Set the Stage for Romance
You want to get away from work on vacation, right? Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways Guide Susan Breslow Sardone says that one spot where romance comes effortlessly is the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Board a private boat bound for a deserted tropical island... let a helicopter whisk you to a secluded beach for a champagne picnic for two... kiss goodnight on a sunset cruise.
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Texas-Size Entertainment
They do everything big in Texas, so you shouldn't be surprised that "Texas," the musical, features a cast of more than 150 performers. Texas for Visitors Guide Ronnie Hilliard has details on this outdoor entertainment extravaganza that is staged each summer against the backdrop of the majestic Palo Duro Canyon. http://gotexas.about.com/library/weekly/aa051601a.htm
Live Shows at Yose
Japan for Visitors Guide Shizuko Mishima explains that Yose theaters are where you'll find Japanese-style vaudeville. Plan a night of laughter with her guide to the Yose theaters of Tokyo, and don't worry if you don't speak Japanese. Mishima says these comic performances are fun to watch even if you don't understand much of the language. http://gojapan.about.com/library/weekly/aa010500.htm
>Deal of the Week: Broadway Bargains
Would you rather pay $90 or more to see a Broadway show in New York, or pay half price? New York City for Visitors Guide Heather Klein knows what your answer is, and she'll tell you all about how to get same-day discount tickets for the Big Apple's best shows at TKTS. htttp://gonyc.about.com/library/bl_tktsbooth.htm
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Play Charades
So, you've decided to unplug your kids on your next vacation... no TV... no Game Boys. What are you going to do now? Travel with Kids Guide Teresa Plowright recommends a rousing game of charades, and she'll teach you everything you need to know to make this old-fashioned game as entertaining as watching cartoons or combating aliens. http://travelwithkids.about.com/library/weekly/aa122898.htm