Does an underwater hotel room seem impossible? Not if an undersea restaurant exists first! The world's first underwater restaurant is converting its dining facilities into a bedroom suite to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The 270-degree panoramic views of the Indian Ocean are a special feature of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in The Maldives.
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Taste of Chicago 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the popular summer festival in the windy city. The outdoor food extravaganza strives to be strictly true to its name this year. In the past, vendors from Chicago suburbs were allowed to participate, but now only Chicago-based entities will offer their goods. Five usual participants from outside the city limits have currently been dropped from the schedule for 2010.
An expansive New York Picasso exhibit opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 27. A first of its kind for the museum, Sotheby's and Christie's auction houses are also putting two rare Picassos on the market in early May. One may surpass the current $104.17 million record for a work by the artist. Pablo Picasso is one of the most well known 20th century artists and he co-founded the Cubist movement in the early 1900s.
The Department of Transportation has turned down five tarmac delay exemption requests from five airlines. The airlines were seeking temporary exemption from a new rule that will take effect on April 29. The new provisions prevent airlines from keeping passengers waiting on airport tarmacs for more than three hours. For each violation, airlines may be fined up to $27,500 per passenger.
Travelers have begun to get back on schedule as the Iceland volcano ash disperses to levels that authorities deem safe. Since last week's Iceland volcano eruption spewed massive amounts of ash into the sky and made it unsafe for planes to fly over most of Northern Europe, airlines have suffered debilitating losses and stranded millions. Britain opened most of its air space late Tuesday evening, and air space over the majority of Europe opened Wednesday.
Thanks to New York Senator Charles Schumer, carry-on bag fees won't be a factor when flying on five major airlines. The senator announced today that American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways, and JetBlue Airways have each committed to him that they will not charge for carry-on bags aboard their flights. Airline baggage fees have been a topic of debate in the public and private sectors since Spirit Airlines announced that it will charge a fee for carry-on baggage beginning in August.
The Southwest Airlines and SkyMall Beach Vacation Sweepstakes is your ticket to Panama City Beach! While SkyMall has partnered with the Dallas-based Southwest Airlines in the past, this time they're giving away an all-inclusive beach vacation to the Florida gulf coast. When you purchase any item from SkyMall from now until June 30 you'll automatically be entered in the contest. You can also complete the beach vacation free entry form online for a chance to win. No purchase is necessary.
Celebrate spring and the great outdoors during National Park Week! Beginning today, the nation's 392 parks are waiving their entrance fees. Through Sunday, April 25 the annual event honors the beauty and history of National Parks--and you can experience it all for free! Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, and Yosemite are just a few of the popular spots that you can take advantage of during the week on a solo trip, a romantic site seeing getaway, or a family adventure.
The show must go on for the Coachella Valley Music Festival. Even though the ash cloud from the Iceland volcano eruption caused a few acts to cancel (due to cancelled flights from Europe), day one of the Southern California art and music event began today. The three-day mega concert is sold out and runs from 11 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to midnight on Sunday. Festival passes, valid for all three days, were $269.
California | Events | Spring
This week's Branson limited engagements make the "Live Music Capital of the World" even more exciting. In addition to the hundreds of shows that regularly take place year-round in Branson's 50 theaters and venues, the city welcomes special performances until the end of April. These limited engagement shows feature big name artists such as Kenny G, Roy Clark, and the Oak Ridge Boys.
