Travel Gal
Travel Gal is a fun-loving, traveling blogger covering the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska and abroad.
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Hey everybody! Spring training is here and following that is regular season baseball. There is a lot to be said for baseball. Although America’s greatest pastime isn’t what it once was, I am a fan who has old school admiration for the game. I have been watching baseball ever since I can remember, enjoying the game and what it represents. There is nothing like walking into a stadium and seeing a freshly manicured diamond with players scattered and throwing the ball around. You get a sense of simplicity and greatness when you smell the grass and hear the player chatter on the field. Here in the AZ they have Chase Field (formally Bank One Ballpark or The BOB) and this venue is anything but old school. Read the rest of this entry »
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Daytona 500
Ok, I am going to tell all of you that I was not a NASCAR fan; however I do have the need for speed. Anything fast: motorcycles; cars; boats; roller coasters, you name it. I am a speed junkie!!! Before I attended my first NASCAR race I really wasn’t all that impressed, but I am here to let you know that I am now hooked, not only on the speed but the danger of this sport. Anyway, enough with my addictions, let’s talk about the ins and outs of the Daytona 500 and Daytona Beach! Read the rest of this entry »
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Location, Location, Location!!!
Ahhhhh, Augusta Georgia… Sweet Tea, Humidity and Golf! Not just golf but Masters Golf at the Augusta National Golf Club. The Augusta National Golf Club is located on the corner of Washington and Berckmans Roads and this year the tournament starts on April 6 th and goes through to the 12 th. The Masters is one of professional golf’s top events at one of the most lushly landscaped courses in golf. Take the luxurious course, elite athletes and the high-end attendees, and it’s no wonder why there is a waiting list 3 miles long to see the grandest stage in golf! Read the rest of this entry »
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Super Bowl 2009
Alright everybody, here is a guide to the 2009 Super Bowl. This year the Super Bowl is being held at Raymond James Stadium in sunny Tampa, Florida. With all of the excitement of planning a trip to see the big game it is easy to lose track of the basics. Here is the nitty-gritty on the stadium and parking. Read the rest of this entry »
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by Travel Gal
Posted in College Football, Venues
This is for all of you football fans out there planning a warm, sunny vacation to Miami for the bowl games. Nothing can compete with beautiful, Miami weather, beaches and of course FOOTBALL! This year’s BCS National Championship game is being played at Dolphin Stadium following the annual FedEx Orange Bowl. The BCS Championship returns to one of the hottest cities in the country. A little break from winter weather and some good ol’ football between the Nation’s two top college teams is definitely a trip worth taking. So, being a football/travel fan here’s an insider’s view of the venue, good eats, nightlife and some great tips to help you get the most out of your trip to the 2009 BCS Championship football game in the Sunshine State! Read the rest of this entry »