NYC for me, wait make that AC....

Travelape got a little side tracked on his way to the Big Banana, opps, Big Apple and made a stop off for a few days in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Most people don’t know that the Ape is a good golfer, well not good, but at least a golfer. Ape stopped off and played a round at the Atlantic City Country Club. The club is operated by Harrah’s and is located across the bay from Atlantic City in a small town called Northfield. The club is one of the oldest in the US and is often called the “home of the birdie.”

Travelape doesn’t keep score on the course, what fun would that be, but ape does keep count of the bananas and the course is not cheap so I would give it a four banana rating.

After a round of golf, Travelape celebrates the 19th hole at the famed Irish Pub in Atlantic City. The Irish Pub has a sister pub in Philadelphia by the same name. What Ape loves the most about the Irish Pub are the prices. You would think it is still 1947 with the cheap (yet good) eats offered here. And the beer (yes the ape is over 21) is cold and endless.

Travelape will write more about AC next time… For now, this is Ape saying "ooga ooga."

Memphis-Home of the King(s).....

Memphis Tennessee is home to the king. Well, two kings actually. Elvis Presley and BB King. The King of Rock-n-Roll and the King of the Blues. Graceland was Elvis’ home and is now a major tourist attraction. The 14 acre estate is filled with memorabilia from the long career of Elvis. The hard-core fan will want to get married in the Chapel in the Woods.

One thing the Ape loves is the blues. BB King and the Ape have been friend for decades, well not really friends since we have never actually met, but you could say the Ape knows him, at least his music. A great place to hear his music is on Beale Street at the

BB King Blues Club. The king himself still plays many shows here a year.

After a long night jumping around Beale Street the ape was read to recharge with a great meal. There is great food in Memphis. From barbeque to fried chicken, Memphis has some tasty eats.

Just remember the saying in Memphis “If you order fried chicken, we’ll make you fried chicken. If you want chicken cordon bleu, we’ll make you fried chicken.”

Enjoy Memphis, make sure to bring your appetite and visit the kings!!!!!
Next time, the big apple……..

Vroom, Vroom....

Travelape took a few days off from traveling to do my second favorite thing, sleep. After a few days of rest, the ape was ready for some fun so I headed to Sebring, Florida. Sebring is just a short ride in the car, about 1.5 hours from Orlando. The ape however walked!

The ape is a big fan of auto racing and the annual 12 hours of Sebring is one of the premier events in the American LeMans Series road racing calendar and has been a proving grounds for race teams for over 50 years. Many of the top teams from Europe come to Sebring to test their equipment.

The track is just short of 4 miles long and the best way to catch all the action is to camp out for the weekend. Travelape has been to the race in the past and recommends it for adults and parents with teenage kids. The rough terrain can be a bit much for the little toddler apes.

What makes Sebring so unique is that the track is built on an old Air Force base. Most of the track is concrete which is a very unique surface for racing. It makes for a rough surface that can tear a car apart in hours. To finish the race is an accomplishment and if you win it, you are the ape’s new hero.

The annual 12 hours of Sebring is held in March. For tickets, visit Sebring International Raceway’s site and for the best hotels and rates on hotels go to Travelape of course.

Next time=Memphis

Orlando Part Deux

Every ape knows about the big theme parks in Orlando and they are fun, but for a break from all that theme-park action, Travelape got off the beaten path.

The first stop was Gatorland. Where else can you see an ape ‘rastle’ a gator? It is a 110 acre complex loaded with gators and other wildlife. Travelape felt right at home! You’ll want to make a reservation to check out Discovery Cove, located adjacent to Sea World. That’s because they only let in 1,000 people a day which means no long lines and huge crowds. By the way, your admission includes a swim with a bottle nose dolphin, so pack your swimsuit. Travelape needs to learn to swim!

The ape worked up an appetite and this ape likes to eat, not just bananas either. Check out Wolfgang Puck Café in downtown Disney for a great meal, or maybe you might prefer to eat with the locals. If that is the case, try Hemingway’s Restaurant for a taste of the keys and be sure to wash your meal down with a banana juice!

This is Travelape leaving Orlando and reminding you not everything to see and do in Orlando costs a fortune. Get off the beaten path.

Disneyworld here I come

Travelape just landed in Florida. What trip to Florida would be complete without a trip to the Magic Kingdom, Disneyworld. There are four different theme parks at Disneyworld. There is Disneyworld, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

It is hard to see all that Disneyworld has to offer in just a day, so it is recommended to have at least three-four days to see it all. That may not even be enough time. Long lines can be found for the more popular attractions and can be a real drag. Bring an extra dose of patience.

Be sure to make time to check out Cindarella’s Royal Table. A unique dining experience inside Disneyworld. Make sure to take a ride on Big Thunder Railroad before lunch! A perfect end to the day (which is also a good time to avoid the long lines) is Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger. You get to help Buzz in an interactive battle!

Great hotel rates and packages are available at, whereelse of course, Travelape.

Next time…..more Orlando.

Free Vegas

Vegas on a budget can be a lot of fun. You don’t need a lot of money to enjoy Las Vegas. One of the great things about Las Vegas is that there is so much to do for free. Be sure to check out Fremont Street Experience located in historic downtown Las Vegas.

The Fremont Street Experience is a sensational light and sound show that happens above it all, about 75 feet above your head. As you walk down Fremont Street, there are giant poles that support an overhead canopy of video screens covering more than five blocks. This is best seen at night.

Looking for some natural beauty, be sure to check out Red Rock Canyon located about 15 minutes away from the strip on the west side of town. Giant red rock formations are visible from miles away. A must see.

If you are on the strip, be sure to catch the exploding volcano at the Mirage or the Sirens of TI show at Treasure Island. If you are near the Rio, check out the Masquerade Show in the Sky.

This is Travelape saying see you next time!!!!!

Viva Las Vegas

Travelape loves Las Vegas. It may have been decades since Elvis performed in Las Vegas, but he laid the foundation for all the great entertainment performing there now. Headline acts such as Celine Dion at Caesars Palace, Toni Braxton at Flamingo and Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, at Harrahs are packing the houses nightly up and down The Strip.Travelape likes crooners, but he really likes Cirque du Soleil. There are five Cirque shows in Las Vegas. The original show, Mystere, is at TI (Treasure Island), the second show was “O” at Bellagio. Zumanity at New York-New York was the next to open. Ka at MGM Grand was the most expensive show ever and cost more than $140 million to produce. The latest show, Love, at The Mirage is a collaboration with The Beatles. Rumors are that another Cirque show is planned for Las Vegas and will be a collaboration with the king himself, Elvis. Travelape can’t wait, Viva Las Vegas!!!!

This is Travelape saying good luck and next time, Free Entertainment in Las Vegas!!!!!

Happy Halloween

It’s that time of year again, Halloween. Trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, hayrides and costume parties are just some of the fun at Halloween. Travelape has found that there is so much to do on Halloween from a late night costume party on the Strip in Las Vegas to watching the annual Village Halloween Parade in New York City.


Halloween is also a time when many museums decorate and theme in the spirit of the holiday. If you’re near Los Angeles don’t miss Boo at the Zoo at the Los Angeles Zoo or Scarium of the Pacific at the Long Beach Aquarium, both events are great for the kids. Be sure to also check out Knotts Scary Farm, one of the largest haunted attractions around.If you are looking to travel with the kids, both Disneyland and Disneyworld have massive holiday themed décor throughout the parks.

This is Travelape saying Happy Haunting....