2014 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX

FROM CIRCUITOFTHEAMERICAS..COM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 2014 F1 US GRAND PRIX OCT 31-NOV 2, 2014!

December 2, 2013

2014 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX at  Circuit of the Americas  Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, 2014.

“Formula 1 race organizers set race dates and locations according to a global calendar with incredible scheduling and logistical considerations,” COTA Chairman Bobby Epstein noted. “We are pleased that our date falls on a weekend that doesn't conflict with any major conventions scheduled for Austin, due to the impact that kind of overlap could have on hotel availability. In early November, Central Texas hotels are wide open, and it’s beautiful time of year to visit Austin and experience our immersive Formula 1 weekend. 

This means Halloween will fall on our event and provide the opportunity for fans to embrace the holiday and dress up at the track and at Fan Fest. Austin truly embraces Halloween, and we invite F1 fans from around the world to capture the “Keep Austin Weird” spirit by getting weird at the track.  There will not be another Grand Prix with the atmosphere that a Halloween weekend in Austin will bring!

FROM EMBASSYSUITES.COM:

Embassy Suites Austin - Arboretum is 19 minutes/25 miles from Circuit of the Americas.  Close enough to enjoy all the action and excitement and far enough away to rest and recoup to enjoy another day at the Circuit or to explore more of what Austin has to offer.

All guests of Embassy Suites Austin Arboretum enjoy:

• Free cooked to order breakfast daily
• Complimentary Evening Reception
• Two Room Suite
• Packages that include free internet access, Gift Cards, Bonus HHonor Points and more

CLICK HERE and pick the overnight package for your Circuit of the Americas' Experience

Take a ride with Mario Andretti on the 1st official lap around Circuit of the Americas below

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters - Austin Aquarium

from austinaquarium.com

What?

Austin's newest attraction. The new Austin Aquarium is a state of the art facility featuring thousands of species!  There are  reptiles, warm and cold water fish, various exotic birds, and so much more!

Among the exhibits, you can experience:

Sharks, Stingrays

Giant Pacific Octopus, Corals, and other invertebrates

Lorikeets, and Toucans

Tropical Fish, and Cold water fish including dozens of species of rockfish and flatfish

Rain Forest Area, including exotic reptiles and amphibians

Asian Small Clawed Otters (expected May 2014)

Fur Seals (expected May 2014)

Sea Turtles

Daily Educational talks:

Shark Stories at 11am, 1pm and 4pm

Octopus Outreach at Noon and 5pm

Reptile Encounter at 2pm

Special Encounters

Special Encounters are available for purchase.  Season pass holders will receive discounts on all these.  Reservations must be made in advance.

They include:

Octopus Encounters: Connect with this animal, while you touch it, play with it, and provide it puzzles and toys to interact with. Encounters last approximately 20 minutes, and pictures are encouraged!

When?

Sunday - Thursday :10AM - 7PM

Friday - Saturday : 10AM - 8PM

For more info call : 512-284-9240

Where ?

13530 N Highway 183 Ste. 101

Austin, TX 78750

from embassysuites.com

Where to Stay?

If you don't want to sleep with the Sharks at the Austin Aquarium try Embassy Suites Austin-Arboretum only  9 minutes away.
All guests will enjoy:

• Free cooked to order breakfast 
• Complimentary Evening Reception
• Two Room Suite
• Overnight Packages that include Bonus HHonor Points, Free Internet, Gift Cards, Discounts and more

Click Here or call 1-512-372-8771 to pick the overnight package perfect for your Austin Aquarium Experience and you'll "Sea to Believe". 

Austin Trail of Lights

15 Days of Family-Friendly, Holiday Fun

Austin's Holiday Destination

“The Trail of Lights is a uniquely Austin holiday event that celebrates our cultural and creative spirit,” says Trail of Lights Foundation board president, Mario Espinoza.

Insider's Guide

Get prepared and make your Trail of Lights experience easy, efficient, and magical. 

CLICK HERE to find out all you need to know to have a memorable night at Zilker Park.

Click Here for the Schedule of Events.

Where to Stay?

The Austin Trail of Lights is so much more than the lights, why not make it an overnight Holiday Staycation  for the entire family?   

Embassy Suites Austin - Arboretum is only 12 minutes away from Zilker Park and provides:

• Free cooked to order breakfast
• Complimentary Evening Reception
• Two Room Suites

CLICK HERE   to begin your Austin Trail of Lights Experience!

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/12/06/5478070/the-2013-austin-trail-of-lights.html#storylink=cpy

Holiday Travel Tips from AARP.org

Holiday Travel Tips

5 HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS

These simple steps can save you time and headaches with air travel, baggage and crowds
by: Alexis Flippin, Frommer’s Travel, from: AARP.org


'Tis the season to be traveling, whether you're jetting off to far-flung places or taking a road trip to see family. Crowded airports and gridlocked roads — not to mention free-floating anxiety — can make holiday travel a headache. With our holiday travel tips, though, it doesn't have to be.

These holiday travel tips will make your journey a breeze.

1. Avoid Flying at Peak Times
If your travel schedule is flexible, avoid flying on the busiest days of the season: the day before Thanksgiving and the two days immediately preceding and following Christmas and New Year's. Also, book flights at off-peak times, such as early morning. If at all possible, fly on the holiday itself, when airports have an almost empty, tumbleweed-blowing-in-the-desert feel.


2. Hit the Road With Technology by Your Side
Portable GPS navigators are wondrous things, providing the fastest and most direct routes to your destination — and voice auto-commands help keep your eyes on the road. Upgraded models offer real-time traffic information, but unless your car has built-in GPS capability, these can be pricey. A much more economical alternative — as infree — is Google Maps, available on most smartphones. It not only provides driving directions but also has color-coded lines indicating the severity of traffic ahead: green lines indicate good conditions, yellow means fair, and red or red/black signal poor conditions.

3. Travel Light
Don't be weighed down with packages. Order gifts online, and have them sent directly to the recipient, or mail your packages ahead of time. If you're a procrastinator, you can take advantage of the annual Free Shipping Day on December 17, when some 1,500 merchants guarantee free delivery by Christmas Eve. And, if you're flying, don't wrap the gifts you bring — airlines have the right to open any wrapped package.

4. Don't Check Your Bags
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are traditionally the busiest times to fly, which means the odds of losing your luggage rise exponentially with the increased air traffic. Not to mention the expense of paying $25 or more per bag. (Consider shipping your luggage ahead of time with these tips from AARP money expert Sid Kirchheimer.) Be on the safe side: carry on your luggage.

5. Take the Back Roads
Driving the interstates can be dull at any time, but holiday travel often adds big-time gridlock to the mix. If you have some time on your hands, why not leave the major highways behind, and hit the back roads for serendipitous pleasures? (These 7 iconic drives are some of the best in the U.S. any time of year.) Of all the holiday travel tips, this one will help you to focus on the joys of the season most of all.

Cyber Monday Sale Austin

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