Yep we are more than half-way through June and I know most of us have spent it glued to the TV. You know…that whole kicking a ball around thing in South Africa.
Bermuda's Southland Beach
It’s also summertime and in Bermuda that means the temps are up and the sun is most definitely out. It also means busy, busy weekends and I’m not even a social butterfly like most.
What are we Bermuda-bound people doing? Well if you were like me this weekend you found one way to escape the island – boat. Yep…out to Mangrove Bay I made my small escape. What did I find? Turtles! by the dozens.
These guys, who are called green but don’t represent their colour, were popping out of everywhere! It’s turtle time.
But what if you’re looking for somewhere to go further afield? Need some ideas? Want to know what’s going on in July?
For overall events I found this great website: www.eventful.com which provides worldwide listing of events.
Need something more specific?
Ok Let’s start from my favourite U.S. city: New York, New York.
Duh: July 4th is just about commandeered the event days of the United States. In New York they, of course, go big! Six barges sit in the Hudson River setting off fireworks for all to see.
Of course, like Bermudians they take to the water to watch these. Check out these options for cruises through the town.
Also July 4th? Stuff your face with hotdogs. Not entice? Ok well you can watch everyone else at the infamous Nathan’s Hotdog stand on Coney Island (it’s just a hop, skip and a jump on the Q train from Manhattan).
Want to eat better? Try to make it to New York between July 12 and the 25th for New York Restaurant week.
Even better? Afterwards New York takes to their ubiquitous parks for films, concerts and Operas…for FREE!!! Yes something in this world still is. Check out MET in the Park for the opera schedule and links to other concerts.
Baaaston…Well you may have read my post yesterday? That should give you some ideas on what to see and what to avoid in this battling city!
Boston Harbour
No? Not good enough. Ok let’s try again starting with numbers: SIX. Yes six. It might be July 4th, but Boston wants to ensure they truly celebrate in style.
Check out this site for the entire listing of what’s going on from June 30th until July 5th in Beantown.
Need to relax? Check out MIAMI for July. They entire city is offering special deals on Spa Treatments for the entire month of July!!!
Yep for $99 you can try all sorts of fun, relaxing treatments at the top Spas of Miami. Sounds like a girls’ weekend to me!
Fruit more your style? Well Miami actually has an International Mango festival! Now if they only had sticky rice…..
Where should you go?
Atlanta it is, finally. Well anyone up for some Benatar? Pat that is? Well she’s playing a concert here on July 1.
For more Atlanta events, including and exhibit of human bodies (yes that’s what I said) check out this site.
Yep so this was just a small selection from the West Coast of the states. Any other ideas?
I know, I know I’m missing anything West and anything East….so stay tuned. Maybe tomorrow you’ll get some more ideas….unless you can post some to me. Where should I find festivals/events/things to do?
Robyn's Wanderings 