Archive for
January, 2008
January 11th, 2008 by jamie a
Selling Butterfly Pastries at the Chinese New Year Celebration in San Diego
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During your San Diego vacation, join in the this February 16th and 17th. This year’s celebration, The Year of the Rat, will be celebrated with over 50 food and craft vendors. There will also be a Children’s cultural exhibit, which promotes cultural understanding through crafts such as making a traditional Chinese lantern and learning about the Chinese zodiac.
Here’s for those driving into the city, or call 619-234-7844 for more special event information.
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January 10th, 2008 by susan j
Saturday-Sunday, January 12-13, various times
The San Diego Zoo presents an All About Enrichment Weekend where families can learn about hippos, tigers, gorillas, and more.
Saturday, January 12-Sunday, July 6
Picturing the Process, a new exhibit at the Museum of Photographic Arts, opens.
Tuesday-Thursday, January 15-17, 8 pm
In anticipation of the Chinese New Year, the Chinese New Year Spectacular will perform at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Tickets start at $38.
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January 8th, 2008 by susan j
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Weddings. Ever since two of my coworkers got engaged, our office has been buzzing nonstop about invitations, bridal dresses, honeymoons, and the like. And with good reason, because there’s a lot to think about before the Big Day.
Whether you’re a local to San Diego who’s tying the knot in your (figurative) backyard or you’re planning a destination wedding on a beautiful, secluded beach, we’ve rounded up some resources from around the web to help you plan your wedding.
Accommodations: Booking a hotel or B & B for your wedding party and family members is one of the first steps in planning a wedding, especially if you or your fiancé have a large family. MySanDiegoWedding has a directory of , , and so you can find the perfect place for all your guests to stay.
Reception sites: Another key component to any wedding is finding the right place for the reception. The number of guests, the budget, and your personal style preferences are all important considerations. For instance, offers a beautiful setting for a traditional wedding or reception, either indoors or out. For a more unusual setting, you might consider a reception aboard a . offers a more complete directory of possible .
Honeymoon: After all the confetti and cake, you and your new spouse can look forward to relaxing together on an unforgettable vacation. I like the idea of registering for your honeymoon instead of housewares, because let’s face it, glassware can break, but memories of a luxurious getaway to some sunny, exotic locale are forever. To find out your honeymooner profile, you could take . Then you can for that once-in-a-lifetime trip you and the SO been dreaming of.
One last thing… If you’re still searching for the perfect dress, then you might want to check out the Wedding Party Bridal Show on Sunday, March 30 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in Downtown San Diego.
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January 4th, 2008 by susan j
We know how hard it can be to navigate an unfamiliar city, so we’ve compiled a couple of resources to help on your next trip to San Diego.
- Carole over at posted a great post a few weeks back about . She suggests getting a GPS system for driving to help you navigate and asking for directions as needed.
- About.com published a round-up of , including shuttle buses, limos, taxis, and more.
- Frommers created a comprehensive , whether by foot, car, bus. or other means.
- San Diego Getaway also has some , including getting to and from the airport.
What’s your favorite way to get around San Diego? Leave a comment and let us know!
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January 2nd, 2008 by carrie t
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San Diego is a tourist destination and a resort town at the heart of it. However, if you look hard enough, you’ll find that there are plenty of unique and fabulous local spots in the city. Of these, the is one of my favorites.
The Turf Club is a no frills Martini lounge and steak joint located in the eclectic neighborhood of Golden Hill. It feels like an old “swingers” bar from the minute you step inside. Grab a stool at the bar for the best service. (more…)
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