Fun at the Park!

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by Mara Hernandez-Capili

Dolly Parton is the person behind Dollywood Park. Dollywood Park is a different theme Park, it does not only provide breath taking rides, it also holds lots of different annual festivities. Families can find the best adventure at Dollywood Park. Dollywood Park extends to 130 acres of land. The Park offers great deals for the whole family.

Dollywood is a home for four of the largest South Festivals. One of these is The National Kids Fest. Here Children are given priorities.Dollywood offers a lot of fun for kids in all ages. The festival will be hosted by Kratt Brothers, Kratt Brothers is famously known for their world wide animal adventures.

Kids Fest is a wild animal adventure having the Kratt Brothers to share their adventures and experience regarding animals locally and abroad. Kratt Brothers will share and introduce many animals and have the kids pet them. Kratt Brothers are the popular cast of Zoboomafoo TV show. The event allows kids get up close with small creatures, reptiles and many other kid friendly animals. This way, kids will get to share and differentiate one species from another. Kids' fest in Dollywood Park truly is a great place for animal adventure.

Aside from the Kratt Brothers, be on the look for other kids' fest roving characters. Roving characters are present to entertain guest throughout the park. They are instructed to bring smile to everyone present at the festival. Kids Fest also caters arts and crafts to kids of all ages.

Lastly, Dollywood kids' fest displays Sandscapes. Sandscapes are sculptures made out of plain sands. Dollywoods sandscapes is a 12-time World Sand Sculpture Champion. Sculptures are mostly themed after trains and animals. Sandscapes uses 75 tons of sands making it a must see inside the park. Displays of sandscape will only be available during kids' fest, and kids could enjoy watching sculptors as they build new amazing pieces.

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as craft fairs will open one's spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If you're staying in the US, the author suggests checking out craft shows for entertainments to make your stay memorable.

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Cheap Hotel Rates and How to Get Them

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by Chris Linch

With the cost of everything going up, a cheap hotel may be what you are looking for when you go on your next business trip or vacation. But, when you think of a "cheap hotel" you may not have pleasant images in your mind-uncomfortable beds, no amenities and just the basic necessities. But, if you could find a really great hotel with amenities and extras at a cheap hotel rate, you would probably jump at the chance to take it. Where can you find these great rates? You probably have heard about online specials, but you should also consider calling the hotel directly as well as looking for package deals, and special discounts for a cheap hotel rate.

Why should you call the hotel directly? If you are planning on staying at a chain hotel, you don't want to talk to the main reservation number-try calling the hotel directly. They may be able to give you a cheap hotel deal that is not advertised to the general public. You can also ask about any specials or package deals that they have. Let them know what kinds of rates you are finding online and see if they will match or beat them.

Nearly everyone knows about using the internet to get a cheap hotel rate. You may bid for a cheap rate or you may just search around and compare until you find the best one. An advantage of shopping this way is that it is very convenient and you can look at lots of rates in a very short time. Try different travel dates to see if you can get a lower rate that way if possible.

Another way to get a cheap hotel rate is to get a package deal. If you go on an all-inclusive travel website, many times you are able to make your hotel, air and rental car reservations at the same time. You can potentially save hundreds of dollars this way. If you are really flexible in your travel and you don't care when or where you go, you may also be able to save by traveling in off-peak times. For instance, if you stay at a Colorado ski resort in the summer or at a California amusement park during the middle of the school year you may get better rates.

Check for military discounts, credit card discounts and other discounts that you may have. Stay cheap and live well.

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It doesn't matter where you are traveling, Homeshophotels.com is the number one site for Great Hotel Rates. You can find over 40,000 discount hotels and the best prices on the internet. They price match guarantee all of their cheap Hotel Rates and do not charge you to change or cancel your hotel reservation.

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Seattle Hotel Rates

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by Chris Linch

Seattle hotels have a flexible pricing strategy. Seattle hotel rates vary based on many factors. Therefore, exact rates cannot be quoted. Seattle, located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, is one of the renowned tourist destinations in Washington. The city has many attractions including zoos, popular landmarks, historic districts, museums, water parks, and amusement parks. Depending on the destination and location, you have a range of hotels to choose from. Most of them have basic amenities and facilities.

Bedding configuration is another factor that determines the hotel rates. Queen Suite and executive suites have different rates. Some Seattle hotels provide non-smoking and smoking rooms. Seattle hotel rates vary during seasons. A visitor can save a considerable amount of money if he books the room one week before or after the peak season.

Most Seattle hotels offer special discount rates for corporate-types, government employees, senior citizens, and members of travel clubs and associations. Seattle hotel rates are high during events and holidays. Discounts are often available for group bookings. Most pet friendly hotels charge extra for accommodating pets.

The rates for five star hotels in Seattle start around $199. Four star hotels start around $66. Three star hotels start around at $46. You can also find Seattle two and one star hotels starting from $49 and $31 respectively. All rates are quoted per room per night.

Advance Internet booking helps in getting preferred discount rates. The preferred rates are offered only to the people who process booking on-line. Some Seattle hotels charge uniform rate year round. Usually Seattle hotel rates fluctuate depending on the season. So before making a reservation, it is wise to check and compare the rates and availability offered by the major travel sites on the Internet.

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