Feb 11 2008
Here are 9 Valentine’s Day Surprises from Trusted Tours. Your Sweetie will be overjoyed!
Honolulu Volcano Adventure on the Big Island
Explore Volcanoes National Park, Jagger Museum, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki Crater and Rainbow Falls. This narrated volcano excursion features a hike over the lava flow that covered the village of Kalapana and famous Kaimu black sand beach in the 1980’s.
Jan 29 2008
Punxsutawney Phil is a legend. They claim he is over 120 years old and predicts the weather with 100% accuracy. According to legend, if Groundhog Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. The first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob was made on February 2, 1887 although the celebration itself is much older. Since then, the official spectacle of all spectacles takes place each February 2nd in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Here are 5 reasons I love Groundhog Day.
Jan 18 2008
The Conch Tour Train in Key West, Florida rolled out in 1958. Today, it’s still going strong and for many is an icon of the Key West vibe. What started out 50 years ago with one train and two people has grown to 14 trains and over 33 cast members now. People from all over the world enjoy and remember a ride on this great tour. So, raise a toast today to 50 years of fun, education and entertainment Key West , Florida style.
Happy Birthday, Conch Tour Train!
Jan 16 2008
Whether you’re Irish or a leprachuan wanna-be… everyone loves a good St. Patrick’s Day Parade! You may have heard the expression “Everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” Though St. Patrick’s Day is the national holiday of Ireland, it is celebrated world wide… from North America to Argentina, Germany to Montserat, Mexico to Russia. Originally a religious celebration in observance of the death of Saint Patrick (circa 385 – 461), one of the Irish patron saints, it has now become more of a holiday to celebrate the Irish culture and it’s influences worldwide.
The United States has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day well before it’s independence from Great Britain. The first St. Patrick’s Day and parade in North America was held in Boston in 1737 followed by New York City in 1756. While St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland, the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade is held in Chicago with over 2 million spectators and participants. The US, with it’s large Irish ancestory, has parties, parades and events throughout the country. Are you planning to “Go Green” in March? The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades are:
Dec 20 2007
Yes, my friends. We’ve gone whole hog and switched to Wordpress and our own servers for the Blog! Trusted Tours and Attractions is growing by leaps and bounds so update your RSS feeds, Bookmarks, etc. Very exciting. So many possibilities! Thanks to everyone for their support.
Dec 17 2007
Here’s the latest contest. Enjoy!
Snap up an iPod Nano in Holiday Contest Hosted By Trusted Tours.Com
Discount attraction tickets company ‘Trusted Tours.com’ offers 2 ways to win an iPod Nano
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Dec 12 2007
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida last week was wonderful!
This showcase brings so many different vendors under one roof that it makes your head spin. Special effects, inflatables, hot dog carts, rides, animatronics, scenery, vending, ticketing, maintainance, popcorn machines, software, 3-D theaters and even dinner in the sky.
The sights, sounds and smells were amazing!
One of my favorite displays was from Scarefactory. This animatronic headless horseman reared up on it’s hind legs while the horseman swung his sword…very cool. 
The Expo can be overwhelming in it’s size and complexity. Preplanning helps but so many things grab your attention once inside. This is the place to find amusement and attraction vendors and see the latest in the industry. IAAPA will be returning next fall to Orlando and non-members are usually invited on the last day. I’ll see you there!
Oct 01 2007
Here it is: Disney’s 2008 Dream Catalog. The new, extended Year of a Million Dreams includes “dreams money can’t buy.” These special events will be given away to lucky recipients visiting Disney Parks.
How about attending the premier of High School Musical 3 or being the guest of honor at the largest character breakfast…ever? Sounds fantastic.
I’ll be in Orlando, Florida soon for the International Food and Wine Festival but now I need to read my catalog and Dream…
Oct 01 2007
Three cheers for Josh Hallett and his friends. Blogorlando was spectacular! Well, as spectacular as an “unconference” on blogging should be.
We gathered at Rollins College in Orlando, Florida to learn, share and participate with some of the sharpest minds available. Many don’t see the opportunity but every tourism related business would benefit from joining the conversation here.
Social media, networking and web presence were discussed and debated throughout the day. One highlight was Shel Israel, author of Naked Conversations who kicked off the events and added great insight. He was generous with his time and his knowledge. So were all of the speakers there, really. Great group of people.
You can learn more about Blogorlando here. Time to start talking with people who care.
Giddy up…
Sep 27 2007
Theme Park Insider brings us the update from Orlando, Florida about the auction for Cypress Gardens and Wild Adventures Theme Parks I posted about earlier. I wish them well.
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