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Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
There are those who dread winter’s upcoming snowfall, and there are those who live for it.
Soon winter will be here in Wisconsin, and skiers and snowboarders can head for the slopes. Whether you ski or ride, area ski hills have something for everyone. Beginners can work on their form on the green runs, while expert skiers take on the challenges of the bumps and jumps. After a day on the trails, enjoy the après ski life with live bands and a frosty beer, or warm up with hot chocolate while you curl up to a toasty fire.
Create a memorable ski vacation with our discount lift tickets to BlackJack ski resort in Bessemer, Michigan. You’ll find new improvements to an old favorite along with unbelievable amounts of lake effect snow. New owners have made BlackJack Ski Resort even better with improvements to the lodge, a new terrain park, and a renewed focus on customer service.
Head out to a local Wisconsin favorite with discount lift tickets to Nordic Mountain near Wild Rose. Local ski bums know Nordic Mountain is a great place to learn, and they now have a new beginner area and lift. The adventurous can shred it up in three terrain parks, or try Nordy’s Narrows, a new black diamond run that winds through the woods.
Here in the Midwest, we may not have the altitude, but we do have the attitude. Whether your family is skiing or snowboarding, staying close to home means affordable fun for everyone.
Think Snow!
Tags: Bessemer, BlackJack ski resort, discount lift tickets, Nordic Mountain, ski vacation, skiers, skiing, snowboarders, snowboarding, Wild Rose
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
The holiday spirit lights up Milwaukee for a festive welcome to the Christmas shopping season.
The 11th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival warms up downtown with thousands of twinkle lights, beginning November 19 with the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza. The ceremonial lighting takes place at 6 pm in Pere Marquette Park, with live music, entertainment, fireworks, free Jingle Bus rides and a visit from Santa Claus.
From November 19 – January 3, Wisconsin Avenue, Cathedral Square Park, Pere Marquette Park, and Zeidler Union Square are adorned with lights and animated displays. For $1 per person, a Jingle Bus will take visitors on a tour of downtown. The Jingle Bus operates Thursday through Sundays November 20 – Jan 3 from 6 to 9 pm from the Plankinton Arcade at The Shops of Grand Avenue, the Festival’s Warming House location at 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Awaiting riders are served hot cocoa, coffee and cookies, and little ones receive coloring books and crayons.
At Bayshore Town Center, a premier shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in Glendale, Wis., the Christmas shopping season kicks off with Brilliant Night, Dazzling Lights. The event begins on November 13 at 6 pm, with Santa, snow fairies, music and treats and the lighting of the classic 50-foot evergreen tree in Town Square.
Enjoy the holiday lights and sights while you save some Christmas cash by using our discount gift certificate for the Baymont Inn in Glendale. This travel discount saves 50% off of the price of a one-night stay. The Baymont is just blocks from Bayshore Town Center, and minutes to downtown Milwaukee. Start your shopping and sightseeing excursion with complimentary continental breakfast and free high speed wireless internet. For Christmas shopping or anytime shopping, remember RTownShopper.com.
What are your plans for Christmas shopping or sightseeing?
***Don’t forget to enter our RtownShopper.com pizza giveaway! Contest ends Nov. 16. Enter today!***
Tags: Baymont Inn, Bayshore Town Center, Brilliant Night Dazzling Light, Christmas shopping, downtown Milwaukee, Glendale, Holiday Lights Festival, Lodging, sightseeing, travel discount
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Pine Mountain Resort Special RTownShopper Christmas Offer!
We’re excited to announce this new and exclusive offer. RTownShopper has a limited quantity of gift certificates for the Pine Mountain Resort on sale now!
Now selling lodging, ski passes and gift certificates to their 5-star golf course!
Pine Mountain Resort is the gate way to the U.P. and only 100 miles north of Green Bay.
Room Gift Certificates:
Pine Mountain has two condo units, the Mountain Haus and the Cedar Haus, that are ski-in/ski-out units. All of the two bedroom units come with a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and a fireplace. Each unit has a deck that provides great views of the hill.
Ski Passes:
Pine Mountain Resort has terrain for all abilities open for skiing with three chair lifts and two surface lifts. New to this season is their Paddle Tow for the Bone Yard Terrain Park, the new ski run “Here to There”, and now a rope tow installed on the Bunny Hill.
Golf Gift Certificates:
TimberStone at Pine Mountain; has once again joined a very exclusive group by receiving Golf Digest Magazine’s highest honor of a 5 star rating. Now, the course is 1 of the only 24 courses, out of 6,000 to receive this rating.
Pine Mountain Resort is a four season, full service resort conveniently located in Iron Mountain Michigan, the gateway to the Upper Peninsula. Pine Mountain has welcomed skiers from around the world since 1939 when Fred Pabst began this winter recreation area dedicated to friends and families. Today, Pine Mountain continues this rich tradition of providing a warm, friendly place to relax and enjoy all the northwoods has to offer. Coupled with the award winning TimberStone Golf Course, Pine Mountain truly is your year-round destination.
Buy your certificates today, and give this as a special gift this Christmas.
Tags: golf, hotels, Lodging, skiing
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
 A tunnel of fall color on a Wisconsin rustic road No matter how many times we’ve seen it before, the change of seasons from summer to fall is one of nature’s greatest shows in Wisconsin.
Highlights of rust and orange wash over the deep green of treetops across the state. Vibrant gold canopies line rustic roads and join overhead in a tunnel of color. The white steeples of country churches and stout red barns dot tall bluffs ablaze with color, overlooking brilliant valleys. Wisconsin’s many lakes mirror a hazy reflection of jewel-toned sky, birch, and maple alongside a stand of waving cattails. Then there’s the forest floor, where bright red sumac parades across golden yellow prairies, ferns and grasses take refuge under auburn oaks, and leaves crunch beneath your feet.
For the latest updates for fall colors, check out Travel Wisconsin’s fall color report. Communities around the state report peak color conditions, recommend scenic routes, and discuss local activities and happenings. Finish your free leaf-viewing tours with discount gift certificates from Rtownshopper.com. We’ll get you there with hotel travel coupons in 19 cities and numerous discount restaurant coupons for dinner and a “show.” Autumn’s show comes for free, but it’s here for just a short time before it’s gone.
Where’s your favorite place to view Wisconsin’s fall colors?
Tags: discount gift certificates, discount restaurant coupons, fall color report, hotel travel coupons, leaf-viewing, scenic routes, Wisconsin
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Located just north of Milwaukee, Washington County is a northern gateway to Wisconsin’s largest city, but the area offers plenty of attractions of its own. Learn more on this week’s airing of Discover Wisconsin, a half hour travel show featuring hidden hamlets and surprising secrets from all over the Dairy State.
With easy access to metro Milwaukee, Washington County offers the perfect balance of small-town hospitality and fast-paced entertainment. For example, the show takes you to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum in Hartford, Wisconsin’s largest auto museum. You’ll also see the Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum & Fire Hall in Germantown, which showcases a collection of over 5,000 bells in a restored 1870 barn. You’ll soar above it all in the Annual Hartford Balloon Rally, one of Wisconsin’s largest summertime balloon launches.
Discover Wisconsin promises you’ll want to experience Washington County for yourself, and when you do, consider our discount coupon for the AmericInn Lodge and Suites in Germantown. This coupon deal saves you 50% off the price of a one-night stay, including free wireless high speed internet access, free breakfast, indoor heated pool, and hot tub.
See Discover Wisconsin for listings and show times, but don’t be a couch potato. Use the online travel discounts on RTownShopper.com to discover Wisconsin for yourself!
Tags: accommodations, coupon deal, Discover Wisconsin, Germantown, Hartford, Lodging, Milwaukee, travel discounts, Washington County
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
College students across the country are back on campus, and parents are writing out those big tuition checks. If your student is attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire or the University of Wisconsin-Stout, RTownShopper.com has a back to school special for you!
When visiting family in the Eau Claire or Menomonie area, use our discount coupon for the Country Hearth Inn. We’ll do the math – this discount lodging gift certificate saves you 50% on the price of a one-night stay!
The Country Hearth Inn is located on Hwy 85 between Hwy 12 and Interstate 94 for convenient access to both UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout in Menomonie. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast to start your day, and when your campus tour is done, relax in the impressive pool area. This discount offer is a smart choice for savings!
Tags: accommodations, back to school special, college, coupons, discount gift certificates, discount offer, Eau Claire, hotel discounts, Lodging, Menomonie, Travel, Wisconsin
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
While summer may be over, vacation doesn’t have to be. Consider a discount gift certificate for a cozy getaway in one of RTownShopper’s charming bed and breakfasts.
The central Wisconsin resort town of Waupaca, Wisconsin, is known for its spring-fed chain of lakes and small-town ambiance. Relax and savor elegant furnishings and flavor with our Waupaca deal for the Green Fountain Inn. This discount gift certificate features a stay at the renovated 1908 home with 1920s-style furnishings, a baby grand piano and a fireplace perfect for guests to snuggle up to. At the Green Fountain Inn, you can take a cooking class, sample a tart from the Back Door Bakery, or simply relax over a Friday dinner at The Secret Garden Café. Later, retreat to your luxurious room, each with private bath.
For a big city experience with old world charm, try our Madison travel discount for the Hotel Ruby Marie Bed and Breakfast in Madison, Wisconsin. This old railroad hotel features attractive architecture and Victorian antiques along with modern amenities. Enjoy the Up North Pub; or for traditional German fare, head to the Essen Haus next door. The Hotel Ruby Marie is easily within walking distance from Madison’s lively Capitol Square, beautiful lakes, and bustling State Street with dozens of shops and restaurants. Your room offers a restful night including in-room coffee, high-speed internet and a private bath.
Tags: accommodations, Bed and Breakfast, discount certificates, discount coupons, Lodging, Madison, Travel, Waupaca
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Triple your money with this special discount offer!
Get a free night stay at White Pines Lodge, in Gresham, Wisconsin, plus up to $80 in Casino Cash to play at North Star Casino, AND at least $160 value in discount coupons for only $80 on RTownShopper.com.
It’s no gamble – that’s more than triple your savings. Spend $80 and receive this Giveaway absolutely FREE!
White Pines Lodge is located just north of beautiful resort area Shawano, Wisconsin nestled on the banks of Island Lake. Each room features two queen beds, microwave, refrigerator, and Direct TV to accommodate up to four adults. Each adult will receive $10 Casino Cash and coupons upon check-in and $10 Casino Cash and coupons at check-out – up to $80 per room.
The lodge offers area amenities such as golf packages, whirlpool and sauna, exercise room and much more, including nearby North Star Casino, where you’ll find lots of action. Whether it’s slots, table games, dining or entertainment, North Star Casino is a sure bet!
This free giveaway is available from September 1, 2009, until it’s sold out! You shop, you win! Shop now to get your free offer!
*Each winning household is entitled to 1 giveaway only. All free giveaways are sent through postal mail. Please allow 24 hours for address confirmation e-mail.
Tags: discount coupons, discount offer, free giveaway, Lodging
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
County fairs are a staple for a Northeast Wisconsin Summer, and when the end of August approaches and just before the kids are packing their bags to head back to school there is always the Manitowoc County Fair for a little more enjoyment and entertainment.
Like most county fairs there is plenty to see and do. From livestock shows to a demolition derby and tractor pull, the day and evening schedules are full. For 2009, the big attractions include the chainsaw sculpture show by the LogHoggers and a headliner concert by country star Darryl Worley.
This year’s fair takes place from Aug. 25 to Aug. 30 at the Manitowoc County Expo Center located just a half-mile from Interstate 43. Daily admission ranges from $4 for seniors to $25 for the entire week.
With opening day just around the corner it you still have plenty of time to plan a day or two at the fair grounds before putting a cap on the summer. There is a lot to see and do, so check out the fair schedule and pick the days will be perfect for you. If you’re unsure about staying the night, RTownShopper can cut your lodging expense in half at the Super 8 right in the city of Manitowoc. Otherwise the fairways and greens are always beautiful at the Fox Hills Resort where the savings you’ll get can be used for games and rides at the fair.
Tags: Entertainment, Events, Manitowoc County Fair, Northeast Wisconsin
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Are you looking for an inexpensive place to stay while you visit Northeast Wisconsin? When budgets are tight and you want to get the most enjoyment out of every penny, RTownShopper is the first place you need to go before loading the car and heading out on your final family summer trip. Find discounted gift certificates and coupons to the region’s finest accommodations with just a click.
Browse through RTownShopper’s collection of discounts for the area’s lodging options and find a place to hang your hat when you need a break from the fun. Savings of 50 – 75% off at great Northeast Wisconsin hotels, resorts, condos/cabins, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds are available 24/7 on the RTownShopper site.
It doesn’t matter where you’re going in Northeast Wisconsin, you can find huge savings on lodging. If you’re headed to see the Packers practice in Green Bay, there are options from the historic riverfront James St. Inn suites to budget-wise hotel rooms. Want to escape to Door County for a weekend? With a click of the mouse a night’s stay is cut in half. RTownShopper even has deals on lodging outside Northeast Wisconsin in locations like Weston and Waupaca.
Plan it all on one site. Be sure to browse the lodging options wherever it is you want to go and check the proximity of each to the local restaurants, shopping, golf courses and much more that RTownShopper has tremendous savings on.
Tags: accommodations, condos, hotels, Lodging, North, Northeast Wisconsin, resorts
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