Archive for June, 2009

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
 It’s just not the Fourth without it. More than 80,000 dazzling explosions�Flickering Butterflies, Glittering Gems, Giant Silver Swallows, and Bursting Comets�light up the sky over the East River while millions of New Yorkers catch the show from rooftops, in parks, along the river, at the Promenade, on boats, and on NBC.
 � When: 9 p.m.
 � Musical accompaniment: Bring a radio wherever you decide to watch for a synchronized musical program on 1010 WINS.
 � More info: Call 212-494-4495 or visit macys.com
 
 � Manhattan viewing: East River Park, South Street Seaport, FDR Drive (enter at 23rd, 38th and 42nd Sts.); the FDR between 14th and 42nd Sts. and from the ferry terminal to the Pearl Street exit ramp is closed to traffic from 7-10 p.m.
 � Brooklyn: Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Empire Fulton Ferry State Park Queens: Hunter’s Point, Queensbridge Park, Rainey Park
 � Jersey City: Liberty State Park
 � Roosevelt Island: If you want to beat the Manhattan crowds, head to the other Island for the East River fireworks display. It’s not free, but a

ticket will get you a seat with a view, live music and entertainment for the kids, including clowns, jugglers and face painting. Grab a hot dog or hamburger from the food court, sit back in your folding chair (they’re provided for all ticket holders) and watch the show. Leave the coolers, backpacks and alcoholic beverages at home; they’re not allowed.
 � 5 p.m.; adults, tickets $18 available at Manhattan Tram Station (2nd Ave. and 60th St.), online (rioc.com) or at the site on July 4; Southpoint, southern tip of Roosevelt Island; 212-832-4540 or rioc.com

As summer vacation approaches, you could surely detect the excitement and anticipation of your kids. Summer breaks are good occasion for making children enjoy many outdoor activities, perform different recreational tasks, and enjoy sights and parks. Definitely, staying indoors and at home would bore them.

One of the best places to go to during holiday vacations is Orlando in Florida. It would be best if you would decide to hire passenger vans to make the vacation experience more fun and adventurous.

For quite some time, Orlando has been a family-travel Mecca. The area is offering numerous attractions that are guaranteed to bring about unforgettable vacation experiences. The memories you and your kids could have in Orlando could be priceless. If you want to make the experience more noteworthy, contact Image Van Rentals and book for any passenger van rental available. Commuting to and from different theme parks and recreational sites within Florida could be a hassle. There is no other better way than to drive your own vehicle.

Since driving your own car could not be possible, especially if you are coming from other states, it would be practical and wise to rent passenger vans. Image Van Rentals has a location near by Orlando Airport or MCO so that the moment you step down from a plane, you could easily and immediately rent a 12-seater or 15-seater passenger van at your own convenience Delivery available 24 hours with prior arrangement. The company even delivers vans for hire to customers anywhere at New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington DC, Boston MA, Connecticut, and beyond.

Hire a full-size passenger van and enjoy the comfort of traveling around Orlando. It could be just a matter of minutes before you hop from one theme park into another. Take note that there are up to 95 tourism and vacation attractions in the area. Seize the opportunity to hop to as many as you could. Your kids would surely treasure the fun. Some of the best destinations are listed.

Walt Disney World – This is the world’s most visited theme park and there is no reason why you should deprive yourself and your kids from dropping by. There are about 25,000 acres of park, with two water parks and about 14 themed resorts.

Downtown Disney – This is the next best place in Orlando for entertainment, dining, nightlife, and shopping. There is a Lego play venue and a Cirque du Soleil that you and your kids would surely love. If you want to shop for exciting and irresistible souvenirs, this is the place to stop.

SeaWorld Adventure – Enjoy the sea life through this themed park. You would certainly treasure rare experiences like feeding stingrays, checking out Manatee rescue critters, and watching turtles move. Do not forget to catch Shamu’s amazing shows.

Wet ‘n Wild – You would definitely appreciate having rented an Image Van Rentals’ van when you decide to hop from a themed park into Wet ‘n Wild. This park has a great land area for waters that facilitate fun and recreation. Enjoy 48 inches of splash waves at shallow pools.

Tips for Summertime Activities
Inexpensive activities for families during the summer.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1744652/tips_for_summertime_activities.html

10 Weeks of Summer

Summer vacation is right around the corner. Your kids will be anxiously awaiting something to do. Sleeping in late and staying up late is only going to amuse them for a couple of days before boredom sets in. This year be ready for them with an exciting plan for summer that wont break  the bank.

The average school summer vacation is anywhere from 9 to 11 weeks long, you can take a weekly approach of planning activities that will occupy them all summer long. Plus if you have a plan in place or allow your children to help you plan they will build anticipation for the outings. This is also an awesome time to practice planning and organizational skills with your children. Real life application of skills will make the summer more meaningful. I would like to share with you some weekly options for summer activities. You don’t have to follow these in any particular order. They can simply be guides and springboards from which your activities can spring up from

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