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Win a Dream Proposal in Texas competition
National Proposal Day (a new one for me) is Mar. 20, but Irving-Las Colinas, describing itself as the most romantic city in Texas, is giving one lucky couple the chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime, luxury proposal on the water. The Dream Proposal Giveaway runs through February. The winning love story will enjoy a romantic
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Community Action Partnership of Orange County is one of 10 non-profits seeking CSR from visiting groups to Anaheim, CA.
Want to make a positive lasting difference when your group visits a city? Visit Anaheim (Anaheim, CA) has made finding where and how your attendees can assist easier with their list of 10 non-profits, and why each might be considered. 1. Bracken’s Kitchen needs help with meal prep and food distribution. https://www.brackenskitchen.org/. 2. Chrysalis Anaheim needs
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Rafting and floating together in the Moab, UT river.
Planning an outdoor adventure that may include the entire family across multiple generations just got easier with the Moab Adventures by Age Guide. The Utah-based company, recently named one of Newsweek’s Best Whitewater Rafting Companies in the U.S., has created this resource organized by minimum age requirement and adventure intensity. “Families want more than screen-free time. They want shared victories,” said Amanda Moore, General Manager of Moab Adventure Center. “When a child rappels for the first time or grandparents conquer Hell’s Revenge
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Macon, GA hosts its first Holiday Market.
Downtown Macon, GA hosts the first-ever Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market, a European-inspired holiday experience designed to complement the city’s Christmas Light Extravaganza, December 5-14. The holiday market tradition traces its roots to medieval Europe and its first documented
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Rock climbing and canyoneering experiences on tap by Moab Adventure Center showcase in new video.
Think of this as “know before you go” even-if-you-haven’t-really-decided-to-go advantage! A newly released 20-minute YouTube video from Moab Adventure Center called 5 Perfect Days in Moab shows how travelers can combine adrenaline, scenery and family bonding into a single unforgettable trip. Narrated by Kam and Amy Wixom—long-time Moab travelers and parents—it blends cinematic footage with personal storytelling to reveal how rafting, hiking,
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Grapevine Camp at Grand Canyon
The world moves at a fast clip. Wellness instructors encourage unplugging from social media or not gawking at phones constantly. Now comes Brandon Lake, owner of Western River Expeditions, to encourage the trending slow travel. “Slow travel isn’t about checking off boxes,” he says, “It’s about total immersion. Our guests aren’t just sightseeing. They’re stargazing, soul-searching and story-swapping under the canyon sky. They leave forever changed.” Lake says industry data reveals 94% of Americans say
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Macon, GA hosts its first Holiday Market.
Bring on holiday festivities. Downtown Macon, GA hosts the first-ever Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market, a European-inspired holiday experience designed to complement the city’s Christmas Light Extravaganza, December 5-14. The holiday market tradition traces its roots to medieval Europe and its first documented
Battle of the Branches hosted by World Food Championships.
Mission Zero Hundred Hours (MZHH) is a 501(c)(3) charity focused on Veteran suicide prevention and awareness through competitive culinary arts. The charity helps Vets channel their energies toward healthy goals while developing culinary life skills. This year, the MZHH “New Days For Veterans” program will deploy to the World Food Championships’ Kitchen Arena in Indianapolis from October 18-19 for the “Battle of the Branches: WFC Edition.” Military branch teams, consisting of Veterans or service members, are led by experienced
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Gaylord Palms, Orlando Magazine & Bright Now! Dental are giving away a two-night staycation.
Orlando Magazine, Gaylord Palms, and Bright Now! Dental have partnered for a summer staycation sweepstakes to leave the winner smiling! One winner will receive a two-night staycation experience at Gaylord Palms (Kissimmee, FL) for up to four people (one room), valid
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Florida Festivals & Events Association Sunsational Award competition seeks judges.
The Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) Sunsational Awards seeks qualified individuals to judge this year’s award entries. Judging is done online anytime between July 1 – 11 and all that is required is a computer with internet access. Judges do not need to be FFEA members. Any judge affiliated with an event can be excluded from judging. FFEA is looking qualified people in graphic design, social media, photography