Martin Luther King (369th) Parade

Advantages: Elvis!!!! Really Cheap Also
Disadvantages: Hot, dusty and alot of flies

...Memphis: the home of the blues, the birthplace of the king of Rock n Roll, assassination place of Martin Luther King, fried food galore and sweet southern hospitality. Elvis's Heart Break Hotel During our week stay, we resided in the famous Heartbreak hotel, where Elvis movies are played 24 hours a day, Elvis gift shops are abundant and the pool was heart shaped! The hotel is directly opposite Elvis's home, Gracelands and is owned by the Elvis estate. We stayed in a room that was adjoined to another and it was huge! There was a living room, with desk, television, sofas, telephone, a kitchenette with fridge, sink, tea making facilities and microwave, followed through into a double en-suite bedroom with another television, plenty of space for clothing and belongings and the bathroom. The room was clean and our towels and free... Read review

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Advantages: Less people in bad weather, GO to the parade, even in rain
Disadvantages: CROWDS, and hardly any view if you arrive after NINE AM

...Here's a review of an attempt to see the Thanksgiving day parade in New York City, (year 2006) . Okay, so here's advice on how to get a better view of the parade for NEXT YEAR: 1. Arrive MORE THAN EARLY. We were told that some of the high school bands arrived there at around three or four AM that morning. And, we asked them about how many people were there at that time. They said there were hundreds and hundreds of people. So, arrive at three AM if possible or four am if you want the BEST look at the parade. 2. Bring your own snacks and drinks because once you are in your SPACE at the parade, you won't get to leave there until the parade is over. You are literally LOCKED into your space because people are shoulder to shoulder behind the blue police lines (blue wooden barracades). 3. Try not to let the little... Read review

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Advantages: Easily accessible from UK, Cheap flights/coach transport.
Disadvantages: Small city and not many maps so you get easily lost

...windmills are open to the public, 11 May, windmills are open so the public can see how they work and take part in local bread tasting. Blue flags are flown on participating windmills. Keukenhof Spring Gardens "Greatest flower show on Earth!" You will see 80 acres of winding paths, streams, fountains and most importantly, the wide range of flowers. 25th March - 20th May Holland Festival Music, dance and drama, Jun, various venues Over Het IJ Festival of experimental theatre, Jun, NDSM Shipyard, Neveritaweg Canal Run Race around the canals, 9 Jun, Prinsengracht and Vijzelgracht canals Parade Circus and fair, first two weeks Aug, Martin Luther King Park Amsterdam Pride Gay festival with a canal side parade, Aug, various venues Christmas Day 25 Dec, throughout the city New Year's Eve Street party... Read review

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