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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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MAY 19-24, 2024                                             6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS

Ocean City, Maryland offers great beachfront fun!!    We will have ocean view suites at what Trip Advisor calls the BEST hotel on the boardwalk, THE LUXURIOUS HOLIDAY INN HOTEL AND SUITES.  As a bonus they have just completed a total renovation!   All oversized ocean front suites have a balcony, fully equipped kitchen, Jacuzzi bathtub, two outdoor pools and outdoor Jacuzzi, facing the beach, indoor pool inside a 4-story atrium, fitness center and game room.   This hotel exceeds every expectation of comfort, spaciousness, and beauty.    After a day at the beach, treat yourself to a meal at the Coral Reef Café or fine dining at Hemingway’s.    The week is free to enjoy as you wish, with Ocean City transit buses just a block away.     Even though the rate went up this is STILL a great bargain!!

TOUR INCLUDES :   5 nights hotel, all taxes and baggage handling   

COST PER PERSON:  DOUBLE      TRIPLE      QUAD    SINGLE

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Breakaway Music Festival Tampa: Guide to parking, lineup, tickets and more

• Gabrielle Calise Times staff

Get ready, electronic music lovers. Breakaway Music Festival is finally making its debut in Tampa this weekend.

The multi-stage festival takes place at Raymond James Stadium from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

What is Breakaway Music Festival? And why is it coming to Tampa?

Breakaway Music Festival is an immersive live music experience that debuted in Columbus, Ohio, in 2016. The goal was to bring world-class DJs and electronic dance music to underserved markets.

“It’s not Chicago, New York, Los Angeles or Miami, but anything in between,” said co-founder Zach Reuben.

There are now 11 Breakaway Music Festivals across the country, plus 9 additional stops on the Breakaway college tour. Over 100,000 fans attended in 2023.

Breakaway Music Festival has been eyeing Tampa for a while, Reuben explained, thanks to the city’s young population, growing workforce, large colleges and corporate headquarters. Breakaway Music Festival fills a void left in the market when Sunset Music Festival announced that it would not take place in 2024 .

“It obviously worked out for the better that it didn’t return, but it kind of was independent of our planning,” Reuben said.

Breakaway Music Festival’s lineup

The festival features two stages and a silent disco. The lineup includes a diverse range of genres, include EDM, pop, house, bass and four-on-the-floor music.

Illenium and Kaskade headline Friday, joined by ACRAZE, GUDFELLA, Ian Asher, Matroda, Night Tales, Ravenscoon, ROSSY and Said the Sky.

Saturday’s headliners are Zedd and SOFI TUKKER, with performances by ALLEYCVT, Crankdat, Deerock, Dion Timmer, Calcium, it’s murph, Moore Kismet, Sara Benyo, TroyBoi and ZUEZEU.

Three local DJs will be heading from the Ritz Ybor to the stage at Breakaway: Pushman, Myr and Taylorlace. Over twenty other local artists will perform at the silent disco.

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Purchase tickets to Breakaway Music Festival and official after parties

Available tickets from range from a $65 for a single-day pass to $1,049 for 2-Day Ultra VIP ticket, which includes access to a viewing platform on the side of the main stage, drink and merch vouchers and access to a guest lounge. Some ticket packages include hotel stays, shuttle services and local discounts. Visit breakawayfestival.com/tampa to learn more and purchase tickets.

The Ritz Ybor will be hosting the official Breakaway after parties starting at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Matroda, Taylorlace and Pushman will appear Friday, with Crankdat, Myr and Wilco Beats performing Saturday. Purchase tickets ($25) and reserve VIP tables ($150) at www.theritzybor.com .

Both Breakaway Music Festival and the official after parties are 18+.

Weather this weekend

Breakaway Music Festival takes place outside, so pack sunscreen and make sure to visit the on-site water stations. The forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s. Rain is unlikely to occur in Tampa on Friday or Saturday.

The festival is a rain or shine event. Should severe weather interrupt the festivities, refunds will not be given. Updates will be announced at the festival and on social media.

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Getting to Raymond James Stadium

Anticipate traffic along Dale Mabry Highway, Himes Avenue, Columbus Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ahead of the show. The Tampa Sports Authority works with parkwhiz.com , where reservations range from $15 to $53. Note that third-party websites like seatgeek.com are not affiliated with the stadium.

The Hillsborough Community College lots are available for day-of parking. Residents in the nearby neighborhoods frequently rent out their parking spots and driveways to concertgoers. Arrive early to scope for a good space and bring cash.

For those hoping to take public transportation, HART bus routes 7, 15, 32, 36 and 45 service the stadium. Bus stops on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Himes Avenue are a roughly 15-minute walk away. Check gohart.org for route information.

The ride share pick up and drop off location is located in Lot B at 4105 N Himes Ave. As with any stadium show, anticipate potential delays and surge charging with Uber and Lyft.

Visit raymondjamesstadium.com/gettinghere .

What to bring and what to leave at home

Items allowed:

• Clear bags, purses under 14 inches x 6 inches x 14 inches, with no more than 2 zippers
• One small clutch bag, no larger than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches (this does not have to be clear)
• Banners or flags without sticks or poles
• Blankets and towels, if unrolled or unfolded
• Canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• Empty spray bottles
• Ponchos if worn, carried over the arm or in original sealed clear package
• Small, handheld radios or TVs with earphones
• Sunscreen lotion (No aerosol or spray cans)
• Your credit card. Raymond James Stadium is cashless.
• Medical or diaper bags, but only after filling out a special needs request form at least 72 hours before the event. The form can be found at raymondjamesstadium.com/rjsada .
• Flags (no poles)
• Glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
• Hula hoops (including LED hoops)

Items to leave at home:

• Any bag larger than a clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches Raymond James Stadium has a no-bag policy for all events. Any other bag must be left in your vehicle or stowed in storage lockers, which are available to rent on Tom McEwen Boulevard (south of Gate C).
• Cameras with detachable lenses, or with lenses that exceed 12 inches (Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed.)
• Camera bags or binocular cases
• Individual glow sticks
• Large electronic devices such as digital readers, iPads or laptops
• Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen
• Food and drink
• Cans, bottles, glass and coolers
• Hoverboards
• Horns, lasers and artificial noisemakers
• Illegal drugs and weapons
• Recreational balls and seat cushions
• Pets (service animals are allowed)
• Selfie sticks, gimbals or extenders
• Unmanned aircraft systems and radio-controlled model aircraft-drones. (These are also prohibited on stadium property, including parking lots.)
• Video cameras and GoPros

For more information, visit www.breakawayfestival.com . Follow the festival at facebook.com/breakawayfestival , instagram.com/breakaway , tiktok.com/@breakawayfest and twitter.com/BreakawayFest .

Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at [email protected].

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Astros-Rockies Mexico City series: Three things to know about weekend games at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium

The series marks the second international set of the 2024 regular season.

Major League Baseball's 2024 Mexico City Series goes down this weekend and features a pair of games between the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies . Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, in Mexico's capital and largest city, will be the host venue. 

Saturday's game will be broadcast on MLB Network, Rockies.TV, and the Space City Home Network, and Sunday's game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and, once again, for in-market fans it'll be Rockies.TV and Space City Home Network. 

Saturday's game

The Rockies will be the home team for the series opener. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET. The Astros will start right-hander Ronel Blanco . This season, he's got a sparkling ERA of 1.33 through four starts and 27 innings, plus a shiny no-hitter , with a much more ordinary K/BB ratio of 1.83. The Rockies will counter with righty Cal Quantrill . Quantrill in 2024 has pitched to a 4.33 ERA over five starts with a 1.25 K/BB ratio.

Sunday's game 

The second game of the series marks Houston's turn to be the home team. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. The Astros trot out ace Framber Valdez (yes, he's the Astros ace even with Justin Verlander now on the active roster). This season, Valdez owns an ERA of 2.19 in a pair of starts. He's finished in the top 10 of the American League Cy Young balloting in each of the last two seasons. Colorado goes with lefty Austin Gomber . Gomber on the young season has an ERA of 4.32 in five starts. 

Now here are some more things to know about this series.

1. The Astros need to get something going 

This year's Mexico City Series features what have thus far been two of MLB's worst teams in 2024. In the case of the Rockies, that's not all that surprising. With Houston, though, the early struggles are a sharp departure from recent history. The Astros are every bit a modern dynasty in MLB, as they've won a pair of World Series titles during their current run (2017 and 2022) and have made it at least to the American League Championship Series in each of the last seven postseasons. That makes their current straits all the more jarring. 

Speaking of which, the Astros are right now in last place in the AL West – yes, behind even the A's – and their current record stands at 7-19 under first-year manager Joe Espada. That dismal record is backed up by a similarly dismal run differential of minus-36. They come into the Mexico Series having lost five in a row, including a sweep at the hands of the Cubs . The good news for the Astros is that the Rockies are arguably even worse, so therein lies an opportunity for Houston to get a touch of positive momentum going. That's something they badly need, to say the least.

2. Runs might be easy to come by

Thanks in large measure to the elevation – Mexico City is 7,349 feet above sea level, or more than 2,000 feet higher than Denver – the ball figures to fly out of Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú this weekend. Given that the Rockies will be in town, the comparisons to Coors Field will be frequent. Harp Helú, however, is really on a different level. The difference in altitude was just noted, and the dimensions of the two fields are also notable. Coors Field is 347 feet down the left-field line, 390 in the left-field power alley, 415 to center, 375 to the right-field power alley and 350 down the right-field line. In the meantime, Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú is 325 down both lines and 400 to center.

Or, as Ben Lindbergh of the Ringer wrote in 2017 : 

"Physics of baseball expert Alan Nathan estimates via email that the air density in Mexico City is only 76 percent relative to sea level, compared with 82 percent at Coors. According to Nathan's calculations — holding all else equal except altitude — a "standard long fly ball" with a 103 mph exit speed and a 27.5 degree launch angle would travel 398 feet at sea level. At Coors, it would fly 427 feet. And in Mexico City, it would cover 438 feet."

Indeed, in the inaugural Mexico City Series held last year, the Padres and Giants teamed up for a total of 37 runs and 14 home runs (!) over their two contests at Harp Helú. 

3. This is the seventh regular-season MLB series in Mexico

MLB under commissioner Rob Manfred has emphasized growing the sport internationally, and that's led to an uptick in the number of games played abroad. Speaking of which, this is the seventh time that MLB will hold a regular-season series in Mexico. Last year's edition was in Mexico City, and the previous Mexico Series was in Monterrey. Here's a look back: 

• 1996 Mexico Series: Mets vs. Padres
• 1999 Mexico Series: Rockies vs. Padres
• 2018 Mexico Series: Padres vs. Dodgers
• 2019 Mexico Series: Reds vs. Cardinals , Astros vs. Angels
• 2023 Mexico Series: Padres vs. Giants

As you can see, this year's combatants, the Rockies and Astros, have participated in the series before. The Padres, likely because of San Diego's close proximity to Mexico, lead all comers with four Mexico Series appearances. 

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Downtown Victoria City and Food Tour

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A delicious walking tour of downtown Victoria, BC!

The Downtown Victoria City and Food Tour is a great opportunity to discover new favorite spots, taste and buy some locally made food items, and meet the owners that make this area so inviting. You’ll get to chat with chefs and shop owners along the way and see why this area has become Victoria’s thriving culinary scene. You’ll start you off with a small local bite to snack on as you walk to the next tasty stop, passing by some of the most iconic buildings in the Inner Harbour including The Empress Hotel and The Legislature Building. The tour then dives right into Victoria’s best kept tasty secrets like a BC wine tasting from   Artisan Wine Shop , a fun Korean corn dog, a haloumi kale salad from Yalla , tasty cheese from L’Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro , and sweet and savoury pastries from Crust Bakery . The tour wraps up on a sweet note with French macarons from Bon Macaron Patisserie and some decadent chocolate at Chocolate & Co. .

• Enjoy a BC wine tasting from a local wine shop.
• Sample various tasty items from seven local small businesses including wine, pastries, cheese, macarons, and more.
• Guided tour of historic downtown with multiple sights including St. Andrew’s Cathedral, the Inner Harbour, and The Royal Theater.
• Access to exclusive Eat Like a Local discount card.
• Over 10+ samples of food & beverages from 7 foodie stops.
• Small group walking tour with expert local guide.  

Duration:    2 hours

• Available year-round
• Monday - Saturday at 2:30pm
• This tour can accommodate some allergies - dairy allergy can not be accommodated on this tour.
• Vegetarian option is available upon request when you reserve your tour day/time with tour provider.
• Capacity is a maximum 14 guests and a minimum 2 guests.
• Walking Distance is approximately 1.9 km. with a total walking time of approximately 35-minutes.
• This tour is wheelchair accessible.
• Price includes all food and beverage tastings and expert tour guide.
• Please note tour is subject to change depending on availability of the tour partners.
• Tour runs regardless of weather.

Whether you are looking for fun things to do in Victoria or a delicious unique experience gift, this food tour is the way to go! The Downtown Victoria City and Food Tour takes place at Victoria, British Columbia .   VIEW MAP

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