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Winter is almost here and the temperatures on Long Island will soon turn from chilly to bone-freezing. For some, winter is not welcome and they daydream of the warmer, tropical locales hundreds of miles south of New York. Fall and winter are a great time to head south to Florida to soak up some sun, somewhere like Delray Beach. Whether it’s beautiful beaches or first-class resorts, Delray Beach has something for you. Delray Beach is a diverse, vibrant, community situated on the Atlantic Ocean between Boca Raton and West Palm Beach and boasts of some of the top experiences many travelers are looking for. Delray Beach is 30 to 45 minutes from Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale international airports, and only an hour north of Miami. Delray’s Atlantic Avenue, which runs through the center of town from I-95 to the ocean, is the longest Main Street in Florida. A popular destination for locals and visitors alike, Atlantic Avenue is a charming streetscape filled with upscale shops, fine restaurants and nightly entertainment. The downtown is known, nationally, for its family-friendly festivals such as the Delray Affair and Delray Beach Garlic Fest and for its famous 100-foot Christmas Tree, where visitors can walk inside to see
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animated displays. Delray Beach’s booming art scene is an experience itself. More than 20 galleries and public art pieces are located downtown and in the Pineapple Grove Arts District, home to Artists Alley, where you will find working artists in
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Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Delray Join Posh Properties open Beach Attractions house at 107 NE 2nd Ave. for Delray Marketplace refreshments and goodie bags. 14851 Lyons Rd., Delray Beach Visit www.poshflorida.com for www.delraymarket.com details. 561-865-4613 Oct. 14, at 6 p.m.: Pineapple Grove entrance ribbon cutting Delray Yacht Cruises ceremony at the intersection of www.delrayyachtcruises.com NE 2nd & NE 4th. 561-243-0686 Oct. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m.: Drum Circle at Old School Square Park. Morikami Museum and Japanese Oct. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m.: Gardens Conte’s Gourmet Italian Deli 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach & Market grand opening at 311 www.morikami.org • 561-495-0233 NE 2nd Ave. Enjoy wine tasting and appetizers. Delray Beach Lodging Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.: Colony Hotel Healthy Happy Hour at Schrier 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach Family Chiropractic: Sample see LODGING on page 26A healthy foods, juices, services and products at 315 NE 2nd Ave. Visit www.drelan.com for treating, refreshments and more at 3 details. NE 3rd St. Oct. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m.: Artists Alley Oct. 17, at 10:30 a.m.: Pineapple Grove Open Studios Street Art Party: Join for Art Walk: Starting at Old School Square street art, stage performances by The Park—Artwalk pointing out murals, Heavy Pets and Girlfriend Material & sculptures and galleries in the Grove. food catered by 3rd & 3rd. Oct. 17, from noon to 6 p.m.: Addison Oct. 16, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Join Gallery “Autumn Abstractions” at 206 the Sevyn Cyphers Hip Hop and NE 2nd St.: Join for a day of celebration the Milagro Teen Center Band for a with friends, art and refreshments demonstration of dance and Hip Hop as you discover a mix of new work at the Art Garage. from artists John Schuyler, Michelle Oct. 16, at 6 p.m.: Murder on the Williams, Charlotte Foust and Liz Beach Book signing at 273 NE 2nd Barber. Also introducing the gallery Ave.: New York Times bestselling debut of new artists Carlos Ramirez author Stuart Woods will speak and and Casey Matthews. sign Foreign Affairs, $27.95. Admission is free. Visit www.murderonthebeach. So this holiday season when the com for details. temperature falls and you’re ready Oct. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.: Annual to hit the skies in search of the warm Halloween Fall Fest at the Historical getaway that has it all, come be hot Society, Ghost Town Delray Haunted here, because it’s always cool in House, outdoor movies on the big Delray Beach. screen, history exhibit, games, —Christy Hinko crafts, historic family photos, trick or contributed to this article
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Vacation Within A Vacation
See the Grand Canyon in one fun-filled day BY KIMBERLY DIJKSTRA
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If you are visiting Las Vegas, it is almost a crime not to make an excursion to see the Grand Canyon. Perhaps that’s a little harsh, but when one of the most remarkable natural wonders of the world is only four hours away, you won’t regret spending a day to go see it. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to take a tour. There are countless bus tours to Grand Canyon National Park available from Las Vegas, but only one will pick you up at your hotel in a big pink jeep. Papillon, which specializes in aerial tours and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, partners with Pink Jeep Tours for unforgettable experiences. The south rim of the Grand Canyon is where you want to go for the quintessential postcard-perfect view. On the morning of your Papillon Platinum South Rim Tour, Pink Jeep Tours’ custom touring vehicle will pick you up outside your hotel. The big pink “trekker” is a sturdy off-road vehicle that allows guests to travel long distances in comfort and luxury, all while getting a small tour group experience.
Grand Canyon view from Mather Point The vehicles hold 10 passengers, plus the driver, who, if you’re lucky, will be Jurgen, a fantastic tour guide who knows all of the ins and outs of the area and takes you to some special and unexpected locations. Though it’s a long ride to the canyon, you will be able to relax, and even sleep, in the spacious leather seating and air conditioning. The large tinted windows provide excellent views all around. Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of the tour and the boxed
lunch is no ordinary boxed lunch. The gourmet sandwiches from Capriotti’s are made fresh every morning and accompanied by chips, fresh veggies, cheese and crackers and a cookie. Bottled water is provided throughout the day and is important to drink frequently when traveling through a desert climate. During the journey, Jurgen plays a video about the history of taking mules down into the canyon, which provides insight into and anticipation
for the magnificent place you are going. He also makes a point to stop at a trading post outside the park which sells authentic handmade Native American keepsakes. As a professional tour guide, Jurgen will narrate the canyon’s history, geology, wildlife and even urban legends, all in his delightful German accent. Once you enter the park, there is plenty of free time to explore the rim. Mather Point has panoramic picturesque views of the canyon’s unique landscape, painted in shades of red, orange, umber and green. The scenery is breathtaking and this outlook is only the first of many photo opportunities. Walk along the paved rim trail to Yavapai Point, which is home to a geological museum and bookstore. Jurgen encourages his group to fill their water bottles at the filling station with fresh spring water from Roaring Springs, cooled to the perfect temperature by Mother Nature herself, and then on to the highlight of the tour. There is a ledge not far from Yavapai Point where, with caution, and clever
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LODGING from page 24A www.thecolonyhotel.com • 800-678-8946 Crane’s Beach House 82 Gleason St., Delray Beach www.cranesbeachhouse.com • 561-578-1700 Delray Beach Marriott 10 N. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach www.delraybeachmarriott.com • 561-274-3200
Delray Beach Realtors Atlantic One Realty Group www.atlanticrealtygroup.com • 561-203-5170
Delray Sands Resort 2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach www.delraysandsresort.com • 855-559-5225
Diane Jeffers / Colwell Banker www.dianejeffers.com • 561-573-6941 DNA Properties www.dnaproperties.com • 561-501-5626
Fairfield Inn Delray Beach 910 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.fairfielddelray.com • 561-279-2900
Engel & Völkers www.bocaraton-delraybeach.evusa. com • 561-362-2888
Hyatt Place Delray Beach 104 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach www.hyattplacedelraybeach.com • 561-330-3530
Illustrated Properties-Delray Beach www.ipre.com • 561-272-4015 Seaside Builders www.seasidebuildersfla.com • 561-272-9958
The Hamilton House 1213 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach www.hamiltonhouserentals.com • 561-276-5890 The Seagate Hotel 1000 East Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.theseagatehotel.com • 561-404-1561
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camera angles, you can take some classic shots that are sure to scare your parents back home. The memories and photos will last a lifetime. Next, you’ll be given free time at the Bright Angel Lodge, to patronize the restaurant or bar there, peruse the museum or step outside for more views of the gorge and Colorado River below. Depending on the time of day and year, these viewpoints can get quite crowded, so stake your claim when you find an angle you like. When it’s time to leave the park, the tour is far from over. Past forest, vast open fields and wild sunflowers growing along the side of the road, your tour guide will bring you to the birthplace of historic Route 66— Seligman, AZ. Get your picture taken with life-size Mater and Fillmore from the Pixar film Cars and pick up a souvenir or two in the gift shop. If you count your cards right, there might be time for another interesting pit stop and a view of Lake Mead at
Rock layers of the Grand Canyon are up to two billion years old.
sunset before you are dropped off at the Pink Jeep Tours stops at this door to your trading post on the way to the Grand Canyon. hotel with a day full of wondrous sights behind you and a memory card full of photos to sort through ahead. For more information on this or other tours, visit www.papillon.com and www.pinkjeeptours.com.
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