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San Francisco has always got a good scene of creative people in every area of entertainment. It has some of the best live venues in the country to sip on a cocktail and be entertained. Some of these clubs were opened by famous artist and musicians. Boz Scaggs opened, Slim’s , in 1988 to feature some great American roots music like Blues, R&B, Jazz, Cajun, Zydecco, Alternative rock and more. It has won awards in the night club industry for being one of the best clubs to see live music in the country. The food and service are also note worthy and the atmosphere is like stepping into a New Orleans building.  

To get a taste of the bay area rising stars, check out the Rockit Room . They have many great local acts on their stage every night. During the week they have acoustic nights, comedy nights and open mic nights. On the week end, they feature some of the local and national musical acts ranging from reggae to heavy rock. This music space has hosted many famous acts since 1973. Audiences have flocked into the club for the likes of Etta James, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker to Third Eye Blind, Train, The Mother Hips and many many more.  

The Elbo Room is another club that has been a music hub for San Francisco for many decades. The original bar opened in 1935 and has seen many different businesses come through its wall every since. In 1991, the now established, Elbo Room, has been in operation as a bar and entertainment venue. This club has two levels and has all styles of music playing. This can be a great place to hit the dance floor or catch a more intimate live show of your favorite artist or band. All one needs now is a cab from their San Francisco hotel to a hot music club and they’re set.

You don’t have to come to Las Vegas just for gambling only, you can experience wildlife right inside a hotel, because Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is being performed in-front of a captivated audience, and continues to amaze, with stunning visuals that make this musical production a show you’ll never forget and want to see more than once. Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Veggas is the host to this unforgettable, breathtaking spectacle of animals that are brought to life by performers, whose detailed costumes, intricate makeup and carved masks transport you to the African savanna.

Whether you have seen the Disney film or not, ‘The Lion King’ stage transformation is a spectacle that all who appreciates musical theater will enjoy. You’ll see gazelles leaping across stage, feel the vibration of stampedes, and be at the edge of your seat when the stage transforms into Pride Rock and Timon is hanging precariously above a waterfall. You’ll almost feel as if you’re in Africa as the flocks and herds of animals leap, fly and scamper, while the flora blossoms and blows in the wind. This amazing production features the Oscar-winning song ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ and ‘Circle of Life’, both written by Elton John and Tim Rice. The pulsating rhythms will flow through you and make you want to get out of your seat and dance in the isles. Additional songs were added along with extra scenes that flesh out the characters for an adult audience.

Performance times are Monday to Thursdays at 7:30pm – Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30pm and at 8pm. There are no performances on Fridays. Tickets range from $113.00 down to $64.00. If the ‘Lion King’ whets your appetite for more wildlife, check out Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat , or the ‘Wildlife Habitat’, which are all located at major hotels in Vegas. But, none can top the truly one-of-a-kind experience of the magnificent production of ‘The Lion King’ live performance, which is celebrating its one year anniversary and is the most popular show on the Strip. Don’t miss out, see ‘The Lion King’ in Vegas.

Pattaya, Thailand, isn’t just a place to party at night or hit the beautiful beaches by day, it’s also a destination for serious Muay Thai and Thai boxing professionals and amatuers a like to train and improve upon their skills. Thai boxing and Muay Thai is the cultural martial arts of Thailand, dating back centuries and was basically developed as a form of close-combat in which one uses their entire body as a weapon. The hands become daggers and swords; the forearms and shins, during training, harden to become armor against blows; elbows act like a heavy mace or hammer; and the knees and legs become staffs or axes. Through training, Thai boxing and Muay Thai techniques and tactics are honed to a razors edge.

Muay Thai and Thai boxing tourists come to stay at any of the Pattaya hotels and attend the Pattaya Kombat Village (PKV) training camp , where they can hone in on an already established skill or get expert lessons designed specifically for beginners. PKV has equipment consisting of an MMA Cage, 3 boxing rings, a modern gym, a punching bag area, body building section, a sauna, restaurant and bar. Men, women and children (8 years and older) are welcome.

Each person will receive personal training by an experience staff member or teacher, many of who are Muay Thai Boxing champions and MMA Champions. The training camp offers experienced dietitians that will work with any trainee in order to reach their best physical form that will optimize the energy necessary for the intense training. PKV also offers a Muay Thai Boxing Camp package that includes the use of the entire facility, a trainer and a sports dietitian, the massage area, and wireless Internet. No one just enters a training camp and just becomes a fighter; to become a Muay Thai fighter, respect must be paid to a Muay Thai teacher and respect and honor must be paid tothe gym where there will be training. Muay Thai is a way of life and a respected tradition in Thailand. A Muay Thai teacher may request that their student perform the Yok Kroo, an initiation process that can vary from each teacher. Basically fighers in training can expect to give some form of offering, like a kata (white silk or linen cloth), incense, flowers or even meditation time.

Saint Malo is an incredibly city in the northern region of France. It is located in Brittany and rests along the English Channel. This has historically made it a major port city and is also the reason for its walled fortification, which is something that continues to maintain interest and fascination today. It is one of the reasons the city is well known and attractive across the world, as it is sign as an outline of the beautiful architecture that is contained within it. And it is a mistake to be misled into thinking the fortification prevents great viewing opportunities, which is not the case. As is true for most urban centers, the Saint Malo Hotels have some incredible views of both the channel and coastland as well as looking into the interior of the country.

In addition to all of the obvious geographic and cityscape features that are attractive and invite interest in the city, there are also some incredible cultural attractions and fabulous things to do while you are there. And there are plenty of options and opportunities for great sea food while you are there, in fact it is one of the best places to find seafood in the country. In between you great dining experiences, there are also some standard recommended places to visit. The chateau is one of the beautiful buildings and has become a museum due to its attraction to visitors.

The Cathedral of St. Vincent is another incredible architectural work and is an extremely popular landmark for tourists. In addition to some of the more public places and resident styled attractions there are some great examples of historic homes that are available for public view. There is a great ship owner’s home that dates back to the middle 1720s and is commonly known as the Privateer’s House . This is an incredibly interesting place to visit and some of the tools from the period and house hold living items are on display. Various items of weaponry and ship models are also exhibited, and these are the favorites of many people.

There are plenty of culture attractions available to people who wish to visit Montenegro and due to the progress of some of the coastal area night life scene and great clubs that are located there, the tourist population continues to rise. Part of the country’s border is situated along the Adriatic Sea and this is a great location to enjoy beach activities. In addition, there are some fabulous skiing options that present themselves during the season in the northern part of the country. And for these reasons, the capital city of Podgorica is a great place to originate your adventures. It is conveniently located in-between these extremes and provides easy access to both. In addition, the hotels in Montenegro have good information on what to do and see in the city while you are there.

However, it can also be a great idea to plan some of your activities and places to visit in advance, which can save a lot of time and headache one you are already on your vacation. During the 2000s tourism in the country began to see a major return and increase and the government is intentionally cultivating this aspect of society. And while there is no doubt that there is plenty to do in Podgorica, the coastal area remains the most prominent tourist destination. There are some fabulous small towns and communities along the coast that have great beaches, accommodations and nightlife.

The concert industry has become extremely well known and popular in place like Jaz Beach, which is near the town of Budva. In 2007 the Rolling Stones began a major international attraction to the area when they announced they would perform on the beach. It has become a main location for major concerts. There are also great opportunities for sun bathing and camping and is one of the longer beaches along the coast of the country. In 2008 there was a major 3 day live festival on the beach which featured performers like Lenny Kravitz . Madonna was not at the festival but she also performed a major concert on that beach later in the summer.

Doing business on Wall Street a majority of the time makes people too busy to notice the Federal Hall National Memorial ; the place where George Washington took the oath of office and the site of the United States first Congress, Supreme Court and Executive Branch offices. Currently, the building serves as a memorial and museum as the Birthplace of American Government. This spectacular piece of architecture is Located at 26 Wall Street and there’s no admission fee, so if you happen to have time in between going to your hotel on Wall street and your business meeting, drop by and get a taste of where America’s Government all began.

You can go on a self-guided tour or take a free guided tour and no reservations are necessary, unless you come in a group. For a self-guided tour, there are 3 things not to miss; The Bible used by George Washington as he took the oath of office as our first President (if you are visiting to specifically see the Bible, call first, because sometimes it’s out on tour); the stone floor of the balcony of the original Federal Hall, on which George Washington stood for his swearing-in ceremony; and the railing of the original Federal Hall balcony where George Washington stood to take his oath on April 30th, 1789.

Head outdoors and Park Ranger Michael Callahan, will lead a walking tour and lecture about the Battle of New York in 1776. In 90-minutes, you will be informed about the Generals and their staff, the opposing forces and the tactics used. This particular walking tour is geared for adults, history buff, college classes and special interest groups, you won’t be disappointed with just how much knowledge is available from that period in America’s history.

You might want to check the Federal Hall’s special event calendar to see if there’s any event going on while you’re in New York. An example of a past event was the ‘Defend Wall Street Draft Riots of 1863′ where the National Park Service staff discussed the Draft Riots and just how the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines, plus the New York City Police Department defended the building.