Carole Terwilliger Meyers's Blog, page 111

Travel Videos: The Future of Air Travel

Fortunately, this is funny to watch. Unfortunately, it is painful to contemplate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bemZmORkp3Q

Travel Videos: Frey House II, Palm Springs

Christopher P. Baker, author of "Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: A Complete Guide," leads a video tour of the iconic Frey House II built in 1963 by eccentric Swiss architect Albert Frey.

http://www.christopherbaker.com/

Sights to See: Angela Peralta Opera House, Mazatlan, Mexico

Named in honor of the famous Mexican opera singer known as "The Nightingale of Mexico," who died in town of yellow fever before she could perform here, this circa-1860s European-style classical opera house is the oldest theater in Mazatlan. Its cost at construction was 80 pesos! Tours are available, and concerts are often scheduled. A collection of beautiful vintage black-and-white photographs is displayed, and a fashionable neighborhood filled with boutiques, cafes, and bars surrounds.

Travel Videos: No Frills Airline

This hilarious skit starring Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, and Carol Burnett will make you scream, "On second thought, I think I WILL buy that upgrade."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCz8he36hsk

Great Sleeps: Casa de Leyendas Bed & Breakfast, Mazatlan, Mexico

Located across the street from the Art Museum and just 200 feet from Olas Altas beach, this colorfully repurposed hacienda-style house has a colorful interior courtyard with fountain and hot tub. The live-in owners are American, and even if you don't stay here you are welcome to stop in for a tour.

Casa de Leyendas Bed & Breakfast Venustiano Carranza #4, Centro Historico, 011-52-669-981-6180, in U.S. 602-445-6192; http://www.casadeleyendas.com/. 2 stories; 6 rooms; $89-$125/2. Full breakfast. ...

Misc.: find a potty wherever you are

This website helps you find a toilet wherever you are and wants you to post your own favorite public toilets as well.

http://www.sitorsquat.com/ While this site tells you all about toilets in Turkey:

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Toilets.html

Things to Do: ARTWALK, Mazatlan, Mexico--part 2

If you are fortunate enough to be in Mazatlan on a first Friday, you can participate in Artwalk, http://www.artwalkmazatlan.com/ .
(See my first blog post about this at: http://travelswithcarole.blogspot.com/2009/12/things-to-do-artwalk-mazatlan-mexico.html )

At other times, you can just wander the area's streets, looking for open venues. Some that are usually open include:
● Glen Rogers studio Baltazar Izaguirre #23, 176-5266; http://www.glenrogersart.com/ . Open most days. Artists Glen...

Misc.: 7 trips you should never book online

Carolyn Fletcher's honeymoon started heading south the moment she and her husband landed in Cancun. No one was there to pick up the newlyweds. . .

http://www.elliott.org/the-travel-critic/7-trips-you-should-never-book-online/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+elliottorg+(Elliott)

Travel Videos: "Hotel Hell Vacation"

Don't miss this very funny sequel to "Vacation"--"Hotel Hell Vacation," starring Chevy Chase. A "wall tax"!?!http://vacation.homeaway.com/vacation/#

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Travel Videos: Griswold Family Videos

Don't miss this very funny sequel to "Vacation"--"Hotel Hell Vacation," starring Chevy Chase. A "wall tax"!?!

http://vacation.homeaway.com/vacation/#