tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84187540186501448562024-02-20T19:16:33.625-08:00Sarah's Blog Of Fun Travels!!Sarah Coulseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02808292430614359653noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418754018650144856.post-76740384528637971462018-05-07T15:48:00.000-07:002018-05-07T15:48:32.065-07:00The Sound of Music Is Playing Now At The Boch Center Wang Theatre!! #SoundOfMusic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I love, love, love the Sound of Music. I have all of the songs on my phone, and have seen the movie 100's of times. I secretly have a crush on Christopher Plummer too!! It is such a magical movie, and when I was invited to see it on stage with my family, we couldn't pass it up!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">My boys love to go to stage shows, and have seen a couple plays now. This by far was their favorite!! When we got home, Doug spent time looking up all of the lyrics to My Favorite Things, so he could go to school the next day and sing it to his teacher!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The actors were amazing, and the singing spectacular!! The lady who plays the Mother Abbess, Lauren Kidwell, was our all time favorite. She has a voice that brings out all manner of emotions, and made me cry (in a good way of course!!) Even the children were amazing!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">The costumes stayed true to form for the era, and the set design made you feel like you really were at the Van Trapp estate and the abbey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">If you love raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens, you must see </span><a href="http://www.bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/sound-of-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">The Sound of Music at the Wang Theatre</span></a><span style="color: blue;">!! It is playing now until May 13th, and would make a terrific Mothers Day Gift!!</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 48pt;">THE SOUND OF MUSIC</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></b></div>
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<b style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">BOSTON, MA</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #222222;"> (September 7, 2017) </span><b style="color: #222222;">— </b><span style="color: #222222;">The Boch Center and The Madison Square Garden Company announced that a brand new production of </span><b><i><a href="http://www.bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/sound-of-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">THE SOUND OF MUSIC</span></a></i></b><span style="color: #222222;"> will take </span><span style="color: black;">the Boch Center Wang Theatre stage for a limited two week engagement from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1089367022" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 1-13, 2018</span></span>. </span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">THE SOUND OF MUSIC</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by <i>The Trapp Family Singers</i> by Maria Augusta Trapp. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®–winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">THE SOUND OF MUSIC</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when “<i>The Sound of Music</i> Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">In the words of Ted Chapin, President of Rodgers & Hammerstein, “I waited for a moment when we could rediscover <i>THE SOUND OF MUSIC</i> as it was originally created. Because of the enormous success of the film, few were aware that it started life as a hit Broadway show—and a very big hit at that! The artists behind this production embraced what the authors wrote, looked at it all through modern eyes and, in so doing, found depth and resonance that has been recognized by critics and audiences across the country. It's like visiting an old friend but finding yourself surprised as <span class="m_5430264568040023895gmail-m_-8723902376750272129gmail-il"><span class="m_5430264568040023895gmail-il">well</span></span>. It's also a reminder of why this show is such an evergreen."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">The creative team for this new production includes direction by Matt Lenz, based on the national tour’s original direction by three-time Tony Award</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">winner Jack O’Brien (<i>Hairspray, The Full Monty</i>,<i> Dirty Rotten Scoundrels</i>,<i> The Coast of Utopia</i>). Original choreography by Danny Mefford (<i>Dear Evan Hansen,</i> <i>Fun Home</i>,<i> The Bridges of Madison County, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson</i>) has been recreated by Jonathan Warren, with music supervision by Andy Einhorn (<i>Hello, Dolly!</i>, <i>Bullets Over Broadway</i>,<i> Rodgers + Hammerstein</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">’</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">s Cinderella</span></i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, <i>The Light in the Piazza</i></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">). The design and production team is comprised of Tony Award</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">nominee Douglas W. Schmidt, set design (<i>The Front Page,</i><i>42<sup>nd</sup> Street</i>,<i> Into the Woods</i></span><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 11pt;">); Tony Award</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">®</span><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 11pt;"> winner Jane Greenwood, costume design (<i>The Little Foxes</i>, 2014 Special Tony Award</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre), six-time Tony Award</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">®</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 11pt;">winner </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Natasha Katz, lighting design (</span><i><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 11pt;">Long Day’s Journey Into Night</span></i><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 11pt;">, </span><i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">An American in Paris</span></i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, <i>Once</i>, <i>Aida</i>, <i>The Coast of Utopia</i>,<i> The Glass Menagerie</i></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">) and Shannon Slaton, sound design (<i>Present Laughter, The Humans</i>). Casting is by Stewart/Whitley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/sound-of-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Tickets for </span></a><b><i><a href="http://www.bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/sound-of-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">THE SOUND OF MUSIC</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></i></b><span style="color: #222222;">go on sale to the general public on </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1089367023" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); color: #222222; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, September 10 at 9:00AM</span></span><span style="color: #222222;"> and are available at the Boch Center Box Office, Bochcenter.org, by calling (800) 982-ARTS (2787), and via Ticketmaster. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Groups of 10 or more may reserve tickets now by <span style="color: black;">contacting Boch Center Group Sales at <a href="tel:(617)%20532-1116" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+16175321116">(617) 532-1116</a> or </span></span><a href="mailto:groups@bochcenter.org." style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">groups@bochcenter.o<wbr></wbr>rg.</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><i style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></i></div>
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<b><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 11pt;">WHAT:</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <wbr></wbr> The Sound of Music</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">WHEN: <wbr></wbr> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1089367024" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, May 1 – Sunday, May 13, 2018</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">WHERE: <wbr></wbr> Boch Center Wang Theatre</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">TICKETS ON SALE: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 9:00AM</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">TICKETS: <wbr></wbr> Tickets start at $35.00</span></b></div>
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<b>*Ticket prices inclusive of $3.75 facility fee</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Tickets are available at the Boch Center Box Office, <a href="http://www.bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/sound-of-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Bochcenter.org</span></a>, by phone at 800.982.ARTS and via Ticketmaster.</span></b></div>
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About Devon Point Farm-<br />
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Devon Point Farm in Woodstock Connecticut specializes in Grassfed Beef, Vegetable & Flower CSA Farm Shares, and Farm Camp and now APPLE CIDER and pick-your-own pumpkins in the Fall! The farm specializes in sustainable food production through holistic management techniques and serves as a training and proving grounds for new farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs and future policy makers with it's apprentice program.<br />
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Erick and Patty Taylor are the owners of one of America’s most quintessential farms, Devon Point Farm. The Taylors bring a unique combination of skills to farming that have resulted in the construction of 3 different farms, as the demand for their farm products grew. Starting with a small farm in Rhode Island first, then growing to a larger farm in Vermont, and then returning "home' to Connecticut to their current and best farm yet.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">A New England tradition in the fall is to pick apples, pick pumpkins, and drink tons of apple cider!!! Every year we spend at least one weekend doing those activities and we have a blast!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">This year we visited Devon Point Farm in Woodstock, CT to get our pumpkins!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Driving up the long driveway, we got to see some pretty gorgeous things. The Taylor's house for one is spectacular, and then you see the flowers!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">After you are amazed by the sheer beauty of the flowers (which are available for picking and for special events like weddings,) then you see the pumpkins and the barn!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Inside are a ton of fun goodies!! You get to see the actual press that they use to make their raw apple cider. A press that Mr. Taylor re-built himself. The cider is absolutely delicious. I also highly recommend their mini cider donuts. I would have taken a picture of those, but they barely made it out of the driveway before they were all eaten!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">After we enjoyed our tour inside the barn, we went outside to get our pumpkins. You can either grab a pumpkin that is already picked and near the barn, or you can head out and get your own. We did both!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">On our way out, Mrs. Taylor let us know about a surprise gem on the property that you just have to see. They took a hollowed out tree, and turned it into a Winnie the Pooh house!! We had a lot of fun playing in it!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Over all we had a great time at Devon Point Farm, and we will be heading back!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">You can learn more about </span><a href="http://www.devonpointfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Devon Point Farm's</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> by checking out their website, and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devonpointfarm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="color: blue;">!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Especially at Edaville USA!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">We were given the chance to head to </span><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.edaville.com/edaville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Edaville</span></a> </span><span style="color: purple;">USA</span><span style="color: purple;"> and see the Christmas Festival of Lights. I am such a huge Christmas light fan, that I could not wait to get there! </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">As soon as you pull into the parking lot, you can see how much work they put into the festivities!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Everywhere you turn, you see tons of Christmas lights. Over 17 million to be exact!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">With so many people on the train, the windows steamed up pretty quickly, so my pictures did not do the show justice. The lights were amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Besides the tasty eggnog samples, we were also able to have our picture taken in a giant snow globe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">The last time we were at Edaville USA, there was a small area that was under construction. We didn't know what it was going to be, but on this visit we were excited! It was a small Charles Dickens village! We were able to see carolers, and even the offices of Scrooge and Marley!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">We had a terrific time visiting the park, and enjoying the pretty lights! I know you will too! You can see the full schedule of when the park is </span><a href="http://www.edaville.com/events/christmas-festival-lights" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">open here</span></a><span style="color: blue;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">My babies are not really babies anymore. Ben Jr is now 10!! I remember when he was 3, his favorite toys were his Thomas trains. He had (and still has) them all. Percy, James, and Ben were our favorites!! They were always zooming around the living room!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">When we were given the chance to head to </span><a href="http://www.edaville.com/edaville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Edaville</span></a><span style="color: purple;"> and see the new Thomas Land, I had to take the boys. I wasn't sure what their reaction would be. Sometimes things are too "babyish" for them. </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">The first thing we noticed when we arrived was the really cool park entrance sign. Both the kids and I had never been before, so seeing the sign, their interest was peaked!!</span><br /></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">When you enter the park, there are really cute buildings lining the right side of the street. It reminded us a lot of the City Walk in Universal Studios, or Main Street in Magic Kingdom. At the end of that is one of my all time favorite rides, the Carousel!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Now you are officially in the park and are greeted by a cute fishing area, and the famous sign!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">On the left as you walk further into the park, there is another cute area with fake buildings that look similar to a movie set. It reminded us a lot of Hollywood Studios in Disney. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">As soon as you walk in, you feel like you are in the cartoon. Sir Topham Hatt is even there!! There are many rides to choose from including Sodor’s Cranberry Carousel, Toby's Tilting Tracks, Winston's Skyline Express, and Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster. You can also visit Tidmouth Sheds and see some friends!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">After riding the bulk of the rides, we saved the best for last. A ride on Thomas himself!!! Thomas took us all around the park and the cranberry bogs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">All and all, we had a great time at </span><a href="http://www.edaville.com/edaville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Edaville</span></a><span style="color: purple;">, and Thomas Land was a ton of fun!! They boys have already been begging to go back!!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">Keep up with all the latest about Edaville by visiting their </span><a href="http://www.edaville.com/edaville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">website</span></a><span style="color: blue;">, following them on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EdavilleUSA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/EdavilleUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Twitter</span></a><span style="color: blue;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">Right now they are running a contest on their </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EdavilleUSA/posts/10154409302289837" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="color: purple;"> to win free tickets to the park and have your little super hero shown on their website!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Stowe Brewers Festival is back for the second year next weekend – bigger, better, brewier – adding a third session and featuring more than 40 craft brewers from Vermont and across New York and New England, live music, more than a dozen food trucks, Vermont spirits, cider makers and more. The festival will also feature free workshops and demonstrations and a wide variety of specialty food and product vendors.</span><span style="color: #1f497d;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">“The brewer line-up is fantastic and includes a half a dozen brand new Vermont brewers who’ve started operations this year,” said Lisa Senecal, festival co-organizer. “We’re excited to be pouring some new releases from much-loved brewers and introducing new brewers to true craft beer lovers. It’s a great combination – we’re expecting a sold-out event.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">Held at Stowe’s Mayo Events Field, the 21-and-over event offers three sessions <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_390315272" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 29-30</span></span>: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_390315273" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_390315274" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_390315275" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 – 9:30 p.m.</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_390315276" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_390315277" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.</span></span> Tickets are on sale now: standard tickets are $45 and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $75 each. Standard ticket purchasers receive tickets for 15 three-ounce samples per session. VIP ticket purchasers also receive expedited festival entry, exclusive VIP lounge tent access, 2016 festival swag and a coveted “Hop the Line” pass. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">Brittney Hibbs, morning news anchor and host of “What’s On Tap?” for Local 22 and Local 44 News will feature brewers that are coming to the festival on her show the week of the event.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">The eco-friendly event will also benefit local non-profit organizations. “Our commitment to ‘doing good while having a good time’ continues in year two,” Senecal said. “The festival will give a portion of proceeds to the not for profit Pride Center of Vermont <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #1d2129;">to contribute to their wonderful and critical work in support of Vermont’s LGBTQ community.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">The event is also committed to a light environmental footprint with no plastic bottles, recycling and composting, all eco-friendly paper goods and utensils, a secure bike valet courtesy of Stowe Mountain Club and free, fresh, filtered water provided by What’s Your Watermark.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">Presenting sponsors of the event are McMahon Chevrolet/Buick and Lamoille Valley Ford.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">To buy tickets, sign up for emails or get more information, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.StoweBrewersFestival.com&source=gmail&ust=1469042904984000&usg=AFQjCNEkDs9BuhyY74R7cNdSJEdUiYO7Qw" href="http://www.stowebrewersfestival.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.StoweBrewersFestival.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">. Follow the festival on Facebook at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.facebook.com/stowebrewersfestival&source=gmail&ust=1469042904984000&usg=AFQjCNF830DVj97aE8FXcyjjWnkkbQgP-g" href="http://www.facebook.com/stowebrewersfestival" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>stowebrewersfestival</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;"> and on Twitter at @StoweBrewFest.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">The second annual Stowe Brewers Festival on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_390315278" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 29 and 30</span></span> offers three 4-hour tasting sessions featuring 40+ brewers and cider-makers serving more than 130 beers and ciders, bonus taste tickets from premiere Vermont spirits distillers, more than a dozen food trucks, free workshops and demonstrations, a wide variety of specialty food and product vendors, live music and free on-site parking, unlimited cold, filtered water and secure bicycle valet.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">The live music lineup includes:<b> </b>Session 1: Gang of Thieves; Session 2: Michelle Sarah Band; Session 3: Josh Panda.<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">Designated drivers are admitted free. Round-trip luxury motor coach transportation is available departing from University Mall in South Burlington for only $20.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">Note: This is a 21+ event for drinkers and designated drivers only. No children. No pets. Service animals welcomed.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">To buy tickets, sign up for emails or get more information, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.StoweBrewersFestival.com&source=gmail&ust=1469042904984000&usg=AFQjCNEkDs9BuhyY74R7cNdSJEdUiYO7Qw" href="http://www.stowebrewersfestival.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.StoweBrewersFestival.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">. Follow the festival on Facebook at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.facebook.com/stowebrewersfestival&source=gmail&ust=1469042904984000&usg=AFQjCNF830DVj97aE8FXcyjjWnkkbQgP-g" href="http://www.facebook.com/stowebrewersfestival" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>stowebrewersfestival</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt;"> and on Twitter at @StoweBrewFest.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="color: #222222;">The demand for bigger, better, and faster rewards are at an all-time high, even as many loyalty programs – and their perks – are being reduced in scope for members across a number of hospitality categories. Bucking the trend, </span><a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Choice Hotels</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> has recently announced a series of bold, exciting and completely unique changes to their rewards program, bringing greater and faster value to their over 25 million Choice Privileges members. Some of these new and improved perks include free nights at discounted point levels, instant digital gift cards, and points that never expire!</span></span><br />
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The program enhancements are being implemented to bring greater and faster value to the over 25 million members of Choice Privileges. Some of the new benefits include:</div>
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"The exciting new changes to our Choice Privileges program mark a major milestone in Choice Hotels' history," said Jamie Russo, VP of Loyalty and Customer Engagement. "While many rewards programs continue to decrease the value of benefits for their guests, we're building a loyalty program that gives more and faster perks to travelers starting right when they join. We have built these new features around guests, and we want them to feel constantly rewarded by the new Choice Privileges wherever their travels take them."</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">Recently we were given the opportunity to explore some fun activities in Rhode Island for kids. We had a terrific time, and can't wait to go back!!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Our first stop was a marine education facility</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"> called </span><a href="http://biomescenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Biomes</span></a><span style="color: purple;">. This is the most hands on aquarium in New England. My boys were very excited when they saw all the areas for touching the fish and marine life!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our first fun learning activity was hearing from the owner Mark Hall. He let us know that the fish are found locally in </span><span style="font-size: large;">Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. He also showed us a fun demonstration with a puffer fish. He grabbed the fish in the water a certain way, which made it puff up. Then he took the fish out, and basically tickled it. All of a sudden the fish spit out all the water it used to puff up!! It was really cool to see.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">After the puffer fish demonstration, we got to explore. There were a lot of cool fish, lobsters, turtles, and even frogs to check out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The boys were able to touch turtles, and stingrays. They loved it!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">All and all we had a great time at Biomes, and the boys are very excited to head back during summer vacation!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Our first reaction when we walked in was "we've been here!" The zoo is set up very much like a very fun place we visit in Florida in a certain Animal park. We felt completely at home!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">There were quite a few animals to visit, and they were all pretty close. You could see them!! A lot of places advertise the animals, but they are always in hiding.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">We had a lot of fun exploring the zoo, and we can't wait to go back!! Being from New England, we were very happy to see that the zoo even had our favorite coffee place to help keep us going!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I had to pry the kids away from the food so we could go watch the game!! It was cool that while we ate the IronPigs warmed up, so we got to see the players up close!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Now mind you, none of us are really into sports. We don't play them really, and we don't usually watch them. I watch the Superbowl, but just for the commercials!! So I wasn't sure how well the kids would sit still during the game. I was very happy that not only did they enjoy it a lot, but I did too!! Besides the fun of watching the live baseball game and dodging foul balls (we were behind 1st base,) we also joined in on the fun extra trivia and games to keep the baseball games downtime to a minimum. It was a lot of fun, and even better, the Pawsox won!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">We had an excellent day visiting these fun places in Rhode Island, and we can't wait to explore more of the state this summer!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">Thank you very much to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and Havas PR for introducing us to these fun places and putting up with us for the day!!</span></span>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Today and next Monday (the 31st) are the last two days to enjoy Mystic at night with out the heat, sun, humidity, or large crowds!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">We got to explore the Aquarium at night and loved it!! Almost all of the attractions were open (the penguins were not sadly) and we got to explore without the heat!!</span><br />
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<strong>Mystic, CT</strong> -- Mystic Aquarium launched Summer Nights this past Monday for guests to enjoy some of the more popular exhibits as dusk settles on the day. Every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1782279043" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> during the month of August, visit Mystic Aquarium from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1782279046" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6pm – 9pm</span></span> and experience the allure of summer nights at the Aquarium.</div>
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Experience underwater worlds throughout the main gallery where guests can see sharks, jelly fish, stingrays, frogs, turtles, and more. Explore exhibits like Washed Ashore and the ever-popular Arctic coast where visitors enjoy New England’s only Beluga whales. Find adventure and come face-to-face with six foot American alligators in Exploration: <em>Wild</em>.</div>
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Guests can also take advantage of special hotel discounts <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1782279044" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> nights in August. The Mystic Hilton is offering a 30% discount every<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1782279045" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> with room rates ranging from $149 - $299. Residence Inn-Mystic offers 15% off on rooms booked <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1782279049" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1782279050" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span>. Enjoy 10% off meals every Monday at the Steak Loft and Pink Basil both located in Olde Mystick Village.</div>
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Beat the heat, bypass the crowds, and relish in this new summer tradition. It’s heat wave happy hour at Mystic Aquarium.</div>
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<em>Mystic Aquarium is a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, and is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums with more than 300 species and an extensive collection of marine mammals, including New England’s only beluga whales. Mystic Aquarium has been a pioneer in offering guests a variety of up close encounters with a wide range of marine animals. The mission of Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research. Sea Research receives major support from United Technologies Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Learn more at <a href="http://mysticaquarium.org/" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">mysticaquarium.org</a>.</em></div>
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Experience underwater worlds throughout the main gallery where guests can see sharks, jelly fish, stingrays, frogs, turtles, and more. Explore exhibits like Washed Ashore and the ever-popular Arctic coast where visitors enjoy New England’s only Beluga whales. Find adventure and come face-to-face with six foot American alligators in Exploration: <em>Wild</em>.</div>
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Beat the heat, bypass the crowds, and relish in this new summer tradition. It’s heat wave happy hour at Mystic Aquarium.</div>
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<em>Mystic Aquarium is a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, and is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums with more than 300 species and an extensive collection of marine mammals, including New England’s only beluga whales. Mystic Aquarium has been a pioneer in offering guests a variety of up close encounters with a wide range of marine animals. The mission of Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research. Sea Research receives major support from United Technologies Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Learn more at <a href="http://mysticaquarium.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">mysticaquarium.org</a>.</em></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">MATTEL & EDAVILLE USA ANNOUNCE TICKETS FOR<br />FIRST NORTH AMERICAN THOMAS LAND™ NOW ON SALE<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<b><i>With Grand Opening of Thomas Land on August 15<sup>th</sup>, Island of Sodor Comes to Life in<br />New England’s Famed Edaville USA for Thomas the Tank Engine’s 70<sup>th</sup> Anniversary &<u></u><u></u></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Edaville USA’s 70<sup>th</sup> Anniversary<u></u><u></u></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Families Will be Able to Enjoy a Variety of Thomas & Friends® Experiences Across North America Throughout 2015<u></u><u></u></i></b></div>
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<b>New York, NY– </b>Peep! Peep!<b> </b>This August, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine and the Island of Sodor will come to life at <b>Thomas Land</b>™ at Edaville USA. Tickets to the first <b>Thomas Land™</b> theme park in North America are now on sale at<a href="http://www.edaville.com/Thomasland" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Edaville.com/ThomasLand.</a> Mattel has teamed up with Edaville USA, a family amusement park and heritage railroad located in South Carver, MA to open Thomas Land, the largest permanent <i>Thomas & Friends</i>® attraction in North America.</div>
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Thomas Land at Edaville USA welcomes visitors for the first time as part of Thomas the Tank Engine’s 70<sup>th</sup> anniversary global celebration in 2015, and Edaville USA’s 70<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The grand opening of Thomas Land this summer on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1042371929" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, August 15, 2015</span></span> continues a year of celebration for <i>Thomas & Friends</i> in 2015 as the brand celebrates its 70<sup>th</sup> anniversary with new content, partnerships and activations around the globe.<span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b>Thomas Land™</b> is set in the lush New England landscape of Edaville USA, covering 11.5 acres and boasting 11 rides based on <i>Thomas & Friends</i> and the Island of Sodor. Attractions at Thomas Land<i> </i>will feature a 20-minute long, scenic train ride on a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine™, and theme park favorites including a roller coaster, drop tower, Ferris wheel, soft-play area and much more. </div>
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All of the rides and attractions will feature full scale and working models of beloved characters such as Thomas, Diesel, Toby, Cranky the Crane, Harold the Helicopter, and more favorites. Guests can visit familiar destinations around the Island of Sodor like Tidmouth Sheds, Knapford Station, and Brendam Docks. Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor, will be on site to greet and take photos with guests. Even more details will be revealed leading up to the park’s grand opening. Tickets for Edaville USA, including <b>Thomas Land™,</b> are on sale now and available by visiting Edaville.com/ThomasLand. Ticket prices are $29 per person for ages 3 and up. </div>
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For Thomas fans who can’t wait for the opening of Thomas Land, little engineers will be able to enjoy a <i>Thomas & Friends</i> experience at other exciting venues throughout 2015. These attractions include: </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b><i>Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015</i></b> is a fun-filled event that provides children of all ages the opportunity to climb aboard and take a ride with Thomas as well as participate in <i>Thomas & Friends</i> themed activities. The tour, now in its 20<sup>th</sup> year, will make stops in 42 U.S. cities and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2015. At each stop, little engineers and their families are invited to take a 25 minute ride on their favorite engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt®, and enjoy a day of <i>Thomas & Friends</i> themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more. Tickets for <b><i>Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015</i> </b>are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free <a href="tel:866-468-7630" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+18664687630">866-468-7630</a>, or by visiting <a href="http://www.dayoutwiththomas.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">dayoutwiththomas.com</a> or <a href="http://www.ticketweb.com/promo/dowt/index.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">ticketweb.com/dowt</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Introducing<b> </b>children to Thomas the Tank Engine™ and his engine friends from the Island of Sodor in an interactive learning environment, <b><i>Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails</i> </b>is a touring children’s museum exhibit that combines exciting play opportunities with important concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). <b><i>Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails</i></b> will be at <a href="http://www.cdmfun.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Creative Discovery Museum</a> in Chattanooga, TN, from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1042371930" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 23-September 13, 2015</span></span> and at <a href="http://www.discoverykidslv.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Discovery Children’s Museum</a> in Las Vegas from September 26, 2015 through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1042371931" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">January 10, 2016</span></span>. For more museum exhibit locations and dates, please visit <a href="http://events.hitentertainment.com/en-us/thomasexploretherails.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">events.hitentertaiment.com</a>.</div>
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<b>WHAT: </b><a href="http://www.disneystore.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Disney Store</a><span style="color: black;"> will celebrate the grand opening of the store at Burlington Mall in Burlington, Massachusetts, on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408548142" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, June 13, 2015</span></span>. Burlington Mall is one of several Disney Stores to celebrate its Grand Opening across North America in 2015, offering an immersive retail experience with a touch of magic for Disney fans of all ages. New for 2015, the Disney Store grand opening celebration will feature a festive song, composed specially for Disney Store and performed by the store Cast Members. Additionally, the first 500 guests to attend the opening celebration will receive a free gift and an opportunity to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in the Lower Level Center Court from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408548143" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon to 4 p.m.</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Remodeled to include unique elements including a blue Pixie Dust Trail, Magical Trees, Disney Store Theater and Storytelling Neighborhoods featuring Disney, Marvel and Star Wars product statements, the Store also includes design elements exclusive to Burlington. As guests enter the Store and look above, they will see a customized skyline incorporating local landmarks – including the Burlington Town Hall and the Francis Wyman house – in addition to classic Disney features and magical storytelling moments.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><u></u>Interacting with all of Riley’s emotions on the Media screens in the Disney Store Theater<u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><u></u>Learning how each emotion makes you feel and how it is best to express that emotion<u></u><u></u></div>
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GRAND OPENING – <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_408548152" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, June 13, 2015</span></span><u></u><u></u></div>
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Disney Store at Burlington Mall<u></u><u></u></div>
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75 Middlesex Turnpike<br />Burlington, MA 01803<u></u><u></u></div>
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<i><span style="color: black;">**All giveaways are subject to availability. Outlet Disney Stores will only host spontaneous entertainment.</span><u></u><u></u></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">ABOUT DISNEY STORE NORTH AMERICA</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />The Disney Store retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and operated by Disney in North America, Europe, and Japan. Disney Store is the retail merchandising arm of Disney Consumer Products, the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and its affiliates that extends the Disney brand to merchandise. Disney Store carries high-quality products, including exclusive product lines that support and promote Disney's key entertainment initiatives and characters. Disney Store opened its first store in Glendale, California and, in doing so, originated the themed retail business model. There are currently more than 200 Disney Store locations in North America; more than 40 Disney Store locations in Japan; and more than 70 Disney Store locations in Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom, plus online stores </span><a href="http://www.disneystore.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.DisneyStore.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">, </span><a href="http://www.disneystore.co.uk/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.disneystore.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.disneystore.fr/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.<wbr></wbr>disneystore.fr</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.disneystore.de/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.<wbr></wbr>disneystore.de</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.disneystore.se/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.<wbr></wbr>disneystore.se</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,</span><a href="http://www.disneystore.dk/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.disneystore.dk</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.disneystore.it/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.<wbr></wbr>disneystore.it</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.disneystore.es/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.<wbr></wbr>disneystore.es</span></a><span style="color: #330000; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">and<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.disneystore.co.jp/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.<wbr></wbr>disneystore.co.jp</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">. Each Disney Store location offers a magical shopping experience that can only be delivered by Disney, one of the world's largest and most successful entertainment companies. For more information, please visit<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.disneyconsumerproducts.com/Home/display.jsp?contentId=dcp_home_pressroom_presskits_press_kit_us_disney_store&forPrint=false&language=en&preview=false&imageShow=0&pressRoom=US&translationOf=null&region=0&ccPK=dcp_home_pressroom_press_room_all_US" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.<wbr></wbr>disneyconsumerproducts.com/<wbr></wbr>press/us/disneystore</span></a><span style="color: #330000; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">or follow us at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DisneyStore" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>DisneyStore</span></a><span style="color: #330000; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">and<span style="color: #330000;"> </span></span><a href="http://twitter.com/DisneyStore" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.twitter.<wbr></wbr>com/DisneyStore</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Saybrook Point Inn & Spa Celebrates Fathers The American Way<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<i>Dads to enjoy hands-on culinary experience with Grilling & Chilling Food Lover’s Package<u></u><u></u></i></div>
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<b>OLD SAYBROOK, Conn., (April 13, 2015) – </b>The Saybrook Point Inn & Spa is excited to announce a new Grilling & Chilling package as a part of its Food Lover’s Weekend Getaways. The weekend of June 12-14, 2015 will be dedicated to the special men and grill masters of the outdoors. The Grilling & Chilling Food Lover’s Weekend offers a wide range of activities for fathers and families to spend quality time together during the shoreline’s greatest time of year. <u></u><u></u></div>
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With the help of Fresh Salt’s incredible award-winning chefs, guests will learn to prepare a colorful and delicious summer menu using the season’s freshest ingredients. This fully hands-on culinary experience will allow guests to learn every cooking aspect of the grilling process, including farm-to-table. First, guests will visit local farms and markets to personally choose fresh produce and prime cuts of meat and fish. In addition, they will experience the joy and excitement of gathering fresh fish caught right off the docks of Saybrook Point Marina.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Guests will also cook alongside Fresh Salt’s chefs to prepare for a special Saturday evening Gala. They will learn the mastery behind cooking the perfect Butterflied Leg of Lamb, Rib Roast “Prime Rib,” Grilled Romaine Caesar, Grilled Hearth Bread Salad with roasted strawberries, mystic cheese, and honey grilled corn, Barbeque Baked Beans, and fresh farm stand Ratatouille.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The Grilling & Chilling Food Lover’s Weekend package also includes a class dedicated to grilling the most delectable gourmet burger, as well as a pastry class to experience the magic behind preparing America’s favorite summertime treat – Native Strawberry Shortcake with sweet cream. And during Saturday evening’s Gala dinner, guests will also relax and enjoy a special local craft beer tasting.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The Grilling & Chilling Food Lover’s Package will prove to be a great weekend of celebration and sunshine for all participants. The package includes a welcome reception, breakfast (2), lunch and full dinner with a craft beer tasting on Saturday night. The Package starts at $658, and day passes are also available at $175.95 per person. For more details or to book a reservation, please call <a href="tel:800-243-0212" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+18002430212">800-243-0212</a>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<b>About Saybrook Point Inn & Spa<u></u><u></u></b></div>
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Situated along the picturesque coastal community of historic Old Saybrook, Connecticut, in the hamlet of Saybrook Point, the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa features <span style="font-size: 10pt;">82 elegantly appointed guestrooms, the rejuvenating full-service spa SANNO, and casual fine dining restaurant Fresh Salt. The property also features the historic </span>Three Stories guesthouse, where ea<span style="font-size: 10pt;">ch room conveys the story of a famed local resident, including Katharine Hepburn’s mother, who was a leading suffragette.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span>This completely renovated Italianate home overlooking Long Island Sound was originally built in <span style="font-size: 10pt;">1892 as a single-family home for the prominent engineer</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">William Vars. Today, as an eight-room guesthouse, it features</span> wrap-around porches, private gardens, balconies, fine linens, heated bathroom floors, extensive water views, and original artwork by local artists.<span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span>The <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Saybrook Point Inn & Spa also shines with the historic Saybrook Point Marina, a landmark yachting dock conveniently located at the mouth of the Connecticut River with easy access to Long Island Sound</span><i>.</i> It can accommodate vessels from 12 to 200 feet and has received numerous premier Connecticut marina awards. More information is available at <a href="http://www.saybrook.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">www.saybrook.com</span></a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.edaville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Edaville's Christmas Festival of Lights</span></a> is arguably the most-loved festival of its kind, having earned generations of loyal fans. Passengers relax comfortably in warm and dry coaches while riding through a spectacular holiday setting featuring an explosion of lights.<br />
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Kids of all ages will enjoy an array of vintage amusement rides and a visit with Santa in one of our indoor play areas.<br />
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Stay for a delicious full meal or enjoy seasonal treats while roaming our sprawling and beautifully decorated grounds featuring thousands of Christmas displays.<br />
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Trains typically run on an hourly schedule beginning one hour after opening and the last train is at 8pm.<br />
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Celebrate the Holidays at <a href="http://www.edaville.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Edaville's Christmas Festival of Lights</span></a> Now-Jan. 1<br />
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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC - Named one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2013, the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla celebrated its 31-year anniversary in Wrightsville Beach over Thanksgiving weekend.</div>
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An estimated 50,000 visitors, gathering on water and land, cheered on the parade of yachts and motorboats, each decorated with a holiday theme and thousands of glittering lights. The flotilla followed a 4-mile route through Motts Channel, Banks Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway, passing the judges' viewing stand at Blockade Runner Beach Resort.<br />
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A panel of judges, including John Boy, of John Boy and Billy's Big Show, carefully selected the winners, all competing for $10,500 in cash prizes plus holiday bragging rights. Text voting continued this year, with Crowd Favorite and People's Choice Awards determined by spectators.<br />
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The evening ended with a stunning 21-minute, 4,000-round fireworks display by Zambelli International, illuminating the night sky, and showering the waterway with sound and color.<br />
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Fall weather conditions were favorable with mild wind, clear sky, and fall temperature in the upper 40s.<br />
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Category: Best Overall<br />Captain: Mike Spivey<br />Vessel: Angler Management<br />Theme: Good Tidings to You, Turtle</div>
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Category: Peoples Choice<br />Captain: Ava and Scott Werstlein<br />Vessel: No Name<br />Theme: Furtilla</div>
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Category: Crowd Favorite<br />Captain: Skip Wilson</div>
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Vessel: The Bottom Line<br />Theme: Yellow Submarine</div>
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Category: Best Powerboat 31ft. and over<br />Captain: Bob Bleecker<br />Vessel: J&B<br />Theme: Salt Life Santa</div>
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Category: Best Powerboat 23ft. - 31ft.<br />Captain: Eric Burns<br />Vessel: Chuck Norris<br />Theme: Sleigh Surfing</div>
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Category: Best Powerboat 22ft. and under<br />Captain: Brent Jernigan<br />Vessel: Craig Cat<br />Theme: Christmas Hummingbird</div>
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Category: Best Costumes & Crew Spirit<br />Captain: Castle Branch<br />Vessel: The Jolly Roger<br />Theme: Peter Pan</div>
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In celebration of 60 years of hospitality, <b>Howard Johnson is launching a </b><a href="http://www.hojoadsearch.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b>nationwide search</b></a><b> for former employees who were once the stars of the brand’s 1960’s ad campaign, “Spotlight On You”,</b> with the hope of bringing them into the orange limelight once more.</div>
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The iconic Howard Johnson chain is looking back at the milestones throughout the years: from Howard Johnson’s drugstore ice cream counter— with its infamous 28 flavors— to the opening of the restaurant chain, the first hotel in 1954, and ultimately the expansion of the brand internationally, the Howard Johnson brand has become synonymous with Americana.</div>
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Through the end of the year, Howard Johnson is searching for the 14 former hotel and restaurant employees featured in the “Spotlight on You” ads. These former associates will receive a free stay at a Howard Johnson hotel, and may also be invited to participate in an upcoming company ad campaign. For additional information, visit <a href="http://www.hojoadsearch.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.hojoadsearch.com</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black;">Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, the Howard Johnson® hotel brand is a global chain of nearly 440 hotels with locations around the world, most of which offer an array of complimentary amenities including free Wi-Fi and free Rise & Dine® continental breakfast. Many properties also offer meeting and fitness facilities, swimming pools and the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand’s guest loyalty program. Travelers can join the free program at </span><a href="http://www.wyndhamrewards.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">www.wyndhamrewards.com</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black;">. This year marks the hotel brand’s 60<sup>th</sup> anniversary. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black;">Each Howard Johnson hotel is independently owned and operated under franchise agreements with Howard Johnson International, a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). Reservations and information are available by visiting </span><a href="http://www.hojo.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">www.hojo.com</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC - Named one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2013, the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla weekend, a coastal Thanksgiving tradition, returns to Wrightsville Beach,<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_125386560" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Nov. 27-30</span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Celebrating a 31-year run, the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla attracts 50,000 visitors to its culminating event, a maritime parade featuring thematically decorated power yacht and sailboat floats. The spectacle, reflected in the Banks Channel, glitters with thousands of twinkling lights.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Located directly on the parade route, sponsor and host hotel Blockade Runner Beach Resort launches the weekend with a gala, Thanksgiving Day feast for early arrivals. Soundside, Cape Fear Naturalist Captain Joe Abbate navigates local waters guiding Masonboro Island, Harbor Island and Sunset Cruises for the family.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">"One of the hidden gems during flotilla weekend is <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_125386563" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday's</span></span> Festival in the Park for the children," said Pres Davenport, Chairman of the Holiday Flotilla board.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Immediately following the flotilla, a stunning 21-minute, 4,000-round fireworks display illuminates the night sky, showering the waterway with sound and color. "We have a long show by Zambelli International, one of the most reputable fireworks companies in the world," said Davenport. "We're able to put on a really impressive display that rivals or surpasses most July 4<sup>th</sup>shows. Most shows are 15 minutes. That additional five to six minutes puts a great cap on the weekend with an impressive fireworks finale."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">"Another thing we're really excited about this year is the fact that the Surfrider Foundation has volunteered to help clean up the waterway and beaches the morning after the fireworks show, to make sure the debris is gone and we are good stewards of the environment," said Davenport.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;"><b>‘TATER TRAVEL TIP #1: MAKE A LIST!</b><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">Mr. Potato Head can be a klutz when it comes to packing, which is why Mrs. Potato Head loves to make a list of packing essentials for their vacation needs. It’s a good idea for the <i>sweet potato </i>to start planning her list weeks before the traveling ‘taters head off on their journey. By planning so far in advance, you are much less likely to miss off any travel necessities!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">Who wants to iron an outfit when you reach your destination? Mr. Potato Head doesn't, that’s for sure! Instead of folding your clothes and placing them in your suitcase, try rolling them. Tightly rolled clothes are less likely to get heavy wrinkles from fold creases and they take up less room.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">Nobody wants to be weighed down with heavy baggage, especially if you’re a tourist ‘tater who wants to wander around with ease. That’s exactly why Mrs. Potato Head suggests everybody packs lightly. Pack layers of clothing that you can easily put on or take off. And think twice about adding that spare pair of shoes to your luggage. Do you <i>really </i>need them?<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">Mrs. Potato Head is a stickler for the rules. Get to know them all before you travel, especially if you’re flying! If your journey involves an airplane ride, make sure you pack correctly and don’t place any large liquids (such as a regular-sized bottle of perfume or a can of hairspray) in your carry-on luggage. All liquids brought onto planes must be in 3.4-ounce bottles or smaller. And they must all be placed inside a single, clear, quart-size zip-top bag.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">What would Mr. Potato Head do without his trusty bowler hat and his angry eyes? Well, every now and then luggage gets delayed or lost – and that’s exactly why it’s a good idea to pack your travel essentials and valuables in your carry-on bag. Never put them in your checked luggage! Make sure your ID, passport, keys, money, credit cards, jewelry and electronics are safe and secure in your carry-on bag, as well as items like extra contact lenses and a spare pair of undies. Happy traveling!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">Don’t be a <i>couch potato </i>on your summer vacation; head outside and explore. When you’re packing your bags, make sure you’ve got comfortable shoes in your luggage. Nobody wants sore tootsies! <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;"><b>“And your angry eyes, just in case!”</b><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">Who wants to get angry-eyed in the blazing sunshine? Nobody! That’s why it’s important to pack your sunglasses. If your eyes need some extra help, don’t forget to take your spectacles and contact lenses, too.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">A few dollars will certainly help ease your summer vacation needs. It also helps to have a credit card for any unexpected incidentals, as well as the purchase of the odd souvenir or two. See if you can seek out a bargain!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">Don’t forget to pack some snacks for the journey. If you’re a picky eater, it might be wise to add a few of your favorite munchies to your suitcase to ensure you’ve got lots of treats to eat while you’re away, too. Mmmm!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12pt;">Augusta, ME September 17, 2014 - </strong>There is a hint of color in northern Maine as The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry reports low 10 – 30% color change and very low leaf drop. </div>
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“We are right on target for a glorious fall foliage season, said Gale Ross, Fall Foliage Coordinator for Maine. “With the low leaf drop we anticipate that the northern part of the state will soon be a tapestry of beautiful colors,” she added.</div>
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For more information visit the state’s official foliage website <a href="http://www.mainefoliage.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.MaineFoliage.com</a> and receive<strong> </strong>weekly reports by e-mails. Visitors and natives can share their photos of the riot of color throughout the state as the leaves gradually change. For information about the fall foliage ranger-led hikes in state parks and public lands visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.maine.gov/dacf/fallfoliagehikes" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.maine.gov/dacf/<wbr></wbr>fallfoliagehikes</a></span>.</div>
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Now is the time to plan a trip to beautiful Aroostook County in northern Maine for a ringside seat to experience sensational fall foliage. Aroostook is so big that it actually covers an area greater than the combined size of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Aroostook State Park offers hiking trails that provide great views from atop Quoggy Jo Mountain<strong>. </strong><a href="http://www.visitaroostook.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.visitaroostook.com/</a></div>
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While waiting for the leaves to change, there is still plenty to do in Maine this weekend. Maine’s Lakes and Mountains Region is a wonderland of hiking and biking trails. The 17<sup>th</sup> Annual Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off takes place in Bethel on September 20<sup>th</sup> complete with scarecrows and harvest decorations as well as an arts & crafts festival, a farmer’s market, forest-products mill tours, a 50-mile scenic bike tour and the famous Chowdah Cook-off. Location: Bethel Village. Times: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1298572315" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.</span></span> For more information <a href="http://www.bethelmaine.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.bethelmaine.com</a>.</div>
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Or travel up to Unity between Waterville and Bangor for the popular Common Ground Country Fair held from Friday, September 19<sup>th</sup> through Sunday, September 20<sup>th</sup>. The fair boasts a great farmers’ market, crafts and folk arts, Indian basketmakers, and entertainment on the Maine Folk Traditions stage. Participate in a 5K foot race, enjoy sheep dog demonstrations, and watch a draft horse show. This annual celebration of rural living and<strong> </strong>organically grown Maine produce also offers some of the best festival food in Maine. <a href="http://www.mofga.org/theFair" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.mofga.org/theFair</a></div>
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For a complete list of activities and events in Maine this fall visit <a href="http://www.visitmaine.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.visitmaine.com</a></div>
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<b>Hong Kong, 18 September 2014</b> – The award-winning <a href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/" target="_blank">Mandarin Oriental, Boston</a> and <a href="http://www.danielboulud.com/" target="_blank">Chef Daniel Boulud</a> are delighted to announce the opening of Bar Boulud, Boston. The French-inspired bistro and wine bar is Chef Boulud’s first restaurant in Boston, and second partnership with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The restaurant follows the successful format of Bar Boulud, New York, located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and Chef Daniel Boulud’s first UK restaurant, Bar Boulud, London, located at Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, both of which have achieved significant acclaim. This approachable restaurant concept is known for its traditional French bistro fare, seasonal New England inspired dishes, signature charcuterie with recipes by renowned Parisian charcutier Gilles Verot, and an impressive wine cellar showcasing Burgundy and the Rhone Valley, well-suited for leisurely dining, business meetings or special occasions.<br />
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Chef Aaron Chambers, most recently Executive Chef at Boulud Sud in New York City, leads the daily culinary operations of Bar Boulud, Boston as Chef de Cuisine with a menu that includes an impressive selection of traditional terrines and pâtés, such as: Pâté Grand Mère, chicken liver, pork, cognac and Pâté Grand-Père, foie gras, pork and truffle, along with an assortment of signature sausages such as: Boudin Blanc, white pork sausage with truffled mashed potatoes and apple and Boudin Noir, blood sausage with mashed potatoes, apple and caramelized onions.<br />
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A selection of grilled beef burgers adds an American touch to the menu with: ‘The Frenchie,’ topped with pork belly confit, arugula, Dijon, tomato compote and Morbier cheese on brioche bun and ‘The Piggie,’ topped with barbecued pulled pork, jalapeño mayonnaise, and a red cabbage slaw. Additional menu highlights include: the classic Coq au Vin, with red wine-braised Amish chicken, bacon lardons, pearl onions, tender baby carrots and trumpet royale mushrooms; Handmade Chitarra Pasta, laced with local Wellfleet clams, bottarga, fennel and chili garlic; New England Sole Meunière, served with cauliflower, marcona almonds, capers, brown butter and fresh parsley; and a hearty Croque Monsieur, served on house-made brioche, layered with melted Gruyère cheese and house-made ham.<br />
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Chef Chambers joined Boulud in 2009. Originally from Yorkshire, England, he has over 15 years culinary experience in top kitchens all along the East Coast including: Indebleu Restaurant and Café du Parc in Washington D.C. and Café Boulud and Boulud Sud in New York City. Prior to working in the U.S., Chambers cooked in the kitchens of Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, the two Michelin-starred Relais & Châteaux property in Oxford, England, and Al Mahara in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, rated among Restaurant Magazine’s “World’s 50 Best.”<br />
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Curated by Sommelier Joe Camper, the wine cellar at Bar Boulud, Boston features an extensive list dedicated to the great wines of Burgundy and the Rhône Valley – Chef Boulud’s favorite wine making regions that neighbour his native city of Lyon, France. Within the cellar, guests can find rare gems alongside approachable 'vin du pays'. Beyond France, the wine list travels to new world regions such as the United States, Austria, Germany and beyond, offering unique varietals that pair beautifully with food. Camper, a Champagne enthusiast, is also please to present an extensive selection of crémants – sparkling wines – that complement the New England seafood inspired menu. Camper began his wine career in Boston at Barbara Lynch Gruppo's Menton, and was most recently Sommelier at Boulud's Midtown NYC bistro, db Bistro Moderne.<br />
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Bar Boulud, Boston also features a seasonal selection of curated craft beers and innovative hand-crafted cocktails. Highlights from the cocktail menu include: Cranberry Royale, a blend of Champagne and cranberry vodka, served “up” with a cranberry compote ice orb; 8th & Orchard, a twist on the classic Boston cocktail, the Ward 8, which blends rye whiskey with a splash of house-made grenadine and apple cider, served over crushed ice; and the Boylston Flip, with ZU Bison Grass Vodka, fresh pear juice, cinnamon, fig, egg white and a Kübler Absinthe rinse. The cocktail list highlights a variety of 'Boulud Classic Cocktails' from his restaurants around the world.<br />
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Adam D. Tihany of Tihany Design has designed Bar Boulud, Boston, and has brought the space to life with a vibrant interior and several signature features, including a seven-seat marble-clad charcuterie counter and a distinctive glass enclosed wine cellar. A glass étagère serves as the focal point for a 17-seat backlit, zinc top bar. Vintage oak, leather and stone form the backdrop for whimsical wine-centric artwork, channel tufted banquette, and a 10-seat communal table. Sliding glass doors facing Boylston Street open to the restaurant’s intimate 55-seat bar and lounge space.<br />
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Guests are able to enter the space from Boylston Street or through the lobby of Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Positioned at the entrance, guests are greeted by a host station flanked by feature walls made of French wine crates. In the centre of the 68-seat main dining room, a row of rich burgundy leather booths run parallel to the restaurant’s vaulted wood ceiling, a dramatic design reminiscent of wine barrels. Moving further into the restaurant, guests can enjoy a 22-seat private dining room, which can be separated by a contemporary sliding barn door.<br />
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From September 16, Bar Boulud, Boston will be open daily, serving breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., lunch Monday to Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m., dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday brunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dining at the bar will also be available throughout the day. Breakfast here will be served Monday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and lunch Monday to Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m. A daily bar menu will also be available from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., a late night menu from 11 p.m. to midnight and Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />
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Chef Daniel Boulud is considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities. Boulud’s culinary accolades include James Beard Foundation awards for “Outstanding Restaurateur” and “Outstanding Chef of the Year,” “Outstanding Service,” and “Best Chef in NYC,” among others. He has been named “Chef of the Year” by the Culinary Institute of America, “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” by the French government, and “Master Chef” by Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. Boulud owns and operates restaurants in New York City, Miami, Palm Beach, Las Vegas, Toronto, Montreal, London and Singapore.<br />
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<b>ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BOSTON</b><br />
An intimate, luxurious hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Boston combines classic New England elegance with refined Oriental touches to create one of the most distinctive hospitality experiences in the region. Awarded both Forbes Five-Stars and AAA Five-Diamonds, Mandarin Oriental, Boston features 148 guestrooms and suites over 14 floors, delighting its guests with the finest facilities and service, innovative dining experiences and an unparalleled holistic Five-Star awarded spa. A short, 15-minute drive to Logan International Airport, Mandarin Oriental, Boston connects guests to the city’s finest shopping, cultural venues and business institutions from its prime location in the heart of the chic Back Bay on Boylston Street.<br />
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<b>ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP</b><br />
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company into a global brand, the Group now operates, or has under development, 45 hotels representing close to 11,000 rooms in 25 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, ten in The Americas and 15 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.<br />
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Survey Shows Almost All Americans Believe Relaxation is Essential for Health and Well-Being - But Their Habits Prove Otherwise</h1>
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<span class="xn-location" itemprop="contentLocation" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px;">SANTA CLARITA, Calif.</span>, <span class="xn-chron" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px;">Aug. 15, 2014</span> /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="http://www.princess.com/?utm_source=relaxreport&utm_medium=press%2Brelease&utm_campaign=Princess%2BSEO%2BPressReleases" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d98c6; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Princess Cruises</a> today released results from its fifth annual Relaxation Report, conducted in celebration of National Relaxation Day on <span class="xn-chron" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px;">Aug. 15</span>. Despite that an overwhelming 99% of Americans agree that relaxation is essential for their overall health and well-being, on average Americans spend only an hour a day dedicated to unwinding.</div>
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In honor of National Relaxation Day, Princess Cruises is encouraging all Americans to observe the day with dedicated time spent relaxing.</div>
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The national survey also revealed other insights including that 38% frequently feel guilty about relaxing, and that more than one-quarter (28%) of those polled feel stressed out by the mere thought of trying to relax. That figure increases to 39% for parents and 41% among Americans under 40.</div>
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"It's not surprising that almost all Americans see relaxation as key to improving their health, however, our survey found that the demands of our daily lives have made only 60 minutes attainable," said <span class="xn-person" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px;">Jan Swartz</span>, Princess Cruises president. "In honor of National Relaxation Day, we're asking Americans to make a concerted effort to take a break today to relax and decompress, which we all know is good for both our mind and body." She added that for those who looking for the ultimate chance to unwind, Princess Cruises offers an array of options for any traveler looking for a relaxing vacation escape.</div>
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Princess Cruises, which helps more than 1.7 million travelers each year "<a href="http://www.princess.com/come-back-new/?utm_source=relaxreport&utm_medium=press%2Brelease&utm_campaign=Princess%2BSEO%2BPressReleases" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d98c6; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">come back new</a>" aboard its worldwide fleet of ships in exotic destinations, commissioned the annual report to uncover consumer attitudes towards vacation and relaxation habits.</div>
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An overwhelming 85% of those surveyed say sex is better when they're relaxed and can just go with it. Interestingly enough, 16% report that sex is better when they're stressed. For those looking for a relaxing couple's getaway (wink, wink), consider a cruise vacation.</div>
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Two-thirds of Americans (67%) reported they would feel completely relaxed if they were entirely "off the grid" (without any electronics or Internet access). And on an average day, 42% of men and women feel completely or mostly relaxed. Additionally, over half (52%) of American's say that having a smart phone makes it harder to relax.</div>
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More Americans would prefer to use sound over sight when trying to relax. Two in five Americans (40%) of Americans choose music to help decompress and, now in 2014, reading has been shelved with only 5% naming it the best relaxation tool.</div>
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Of those with significant others, 52% share they're more stressed than their partner. However, among men, 62% say their significant other is more stressed out.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px;">About the 2014 Survey</b></div>
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The Princess Cruises Relaxation Report survey was conducted by Wakefield Research among 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18+, <span class="xn-chron" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px;">between August 8th and August 12th, 2014</span>, using an online omnibus survey. Quotas have been set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the U.S. adult population 18+. The margin of error for this survey is +/- 3.1 percent.</div>
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Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at <a href="http://www.princess.com/?utm_source=relaxreport&utm_medium=press%2Brelease&utm_campaign=Princess%2BSEO%2BPressReleases" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d98c6; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.princess.com</a>.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px;">About Princess Cruises:</b></div>
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One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE: CUK).</div>
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From South Beach to Sunny Isles to Sarasota, Florida is <i>the</i> place to getaway this fall, and Wyndham Hotel Group is here to make your experience unforgettable! Below are a few sites and bites not to miss when exploring the sunshine state.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u><u></u><u></u>Shack up in the recently renovated and spectacular <a href="http://www.shelborne.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b>Shelbourne Wyndham Grand</b></a>, located in Miami’s South Beach and Deco Districts. The Shelbourne is just moments from the trendiest shops, restaurants and nightclubs.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u>Further afield, book a stay at Wyndham Hotel Group’s <a href="http://www.ramada.com/hotels/florida/lake-placid/ramada-lake-placid/hotel-overview?partner_id=&hotel_id=06143&group_code=&campaign_code=&propId=RA06143&brand_id=RA&checkout_date=&modify=false&useWRPoints=false&children=0&corporate_id=&ratePlan=BAR&teens=0&affiliate_id=&altPropId=06143&brand_code=BH%2CDI%2CRA%2CBU%2CHJ%2CKG%2CMT%2CSE%2CTL%2CWG%2CWY%2CPX%2CWT%2CWP%2CPN&iata=&childAgeParam=&rate_code=&adults=1&discreteParam=1-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0&checkin_date=&rooms=1&ref_id=http%3A//www.wyndham.com&srcBrand=WY&srcDestination=palmdale" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ramada Lake Placid</a>, conveniently located near<a href="http://www.gatorama.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Gatorama</a> – where you can get up close and personal with alligators – and in close proximity to top local attractions and destinations.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u>Close to the Everglades and Gulfstream Park, escape to the well-located <a href="http://www.hawthorn.com/hotels/florida/naples/hawthorn-suites-by-wyndham-naples/hotel-overview?partner_id=&hotel_id=30293&group_code=&campaign_code=&propId=BH30293&brand_id=BH&checkout_date=&modify=false&useWRPoints=false&children=0&corporate_id=&ratePlan=&teens=0&affiliate_id=&altPropId=30293&brand_code=BH%2CDI%2CRA%2CBU%2CHJ%2CKG%2CMT%2CSE%2CTL%2CWG%2CWY%2CPX%2CWT%2CWP%2CPN&iata=&childAgeParam=&rate_code=&adults=1&discreteParam=1-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0&checkin_date=&rooms=1&ref_id=http%3A//www.hojo.com&srcBrand=HJ&srcDestination=north-naples" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Naples</a> and have all of Naples’ world class attractions at your fingertips.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u>If you’re too chilled out after hitting up the <b>Shelbourne’s Blue Harmony Spa</b> to leave your lush surroundings for dinner, mosey your way to the hotel’s most special post-renovation features, Japanese-inspired <b>Morimoto Restaurant</b> under celebrity chef, <i>Iron Chef</i>Masaharu Morimoto.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u> If you’re further afield in South Florida, <a href="http://www.lakeplacidlodge.com/artisans-dining/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Artisans</a> is an intimate, fire-lit Lake Placid restaurant – perfect for a romantic dinner.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u> For those hitting the beachside town of Naples, you can’t go wrong with the <a href="http://www.yabbaislandgrill.com/the_bar.php" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Yabba Bar and Grill</a> for delicious, local seafood.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u>South Florida has a range of exciting new and recently renovated attractions that are a must to check out on your trip! For those relaxing in Miami with kids, <a href="http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Miami Children’s Museum</a> has undergone a $20 million facelift and now features life-like reproductions and interactions. If you’re venturing to Naples, spend a few hours in the lush renovated <a href="http://www.naplesgarden.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Naples Botanical Gardens</a> before hitting some of the area’s sparkling beaches. For those en route to <a href="http://www.ramada.com/hotels/florida/lake-placid/ramada-lake-placid/hotel-overview?partner_id=&hotel_id=06143&group_code=&campaign_code=&propId=RA06143&brand_id=RA&checkout_date=&modify=false&useWRPoints=false&children=0&corporate_id=&ratePlan=&teens=0&affiliate_id=&altPropId=06143&brand_code=BH%2CDI%2CRA%2CBU%2CHJ%2CKG%2CMT%2CSE%2CTL%2CWG%2CWY%2CPX%2CWT%2CWP%2CPN&iata=&childAgeParam=&rate_code=&adults=1&discreteParam=&checkin_date=&rooms=1" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ramada Lake Placid</a>, be sure to drop into <a href="http://www.gatorama.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Gatorama</a> – always a fun family day out!</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u><b>Rutland, Vermont – </b>Famous for spectacular views and ample hiking paths, the Green Mountains just south of Rutland have some of Vermont’s most beautiful fall foliage. Take in the changing leaves throughout September and October, and be sure to spend some time in Manchester for their farmers’ markets and to see the Hildene mansion, which was once home to Abraham Lincoln’s son.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u><b>Lenox, Massachusetts</b> – A popular summer destination, The Berkshires is known for its tranquility and culture. Take a drive through the October Mountain State Forest to soak up the greenery and see what inspired the likes of Herman Melville.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u><b>Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan </b>– Bordering Canada, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some of the world’s most vibrant foliage, which is said to be visible from space! Drive along the coast of Lake Superior, or visit one of the areas’ many nature reserves and parks to experience autumn at its best.</div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><u></u><b>Portland, Oregon</b> – Portland is notorious for its farm-to-table dining, microbreweries and niche book shops, but visitors can also revel in the Pacific Northwest’s majestic autumn by taking a stroll through Hoyt Arboretum or the Japanese Garden, and driving through the Columbia River Gorge, the largest National Scenic Area in the US.</div>
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<em style="color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES…</span> </strong></em><br />
<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – DIAGON ALLEY NOW OPEN <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT</strong><br />
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<em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Most Spectacularly-Themed, Highly-Anticipated Theme Park Experience of the Year Rolls Out <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />the Red Carpet to Officially Welcome its First Guests</strong></em></div>
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ORLANDO, Fla. (July 8, 2014) –</strong> It’s the day millions of people around the world have been waiting for…<br />
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This morning, Universal Orlando Resort officially opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Confetti, fireworks and a red carpet lined with dozens of cheering Diagon Alley team members welcomed thousands of excited guests as they entered the all-new spectacularly-themed land for the very first time. <br />
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley brings even more of Harry Potter’s adventures to life at Universal Orlando Resort. This fully-immersive area expands upon the global phenomenon launched by Universal Orlando when it opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure in 2010.<br />
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley is filled with incredible entertainment experiences for the whole family. You arrive aboard the Hogwarts Express, which takes guests on a journey between the two lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and are transported into a spectacularly themed environment. The new area includes incredible shops with windows full of magical surprises, authentic food and beverages, a towering dragon that breathes fire and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, a new attraction unlike any other that takes you on a mind-blowing ride through the Gringotts vaults – pulling you into an incredible adventure.<br />
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More details about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley and available vacation packages can be found at <a href="http://www.universalorlando.com/wizardingworld" style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">www.UniversalOrlando.com/wizardingworld</a>.<br />
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">About the Harry Potter Series</u></strong> <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></strong>Harry Potter continues to be a global phenomenon. Each of the seven books by author J.K. Rowling has broken sales records, with the series to date having sold over 450 million copies worldwide and translated into 77 languages. The Harry Potter films, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, have grossed more than $7.7 billion to date worldwide at the box office, making Harry Potter the largest-grossing film franchise in history.<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></strong><br />
<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">About Universal Orlando Resort </u></strong>Vacation like you mean it at Universal Orlando Resort – where every heart pounding, jaw-dropping, goose-bumping second counts. It is the only place where you can turn spending time <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">with</u></em> your family into spending time <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">as</u></em> a family. Together, you can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, become a Minion in the hilarious and heartwarming Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride, and join Optimus Prime in the fight to save mankind on the new mega-attraction, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D. And now, you can step into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley.<br />
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Universal Orlando Resort is home to two incredible theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure; four magnificently themed on-site hotels: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and the newest addition, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort; and Universal CityWalk - a nighttime entertainment complex featuring a collection of nightclubs, restaurants and shops. And located just minutes from Universal Orlando Resort is Wet n’ Wild, Orlando’s premier waterpark.<br />
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">About Warner Bros. Entertainment </u></strong>Warner Bros. Entertainment is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. A Time Warner Company, the fully integrated, broad-based studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, international cinemas and broadcasting.<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One of the most memorable and exciting experiences from the Harry Potter </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">series will come to life at Universal Orlando Resort this summer. Imagine:</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Being transported from the Muggle world to the wizarding world as you pass through the brick wall at</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> King’s Cross Station to arrive at Platform 9 ¾</span><br />
<br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Watching in amazement as the Hogwarts Express pulls into the station – its billowing steam and authentic</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> whistle beckoning you to hop aboard</span><br />
<br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Sitting in one of the train’s cabins with your family and friends and actually riding the Hogwarts Express –</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">just as your favorite characters did in the Harry Potter films</span><br />
<br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Looking outside your cabin window and enjoying a scenic, breathtaking journey through the British</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> countryside as you encounter magical creatures, some of your favorite Harry Potter characters…and even</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Dementors…</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Since the very first Harry Potter film, every fan has dreamed of taking the same classic journey Harry Potter did</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> aboard the Hogwarts Express. And this summer – they will get to live it.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Universal Orlando revealed never-before-released details about the Hogwarts Express experience that will</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> debut as part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley – the all-new, magnificently themed land</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> opening this summer. The train will connect the new land in Universal Studios Florida with The Wizarding World</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure – allowing guests with park-to-park admission to enjoy a real </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">journey aboard the iconic locomotive.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Never before has this been done – creating an actual train ride experience to connect two spectacularly themed</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> environments. The Hogwarts Express experience combines powerful storytelling, live special effects, lifelike</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> animation and state-of-the-art technology to take riders on the journey of a lifetime. Guests will enjoy two</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> completely different experiences depending on whether they’re traveling to Hogsmeade or London.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Once seated in the cabin, guests will be able to look out their windows as an incredibly authentic and magical</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> adventure unfolds before them. They’ll see Hagrid come alongside the train on his flying motorbike, Buckbeak the </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hippogriff swoop gracefully over the black lake, the Weasley twins on brooms and up to their usual antics, the</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Knight Bus swerving through London traffic – and other special moments and surprises.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Universal’s Creative team has been working closely with Warner Bros., Stuart Craig and the production team from</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> the Harry Potter films to create a sensational Hogwarts Express experience that the entire family can enjoy. The</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Creative team has gone to great lengths to ensure the experience is true to the books and films. Everything about the</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> train is authentic – from the paint and the materials used to build it….all the way down to the whistle.</span></div>
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