http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:08:38 -0700 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:48:29 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m12d26-A-Christmas-Story-The-Musical-is-a-tripledog-delight?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Oh the weather outside is frightful…and the snow-packed roads this holiday season make travel especially hazardous. Many Kansas City families are opting to forego their usual road trips to Grandma’s house and are hunkering down in tow... Art & Culture Entertainment Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:48:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m12d26-A-Christmas-Story-The-Musical-is-a-tripledog-delight?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Road-Trip-to-Marceline-Missouri?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner The Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Missouri is only open from April 1 through October 31, but a road trip to the area where Walt Disney spent his boyhood years is always enjoyable, and getting there is half the fun. The Second Star... Charming Towns Historic Sites Amazing Museums Value Vacations Family Vacations Staycations Road Trips Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:53:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Road-Trip-to-Marceline-Missouri?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Halloween-Haunt-at-Worlds-of-Fun-offers-frights-and-delights?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner No need to travel to Transylvania this Halloween season to encounter vampires, ghosts, illusions, apparitions and various other members of the Living Dead. Right here in Kansas City, you can experience extreme haunts with spine-chilling thrills. W... Value Vacations Family Vacations Staycations Amusement Parks Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:54:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Halloween-Haunt-at-Worlds-of-Fun-offers-frights-and-delights?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Schlitterbahn-Vacation-Village-Waterpark-is-a-splashing-good-time?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Family Fun on Kristal River, Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn Vacation Village WaterparkThe new Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas is still under construction, with only the first phase of attractions completed. But, even ... The Summer Hot List Staycations Amusement Parks Waterparks Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:26:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Schlitterbahn-Vacation-Village-Waterpark-is-a-splashing-good-time?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner-101-Where-can-you-find-affordable-family-fun-close-to-home?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Contestants do some serious eating at Worlds of Fun's hot dog eating contest. Photo courtesy of Worlds of FunDo these leaner economic times have you scouting for affordable family vacation options? Look no farther than Worlds of Fun, right in Kansas ... Value Vacations Travel Recession The Summer Hot List Family Vacations Staycations Amusement Parks Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:41:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner-101-Where-can-you-find-affordable-family-fun-close-to-home?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Worlds-of-Fun-offers-firstclass-thrills-and-entertainment?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Photo courtesy of Worlds of FunThere’s no need to fly halfway across the country if you (or your kids) are clamoring for thrill rides, live shows, or even costumed characters. Kansas City area residents have a world-class theme park right in th... Value Vacations The Summer Hot List Family Vacations Staycations Amusement Parks Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:16:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Worlds-of-Fun-offers-firstclass-thrills-and-entertainment?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Escape-to-the-Kingdom-of-Narnia-at-Union-Station?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Photo courtesy of Sarah Biles, Union Station Kansas City, Inc.In these trying economic times when Midwest area families can’t always afford a summer trip to Disney World, Kansas City’s Union Station has brought Disney to the Midwest!Welco... Amazing Museums Value Vacations Travel Recession The Summer Hot List Family Vacations Staycations Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:29:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Escape-to-the-Kingdom-of-Narnia-at-Union-Station?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Travel-north-to-Brazil-when-you-dine-at-Em-Chamas?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Photo courtesy of Em ChamasJust north of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, lies a little outpost of Brazil—in the form of a Churrascaria, a Brazilian Steak Grill called “Em Chamas.” No need to buy a plane ticket or purchase a passport... Good Eats Staycations Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:04:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Travel-north-to-Brazil-when-you-dine-at-Em-Chamas?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Lovers-in-Paradise-Romance-blooms-in-Naples-and-Marco-Island-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Sunsets are for Sharing courtesy Naples Marco Island Everglades CVB Maybe it’s the sight of the gentle surf lapping rhythmically along the white-sand shore. Or maybe it’s the insistent cries of the sea gulls, as seductive as any sire... Romance Gorgeous Beaches The Summer Hot List Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:39:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Lovers-in-Paradise-Romance-blooms-in-Naples-and-Marco-Island-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Babes-in-Paradise-Kids-have-fun-in-Naples-and-Marco-Island-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Family Beach Fun courtesy Naples Marco Island Everglades CVBWater, Water EverywhereIf your kids are water babies who just can’t spend enough time in the ocean (or Gulf), they’ll revel in the Paradise Coast’s fabulous beaches. T... Gorgeous Beaches The Summer Hot List Family Vacations Mon, 25 May 2009 19:10:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Babes-in-Paradise-Kids-have-fun-in-Naples-and-Marco-Island-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Celebrate-Harry-Trumans-birthday-in-Independence-Missouri?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Harry Truman celebrates his 125th birthday, courtesy of Janeen Aggen, Independence Tourism“The buck stops here”—a famous quote of our thirty-third US President., rings more true than ever today. For many Americans, including a good ... Charming Towns Historic Sites Amazing Museums Value Vacations Travel Recession Staycations Sat, 02 May 2009 00:51:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Staycation-in-Kansas-City-Celebrate-Harry-Trumans-birthday-in-Independence-Missouri?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Dining-in-Paradise-Eating-heaven-in-Naples-and-Marco-Island-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Dining on Stone Crabs in Everglades City, the Stone Crab Capital of the World courtesy of Naples Marco Island Everglades CVBYou’ve scouted out great values, shopped up a storm, and blissed out at the palatial spas on the beautiful Paradise Coas... Good Eats The Summer Hot List Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:45:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Dining-in-Paradise-Eating-heaven-in-Naples-and-Marco-Island-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Pamper-yourself-in-Paradise-Fabulous-Florida-Spas?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner courtesy of Naples Marco Island Everglades CVBIf the sound of the waves gently rolling back and forth along the Gulf shore isn’t enough to relax you on the Paradise Coast, then you can take your serenity level one step deeper with a visit ... Fabulous Hotels Spring Flings Sensational Spas Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:51:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Pamper-yourself-in-Paradise-Fabulous-Florida-Spas?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d4-Shopping-in-Paradise-Naples-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Photo courtesy of Naples Marco Island Everglades CVBShopping is more than just a pastime along the Paradise Coast—it’s an art form with a tropical twist! So grab your gal pals and embark on the perfect Girlfriends Getaway—in Naples,... Charming Towns Good Eats Fabulous Hotels Art & Culture Spring Flings Shopping Destinations Girlfriends Getaways Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:16:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d4-Shopping-in-Paradise-Naples-Florida?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Escape-to-Paradise-The-Paradise-Coast-of-Florida-offers-vacation-values-galore?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Photo courtesy of Naples Marco Island Everglades CVBLast weekend many Kansans found out that Winter wasn’t quite done with them yet. Some parts of the State received a hearty dumping of snow and ice, and all of us had to don our heavy winter co... Charming Towns Fabulous Hotels Spring Flings Shopping Destinations Gorgeous Beaches Value Vacations Travel Recession Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:57:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Escape-to-Paradise-The-Paradise-Coast-of-Florida-offers-vacation-values-galore?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d25-NCAA-March-Madness-lasts-forever-in-Kansas-City?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Icourtesy Kansas City CVB The Big Dance came to Kansas City last week as the Big 12 Conference hosted the first and second-round regional play of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Sprint Center. But Kansas City (and nearby Lawrence, Kansas) is s... Amazing Museums Spring Flings March Madness Staycations Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:40:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d25-NCAA-March-Madness-lasts-forever-in-Kansas-City?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-have-a-ball-anyway?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Chihuly Tower at OKC Museum of Art, courtesy of Oklahoma City CVB You were hoping to leave Oklahoma City after watching your team go out in a blaze of glory, but guess what? No fire, just fizzle. So is there a consolation prize for loyal KU fans... Amazing Museums Art & Culture Spring Flings Shopping Destinations March Madness Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:24:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-have-a-ball-anyway?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-linger-for-the-love?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Bricktown Water Taxi, courtesy of OKlahoma City CVBSo you brought your Kansas sweetie to Oklahoma City in hopes that both of you would be sitting in Ford Center cheering on your beloved Jayhawks for four days. Well, guess what? Life happens. And... Historic Sites Fabulous Hotels Spring Flings March Madness Romance Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:23:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-linger-for-the-love?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-stay-for-the-hoopla?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner Myriad Botanical Gardens courtesy of Oklahoma City CVBThere is no joy in Mudville (or in Jayhawk nation, either)—the mighty Jayhawks have struck out. And that’s the end of the Big 12 Championship road for them. But there is joy to be foun... Good Eats Art & Culture Spring Flings March Madness Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:10:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-stay-for-the-hoopla?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-stick-around-for-the-magic?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner courtesy of Oklahoma City CVB“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” for basketball fans, and this writer is no exception. Ever since I moved to Kansas, I’ve been in the midst of a passionate love affair with the KU Jayhawk... Amazing Museums Art & Culture Spring Flings March Madness Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:29:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2800-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Oklahoma-City-Come-for-the-hoops-stick-around-for-the-magic?cid=exrss-Kansas-City-Getaways-Examiner