Fantasy Fest in Key West in Full Swing

Travelape loves to have a good time as everyone knows. This weekend there is no better place then getting down in Key West at Fantasy Fest. For all the details check out the offic site http://www.fantasyfest.net/.

The big parade is on October 29th and is sponsorewd by Cpatian Morgans. I think there will be a little dirinking. For reviews of the Key West Bars. check out. Travelape.com. Duval Street is going to be going off.

Key West Hotels are in limited supply for the weekend. Travelape has some options also check out the comapre feature. It will hook you up with Expedia and More.

Hotels at Universal Studios Orlando

Hotels at Universal Studios Orlando

If you’re planning on staying in the Universal Studios area in Orlando, you’re going to need a little information on the hotels. It’s better to be informed than it is to guess and end up wasting your money. Below we will cover the three top Universal Studios hotels, which are Loews Pacific, Hard Rock Hotel Orlando and Portofino Bay.

Loews Royal Pacific Resort is best known for its value. However, there is more to this hotel than just value. For instance, it’s a great option for both business travelers and families. For the business traveler, there is a business center and conference facilities. For families, or any leisure traveler, there is a game room, massage, fitness center, concierge, pool and sauna. Then again, business travelers also have the option of taking advantage of these amenities. One of the neatest features at this hotel is the tiki-bar restaurant with an open kitchen. A close second is the superb food and drinks by the pool.

Hard Rock is for the more active traveler. If you like to listen to rock and you want access to a fitness center, game room and sauna, this will be the best option for you. If you’re traveling with kids, be sure to try the in-house ice cream. Many of the rooms are adjoining, which is a big plus for large groups. Another neat feature is the free ferry to Universal Studios.

Portofino Bay is the most visually pleasing hotel in the entire Orlando area. It offers most of the same amenities as the two hotels above plus Harbor Night and wine tasting. Portofino Bay has more than one pool, but the Villa Pool is the best option. This is also a great hotel for corporate functions and banquets.

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and deals. The city of Branson, located in Missouri, offers a plethora of
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is extremely easy to navigate, offering choices like attractions, hotels, blog,
shows, featured and deals. Choosing any of these options will get your trip
planning started in the right direction.



By choosing Branson Deals the site takes you to a page that lets you enter your
travel and departure dates as well as the number of adults and children that
will be traveling with you. Some of the deals offered on the site include a
Silver Dollar City/Howard Johnson package, the Howard Johnson Secret Deal and a
Stone Castle Inn Branson Titanic Sale. Deals are subject to change and many
depend on your travel dates.



If you click on categories and then attractions, you’ll receive a listing of all
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Summer Time Hit The Beach

If you're looking for a fun place to visit this summer, then here are a few
you might like to try. Catalina, or Santa Catalina Island, is one of the Channel
Islands of California and is located about 20 miles off the coast, near the city
of Los Angeles. With its quiet small-town atmosphere, Catalina Island is a great
place to get away from the bustle of the big city. This summer, the Catalina
Country Club is hosting unplugged and jazz nights on Thursdays and Fridays, and
is a great place to visit any day of the week. Great
Cheap Catalina Hotels

If you happen to live north of Los Angeles, then
Pismo Beach, in San Luis
Obispo county, is also a great place to kick back and enjoy the weather. Try a
relaxing stroll along Pismo Pier or the boardwalk and then remember to check out
the 26th Annual Classic at Pismo Beach car show. The show features over a
thousand classic cars, and the Hot Rod Bar and Grill will make sure you don't
leave hungry.

With nearly 15 million annual visitors,
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of America's most popular resort
cities. Known for its miles of beaches and hundreds of golf courses, Myrtle
Beach is also the home of the SummerFest at Barefoot Landing. This festival runs
from June through September and is a lot of fun for the whole family.

The Hamptons are New York's upscale beach towns and are a great place to
recuperate from the stress of the Big Apple. Favored by celebrities, the
Hamptons are known for their charity events as much as for their pricy beach
houses. If you need
cheap Long Island hotels travel has them for you. This year, the Mattiuck
Lions Club will hold its 57th
Annual Strawberry Festival between June 17th and 19th, in the town of
Mattiuck. Give it a try.

Best Western Catalina Canyon Hotel - Budget Accommodations Catalina Island

Happy Memorial Day 2011 from the Blue Ape !!! I'm about to leave this beautiful paradise of the "left coast" but not after one more day on the beautiful Catalina Island. I moved midweek from my former hotel to the Best Western Catalina Canyon Hotel, located at 888 Country Club Lane Avalon.

You and whomever you choose to enjoy this beautiful Island off the coast of California, will find a great budget hotel with all kinds of quality. You'll find the Best Western Catalina Canyon Hotel just above Avalon Bay. The property is beautiful offering a courtyard, patios and some rooms with private balconies. Enjoy the pool, have cocktails at the bar, or enjoy a dinner at the onsite restaurant. If you're looking for some fun off property, as I stated before, Catalina Island has lot's to offer. Go on a fishing expedition, go for a walk around the Bay, or go into any number of great shops and restaurants along the Avalon Bay. If you're thinking about taking the family, the Best Western Catalina Canyon Hotel offers specialty family rooms.

Room rates start at about $85 to $100 and you will find great rates toward the end of the summer in to the fall. Enjoy

Glenmore Plaza Hotel Catalina Island - A Great West Coast Hotel

Wheeewwww....Greetings and salutations to all the TravelApe fans and yes I am sorry. For those of you that are getting to this party late, I'm saying sorry to my regulars that come to enjoy these posts because the Big Blue Ape has had some other business to take care of and has not had the chance to post for some time.

Well I'm back and I'm in Catalina Island. To anyone who doesn't really know where Catalina Island is here is a map. Basically you'll find this wonderful California offshoot about a stones throw from San Diego. To that one of my favorite places to stay while on Catalina Island is the Glenmore Plaza Hotel Catalina Island. The Glenmore is located on the southern end of the Island at 118 Sumner Ave Avalon, CA 90704. Charm doesn't even begin to explain how lovely the Glenmore Plaza Hotel is and what it has to offer.

Guests will enjoy four floors and a choice of 46 different guest rooms. Guests of the Glenmore Plaza Hotel on Catalina Island also have access to a complimentary breakfast, concierge service, a complimentary newspaper each day, business center so those that need to stay in touch with the real life can do so, a wonderful public spa and access to a rollaway bed if you have extra guests.

The city of Avalon on Catalina Island offers quite a bit to do while visiting. Enjoy a round of golf at the Catalina Island Golf Club, take a tour on a boat or enjoy the conservancy on the island. This is beauty personified.

Hotel Blue Myrtle Beach - An Escape for Some Golf

I'm on the move now and it seems like the schedule is getting hotter. I made a jaunt out of the big city and headed south to Myrtle Beach for a few days stay at Hotel Blue Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is absolutely gorgeous right now and the big blue ape wanted to get in some golf before the weather becomes a little more unpredictable in the coming weeks. Hurricane season is coming.

Any way, a stay at the Hotel Blue Myrtle Beach right now will run you, and I'm talking about rooms with ocean views, for a total of like $65 !!! An an efficiency and you're looking a a deal of like $85.

The Hotel Blue Myrtle Beach is located at 705 South Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach and is about a block away from the famed Family Kingdom Amusement Park.

Enjoy all this hotel has to offer. You'll enjoy an outdoor pool, swim up pool side bar, a lazy river, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, a 20 lane bowling alley and an on site cafe. The Hotel Blue Myrtle Beach is value personified for a vacation in Myrtle Beach.