11/23/2009

Things I hope to See in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The seven-book set of Harry Potter books autographed by author J.K. Rowling are seen at the National Braille Press in Boston, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

I read all the Harry Potter books, I went to all the Harry Potter movies and next I will visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  Here I have compiled some things that I hope to find in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter during spring break 2010.

The Wesley Home

Harry Potter’s second home the Wesley’s house.  Mr. and Mrs. Wesley treat him as their own child.  I would feel as if I were in a dream touring through the multiple floor wizard home, which features altered muggle’s gadgets.  My fascination with wizarding items is comparable to Mr. Wesley’s fascination with muggel gadgets.   A rollercoaster through the house would be perfect.  They could shape the coaster vehicles like the flying car.

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11/16/2009

Cheap Spring Break Vactions

Spring break is a pricey experience sometimes.  However, spending a lot on a college budget is not ideal.  As my roommate and I have been looking for a good spring break package I thought it would cool to report some of the less expensive yet still fun vacations.

Be shipped off to Paradise by Carnival's Paradise cruise ship. Photo Credit- Beau Hudspeth

Cruises, see 3 places in one week

Carnival Cruise lines offers a West Caribbean vacation starting in Miami, FL traveling to Key West, FL; Cozumel, Mexico and then back to Miami.  This vacation without taxes starts around $274.  This includes food, but not beverages while on the boat.  You can buy a hotel separately , or you can find the nearest campground where you can pitch a tent.  In Florida it always seems warmer than Chicago so camping shouldn’t be that risky, right?

  • Price starting at $274

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11/12/2009

Panama City’s New Airport

Panama City Florida is opening the first airport in America since September 11, 2001.  Spring breakers can now schedule a flights straight to Panama City. Northwest Florida-Beaches International Airport was named on Wednesday morning November 11, 2009 reports Pensacola News.

For more information on airports check out the list of top 5 airports in America according to Travel and Leisure Magazine.

Photo Credit: LAX, Florencio Briones; Phoenix, UsAirRetro “America West” Paint Scheme; Tampa, Dustin Coates; Seattle, Walter Siegmund; Minneaplis/St. Paul, Jayme Halbritter

11/09/2009

Harry Potter Theme Park for Spring Break

J.K. Rowling’s released her first book about Harry Potter to America in 1998.  Little did she know the book would become a world favorite.  11 years, seven books and 6 movies later Universal Studios in Florida has brought Potter’s wizarding world to life.

Spring of 2010 the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, should open to the public.  Another vacation opportunity for college spring breakers.  Visitors will experience a world they have only read in books or seen in theaters.

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11/08/2009

Quiz: Do you know all the answers to these Spring Break Safety Tips?

Click the link to see if you know all the Spring Break Safety types

11/03/2009

Spring Breakers Welcome to Panama Beach

Panama City

Panama cities wall-to-wall motels, condos and bars that attract a high amount of college students. (AP Photo/Bill Kaczor)

Major Panama City Beach hotels and entertainment venues want college spring breakers to know that they are still welcome.  In response to the TDC’s decision to move away from future promotions of Panama City Beach as a college Spring Break destination a private sector co-op formed.

Company’s in the private sector co-op

Corporations include fast food restaurants, hotels and retail shops.  These Panama City businesses believe college students should know they are still welcome.

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10/29/2009

Cities Voted Number 1 Trip Spots

Click through to see which city fits you.

Travel and Leisure Magazine surveyed visitors in 30 different cities to find out which were number one in:

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10/14/2009

Book Cheap Spring Break Tickets!

Don't miss out on a experience at the beach like this.

Don't miss out on a experience at the beach like this.

College students struggle for cash and credit cards have high interest rates, but Bookit.com is allowing people to book their trip now and pay later.  Bookit vacation website offers great deals on spring break adventures, and until midnight on Oct. 15 2010  if your trip cost over $500 you don’t have to pay for six months.

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10/06/2009

Economic Downturn Makes Iceland Affordable

Photo Credit Rogers McLassus

Photo Credit Rogers McLassus

Iceland is not the warmest place to go for spring break, but it’s unique to other destinations.  Not many people are previliged to experience Iceland because of the expensive travel costs, but their economic collapse has forced the island to:
  • Create affordable travel costs
  • Experiment with new ways to make money
  • Create new career options

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09/29/2009

Travel Sites that Help Save Students Cash

Photo Credit Keilana

Photo Credit Keilana

People continually tell college students “Have fun, do something crazy your young,” but the problem is students are low on cash. Solution, websites have been established, which give students and school’s employees discounted prices. StudentUniverse is a do-it-yourself site that compares prices for airfare, hotels, hostels etc. STA Travel offers more advice to students assisting them through an 800 number, Skype and office locations.