, rides, south carolina, state, tourism, travel travel on June 15th, 2008 Filed under Travel Insurance | Comment now »Travel Information - Follow My 3 Travel Research Tips To A Worry Free Vacation
For many sun worshipers and golf enthusiasts that live in a seasonally cold climate, I have to regretfully inform you that the 2006 summer season is coming to a close.
The good news is that you may be planning your next sun drenched vacation to escape your cold winter, and if you are fortunate enough to get away this year, allow me to provide you some valuable travel information that can help you prevent any travel pitfalls!
Your vacation is supposed to be relaxing and carefree, and booking your holiday should be stress free as well. When planning your vacation it’s always best to research your destination, accommodations, and flight itinerary months in advance, even though you’re thinking about jumping on a last minute package deal.
Now you may be the spontaneous individual that may say that planning in advance takes the fun out of your last minute booking, but I have come across many people that overlook some key travel requirements, and wind up experiencing a vacation nightmare!
Travel Tourism Organizations And Embassies Are Your Best Source For Information!
The first step many vacation travelers do is either pick up a holiday brochure at their local travel agency, or go online and start searching travel sites for planning tips and package information. These sources are great for helping you select your travel destination, choice of hotels, resorts, and desired cruises, plus detailed information on the destination’s amenities and available tours, but chances are you won’t find in these brochures, or on many of the travel sites, currently updated political and economic situation at destination.
Other important information you may not find is up to date information on changes in your required travel documentation for the country you plan to visit, or any major construction going on nearby your accommodations.
You would be surprised how many vacation tour companies don’t advise travel agencies that extensive renovations are taking place at their properties they offer, and this can be a real inconvenience to you if you’re not informed ahead of time!
Even though you may put all your trust in your local travel advisor, or the information you find on some of the reputable vacation websites, it’s your responsibility to obtain the most current information available, and to do this you should contact the Tourist Boards and Embassies of the destination you’re planning to visit. If you’re not sure what to ask or find out, below are 3 valuable tips to help you plan a safe and enjoyable holiday, and avoid any pitfalls that may create a vacation nightmare.
Tip # 1: In my opinion, knowing what travel documentation is required for each country you visit is extremely important, and if you think that your travel company or online services will keep you up to date, think again! Prior to booking your vacation, ensure you ask your agent to provide you a number to the Embassy of the destination you’re traveling to, and contact them directly yourself to get the most current travel document information.
You would be surprised how quickly a country can change their document policies to enter on a dime, and if your travel agent didn’t get this information quick enough, it’s your responsibility to get the proper papers, passports, or anything else that’s required to enter that destination. If you don’t, then it doesn’t matter whom you point the finger at, it’s your responsibility in the end! Contacting the country’s Embassy will give you all the requirements, and having this information ahead time will allow you to prepare without having to pay extra passport fees, or even worse, cancelling your vacation.
Tip # 2: It’s a fact that many of the vacation paradises you plan to visit may have increased tourism crime. No matter where you go on you holidays, if you don’t use your common sense and gut feelings, you may become a victim to crime. Tourism Organizations are good sources to find out about the destination’s economic situation, and also other information on tourism growth. You might be asking what this all would mean to you, and I will tell you!
You unquestionably should be contacting the Embassies for any current political unrest, or dangerous events that may be undergoing, but don’t stop there. You should also contact the Tourism Boards as well, and ask them questions such as:
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travel on June 11th, 2008 Filed under Travel Insurance | Comment now »Houston Attractions - Space Center Houston
Are you heading to Houston, Texas or do you live in Houston and are looking for something to do. If so, you should check out Space Center Houston. Its one of the many interesting attractions in this great Texas city. But what is there to do at the Space Center?
There is quite a bit to do. For starters you can take a tour of Johnson Space Center and mission control. On this guided tram tour you will be taken to the famous historic mission control center, a space vehicle mockup facility hangar x and more. Next, check out the Astronaut Gallery. Here you will be treated to an exhibit of space suits. This is one of the worlds most extensive collections and includes suits worn by John Young and Judy Rusnik. The Astronaut Gallery is located just outside of the Northrop Grumman theatre so when you are done there, head inside and see a film. See the life of an astronaut shown on a five story tall screen. The film shows you the life of an astronaut from the time they are accepted into the training program up until they go on their first mission.
That just scratches the surface of what there is to do at the Space Center Houston. The center is located at 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 and the phone number is 281-244-2100. It is open from 10AM to 5PM during the week and from 10AM to 6PM on the weekend. Ticket prices are reasonable at $19 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for kids. So if you have some extra time in Houston, head over to the Space Center Houston.
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Tags: attractions, destinations, houston, sight seeing, texas, tourism, tourist, travel, tx, vacation travel on May 28th, 2008 Filed under Travel Insurance | Comment now »