Gay Destinations: Ecuador

February 23, 2010 by Howie Holben · Leave a Comment
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Ecuador may be a small country, but it is home to an expansive cultural and geographic diversity, which includes an array of indigenous groups with distinctive, unique cultures and languages. With tropical rainforests, snow-capped volcanoes and picturesque coastlines, Ecuador offers landscapes and varying climates that make any month of the year an excellent time for relaxing gay tours or enticing adventures.

While the Galapagos Islands are perhaps the most frequently visited attraction in Ecuador, the mainland is also filled with numerous activities and sightseeing opportunities that ensure gay tours to Ecuador will be exciting, fulfilling and memorable. Whether you seek an outdoor adventure, a spiritual journey or gay travel that consists of exploring the LGBT community in Quito, trekking through the rainforest and spending lazy afternoons on the beach, you will surely see why so many travelers return to this popular tourist destination year after year.

Quito is unquestionably the center of LGBT life in Ecuador and has a growing community. La Mariscal is the neighborhood where you will find the most friendly establishments, including cafs, bars, clubs and a new community store called Rainbow Connection. There is a Pride celebration in June each year in the bohemian neighborhood of La Mariscal, and this is the place to see and be seen on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year.

Aside from La Mariscal, this city that sits at 9,200 feet above sea level, yet still lower than the nearby Pichincha volcano that rises to 13,000 feet, has much to offer, including streets lined with cafs, art galleries and shops, and a historic district that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Local attractions include the Capilla del Hombre Guayasamin, the Museo de la Ciudad, the Centro de Arte Contemporaneo and the many stalls of handicrafts in the Parque el Ejido.

Rights and protections in Ecuador have expanded over the past decade, allowing for gay vacations that are more enjoyable and safer. At the same time, there is still an air of machismo permeating the culture, which means discretion in most public places is still a good idea. One way to avoid issues and more fully enjoy your voyage to Ecuador is to plan to participate in gay tours when embarking on gay vacations to this diverse country.

This will allow you to focus on enjoying your Ecuador trip, while professionals manage the logistics of the journey and make sure you do not miss out on the most enticing natural, cultural and historic attractions.

Pointers about Ecuador conceived by Howie Holben. Spirit Journeys has gay tantra retreats that blend well as romantic gay getaways.

Access A Few Cool Flicks To Download Right Now

February 16, 2010 by Nathan K West · Leave a Comment
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For now there are various membership sites that offer infinite free downloads that are totally legal. After you give the first membership payment you have right of entry to scores of films that you can download and they are free. The initial membership fee pays for the royalty fees that are payable to the copyright owner. The sites have special software that will evaluate the amount of royalties that are owing to the copyright owner.

They Only Kill Their Masters, Fantastic cast in troubling modem-night thriller set in coastal California town; tries for Daniel Hammett sensation, does not relatively make it. Police officer Garner attempts to unravel murder of pregnant female, with fearsome Doberman pinscher figuring significantly. Not bad, though a disappointment. Cast includes James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino, June Allyson, Peter Lawford, and Ann Rutherford. 97 minutes, 1972.

The Last Time I Saw Archie, Webb’s lone try at comedy is less comical than some of his more serious films; a shame, since William Bowers’ script-based on his own Army experiences had genuine potential, and Mitchum enjoyably underplays as the con guy. By the way, the genuine Archie Chamber sued for invasion of privacy. Cast includes Robert Mitchum, Jack Webb, Martha Hyer, France Nuyen, Louis Nye, Richard Arlen, Don Tangles, Joe Flynn, and Robert Strauss. 98 minutes, 1961.

Live Flesh, Smitten child of a prostitute is jailed for unintentionally shooting and paralyzing a cop. Original account of teenager’s error that takes him to prison. Spanish language. Cinematically stimulating, albeit, with a bravura finale. Cast includes Pedro Almodovar, Liberto Rabal, Francesca Neri, Javier Bardem, Angela Molina, Jose Sancho, and Penelope Cruz. 100 minutes, 1997.

The Accidental Tourist, This movie tells the story of Macon Leary, who is lethargic after the death of his son. This is compounded more when his wife decides to leave him because he will not snap out of it. With a divorce imminent he finds himself mixed up with a new woman, who is helping bring him back to life. Now his wife decides to have him back, and he is faced with more difficult questions. William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright, and Bill Pullman star. 1988 Drama.

Me without You, Apprehensive, tender Williams and extroverted Friel have been best friends as long as they can recall, nevertheless as they come of age their friendship is compromised. Feasibly enchanting girl friend film has some strainful minutes, but it doesn’t quite gel. Cast includes Anna Friel, Michelle Williams, Oliver Milburn, Trudie Styler, Marianne Denicourt, Steve John Shepherd, Nicky Henson, Allan Corduner, Kyle MacLachlan, and Anna Popplewell. 107 minutes, 2001.

They Were Expendable, One of the finest and most underrated of all WW2 films, based on the real tale of America’s PT boat battalion in the Philippines throughout the early nights of the battle. Stirring, exquisitely detailed production photographed by Joseph August under Ford’s unique hand, with genuine-life Naval Officer Montgomery. Cast includes Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, Leon Ames, Jack Pennick, and Tom Tyler. 135 minutes, 1945.

Shop around at the countless sites before you start to download movies. Make sure that they offer everything that you want. If you want to burn the film onto a Disc so you can watch it in the comfort of your living room from your TV, make sure that opportunity is obtainable. Look at the assortment of movies and games that they recommend and check for download times for films.

The finest movie download services also offer music, software and games along with motion pictures with no additional fees. Learn about download movies cinema. Downloading directly to your computer is a fantastic way to watch the best new films.

$20 and 11 Minutes – Your Life Changing Experience

February 3, 2010 by Dr. Jay Polmar · Leave a Comment
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I am sure you know how to read, after all you are reading this article. But just how long will it take you to read this short article. 2 minutes, 5 minutes, longer. Did you know that for twenty bucks, and just 11 minutes of your time you can change your life in ways you never imagined — all by reading. It takes just 11 minutes to hear how Dr. Jay Polmar learned to read fast, and you’ll learn 3 secrets to improving your life through by reading.

Smart people already know what I am talking about – learning how to use your brain properly so that what you read becomes usable data, and knowledge to help you create greater success in life.

So — the more you read of a similar subject, the faster you read that subject. The faster you read the subject that you are familiar with, the more that it becomes a part of your long-term memory. That’s why when you first study basic primary school math, and you follow it and study smart, and go all the way through college – math is a thing that you become accustomed to. If you’ve studied really smart, it’s really easy, and you can do some of it in your head without calculator or paper and pen.

It’s also the same with reading, yet different. Imagine it this way – you’ll learn in 11 minutes how to read all kinds of materials more rapidly with greater comprehension than before, and get what you need out of it. Of course, it a beginners course, but in 11 minutes your increased your reading speed say 60-80% and as you use the techniques over the next few days the speed increase, and so does your understanding and comprehension.

You’ve spent $20 and studied for 11 minutes and accomplished a great deal. But, what if you learned also, how to read a book for best understanding and comprehension for test-taking or pleasure, and what if you also learn to write a paper for school, or grad school – without stress in 10 days or less, would that make your life easier.

Change your life in 11 minutes for 20 bucks, you really can’t lose. Remember also, the more you read, the better you read, the more you remember – that’s how the brain works.

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Perfume: How Much Is Too Much?

January 14, 2010 by Carole Moss · Leave a Comment
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Women and Men attract each other in a multitude of ways. They do it by dress, hairstyle and even breath. Some will even use perfume or cologne to enhance the appeal of their scent.

Musk, citrus and floral are just some of the many scents available to the masses. There are many others. Vanilla and and lavender are some other popular fragrances. They do not have a category they belong to.

These scented sprays come in a variety of smells and applications. There are spritzes, dabs and the more expensive rubs. They all generally smell good, but there are a few things that the wearer should bare in mind. The following advice is given to keep you and those you love safe.

Though some people really relish in the scent of these sprays, many more are very sensitive to them. These sensitivities range from the smell in general to a certain type of smell. If someone allergic to the scent of your cologne happens by they are very likely to go into allergy shock.

Frequently, an allergic reaction is marked by headaches, nausea, sometimes itching. It is suggested you ask your roommates or housemates before you wear fragrances around the home. Make sure you know what scents set them off so you don’t inadvertently cause a bad reaction.

It also best to check the policy at your place of employment. Most facilities do not want you to wear fragrances to the job. The policies are in place to protect other employees from allergic reactions. This is especially true of the health care area of work. If it is allowed, keep it discrete, and stick to a musk, as this does not tend to cause allergic reactions.

Having someone have an allergic response to your scent is not your only worry. Wearing too much of one scent can be bad news too. Using a little bit is pleasant. Using far too much can result in the wrong kind of reaction. Instead of smelling appealing, the smell repulses everyone around you. Before you leave for any social function, have a trusted friend check for overuse. This will insure that your night will go smoothly for the most part.

Fragrances and perfumes are a very popular items. They can be given as gifts at the holidays. Some mothers give their daughters a bottle of their favorite scent to help them feel close to hone they go off to college or move out on their own. The idea of fragrance as gifts has become so in demand that department stores started setting up counters that house samplers that are tested.

In conclusion, you have learned some money saving tips on skin care. Scents Use skin care products that take care of oily skin, but also are good for the environment. The use of natural skin care products does not just apply to skin applications.

Rio Beats Out Chicago, Two Other Cities To Claim 2016 Summer Olympics

January 12, 2010 by Ross Everett · Leave a Comment
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South America will host the Summer Olympic Games for the first time in 2016, as Rio De Janeiro, Brazil was awarded the honor on Friday. Rio beat out the US choice of Chicago, Illinois along with Tokyo, Japan and Madrid, Spain to earn the right to host the games. Despite a high pressure effort from the American power elite–including President Barak Obama and TV gabfest queen Oprah Winfrey–Chicago was the first city eliminated from contention. Tokyo was the next to go, before Rio got the nod over Madrid in the final round of balloting.

Bookmakers offered odds on the host city choice, with Rio listed as second favorite at +200. Chicago had been the wagering favorite at most books, particularly after President Obama got involved personally in the US bid effort. Chicago was bet as high as a -300 favorite, while Madrid and Tokyo were priced in the +250 range. Some suggest that Tokyo didnt deserve to have such short odds, but was the beneficiary of regional pride from the notoriously enthusiastic betting population of Japan.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, got the better of his US counterpart with a passionate speech that stood in marked contrast to Obamas typically baleful collection of talking points;

“It is a time to address this imbalance. It is time to light the Olympic cauldron in a tropical country.”

The Olympic committee was apparently swayed by this presentation and paid no mind to Rios many downsides. It is without a doubt the most dangerous of the finalist cities, where drug cartels and armed bands of thugs roam without impunity. Well do to Rio citizens are used to removing watches and jewelry before they drive anywhere lest they be targeted by carjacking brigands. Rios murder rate is also one of the highest in the world. Brazilian bid officials have stressed that security will be a priority at the games and it better be lest the Olympics turn into a bloodbath.

Some IOC members suggested that the summary dismissal of Chicagos bid was more of a rebuke of the notoriously corrupt USOC. The last two Olympics held in the US were tainted by crime and corruption. The’96 Atlanta Olympics were disrupted by a terrorist bombing, while the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games were marred by a well known bribery and corruption scandal. Some suggested that US President Obama’s quick and perfunctory visit was taken as more of an insult by the delegates than anything else.

Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

United Kingdom to Marseille

January 11, 2010 by Tom Martens · Leave a Comment
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Marseille is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in France. There are flights from the UK to Marseille from both London?s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Marseille Provence Airport is the city?s main airport and is the fourth largest airport in France. Expect to see both tourists and business travelers crowding its terminals. The city also has an excellent public transportation system.

Marseille lies on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea on the southeast coast, the Cote-d-Azur, of France. It has the country’s largest commercial port. The Old Port that fell into disuse after the’70s oil crises has been redeveloped into a bustling residential and tourist destination with assistance from the European Community.

The old port area is now home to restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels and other businesses and is primarily used as a private marina. The new port area is north of the old port area, and 100 million tons of freight pass through this port each year. The majority of the freight is petroleum. The city is a major center for trade and industry with excellent transportation infrastructure, including its port, airport and roads. It is one of the main entry points into France, making it popular with immigrants, especially those from Italy, Spain and Greece.

With its location on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille has mild winters and hot summers. The coldest months of the year are January and February, with July and August being the area’s hottest months. Harsh, cold winds blow into the city from the Alps in the winter and spring.

The city also boasts Marseille Provence Metropolis, the second largest research center in France. The research center employs thousands of scientists.

But besides all the industry, UK travelers will find no shortage of museums, theaters, shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants in Marseille. Lovers of theater will be especially pleased by the wonderful repertoires of le Gymnase, the Teatre Toursky, and la Crie?. The opera season runs from September until June.

Like other areas of France, Marseille is well-known for its incredible food. Local favorites include pastis, which is an alcoholic beverage similar to beer made with aniseed and spice. Other popular items are aioli (mayonnaise) served on fish or hardboiled eggs, tapenade, bouillabaisse, panisse, and navette. All dishes are made with local ingredients, which make them very flavorful. Many restaurants can be found in the city?s Old Port area, which is the site of a daily fish market. The Old Port area is very beautiful at night, making it a popular spot for a long evening meal.

Noteworthy architecture in the city includes the Abbey of Saint Victor, one of the first places of Christian worship in France, and the Phare de Sainte Marie, a lighthouse lying on an inlet in the Old Port, as well as Museum of Old Marseille.

With all that the city has to offer to visitors, it is easy to see why Marseille is growing in popularity with travelers.

Tom Martens is the content coordinator for Bestukflights.co.uk the UK’s premier flight and travel comparison portal which includes a detailed section on Travel and Flights to Marseille

Unusually Impressive Movies For Your Amusement Satisfaction

January 5, 2010 by Noemi Hays · Leave a Comment
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Good information about some of the greatest movies that you may have never heard of is right here. Get a charge out of this list of movies that are “oldies but goodies”. Take into account that you can download any of them you choose directly to your own computer in the comfort of your own dwelling.

Cop Land – Freddy Hanlin is the Sheriff of Garrison New Jersey, a tiny town not too far from New York City. Freddy always wanted to be a New York City cop, but he is somewhat hard of hearing, so he never could. When internal investigator Mo Tilden shows up in town to look into likely police corruption, Freddie takes up the cause and starts to help out. Freddie is about to learn that the men he has always idolized might be doing some very bad things.

Strange Interlude – A Eugene O’Neill play that displays the tangled web of the differentiation between our thoughts and our words. Norma Shearer is cast as a woman who lost the love of her life when he was shot down in WWI. The movie tells of romances and marriages between Nina and three men, only one of whom she loves. It is about growing old without settling their complications. This is a preoccupying film, with Shearer at her shining best. The company includes Norma Shearer, Clark Gable, Might Robson, Maureen O’Sullivan, Robert Youthful, Ralph Morgan, Henry B. Walthall, and Alexander Kirkland. 110 minutes, 1932.

Thunderheart – There have been a number of killings on the Sioux Indian Reservation. The FBI goes in to manage the situation. One agent, Ray Levoi, has Sioux blood. As he investigates the case he soon finds out there is much more going on than some chance killings.

Frequency – John Sullivan lost his dad thirty years back. He is still affected by the passing. Somehow with the use of his dad’s old ham radio, he can converse with his father, when his father was still alive. He warns his father of the fire that would kill him. This saves his dad but sets off new events that now must be resolved, or John’s mother will now pass on.

Internal Affairs – Youthful policeman Raymond Avila works in the Internal Affairs Department of the LAPD. He and his partner observe something shady with Dennis Peck. His financial situation is much stronger than expected on a policeman’s wage. When Peck is conscious of the investigation, he turns his attention away from his shady dealings to concentrate on Avila.

Hootenanny Hoot – Predictable comedy about college hootenanny show carried to Television is made tolerable only by presence of Money and other nation/people actors. This is one of Sam Katzman’s “normal” low-budget movies. Cast includes Gene Nelson, Peter Breck, Joby Baker, Rita Lee, Pam Austin, Johnny Money, Sheb Wooley, The Brothers 4, and Judy Henske. 103 minutes, 1973.

Pretty Woman – A accidental meeting of a street hooker and a callous and exceedingly well-to-do businessman leads to a unique proposition. He hires her for the week, to attend some functions with him as an companion. He has no indication what he has gotten himself into. Starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.

Faces – Extremely personal drama in regards to frequent infidelities is one of the few Cassel movies to become a big hit. Here’s a commanding movie with awe-inspiring action, particularly by Carlin and Cassel. Cast includes John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, Seymour Cassel, Fred Draper, and Val Avery. 130 minutes, 1968.

Acquiring motion pictures off the internet is relatively easy and readily obtainable. Watch movie online is also simple. The best approach is to download the videos from the internet first to the computer.

How to Fly to Europe on a Budget

January 5, 2010 by Graham McKenzie · Leave a Comment
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There are so many sights to see and experience in Europe that when you go,you will want to experience it all. However, it can be very expensive to get from country to country, so it’s smart to plan ahead. By planning ahead, you can make the trip more affordable. Thanks to competition among airlines, it is possible to get low cost airlines and with the advent of technology, travelers can now search the Internet to easily find the best rates.

Before widespread use of the Internet, the one and only way to obtain flight information and purchase plane tickets was through a travel agent. The agent had knowledge the average traveler did not in regards to which airline was offering discount tickets, which was cheapest at what times of the year, etc.

The internet has brought a slow halt to the travel agencies business for brick and mortar locations and many have started websites to offer the discounts. This process makes it easy for the traveler to search all their deals and compare them with others that are online. Besides the travel agencies online travelers can go directly to the airlines and request the best fare online to avoid any booking fees.

For example, if you want to go from London to Paris, it’s a simple task to look through the online sites and find out which airline is offering the cheapest fare. You can also search by different requirements, such as who offers the best routing or non-stop flights. Additionally, online functionality also allows the traveler to choose their own seats or request special meals like vegetarian meals. You can get confirmation instantly and use a credit card to pay for your travel. You can even check-in and print out your tickets without ever having to go to the ticket counter at an airport.

With the widespread use of the Internet to find airline tickets and hotels and other trip necessities, one might develop the belief that travel agencies have become completely obsolete. This is not the case. They live on as trip planner websites and agencies that offer special deals on flights and hotels and tours to those who use their services. And there are people who are too busy to spend a lot of time scouring the Internet for the best deals on plane tickets and hotel reservations, so they turn to trip planner sites.

There are also bidding sites that allow users to bid on trip packages. The highest bidder wins the trip for the amount of the bid. It can be a great way to get a good deal, but there is no guarantee of winning, and the trip is limited to specific dates. Also, if the bidding goes on for a long time, the price of the tickets may go up, which would require the winner to pay even more.

Lastly, you can also purchase a ticket directly through an airline. Some customers like to do this directly through the airline but because there are so many more airlines now, it may take some time to research all of the different airlines, sites to find the lowest fares. Also remember that some airlines do not offer the same packages of discounts that travel planning sites offer.

Graham McKenzie is webmaster for South Africa’s leading Flights comparison portal, to book a flight, simply visit our website at: http://www.saflights.co.za

UK Flights to South America

January 4, 2010 by Graham McKenzie · Leave a Comment
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South America is the largest province of South USA. Some of the major countries which constitute the continent are Brazil, Lima, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Cayenne, Uruguay, to name a few. Both Spanish and Portuguese are the largely spoken languages in the continent, even though Dutch, French, and English are also used.

South America is a continent, which is rich in culture, and has influences from Portugal and Spain due to the connections of the regions with Europe. South America is also a wonderful destination due to its hot weather and good natured people; South American cuisines are mouth-watering and it offers several historical sights to explore.

Normally, you will get a lot of flights to Latin America however they are not economical from UK. But there are also means to get cheaper flights like you have to avoid booking your tickets on the weekends mainly Saturday, and you can also try to take an indirect route (your tour operator will generally take of these points). Some of the airlines that operate flights to Latin America are Iberia Airlines, Continental, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. Most important destinations of Latin America where you can fly to are Sao Paolo, Mexico, Quito, Rio, Havana, San Jose, and Santiago. You will not face legal problems while entering with a valid UK passport. There are some places which are known as problematic zones for travellers in Latin America so it is very important to check whether the place is safe or not before visiting to it.

The atmosphere of South America changes very frequently. You can find a series of arid desert circumstance in Peru and Chile,and on other hand you can also find damp and stifling weather circumstances of the Amazon. Gran Chacowere of Argentina is the victim of the hottest weather which reaches a shocking 44 degrees centigrade at times. It is very important for travellers to carry sun cream and other skin protections when they travel to Latin America as most of the time you will get clear sky and hot weather conditions.

South America offers several interesting things to do. While in Venezuela, you can see Angel Falls, which is the highest waterfall in the world, which measures 321 feet. It is 15 times higher than the Niagara Falls. You may take an upriver raft to enjoy views from the bottom of the falls and take voyage to see it from a different view. Rio Carnival held in Brazil is the world’s biggest and brightest carnivals.

This takes place every February but make early bookings as the flights are much sought after during this time. Various attractions like Corcovado Mountain and the excursions Sugar Loa Mountain Day Tour can be enjoy while you are in Rio. The excursion will let you explore the rain forest, and you can enjoy visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue, situated atop the mountain.

If you come to Chile, try trekking to an exciting wonder of the world, called the Machu Picchu, an Inca Ruin. The discovery of Incas was done in’00s but is now visited by people worldwide. Bring your camera along. South America is really charming, both its landscape and people.

Graham McKenzie is the content coordinator for Bestukflights.co.uk the UK’s premier flight and travel comparison portal which includes a detailed section on Travel and Flights to Venice

The History Of Horse Racing At Del Mar

January 1, 2010 by Ross Everett · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Recreation and Sports 

Southern California’s Del Mar Racetrack has been is often overshadowed by East Coast venues like Churchill Downs and Belmont Park. The reality is that the 72 year old track has a history to rival their better known counterparts that includes the greatest horses and jockeys in the sport, as well as a healthy dose of show biz glitz. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and located 20 miles North of San Diego, its perhaps most famous for its iconic slogan: “Where The Surf Meets the Turf.”

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club was founded by a group of well heeled enthusiasts in the mid’30s, and they immediately turned their attention to building a world class horse racing venue. The names that were instrumental in the creation of Del Mar include a whos who of American entertainment–most notably Bing Crosby, Oliver Hardy (of Laurel and Hardy) and Jimmy Durante. At the time the facility opened thoroughbred horse racing was the second most popular sport in America behind major league baseball, and Del Mar quickly gained a reputation for being a player in the industry.

The starpower drawn to the course was unprecedented. Bing Crosby himself greeted patrons at the gate on opening day, and during the late’30s and early’40s it became a place to be seen for Hollywood A-listers and those who aspired for celebrity. In addition to known gambling enthusiasts like W.C. Fields, Edgar Bergen and Red Skelton, the Del Mar patrons during that time also included some of the top female stars of the era including Ava Gardner, Paulette Goddard and Dorothy Lamour

Del Mar was the site of the’38 match race between Seabiscuit and Ligaroti. Seabiscut won the $25,000 winner take all challenge by a nose, and this race set Del Mar betting and attendance records and remains one of the most famous races in history. The racing at Del Mar continued to flourish until the start of WWII, when the track went ‘dark’ for racing.

After the war, Del Mar reopened with a bang. The track reopened the day after Japan formally surrendered to Allied forces, and on that day Del Mar attracted over 20,000 fans through its gates who wagered what at the time was a record $958,476. The postwar prosperity was also a boon to Del Mar, which also benefitted from the Santa Fe Railroads daily Racetrack Special that brought bettors down from Los Angeles to enjoy a day at the track. During the latter part of the decade a new crop of Hollywood glitterati would flock to Del Mar, including Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Mickey Rooney John Holmes, Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Durante. Durante would become such a regular that the turf course at Del Mar would later be renamed in his honor.

The annual race meet at Del Mar remains a highlight of the summer to this day. Del Mar remains one of the top tracks in the country, and have recently upgraded their facility with a state of the art grandstand and was one of the first tracks to install a new synthetic racing surface.

Ross Everett is a widely published widely published freelance sports writer and noted authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

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