Tokyo Disneyland New Attraction-Monsters Inc, Ride and Go Seek!

If you like Disney and like learning about updates of new attractions and rides, you will be interested in this update. You may not be planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland Resort, but it is always fun to see what is going on around the world at the Disney Properties. April 15, 2009 is the grand opening of Disney/Pixar film "Monsters, Inc" themed attraction called "Monsters, Inc. Ride and Go Seek" at Tokyo Disneyland. Mike, Sully and their monster friends are entertaining the human girl Boo with a game of hide-and-seek, but the nasty Randall is trying to spoil their fun. Board the Security Tram into Monster City, and see what happens to their lively game! Check all the attractions and resorts at Vacation Rick Travel Tokyo Disney.

Breathtaking Beauty in Tofino on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Discover a new beach whether you’re looking for solitude, natural beauty or a happening hot spot. Discover it on Vancouver Island in Tofino. Comfortable accommodations along with rugged beauty seen right from your window. Once a mere fishing village, Tofino on the west coast of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island has become a favorite beach destination for travelers from around the world. Surfing, whale watching and fishing attract adventurous beachgoers to this coastal gem. Even in the cold winter months, storm watching draws visitors who want to experience the raw power of the mighty Pacific Ocean.

Choose from one of these resorts:

Long Beach Lodge Resort from $154 nightly rates, Weigh West Marine Resort from $103 nightly rates, Middle Beach Lodge from $220.90 nightly rates, The Wickaninnish Inn from $410.25 nightly rate.

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Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The 800 square mile park, which straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, makes for a wide variety of flora in these misty mountains, part of the southern Appalachians. More than 1,500 flowering plant species have been identified here, including flame azaleas, columbines, dwarf irises, larkspurs and mayapples. Be sure to see the treeless, high-elevation areas that are home to thickets of mountain laurel, rhododendrons and sand myrtle. Celebrate one of the most beautiful places to experience the season's stunning colors.

Some places to stay:

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Spa from $89 usd, Edgewater Hotel-Gatlinburg from $62.65 usd, Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Downtown from $90 usd, The Residences at Biltmore from $179 usd, more choices here for Ashville, NC and here for Gatlinburg, TN.

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Visit The Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta-Titanic Aquatic

Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest and most engaging aquariums. You are invited to experience the mysterious, tragic story of one of the most famous ships in history through the new Titanic Aquatic. This new Titanic exhibition brings to life the story of the fated Titanic through authentic artifacts and hands-on interactive experiences. Titanic Aquatic includes a vast collection of more than 190 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s debris field including 40 that have never been seen before. In addition to recovered artifacts and dramatic room recreations, the exhibition will engage visitors through interactive displays and captivating high-definition video presentations on Titanic’s construction, maiden voyage, tragic sinking and recovery of authentic artifacts. This exhibit opened august 22, 2008 and has been extended till Sept. 7, 2009. for more information on this and more go to Vacation Rick Travel the Atlanta page.

Blue Man Group performing at Universal Orlando

We saw the Blue Man Group performance in Las Vegas. It is a very unique show with intense visual and sound effects. The various percussion intruments they make out of PVC pipes is facsinating along with the use of paint mixed in. It is a show all ages will find very entertaining and totally an outrageous experience of music, comedy, and multimedia theatrics. You can take advantage of the book a 3 night vacation package and receive 2 more nights free deal at Universal Orlando.

Ex.-Family of Four, five night vacation starting from $711-that's less than $36 per person, per night. More information go to Universal Orlando.

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Tokyo Disney Land Tops Great Wall of China

Tokyo Disney Land is Asia's most visited tourist site with 25.9 million visitors. The first Disney resort built outside of the U.S., Tokyo Disney Land and Tokyo Disney Sea celebrated its 25th aniversary this year. The Great Wall of China came in second with an estimated 16 million visitors. The wall traverses some 4,000 miles across north China. A 10 km section at Bandaling is open to visitors. In the United States the most visited tourist attraction is Time Square in New York with 37.6 million visitors. Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. came in fifth with 17.1 million visitors.
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