San Diego Symphony: Salute to Vienna

There is nothing better than watching the heavenly performances of European artists singing and dancing to the tunes of waltzes, polkas and operatic excerpts on the first day of the New Year. Set to take place on  1st, January, 2011, the ‘San Diego Symphony: Salute to Vienna’ is inspired by the Vienna’s renowned NEUJAHRSKONZERT.

NEUJAHRSKONZERT is the classical music New Year Concert which is performed in Vienna  every year and broadcast around the world to an estimated audience of 50 million in 72 countries. However you don’t have to watch it on TV as the San Diego Symphony: Salute to Vienna will recreate the same magic and grandeur at Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego on 1st, January.

While waltz is a ballroom dance, polka is a lively Central European dance. It will be a thrill watching these dance forms with the music of “Waltz King” Johann Strauss II.  Johann Strauss II was an Austrian composer who composed more than 500 waltzes, polkas, and several operettas. Considered as “The Waltz King”, Strauss is credited for the popularity of the waltz in Vienna during the 19th century.

If you haven’t heard the playful compositions of Strauss, this is your chance to come and fall in love with the mesmerizing compositions of the King of Waltz. Various artists such as conductor Mika Eichenholz, soprano Patricia Nessy, and Alexandru Badea will perform at the event.

Make sure you don’t carry your camera, recording devices, food or drinks inside the hall, as these items are not allowed. And remember to book your stay in a San Diego lodging from where you can commute easily to Copley Symphony Hall.

Located at Clairemont Mesa Blvd, California Suites Hotel is a budget hotel which provides fine services at affordable prices. Its services include complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, spa tub, free parking and more. The hotel is also offering awesome discounts which are valid till January 21st, 2011. Book your rooms as early as possible to avail the tempting discounts.

Make sure you attend this event if you are planning a San Diego vacation during this time. It will be a wonderful way to begin the New Year by watching such breathtaking performances.

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California Suites Hotel with its affordable San Diego lodging and proximity to some of the best restaurants in San Diego, is an ideal accommodation for your San Diego vacation.

Here are some of the renowned restaurants that will make your trip memorable:

The Prado At Balboa Park

Situated in the historic House of Hospitality in the heart of San Diego’s famous Balboa Park, The Prado Restaurant offers a perfect mix of finger-licking cuisines and world-class service standards with an unmatched ambience. It is a 400-seat restaurant with two dining rooms – a cocktail lounge and an outdoor terrace with a stunning view.

Enjoy a delightful blend of regional signature delicacies with a variety of traditional cuisine. The cocktail lounge – Tapas Bar – presents lighter menu including margaritas, sangria, beer, wine and other beverages throughout the day. Don’t miss the live music played in the lounge during the nights.

The Godfather

Started in 1974 as The Godfather Restaurant by Chef  Isidoro Balistreri and his wife, it offers you the treasured recipes of Northern and Southern Italy. Located just 3 minutes away from California Suites Hotel –the preferred budget hotel in San Diego – The Godfather restaurant invites you to celebrate the Old Italian tradition of gourmet cuisine, fine wine and entertainment.

Islands Fine Burgers

Islands Fine Burgers – a casual dining restaurant chain – specializes in hamburgers and specialty drinks. Founded in 1982 with a basic philosophy – serve great, fresh food with friendly service in a fun atmosphere – Islands Restaurants offer a simple, original menu featuring gourmet hamburgers, specialty drinks with a tropical theme. You can reach Islands Restaurant within 2 minutes of the California Suites Hotel.

Aladdin Restaurant

Located right opposite California Suites Hotel, Aladdin Restaurant serves healthy, fresh, creatively prepared, premium quality Mediterranean cuisine. It also offers plenty of healthy, scrumptious salads, vegetarian meals with Mediterranean flavors, melt-in-mouth shish kabobs and delicious appetizers like hummus, tabouleh, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and more.

Khan’s Cave – Asian Tavern and Grill

Khan’s Cave Grill & Tavern offers a great fusion of the best Asian Fusion and Chinese Food in San Diego. Situated only 5 minutes away from California Suites Hotel, Khan’s Cave offers full bar with 20 premium beers on tap and over 30 wines by the glass.

The place also offers Bar & lounge for casual gatherings, HDTVs for sports, quiet dining room for dinners or sit-near-our-fire pits on the patio with pets. You can also enjoy the Lounge Bites and Tapas selections here with happy hour pricing options.

Stay at California Suites Hotel during your extended stay San Diego and enjoy dining at world-renowned restaurants. An AAA-approved hotel and a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, California Suites Hotel offers world-class services – large heated swimming pool, air-conditioned public areas, complimentary newspaper in lobby, cable with HBO, high speed Internet access, spa tub, laundry facilities, continental breakfast, and safe-deposit box.

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On December 30th, 2009, the 32nd Pacific Life Holiday Bow will be played between the University of Arizona Wildcats and University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. Tickets are available now and people have begun booking their seats to avoid the last minute rush. Apart from the bowl game, Qualcomm Stadium will also host numerous tailgate parties and the halftime show fireworks. Thus, it makes a lot of sense in staying a budget hotel in San Diego near the stadium.

One of the major events during Pacific Life Holiday Bowl which spectators wait for eagerly is the annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. This colorful parade is in fact the “America’s Largest Balloon Parade” and this year it will be held on the morning of 30th December where a parade of colorful floats, unique drill teams, heart-pounding marching bands, racing wiener dogs and of course, large balloons can be enjoyed. This parade begins at the County Administration Building on Harbor Drive and continues down to Seaport Village. It actually sets the mood for the interesting match to be held in the evening.

Another event that visitors look forward is the Big Bay Family Festival which is a fun filled event to be enjoyed by the whole family. Here don’t miss to climb 25 feet up into the air on the Coconut Climb as this is the main highlight of the event. Kids can try kicking legs at the Field Goal Kick and have great fun. Along with this, you get to see and enjoy various carnival games, balloon artists and airbrush tattoos. The mood of the event is set by the steel drum band as well as a live ship battle organized between the HMS Surprise and the Californian.

If you intend to drive to the venue, start early as the parking lot surrounding the stadium fills up quickly. No matter what, the fun at the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl will not get over till the last.

As far as lodging in San Diego is concerned, we are a favorite accommodation for tourists wanting to visit San Diego. California Suites Hotel is located at a stone’s throw away from the Qualcomm Stadium, and we provide high quality affordable accommodation at budget prices. Make your reservations with us now and enjoy these magnificent attractions of San Diego thoroughly.

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Hillcrest, the first suburb of San Diego which closely resembles a village rather than an urban town, is tucked away on a ridge between Mission Hills and Bankers Hill. This suburb was purchased by William Wesley Whitson in 1906 when his sister-in-law Laura Anderson heard that the George Hill Estate was up for sale. Today Hillcrest is known as the most colorful and diverse community in the whole of California.

Hillcrest is a classy suburban shopping destination for those who have shopping on their agenda.

This small suburb is full of little coffee shops, restaurants, specialty food outlets, antique stores, specialty shops, bookstores and boutiques. Thanks to its cool and serene California atmosphere, you will often find tourists with their families either walking or cycling through the Hillcrest neighborhood.

And the best part is that our hotel is located quite close to Hillcrest. As always, with California Suites Hotel, you can be assured of superior services at affordable prices. California Suites Hotel also provides unbeatable extended stay packages in San Diego for those looking for a budget place to stay for a longer time.

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The match will be aired on ESPN as well as broadcast on ESPN Radio Network. But as we said in our previous posts, what is the fun of watching such an interesting match on television. The excitement is in being there at the stadium, shouting, screaming and cheering for your favorite team.

Holiday Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that has been played in San Diego, since 1978. After Bridgepoint Education replaced Pacific Life as the Holiday bowl’s title sponsor in the year 2010, Holiday Bowl is officially known as the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl.

A large number of football fans are expected to attend the game, and hence getting parking at the Qualcomm Stadium will be tough. If you plan to drive to the stadium, be there as early as possible. The parking lot at the stadium will open at 8 a.m. Best is if you try to carpool with some people so it saves parking space. The stadium parking lot is expected to close almost two hours before the match begins.

If you don’t have a car or can’t rent one; then come either by a bus or a trolley. It is advisable that you find out alternative traffic routes when attending the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl as Interstate 15 to Friars Rd will remain congested due to heavy traffic and major delays.

You can buy the tickets for the 34th annual Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl from the bowl’s ticket office at Qualcomm Stadium – Gate A, or by calling (619) 283-5808. You can also purchase tickets through TicketMaster.com. But keep in mind that Ticketmaster tickets do not qualify for annual recurring memberships, so those who wish to become members should call or visit the Holiday Bowl office directly.

If you are coming all the way to San Diego to attend the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl, prefer to stay in a hotel in San Diego from where Qualcomm Stadium is nearby.

Located in Clairemont Mesa Blvd, California Suites Hotel is a Value Price Leader among budget San Diego hotels. Qualcomm Stadium and other major tourist hotspots are hardly a short drive away from the hotel. This will enable you to reach at the Qualcomm Stadium early and get easy parking.

Known for impeccable services, California Suites Hotel provides continental breakfast, heated outdoor spa and pool, high speed Internet, cable with HBO, free parking, 24-hour front desk, safe deposit box and more. Besides the hotel is also offering irresistible discounts for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Now that is icing on the cake!

Hopefully all you football fans will not miss this superb upcoming match on your vacation to San Diego!

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Presented by the San Diego County Credit Union, the Poinsettia Bowl is taking place for the seventh year in a row. The game will be telecast on ESPN. But what is the fun of watching it on television? Instead be a part of the madness, cheer your team and have fun. The event will kick off with a parade of marching bands, and children from the Make-a-Wish Foundation will sing the national anthem.

Tailgating at the Poinsettia Bowl is an option you can try out. But keep in mind that tailgating is allowed only in the area you are parked in. Come a few hours early before the games start. Being early gives you the chance to catch up with other fans and enjoy a good time. Beer is served in the stadium. You can go hoarse cheering for your favorite players and enjoy your drinks too!

You can reach Qualcomm Stadium either by bus, trolley or drive your own car. Getting parking at the stadium can be a bit tedious. Try to reach as early as possible. You can buy tickets from the official website of Poinsettia Bowl.

As mentioned before, getting parking can be a difficult at the stadium. To avoid heavy traffic and parking hassles, stay in a San Diego lodging from where Qualcomm Stadium is nearby.

California Suites Hotel is a leading budget San Diego hotel which is centrally located in San Diego. Most of the tourist hotspots such as beaches, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, Seaport Village and including Qualcomm Stadium are nearby. Convenient location of the hotel will save you time and help avoid parking hassles of the New Year peak tourist season.

Approved by AAA, California Suites Hotel provides excellent services to make the stay of the guests comfortable such as continental breakfast, heated outdoor spa and pool, high speed Internet, cable with HBO, free parking, 24-hour front desk, safe deposit box and more.

Both are strong teams and the match between the two is expected to be something to watch out for. Don’t miss this evening of fun on your San Diego vacation! Besides, $1 out of each ticket sold will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. So this event combines fun and charity both.

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Snowfall has started in LEGOLAND California, flagging off the start of the Holiday Snow Days event. This popular event offers both day and nighttime fun for people of all ages.

Spread over 128-acre area, LEGOLAND California boasts 50 family rides along with attractions and shows, which provide education, adventure and fun.

Winner of the “2011 prestigious World Waterpark Association Industry Innovation Award”, LEGOLAND California Resort has the world’s first and only LEGOLAND Water Park.

LEGOLAND California is an absolute holiday paradise for kids especially during Holiday Snow Days, held during November 23 to December 31 period.

It allows kids to build a snowman with LEGO accessories, click a snap with LEGO Santa, throw snowballs at targets and make the most of the themed entertainment such as Let it Snow, The Big Test Holidays, Brickettes, and Jingle Jammers.

The fun at LEGOLAND California continues after the sun goes down with Winter Nights. The spectacular nightly lighting of the world’s largest LEGO Christmas Tree, live music, Fun Town Holiday Food Truck, Holiday Lights Show and strolling entertainment take you to another world.

Every evening from December 26 through 31, there will be nightly fireworks at the conclusion of the day’s programs.

Snowfall has always been the major attraction of the Holiday Snow Days that invites visitors for an extended stay in San Diego.

BOOK your TICKETS for Holiday Snow Days and watch LEGOLAND turning into a winter wonderland. There can be no better way to celebrate the holidays this year.

And if you are on a budget, California Suites Hotel is one of the premier budget hotels in San Diego – will make your San Diego lodging affordable.

An AAA-approved hotel and a proud member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, California Suites Hotel scores on its services including:

• Large heated swimming pool
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Complimentary newspaper in lobby
• Cable with HBO
• High speed Internet access (Free Wi-Fi coming later this month)
• Spa tub
• Laundry facilities
• Continental breakfast
• Safe-deposit box

Enjoy LEGOLAND and all its fun filled delights with an affordable family vacation in San Diego.

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A shout-out to all the football fans! The much awaited and hugely popular Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl is back with a bang!

All set to take place on December 27, 2012 at the Qualcomm Stadium; the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl attracts hundreds of football lovers each year.

This time too, it is expected to receive huge crowds. The game will also be aired nationally on ESPN.

The Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl is not just about football. There is lot more to it. Enjoy great food and lots of wine and beer. Not to forget formidable performances by the college bands and cheerleaders.

These private performances will be held in section F-1 of the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. To enjoy alcoholic beverages, you must be 21 years of age and carry your proof of age.

Parking

If you plan to drive from your hotel, try to come as early as possible as the parking lot fills up fast. Parking charges for the Holiday Bowl are $20 for cars and $60 for RV’s.

Best way to avoid parking woes is either you carpool or come in  a bus or use the San Diego Trolley.

For VIP parking, you will have to dish out $60. VIP parking is limited which includes a secure space inside the main gates of the stadium. VIP parking pass will ensure that you get parking spot no matter what time you arrive at the stadium.

Visitors coming on a San Diego family vacation during December can add Holiday Bowl event to their itinerary. It is a fabulous event for all age groups.

San Diego accommodation

Which is the one thing that you would certainly want in your hotel when you come to San Diego during holiday season? Apart from all the necessary facilities, one thing which visitors at times overlook is the location of the hotel. Choose a San Diego hotel that is centrally located.

Located at Clairemont Mesa Blvd, California Suites Hotel is nearby to Qualcomm Stadium and various other attractions in the city.  Its central location, makes it convenient for guests to commute to different tourist destinations.

Being an AAA-approved and a member of the San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce, California Suites Hotel is a Value Price Leader among San Diego budget hotels. It offers continental breakfast, free parking, Internet access, laundry services and more. To make San Diego vacation more affordable for budget travelers, California Suites Hotel is also offering tempting discounts till 31^st January, 2013.

Known for impeccable services and hospitable staff, California Suites Hotel also provides affordable extended stay packages. Our hotel’s extended stays provide home away from home kind of atmosphere which is Convenient, Comfortable and Affordable.

Whether you like football or not, do attend Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl.

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One such popular event is the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. It is an elaborate and spectacular boat parade of lights you have never seen before. Though lots of boat displays take place in California, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights beats all of them.

Boats, yachts, lights and the open sea, this is what this colorful annual event is all about. It takes place on the 13th and 20th December of 2009, just a week after the enchanting December Nights in Balboa Park, and begins with sparkling fireworks. Imagine how enchanting it would look when over 100 boats would bob on the water, decked in holiday lights and Christmas themes.

These boats travel past Embarcadero, Coronado, Harbor Island, Convention Center, Seaport Village and others. To get the best access to events, stay in some budget motel in San Diego preferably located right in the heart of San Diego, close to all these destinations. Come up to the north and south ends of the Embarcadero to catch the best view of the boats or the pathway along Coronado as they are comparatively less crowded.

December Nights in Balboa Park is of course, is a complete package for the whole family – an event full of dazzling lights and so many entertaining musical performances. Held in the first week of December, it brings alive theatrical presentations, offers sumptuous culinary delights from different countries and delightful rides for children.

Besides, you can also catch up on other December events in San Diego such as the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Parade or go for shopping in downtown San Diego. After all, shopping during Christmas is not just about buying but is more of a social outing.

In order to fully enjoy all these events, stay in a budget motel in San Diego which is located nearby to Balboa Park and other destinations. California Suites Hotel is one of the leading budget hotels located right in the heart of San Diego. From the hotel, you can commute easily to all these destinations and enjoy these colorful events to the maximum. The city of San Diego surely knows how to celebrate the year’s end and welcome the new year with a bang.

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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights 2010

Imagine the sight of a fully lit-up over 100 decorated boats cruising on the San Diego Bay! This magnificent spectacle will take place at the 39th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on 12th and 19th December, 2010.

Dazzling fireworks will light up the whole sky following which, the famous boat parade will kick off. This year the theme of the event is “The Sounds of Christmas”. The boat parade will begin from the east end of Shelter Island, and then move to Harbor Island and finally to Coronado areas. You can catch the best views from the shore along the Seaport Village, Harbor Island, Embarcadero and Coronado. Don’t forget to carry your camera. This is the event where you can click some of the best night shots. More than 80,000 people are expected to attend this extravaganza. Make sure you are also part of the attendees.

Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden lights up during December as the dazzling LED lights transform the beautiful garden into a sort of magical wonderland from 9th December to 30th December, 2010. Located in Encinitas, San Diego, more than 100,000 lights will illuminate the beautiful San Diego Botanic Garden renowned for the nation’s largest bamboo collection.

Take a stroll through the lit-up garden. You can enjoy the LIVE music or huddle around the campfire. It’s a wonderful experience listening and singing along with the Christmas Carolers. The beauty of the colorful Poinsettia Garden is a must see. Also, don’t forget to check out the Nutcracker exhibit and enjoy the wagon rides through the Garden.

A slew of entertainment programs are all set to make the evenings truly. Join your children in listening to stories narrated by interesting characters in colorful costumes or enjoy the Mariachi players performing live. In short, each day will offer something new and exciting for your whole family. And of course, Santa Claus will be around to make the children enjoy Christmas in its true spirit. This event is a must watch on your San Diego family vacation.

San Diego receives a large number of visitors in December. Make sure that you book your rooms in advance to avoid the last minute rush. Heavy inflow of tourists means parking problems too. Therefore, to avoid the traffic jams and the parking chaos, stay in a San Diego hotel from where you can commute to the above mentioned venues conveniently. This way you save plenty of time as well as money too.

Known for impeccable services, California Suites Hotel is a centrally located hotel from where major attractions such as Seaport Village, Embarcadero and others are nearby. And even the San Diego International Airport is just 15 minute away from the hotel.

Always believing in delivering the best to the customers, California Suites Hotel provides facilities at affordable prices. The services include complementary breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities and in addition the hotel is also offering awesome discounts and San Diego vacation packages during this holiday season. San Diego will play host to other several activities too apart from these two events. Make sure you are part of the holiday celebration!

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