Archive for February, 2009

San Diego Events: Mardi Gras Meets America’s Past Time

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

As always, San Diego is full of activity. This week, the beloved Gaslamp District is bustling with action. Here are some great things to do downtown this week.

The Gaslamp’s annual Mardi Gras celebration is housed in one huge festival area, the event is gated, ticketed and only for 21 and up. Beginning at 6 until Midnight, there are two parades at 7:30 and 10 p.m. with strolling dancers, drummers and street performers treating the audiences to all the Mardi Gras revelry and beads. Cajun, Creole and other vendors line the streets, along with craft and bead booths. Three stages of live entertainment will also be in full swing featuring traditional Zydeco, blues, retro, house music and more.

The tickets prices start at $20, but for $40 you can upgrade to VIP, including entry to special locations and lounges at 10 Gaslamp nightlife hotspots. There are also $30 tickets available that include dinner at several downtown eateries.

Partygoers have 4 ways to get tickets this year:

  • Advance tickets on-line – quick & easy, print at home, no waiting.
  • Ciro’s Pizza (Tickets will be available at this location on Friday Feb 6, 2009)
  • F Street Bookstore
  • Buy your ticket at F Street Bookstore and get 20% off any one item.

Questions? Call at 619.233.5227, or visit the official Gas Lamp Mardi Gras site.

In early March, San Diego will host the The World Baseball Classic. This international baseball tournament features many of the best baseball players from around the world. It occurs every 4 years and for 6 days, the games will take place at Petco Park in San Diego! See your favorite players represent their home teams!

Penny Realty has a number of San Diego Vacation Rentals around the area and near the Gaslamp District. This Southern Cali city is a perfect place to kick back and enjoy the beach and local area. With year-round perfect weather and events, right now is a perfect time to book your vacation for spring.

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Fun Things to do in San Diego: IMAX Adventures

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Looking for a cool new way to spend a Saturday during your San Diego vacation? Visit the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park and catch an awe-inspiring IMAX film! Learn about our wonderful world in a whole new and exciting way. Right now, the IMAX theater is featuring two new movies that will take you on an exciting journey into the fascinating wild animal kingdom.

Animalopolis – a fun and silly look at all kinds of different animals. There are Singing lions, bears that waltz, and sea lions that turn somersaults.  It’s a whimsical look at the animal world with 12 hilarious segments, each featuring a different animal.  Animalopolis will appeal to young children as well as the young at heart.

Wild Ocean – This visually stunning IMAX film captures one of the world’s greatest spectacles – each year, a massive feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of fish migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Wild Coast.  Breaching whales, frenzied sharks, herding dolphins, and diving gannets compete in an epic underwater struggle for survival. Experience the deep blue on the big big screen!

For more information on San Diego Vacation Rentals, visit www.missionbeach.com

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Tips on Booking San Diego Vacation Rentals for Summer

Friday, February 13th, 2009

It may be winter still, but now is the perfect time to start booking your San Diego vacation rental for the summer. Why? The early bed gets the worm. At Penny Realty, we have a wide selection of beautiful vacation rentals to choose from, but if there’s one you’ve had your eye on for a while, chances are someone else has their eye on it too. In fact, some people have already started booking!

Booking your San Diego vacation rental early gives you a much better chance of getting the property and location you want and it helps eliminate all the headaches of last minute rushing. For example, beachfront or beach access properties typically go much quicker.

Thinking about your summer vacation rental early is also a good idea because it gives you time to choose the property that best fits your needs. How many people will be staying? Do you want a pool or a bbq? Are you bringing a pet? Do you want to be close to the beach or downtown?

The Penny Realty website makes it easy to find the perfect San Diego vacation rental. You can browse through our listings for luxury vacation rentals, pet-friendly vacation rentals, group vacation rentals and more.  And if you have any specific questions about renting from Penny Realty, contact us and we’ll be glad to help! To start on your search now, visit our site at www.missionbeach.com.

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Travel News: Valentines Day

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

For all you procrastinators out there, it might be a little late to book a flight and treat you significant other to beach get away. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for a perfect vacation for a Val’s-day gift! What could be a better Valentines Day gift than a vacation this summer off of a warm Pacific beach? If you plan wisely this Valentines Day you could take advantage of some great travel deals.

One deal, perfect for this season, is from FTD flowers. A person can earn 25 miles per $1.00 spent on flowers for your loved one from FTD.com. This is a great way to send your true feelings with FTD’s selection of beautiful, hand-crafted, hand-delivered red roses. They also offer spa sets, chocolates among other things. On their Web site, FTD offers same day delivery and satisfaction guaranteed (http://www.ftd.com/united25/?campaign_id=Caravan7175).

Check your credit card’s points program, if you receive points by using your card, then treat your loved one, friends, or yourself, to dinner on Valentine’s Day. Whether you dine out or have take-out for a cozy evening at home, remember you can earn a ton of points for travel by using these programs.

Some mileage programs like United Miles will also give you extra points for eating out at select dining locations. They will  give more points when you create an online profile and dine at your favorite spot (http://mpdining.rewardsnetwork.com/bonus.htm).

You might not have had enough time to plan a romantic destination on V-Day, but with some savvy choices and great about deals, you might be able to plan romantic summer vacation at a beautiful San Diego vacation rental.

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