Colorful Cinco De Mayo

Quintessential Mariachi music, flamenco beats, great food and entertainment! The 30^th Annual Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo promises great fun and much more.

To be held from 3^rd to 5^th May, 2013 in Old Town (the birthplace of San Diego); the Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican spirit, culture and history. Considered as the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border, this event is a window to the rich heritage, history and culture of Mexico.

Music and dance will fill the air at the 3-day extravaganza. Enjoy the flamenco beats, and the Norteno flairs – a genre of Mexican music. Not to forget the Mariachi music – the quintessential sound of Mexico.

Dating back to hundreds of years, Mariachi music celebrates the struggles, the joys and the pride of Mexican people. A typical Mariachi music band plays music using violins, trumpets, guitars, round-backed guitar called the vihuela and a Mexican folk harp.

Apart from music and dance, go and explore the museums, check out the specialty shops and buy souvenirs or unique items ranging from jewelry, handmade leather items and bric-a-brac typical of the Mexican culture.

Enjoy riding the stagecoach, chill out in the beer garden or sample tequila in the tequila sampling area.

As for food, you can try out authentic Mexican delicacies at any of the 20 restaurants in Old Town.

This three-day FREE festival guarantees a spectacular array of activities and entertainment that is sure to delight you and the entire family. If you want to experience great Mariachi music, sample Mexican tequila and savor authentic Mexican cuisine, then the Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo is the place to be in.

If you are coming on San Diego vacation with friends or family, you can include Cinco de Mayo event in your traveling plan.

For your convenience, stay in a hotel located close to Old Town. Regarded as a value price leader amongst budget hotels in San Diego, California Suites Hotel is located in the middle of San Diego from where Old Town and many other attractions are a stone’s throw away. From the hotel, you can commute easily to all these destinations and enjoy such colorful festivals to the maximum.

Being San Diego’s AAA rated San Diego hotel, California Suites Hotel makes your stay comfortable and memorable one with continental breakfast, Wireless Internet access, large warm swimming pool, free parking, safe deposit box, spa tub and more.

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The annual musical extravaganza of San Diego is back again this year and is attracting music lovers from around the world to assemble in the picturesque location of La Jolla. Music aficionados converge to share, present, discuss and explore new world-class compositions and musical innovations at this fest every year.

The La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest 2009 is being held from July 31st to August 23rd at different venues in the city. The nationally reputed music festival will feature over 70 renowned music artists and ensembles from around the world performing in 13 concerts with rich classical compositions. And don’t forget to book affordable San Diego vacation rentals in advance because all roads will lead to San Diego once the event commences at the end of this month.

The La Jolla Music Society in its present avatar was established in 1968 with the aim of promoting the finest classical music and encouraging musicians from around the world. Over the years, it has evolved as one of the major presenters of classical music in the West and a hot destination for music lovers from across the world who flock to San Diego to participate in this musical extravaganza.

Since its commencement in 1986, the SummerFest has been host to more than 600 renowned artists as well as ensembles and nearly a quarter of a million audiences at different venues in San Diego and over the airwaves nationwide.

This year, the La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest 2009 will be featuring celebrated artists from Baroque to Mendelssohn and the Romantics. The performers include Menahem Pressler, Mark O’Connor, Andreas Haefliger and Michael York, and other such renowned artists. Don’t miss the much awaited SummerFest Gala which will witness a magical celebration of “A Midsummer Night”, on August 14th at the Robert Paine Scripps Forum in the amazing ocean-front Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

SummerFest will also be offering an array of free Enrichment Activities including Coaching Workshops with the performing artists. Plus music aficionados will have a wonderful opportunity to witness Open Rehearsals and see performances take shape as musicians confront the challenge of orchestral compositions. And if you are passionate about new innovations in complex chamber music, don’t miss the Encounters, as it unfolds to take music to a whole new level. Grab the rare opportunity of soaking in classical music in all its beauty by participating in the host of free activities packed in the fest.

Come and join in the infectiously lively spirit of music lovers in this splendid show. To avoid the last minute rush, book your accommodation at economical San Diego vacation rentals offered by California Suites Hotel, San Diego’s Value Price Leader. Remember, the Piano Extravaganza on the opening night of July 31st at MCASD Sherwood Auditorium is not to be missed!

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When it comes to the San Diego Zoo, it is simply a smorgasbord of exotic and endangered mammals, birds, and reptiles collected from different parts of the world.

The popularity of the place is such that almost all the San Diego vacation packages include a trip to the San Diego Zoo. Apart from the animals and birds, there is another major attraction associated with the San Diego Zoo – it is the 1,800-acre  Wild Animal Park.

This expansive wildlife sanctuary operated by the Zoological Society of San Diego, is home to more than 3,500 animals of 429 different species. Established in 1969 as a breeding facility for the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park soon established its own identity for its endangered species breeding programs of animals such as pandas, tree kangaroos, clouded leopards, gavials and Tasmanian devils.

Another noteworthy feature of the Wild Animal Park is its beautiful landscape covered with more than 6,500 species of exotic plants. In these beautiful surroundings, you get a rare chance to see animals lounging in their natural habitat. The tigers found here are not inside a cage but are roaming within a well-protected open area. Visit the Lion Camp to see Africa’s biggest cat face to face.

If you love adventure, take the hot air balloon, Balloon Safari tour to see the scenic views of the Wild Animal Park from above. There is also this Photo Caravan Safaris that are organized in open-air trucks for an intimate adventure tour inside the Wild Animal Park. This tour allows the nature lovers and photographers to take close-up snaps of the animals that roam around here freely.

Other major highlights of the park are a colorful exhibition of endangered North American species, a 32-acre African safari walk through various African and Asian habitats, and an area where you can feed the lorikeets with your hand.

If you are coming to San Diego for holiday, make sure you include a trip to San Diego Zoo in your itinerary. Due to its close proximity to the San Diego Zoo, California Suites Hotel is the perfect lodging in San Diego for you to enjoy the Zoo.

If you have come to San Diego in California on a vacation package planning to spend a relaxing family vacation in this beautiful city, shopping tours must be one of the top items on your itinerary!

And why not? This shopper’s paradise has 300 different and unique shopping destinations that are a favorite haunt for tourists and families coming to here for vacations.

San Diego is an absolute treasure house of haute couture – from fashion garments to latest trends in apparel and to all kinds of dresses you can think of. The most well-known shopping centers in the area are Horton Plaza in Downtown, Seaport Village, Fashion Valley and Westfield Mission Valley in Mission Valley, Bazaar Del Mundo Old Town and Westfield UTC near La Jolla.

If you are a mall shopper, this is the place to be. San Diego is dotted with wonderful shopping malls such as Fashion Valley Center, Otay Ranch Town Center, Grossmont Center, Chula Vista Center, Westfield Plaza Camino Real, Westfield North County and a lots more.

In addition to these, San Diego is also proud of its antique shops offering clothing, art and virtually anything that can be described as old or antique. You can look for something interesting at the Antique Warehouse in Solana Beach, EW Gallery on Thorn Street at Balboa Park, Maidhof Bros Nautical Antique and Junkyard Shop located near Old Town and the top antique stores near the Ocean Beach area.

There are also Outlet Malls for the more value based shopper.

Wow! With so many places to shop San Diego definitely promises an exciting vacation. But you need to stay in a place from where commuting to various shopping destinations is easier. California Suites Hotel with its close proximity to many shopping destinations and beautiful homely ambience is an ideal place to spend your family vacation. What’s more, to make your San Diego tour even more memorable, we offer special vacation packages with attractive discounts to make our budget prices even more pocket-friendly for you.

Book your rooms with us now and enjoy sunny California family vacations which you would remember for a long time to come.

So you are planning an affordable family vacation with your kids. But don’t know where to go? After all not all places offer equal entertaining opportunities to both adults and children. And kids wouldn’t want to spend all their time simply sun-bathing, would they? Its best to look for family vacation packages where you can club in some affordable lodging, a memorable beach vacation along with some really awesome sight-seeing.

Among the places which are a cool destination for families is San Diego, especially for children. With lots of public parks, museums, several beautiful sandy beaches, and a pleasant weather throughout the year, San Diego has so much to offer to children. Plus,
San Diego motels and hotels offer family vacation packages to suit every kind of pocket.

• The world-famous San Diego Zoo has two parks in San Diego: one located in Balboa Park is a traditional Zoo, and the other is Wild Animal Park located north of the city. Spare one full day to explore the zoo.
• Sea World is home to the killer whale named Shamu and dozens of other stunning marine animals. Watch Shamu and her buddies perform. I am sure your kids would love it.
• Check out Belmont Park, an amusement park at the Mission Beach boardwalk. It features two major landmarks: the Plunge and the Giant Dipper. Give your kids the ride of their lives at Giant Dipper or take them for a swim at the giant indoor swimming pool at the Plunge.
• Your kids can go for roller-skating or roller-blading. The busy skating spots like Mission Bay or Mission Beach draw a large number of young crowds. Mission Bay also has space for kite flying.
• Balboa Park is a lot more than a zoo. Its home to the Children’s Museum, and the Fleet Science Center.
• The Park, Lego Land, north of San Diego features lots of things made of the Lego blocks. It’s a good place to hang out for smaller children.
• San Diego has dozens of amazing beaches. You can rent boogie boards, surfboards, or even a bicycle for your kids.
• If your kids are interested in history, then take them to old town. It is full of traditional Mexican restaurants and shops.
• If your kids are inclined towards science, then Mount Palomar Observatory is the place to check out.

There is a lot to see in San Diego . When planning a trip for the entire family. Rest assured, San Diego has something for both adults and children alike. You can check out online the hotels which provide family vacation packages. It’s best if you check into a San Diego motel or a hotel which is near by to all these attractions, so that you and your kids don’t waste much time in commuting.