Vacations are supposed to be all fun but if you are like me you can’t stand to be apart from your computers.

I enjoy my computers and gadgets so much that I feel out of sorts without them.  This can be a real challenge when traveling!  Here’s some things to keep in mind when preparing for your next trip.

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
Betsy Ross is one of Philadelphia’s most beloved icons-a local girl who garnered everlasting fame as the “Mother of the American Flag.” Betsy’s house still stands on Arch Street in the birthplace of the nation, the historic district of Philadelphia, and millions of people have walked through the storied halls of her modest dwelling.

But there is another side to Betsy’s story, one told only in whispers over the course of generations. In that unassuming house on Arch Street, the ghost of Betsy herself has been seen weeping at the foot of a bed in an upstairs bedroom. In the basement, a murky shadow appears, in the same place where a man was shot to death long ago. Betsy’s gravestone stands just outside of the house, but it hasn’t always. Her remains have been moved three times, and it only takes once to conjure a vengeful spirit.

WILD ADVENTURES – VALDOSTA, GA
Are you scared of the dark? Do heights make your knees shake? Does the sight of small critters make you scream? Wild Adventures dares you to face your fears at this year’s Phobia. With an all-new haunted village, phobia shows, and friendly frights, everyone can enjoy the Halloween season at Wild Adventures, beginning September 27 through November 1.

Dazzling, trendy, glossy.  

Sleek buildings, flashy cars, the lastest everything.  

Beautiful people; star sightings. 

Hot bodies drinking MonaVie on white sand beaches; SoBe glitterati getting past the velvet rope at A-list night spots.

Miami is all this…but it is also so much more. 

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY - PALM SPRINGS, CA
September 22, 2008 – Snow flakes and warm woolen mittens are starting to come to mind at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway because it’s time to start thinking about colder weather and about the first snowfall. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing contest will begin October 1st and will continue until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the Mountain Station, elevation of 8,516 feet.

Bobby’s Bike Hike - Chicago, Illinois
This tour is what made Bobby famous, taking you off
the tourist beat and onto the quiet neighborhood streets, city parks, and packed beaches of the North Side of Chicago, giving you a glimpse as to how Chicagoans enjoy their beautiful city. Highlights include the Gold Coast Mansions, Oprah’s House, the Playboy Mansion, Lincoln Park Zoo, Old Town Historic District, North Avenue Beach, and the Lakefront. Reservations recommended.

Schedule: 1:30 PM Daily, also 9:30 AM Saturdays!

Tour du Jour
Selected Travel Post and Press Releases from our Tour and Attraction members.

Here at Old South Carriage Co. we are looking forward to the visitors arriving with the cooler temperatures.  Not only is the city of Charleston beautiful this time of year, but with fall in the air, the horses are feeling frisky – and so will you!  Our one hour carriage tour covers about 25 blocks of the historic district.  We operate from 9am until 5pm every day of the week.  One each tour you will see houses, gardens and churches. 

Roseate Spoonbills

There are several reasons why the state of Florida is so popular with bird watchers. Birding in Florida contributes to the tourism economy of the area and brings in 2 million bird watchers each year. The diversity of habitat, its mix of temperate zones and its fortunate position as a point on migration routes have resulted in the documented sightings of over 500 species of birds, many of which are rare.

The most famous trail was introduced by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to encourage conservation and to attract visitors. Named The Great Florida Birding Trail, it runs for 2,000 miles across 489 sites. There are guide books with maps and highway signs to guide visitors along the trail. Various eco-tours like Everglades Day Safari play an important part in birding in Florida, by educating the public and touring the natural habitats of various species.