The entire fun of a trip vanishes completely when you see that you are going beyond budget and that you are likely to spend way more than what you had initially planned. Unless you are driving down on your own and are a very disciplined about your spending, it is very likely that you can end up exceeding your original budget irrespective of the place that you are visiting. And if the place is LA, then you can be sure that you may over spend on eating or shopping, if not sightseeing and rides for the kids. There are too many ways in which you can spend your dollar in LA when you are a tourist, while not even getting the value.

Here are some tips that you can use to show you that discovering LA on a budget works:

Los Angeles on a Budget: Rent a car

One of the best ways to discover any new place is to have your own means of transport. While you may opt for the daily scheduled city ride in a bus, you may still want to have the freedom of going to the places that you and your family fancy rather than getting stuck to the pre scheduled routine of a tourist bus. Especially in Los Angeles you need a car, since public transportation is rather scarce. There are various car rental options that you can find and compare prices. Make sure that you check the car before you hop on to it. Safety is the highest value you want to get for your money!

Los Angeles on a Budget: Choice of accommodation

Especially when you are traveling with family, it is always a good thing to book accommodation in advance. A little research here can get you the best deals that you are looking for. This is even more important in LA since you have a large variety of hotel and resort options that range from the most luxurious to the most affordable. Check out a business hotel that offers good deals on weekends. Make your choice of accommodation based on how far it is from the main areas that you would like to go to. You do not want to end up spending too much on gas either.

Los Angeles on a Budget: Time of Travel

Remember that the time of your travel will also affect the amount that you spend per night per room. Days closer to national holidays and weekends are likely to cost higher. While LA is always buzzing with activity, it is better to avoid the time around the Rose Parade and the bowl game on New Year’s Eve. Avoid the summer due to the extreme heat that LA gets, but spring and autumn are both good to go. Choose to stay in LA on a Monday and you may have a deal for yourself.

Los Angeles on a Budget: Sightseeing on a budget

Get yourself a GO Los Angeles Card. You can buy this before you start on your trip and activate it when you use it for the first time. There is an option to buy a card that is valid for a day to those that are valid for the entire week. It is a good idea to plan your sightseeing before you buy the card so that you know that places that you want to see. The Hollywood CityPass that costs less than $50 allows admission to a large number of attractions related to the motion picture industry. Then there are other combinations that you can get that explore parks and museums and historic sites. Do not forget that some of the best LA attractions are for free too. The Getty Museum, a stroll down the Venice Beach, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TV Show Taping, La Brea Tar Pits and the California Science Center are experiences that you would not want to miss.

Los Angeles on a Budget: Dining easy

It is tough not to fall for the lavish spreads that you can see in the expensive restaurants. While you may accommodate one elaborate meal with your family for the experience, it might be a good budget idea to opt for regular restaurants at other times since you may repent the over zealousness, the next morning! Fox Rent A Car wishes you a great time discovering Los Angeles on a budget.

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Salt Lake City is a quite popular location for a drive down with the kids. And you are sure to become super dad or super mom if you were to decide on taking a vacation to Salt Lake City instead of boring Paris.  So what does the city have to offer kids other than the informative tours of the Children’s Museum of Utah, Utah Museum of Natural History or the Museum of Church History and Art. Apparently lots!

Fun Places for Kids in Salt Lake City: Hogle Zoo

This zoo has more than 1000 species of animals and is a hot favorite among all children. The snow leopard, the white rhino, chattering monkeys, perky peacocks and more can be found in different habitats that have been created for the animals from all over the world. Not only do the kids have an opportunity to look at these interesting species, they can also have some great fun at the slides and carousel as you sip a great cup of mocha or coffee. There is also a train ride for the young ones and you do not have to worry about parking either.

Fun Places for Kids in Salt Lake City: Wheeler Historic Farm

Another great place to visit is the Wheeler Historic Farm. Here the children can get a look at how people lived in the 19th century. There are quaint homes and old classical furniture and if they should still get bored of watching all this, they can get engrossed in some activities that include milking the cow or go off on a tractor ride. There are some activities that are scheduled for the year and therefore it might be a good idea to check these out before you plan the dates of your travel.

Fun Places for Kids in Salt Lake City: Rocky Mountain Outfitters Horseback Riding

For outdoor loving children, a scenic trip on horseback may be a great option. Located near Sundance, you will be guided by professionals on the tour so that you do not get lost in the countryside. You can move along the south slope of the Soldier Hollow Valley and get a great view of Mount Timpanogos and the Deer Creek Reservoir. If you are not one for horse riding yourself, you can be sure that you children will be safe in the hands of these experts who will safely return your kids to you at the scheduled time.

Fun Places for Kids in Salt Lake City: Park City Balloon Adventures

Amaze your child with a ride in a hot air balloon in Park City and you can be sure that the trip will be a memorable one. Generally these rides are scheduled early in the morning or at dusk so keep that in mind while visiting Park City.

Fun Places for Kids in Salt Lake City: Antelope Island State Park

The Antelope Island is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake area. It is home to the largest privately owned bison herd. The Fielding Garr Ranch House is distinctive and cannot be missed for its ancient grandeur. Various events are hosted here at different times throughout the year and these include bird festivals, star parties and other such interesting events.

Do your kids love Salt Lake City too? What were their biggest adventures? Tell Fox Rent A Car the most funny stories that happened while visiting a place in Salt Lake City with your kids. We are looking forward to some good laughter!

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Each month Phoenix and its surrounding cities host a variety of cultural events. What are the ones that you should see in September 2010? We at Fox Rent A Car checked the Phoenix Calendar for you and found the September Art Events in Phoenix, AZ. Have fun!

Phoenix Cultural Events: Chandler Center for the Arts’ Summer Concert Series

On September 12 and September 19 will be free concerts at the Bogle Theatre. The doors will open for guests one hour before the show starts, so be on time to grab a seat. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Jazz, Blues, Funk and Soul will make your night!

Phoenix Cultural Events: First Friday in Phoenix

You love arts and could stroll through studios and galleries all day long, but paying admission for each place gets too expensive? You will love each First Friday of the month then, as you can visit downtown galleries and art spaces for free! Learn more about local artists and talk to them, see the latest pieces and understand the time and taste of the Phoenix arts community. To get an overview about the participating places stop by at the Phoenix Art Museum and grab a map. You can visit the art places for free between 6pm and 10pm each first Friday of the month.

Phoenix Cultural Events: Ballet Under the Stars 2010

Have you been at Open Air ballets before? From September 22 through 26 you have the chance to simply go into a park in or around Phoenix and chances are that you will get a free and open ballet show! Combine the classical ballet background and shows with beautiful nature and awesome Arizona summer nights, and spend time with classical to contemporary shows. It’s the 13^th year of Ballet Under the Stars, and again it will be a great event.

Phoenix Cultural Events: Downtown Chandler Art Walk

Each third Friday of the month you have the chance to see bits and pieces of local art. 70 and more artists present their works in the historic surrounding of downtown Chandler. What makes it even better is that the event is free!

Phoenix Cultural Events: Scottsdale ArtWalk

Scottsdale ArtWalk is a little bigger than its cousin in Chandler. Every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm the city invites you visit art galleries, about 100 of them participate each time! If you love art and artists or are just curious this is perfect for you. Two hours are a good time to explore and stroll, yet not too long to overwhelm you. Make sure though that you know in advance where you want to go to.

Fox Rent A Car wishes you a great time at the Cultural September Events in Phoenix, AZ. If you know of other events that take place in the region, tell us!

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Fall is one of the best times to visit any place in Southern California. This is mainly because of the fact that the months from July to October are extremely busy and therefore the prices are sky high. But the great thing is that the weather in Southern California allows you to visit places like South Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Orange County and LA even during fall. In fact, planning a trip to any of these cities in fall is more judicious than planning a vacation during peak summer.
The fall foliage colors provide some of the best visual experiences across the world. Some of the options for a fall vacation that you have are covered here.

Fall Getaway Ideas – Southern California Beaches

In the fall you will find that the exceedingly crowded beaches of Southern California have suddenly been deserted. Unless you were interested in the trip to get some ‘eye candy’ this can be a great option for you to relax and get in touch with yourself and your partner. The beaches at Santa Cruz and San Diego have great parks on the edge of the water and make for a good day.

Fall Getaway Ideas – San Diego Events

Besides the visit to Seaworld and the zoo there are generally a large number of events that are planned during the fall season in San Diego. You can catch the annual festival of Beer in September or be part of the Julian Fall Apple Harvest. The mid September restaurant week is a gourmet’s delight as the San Diego International Film Festival is for the movie buffs.

Fall Getaway Ideas – Disneyland

When talking about vacations to Southern California, Disneyland cannot be given a miss. At the southern end of LA in Orange County this is a completely different world on its own. Located about 20 miles south of downtown LA in the city of Anaheim, the park stays open from 10am to 6pm almost every day. There are special days when it stays open till midnight in winter too. While you are here, you can also explore California Adventure, a park for the adventurous with an airborne tour of the Golden State.

Fall Getaway Ideas – Carmel Valley

Visiting Carmel Valley around Halloween is a great option because the place just comes alive in the fall months. The Carmel Valley Ranch with a soft crackling fire in the evening can prove to be a great location to spend Halloween this year.

Fall Getaway Ideas – Camping

Taking a camping trip with your partner can become an extremely adventurous and fun filled vacation. You can choose to go to the Ventura County Campgrounds or choose any of the various San Diego Camping Grounds at Mission Bay. You can also choose some in Santa Barbara or the Malibu Creek State Park too. If you want to spend some time with the pines and wildlife and foliage, check out the Big Bear Lake. Highlights of this include filmmaking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and quiet chateaus for relaxation.

Fall Getaway Ideas – Wine Tasting

The best wine tasting getaway that you can hope for in Southern California is the Temecula Sunny Valley. Rolling hills, vineyards and wineries and their romantic charm calls out to those looking to take a break from the humdrum of regular corporate life.

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Celebrated across the United States as the end of summer Labor Day is one holiday that many people look forward to. Most Americans want to make up for lost time if they have not had all the fun that they could have during the summer break and use this long weekend to drive to someplace that can offer them relaxation and fun. Here are some Labor Day events that have been organized in Seattle, Salt Lake City and Phoenix. Pick the one that you like most, drive down and make the most of this opportunity that the Labor Day offers you.

Labor Day Events at Seattle

While Bumbershoot remains the most attractive option in the Emerald City, there are other options that you can explore as well. Bumbershoot is a nationally acclaimed arts and music festival and this year includes Weezer, the English Beat, Bob Dylan and more. Organized at the Seattle Center, the spread of talent at 30 outdoor and indoor venues can be yours to see at an affordable price.
At the Gasworks Park, kids can enjoy graffiti on the cogs and engines and kayakers can enjoy some adventurous boating too. You can also enjoy a picnic in Greenwood and if you go a few days earlier, you can catch the wine tasting organized on Thursdays.

Labor Day Events at Salt Lake City

The Greek festival showcasing the largest ethnic spread of food, craft, music and arts is being organized here. If you are in the city during Labor Day a visit to the Great Salt Lake Chili Affair is almost mandatory with the regular chili concoctions along with jugglers and clowns to enjoy.
The Heritage Fair is being organized to celebrate the end of summer with special games a few days before Labor Day weekend. You can also commemorate the end of summer and summer vacations by joining is a short ranger program for biking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and more in any of the state parks in Salt lake City.

Labor Day Events at Phoenix

Salt River Tubing on the Lower Salt River is a customary part of Labor Day celebrations in Phoenix. Activities like beach ball, music, local radio, contests and games are involved with drives to keep the river area clean and litter free. There is the Litchfield Park Lights Up that has been rescheduled for Labor Day this year as the monsoon storm spoilt the fun on Fourth of July. Firework display, great food and dancing can be expected at this venue.
The annual Phoenix Fear Film Festival is slated to be held on Labor Day Saturday and this year there shall be a screening of horror movies through the day. There is also the annual Phoenix Cooks event where over thirty top Phoenix chefs will showcase their skills along with cooking demonstrations and tasting sessions. You get to sample some of the best wines here too.
The Hawaiian Luau at Harolds Coral is hosting a Labor Day buffet with live reggae music and a hula dancer show. Another event organized by the Childrens Action Alliance is scheduled to showcase the talents of foster children in the area of poetry and music.

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Labor Day is a day when people across the world celebrate the efforts of workers in achieving social and economic development. The origins of the holiday lie in the labor union movement that initiated the 8 hour working day. While the concept of Labor Day exists across the world, different countries celebrate it on different days. For example, Australia celebrates it on the first Monday of October and New Zealand on the fourth Monday in October. The United States and Canada, however, celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September.

The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. It was initially celebrated with a street parade to showcase the spirit and strength of trade and labor organizations. Later the Sunday preceding Labor Day was declared as Labor Sunday and was dedicated to furthering the knowledge about the labor movement. Over time Labor Day has become a holiday that is associated with the end of the summer season and the last weekend to use for partying and having fun before returning to school. It is typically celebrated with picnics, barbecues, fireworks, water sports and public events that are organized.
Some of the Labor Day events organized in specific cities in Southern California are mentioned below.

Labor Day Events at San Diego

The WET Labor Day Pool party is being organized at the Siren Lounge on 5th Avenue on September 4th, 2010. The party starts at 1pm in the afternoon all the way till 2am the next morning. After recuperating on the Labor Sunday you can get ready to delight in the Labor Day BBQ Lunch Cruise on Hornblower at Hornblower Cruises and Events. With complimentary beer and champagne, this is a lunch you need to have with your friends and family to welcome the best weather in Southern California.
Take a drive to this location perfect for the Labor Day and enjoy activities like cycling and boating with your family at Pedal and Paddle on the calm waters of La Jolla Shores. There is also a sidewalk sale that has been organized at Carlsbad premium Outlets. For those interested in music and concerts check out Bob Weir and Rat Dog on 4th at Humphrey’s on the Bay, Pete Yorn –Del Mar Summer Concert at the Del Mar Track and Johnny Winter at the Belly Up tavern on 4th September. Celebration continue on 6th September with AC/DC at the House of Blues.

Labor Events at Los Angeles

Join in the Labor Day parade organized by LA/Long Beach Labor Coalition and participated by Members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild this Labor Day and walk from Broad and E Street south on Avalon Blvd to Banning Park in Wilmington. The parade takes place on 6th September this year and starts at 10am.
The LA County Fair starts on Labor Day and will continue for a month but the best time to catch the rides, livestock and gardening gadgets is at the beginning after which you are likely to get busy anyways. The fair is being organized at The Fairplex in Pomona.
While the KJAZZ Blues Bash was a more extensive event earlier, it has been reduced to a one day event this year. It shall be held at the Carpenter Center at California State Long Beach with a free street festival and live music outdoor. The Blues bash shall take place on the Saturday of the Labor Day weekend.
For the movie buffs there is a 5 day movie festival that will air forgotten and rare movies from the silent era. A screening of 30 films is planned in The Egyptian Blvd.

Labor Events at Orange County

Labor Day Family Picnic is being organized on Labor Sunday and Labor Day in the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace. The place is likely to have games, chalk art, dancing and loads of good food to go with. The International Street Fair is also planned on the Labor Day weekend where you can enjoy international foods, craft, dancing and music. The fair is likely to showcase various ethnic groups and their cultures as you feed on the sumptuous food.

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Hollywood has been the heart of the music, television and film industry ever since 1911. Hundreds of thousands of people come to Hollywood each year to try their hand at acting to get famous. At the same time, there are the millions of visitors who drive to the film capital of the country just to have a look at the glitterati. The city is a buzz with fascinating museums, the huge Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and much more. Also, there are the famous nightclubs and hotels and all the shopping that you can do at the Hollywood Boulevard. Fox Rent A Car has some tips for you on how you can discover Hollywood, so have fun!

Discovering Hollywood: Accommodation

You can find the accommodation of your choice mainly depending on your budget in Hollywood. Check out the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa or the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel if you want to spend a night in some of the most luxurious and historical hotels in the vicinity, but there are also plenty of budget hotels and other nice, affordable places. You will be able to easily spot other hotels and resorts that you may want to opt for if you have not made reservations already.

Discovering Hollywood: Arts and Culture

While many think of Hollywood as a place to see the rich and the famous and going shopping like they do, this is indeed a place that is resplendent with culture and art. From comedy theatres to dance floors and from film studios to music venues, there is a lot to discover for the art enthusiast. The Universal Studio tour is a must for anyone even remotely interested in film making. The technology of the days gone by and the type used now mesmerizes everyone who pays a visit. There is also the Kodak Theatre, the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Disney’s El Captain Theatre that you must also see. The Grauman’s Chinese theatre has been in Hollywood for more than 75 years now and has seen many riots as fans try and get a glimpse of their favorite stars on opening nights.

Discovering Hollywood: Hollywood Attractions

A large part of what visiting Hollywood stands for is all about entertainment. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to the entertainment industry as it honors various personalities that have made significant contributions to the field of radio, television, films, motion pictures, recording, editing and more. Located on both sides of the Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, the Walk saw its first star in 1960, Joanne Woodward. About 2500 empty stars were placed waiting for the rightful owners to take their place and ever since about 2 stars are added per month.

While you explore Hollywood, there is no way you can miss the Hollywood sign. Over four stories high, this sign was erected by Harry Chandler in 1923. It is said that about 4000 light bulbs are used to give it the surreal effect that it has.

The Hollywood & Highland Center offers a large amount of entertainment for the visitor. There are retail outlets that you can shop in, rides that your young ones can take and plenty of small places and restaurants that you can eat in. The place is about 65,000 square feet and includes the Grand Ballroom that is used for the Oscar’s Governors Ball, the regional headquarters of the world famous chef Wolfgang Puck and the studio for the talk show ‘On the Air With Ryan Seacrest’.

Discovering Hollywood: Shopping in Hollywood

The Hollywood & Highland Center is definitely a place to stop for a while visit if you are love shopping, yet there are other hot places as well. Check out the Beverly Center for the top brand names, Citywalk at Universal Studios for some souvenirs, Decades for vintage items and Melrose Avenue that is a great pedestrian friendly shopping spot.

Hollywood is indeed all about the fame and entertainment, and it is much fun to visit this part of Los Angeles and join the crowds. What are your favorite spots in Los Angeles Hollywood? Let us know, we will be happy to post your recommendations for all of our Fox Rent A Car-readers to check.

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Especially in the age of increased security and a permanent Code Orange on airports (which means that “there is a high risk of terrorist attacks”), stressful flying becomes more and more normal. But what can you do to give yourself a little less excitement during your trip? There is, as for man things, one little keyword: preparation. Fox Rent A Car knows that air traveling can be quite a hassle and a bad can completely ruin your trip. Therefore, we have prepared a short list of things you should know and be prepared for when you travel on a plane.

Air Travel Tip: Book your ticket in advance

Booking a ticket can be quite time consuming. However, you should take the time to compare prices to save some bucks, and make sure you book your flight well in advance. You cannot imagine how much more expensive (or cheaper) the seat right next to yours can be! Make sure you visit all travel booking websites, like Expedia, Priceline, Orbitz, or CheapAir, and compare prices! To know that you made a good deal on your airfare makes your trip just half as stressful.

Air Travel Tip: Chose your seat carefully

Especially when you travel for long distances and your seat will be your home for 6, 8, 12, or even 16 hours, you want to make sure that you have a good spot. An easy advice – if you are tall and need some leg room, try to get a seat at an emergency exit or at least sit on the aisle. This makes it easier to stretch your legs from time to time. If you like leaning against a “wall”, get a window seat. Also make sure you get a spot in the front of the air craft if you only have a short layover. You don’t want to miss a flight just because you sit in the last row and have no time to get to another terminal at the airport!

Air Travel Tip: Get your documents in order

What could be worse than to show up at the airport on time, but you forgot half of your travel documents and can’t check in! Things you always should have with you when you travel by plane are: your ticket and the itinerary; a valid ID or, if you travel internationally, a valid passport; your visa (if needed and not put into your passport) and supporting documents for your visa; insurance documents; and if needed travel immunization records.

Air Travel Tip: What to pack in your carry-on luggage

Be prepared for any delays that can happen or that your luggage gets lost. Pack clothing to change, a toothbrush and tooth paste, and medicine that you may need during your trip, your on-flight-entertainment (iPod, book, DVD player etc.), your wallet, keys, phone and eventually the charger, and a neck pillow (make sure you got yourself the right size). Also – make sure you can be comfortable on the air craft with regards to the temperature. If you know you freeze easily, take a sweater, blanket or a scarf with you! But whatever you pack, make sure you obey the airport security rules!

Air Travel Tip: At the airport

On the day of your travel, make sure you get to the airport on time. Long lines at the ticket counter and the security already caused a lot of missed flights and sometimes it is just better to be prepared for long waits rather than relying onto your luck. Have your ticket and ID handy, wear comfortable clothing, make sure your carry-on luggage is well-sorted so in case of a personal control the security staff can easily see what you are planning to take on board. This will make the check easier and much faster. Also – as funny as it may be – do not make silly jokes at the security. It may cost you a missed flight!

Being that well prepared, we can add nothing else than “Have a safe and good flight”. We hope to see you at any of our Fox Rent A Car locations at your departure and/ or destination!

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Many Salt Lake City Festivals take place between May and October, the warm weather season in Utah. Take advantage of the last weeks of summer and sun before snowfall sets in and covers the city and forests until the next Spring season. Fox Rent A Car knows which events in Salt Lake City will take place in the month of September, so have a wonderful time!

Salt Lake City Events: Greek Festival

Every year, the Greek festival takes place on the weekend after Labor Day. The largest ethic festival promotes Greek culture, styles, foods and music.

Salt Lake City Events: Oktoberfest Celebration

Competing with the Greeks are the Germans with the Oktoberfest. Beer, music and dancing, party and funny songs make this event a great success every year. Oktoberfest takes place every weekend in September through the first October weekends.

Salt Lake City Events: Autumn Classics Music Festival

From September 27 through October 12 you can be part of the 27th annual Autumn Classics Music Festival. Enjoy chamber music in small and intimate, yet spectacular settings and surroundings. You can have all that for only a few dollars, regular admission is $20. Where else can you get classical chamber music at that price?

Salt Lake City Events: Great Salt Lake Chili Affair

Great Salt Lake Chili Affair means new chili developments and culinary experiments. This year, it will take place at Salt Palace on September 15th. Come hungry to try breads, salads and desserts! In addition to food there is also a lot of entertainment.

Salt Lake City Events: Utah State Fair

Utah State Fair takes places from September 9th through September 19th, and offers 10 days of pure entertainment for every kind of taste. While livestock represents the rural side of Utah State Fair, various artists take care of music and entertainment. However, there is much more to see and do at Utah State Fair! What do you like most?

Salt Lake City Events: Shakespearean Festival

Each season, the Shakespearean Festival has six productions. The shows get performed on two stages – one indoor, and the second one is an outdoor stage. Both historic and modern pieces get played and food & beverage will fascinate you just as much as the shows! The festival takes place from June through October, so you have plenty of opportunities to visit.

Music and foods of all kinds and ethnical backgrounds, fun, extraordinary art and rural heritage make September being an exiting and busy month for visitors and locals. Have fun at the September events in Salt Lake City! If you plan to visit other events or fairs in and around Salt Lake City, then let us know and we will be glad to post them on our website.

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Southern California is a well-known destination for snorkelers and divers. Beautiful beaches, clear water and the perfect weather allow great views and a spectacular underwater experience to visitors. Divers and Fox Rent A Car recommend the areas around Santa Catalina Island, Santa Barbara Island and San Clemente Island for wonderful diving spots in Southern California.

Diving in Southern California: Santa Catalina Island

Casino Point Underwater Park is close to Santa Catalina’s coast and a great place for diving and snorkeling. Several wrecks and clean water ensure a gorgeous marine life that you can hardly find anywhere else. Automatically, this is one of the most famous diving sites in Southern California and the nearby cities are prepared to host a number of adventurous visitors. The surf is quite calm and divers usually have a clear visibility. What you need here is a curious mind and a camera to capture those impressive moments in your mind and on a photo. Casino Point Underwater Park allows you to easily see a variety of plants and animals and you will realize very quickly how important it is to protect such habitats from pollution and destruction.

Diving in Southern California: Santa Barbara Island

This island is famous for the huge population of sea lions and harbor seals. The animals are used to the humans and their boats, so take the chance and swim with them! The waters around Santa Barbara Island belong to a National Park and are very clear. Divers have a good visibility which makes the island a very frequently visited diving spot in Southern California. Other animals that you can find around Santa Barbara Island include bat rays and Angel sharks. If you get lucky and currents are weak, check Underwater Arch and Sutil Rock for more depth and exciting terrain. During the fishing season catch some lobster and sea bass.

Diving in Southern California: San Clemente Island

The waters around San Clemente Island belong to the most favorite ones for many divers. The size and variety of dive spots motivate many people to take the 6-hour overnight transit from Long Beach just to see the gorgeous corals and marine life. The visibility is excellent, and there are more than 50 dive sites spread over 25 kilometers. Among others, San Clemente Island is home to the shipwreck of the USS Butler, many deep water reef systems, and big fishes. Other sites are the Twin Caves, White Bluff, and Fisheye.

The islands of the coast of Southern California are a great place to go diving and snorkeling. Take the time to see the beautiful underwater habitat, Fox Rent A Car wishes you a great time on your diving trip in Southern California.

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.