This article On the Road? You Can Still Eat Like It’s Thanksgiving” by Charu Suri Elaine Glusac published in the travel section of the New York Times talked about how international countries are implementing, attracting and offering to a Thanksgiving Dinner to Americans in a foreign country. I believe that this is a unique idea for those who has a small family and wants to do something different with their family outside of the United States. One of the country’s that offered a Thanksgiving dinner is Jamaica that is offer a buffet meal with turkey, chicken, ribs, fish and local desserts. Another country that the writer speaks about is In Porto Montenegro that offer a four course meal that included slow-cooked turkey breast served with a local pasta, tangerine relish and cabbage. A third international country that the writer mention is Hong Kong who served boxes with roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, trimmings and desert as dinner. To finish the article, the writer also talked about domestic resorts that are offering the same Thanksgiving dinner to the Americans locally. For me this is cheaper because in a way you are saving on international expensive flights that would offer the same service locally and not matter what country you’re in, it will not be the same because this a tradition of the United States.

This chapter talked about the history of the gaming industry in which is considered one of the most significant developments in the hospitality industry for last three decades. There are two types of gambling: the social gambling in which people bet against each other and mercantile gambling in which people bet against an organization. The chapter also talked about the different types of casino operations and the evolution of gambling and casino. Like the hotel, food and beverage, casino, retail, entertainment and the mirage effect. This chapter finalize with the focus on the sustainability in gaming entertainment, career information and the trends in the gaming entertainment industry.

Key Words and Concepts:

Baccarat– Example: The baccarat game is a game of cards and it is very famous in the casino resorts.

Blackjack – Example: The blackjack is a table game with cards. The objective is to score a particular amount total to win.

Casino resort – Example: People love to travel to Las Vegas to gambles in the casino resorts.

Comp – Example: When a customer received a bad service the casino usually offer comp to the customer like a special accommodations.

Craps – Example: A table game with dice to score a certain amount total of numbers to win.

Gambling– Example: Maria love to gambling at the casino every month.

Handle – Example: Handle is the total amount of money that people bet in a gambling game.

Hold percentage– Example: Casinos obtain their profit from the hold percentage that people bet in the organization.

Poker – Example: The poker game is a social and mercantile gambling game that can be play between individuals or an organization.

Roulette– Example: The roulette is a mercantile gambling game that is play in an organization.

Win– Example: When people

The article: “How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Road Trip” by Stephanie Rosenbloom published on travel section in the New York Times was a very interesting article to read because its talked about how to enjoy a long ride trip in a car with special equipment’s that could fit the needs and relaxation of your family while traveling a long ride in the car. Some of the electronic equipment’s that Ms. Rosenbloom mention in this articles are the Handpresso Auto Expreso which allow you make coffee. The second equipment is the portable stove where you can re-heat prep cook food. The third equipment is the Plaid Electric Blanket that keep you warm. The fourth equipment is the PowerCup Inverter that allowed you to charge any electronic equipment’s in the car and the last electronic equipment is that she mentions is the SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II where you can listen to music, videos, movies, and take incoming call on your phone wireless. Some of the non-electronics’ equipment’s that she mentions are the organizers High Road Kids-Large Food’nFun Organizer and the High Road PadPockets Tablet Holder and Car Seat Organizer. She also mentions the Yeti Rambler Tumbler stainless cup that keep the temperature of a hot or cold drink for a long time. The Grand Truck Travel Pillow, Hooded in which I love because its help you to diminish the noise of passengers, block light and it also a pillow for your neck. While I was reading this articles, I can fit the need of my children and partner with each these electronic and non-electronic equipment’s that was mention. If every passenger is entertain you can have a more enjoyable ride in your car.

Date: November 10^th, 2015

RE: Will Airport Security Accept Your Driver’s License, NYT November 5^th, 2015

Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent. There’s plenty of confusion about whether your standard-issue driver’s license will get you through security checks at the airport for much longer. The Department of Homeland Security this past week denied Washington state an extension from complying with tougher federal standards — part of the 2005 federal REAL ID Act — that require proof of legal U.S. residency in order for state driver’s licenses and ID cards to be valid for federal purposes, including, eventually, boarding commercial flights. In the article, the feds offered a three-month grace period before the current temporary extension expires. The Homeland Security had granted the state an extension through October, 10. If that’s the date of starting then it ended January,10. This is happen in many states including New York in order to comply but American Samoa and Minnesota have yet to make effort to comply. The department plans to announce the schedule for any changes to air-travel requirements by the end of the year, and will ensure that state governments and the traveling public are notified in advance of implementation. Are we different from other states in how we issue our driver’s licenses? Yes. Washington and New Mexico are the only states that issue standard driver’s licenses without proof of legal residency, one of the REAL ID stipulations for state-issued ID that can be used at airports and federal facilities. But we’re by no means alone in being out of compliance with REAL ID requirements. Sermonti says some 24 states still issue driver’s licenses that are not compliant, which might mean the license doesn’t incorporate special security features, or the agencies don’t conduct required employee-background checks or any of many detailed criteria.

How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Road Trip

By Stephanie Rosenbloom

This article is great for those who opted to drive or just do not have the funds for flying, a better and almost stress free commute. I would have never thought of making coffee, nevertheless espresso, from your car without stopping for refills.  All you need is to plug it to the cigarette lighter plug; the cost of the espresso machine is $199.99. A portable stove to heat up precooked or frozen food for everyone for just $33.06. It even suggest a see-through organizer to keep all items from bouncing all over the car. It has 10 storage pockets for books and toys on the outside and it costs $40. For those that wants to nap, there is a Trunk Travel Pillow, Hooded. The pillow rolls up into a hood for easy storage $39.95. Don’t forget to bring a blanket, Sheepskin was recommended. Sheepskin Wrap Car Seat Cover will cost you $189.99 but they also offered a more versatile and machine washable down blanket at $79.99 from Eddie Bauer. For entertainment you might appreciate travel board games with no loose pieces ranging from $12.99-$19.99 from Melissa & Dough. And let’s not forget to help power-up the gadget with a PowerCup Inverter, which looks like a coffee cup and lets you charge through your car’s outlet for $27.08. For those quiet moments where a headphones are required, the Bose, around your ear Wireless for just $279.95 per person. If you are planning to travel about 15 times a year, it would be cost efficient, $939.99 (if only purchased 1 headphone) but most families don’t travel so much in that given time so it isn’t as cheap as the article stated but it does give me food for thought.

Chapter Summary

Chapter 10 focus on the different types of recreations which allow people to have time on restoring, resting and relax their mind and bodies. There are recreational activities such as museums, theaters and amusement parks that the public views and entertains around the United States. In today’s world the government is increasing facilities to provide more things for the community to utilize. In addition, the chapter explains and expresses all historic places, museums, and many more places where members gather for social, recreational, professional or fraternal reason. National parks are preserve land for the public and has historical honor such as: the Walt Disney world, the Magic Kingdom, the Universal Studios and many more.

Key Words & Concept

1)City Clubs- Majority of city clubs are 21 and older to enter the club and party.
2)Club Management- Club Management are required to have a liquor license in order to sell or service liquor at their club.
3)National Park- Virginia Beach and Kings Dominion are the two famous national park in Virginia, New York.
4)Commercial Recreation-Every year a group of my friends and I always plan a trips to attempt to visit all commercial recreations, at twice a month during so we can enjoy each and everyone of them.
5)Recreation Management- Hans has his degree in recreation management which he can either start his own business or be a manager at a commercial recreation facility.
6)National Park Service-National Park Service provides protection and safety resources for the people in order to have safe environment.
7)Theme Park- Sesame Street Place is a well known theme parks for families to take their children during the summer.
8)Country Clubs- Terry decide he wanted to be in an elite environment, he join one of the first country clubs in his town.
9)Heritage Tourism-Leah truly enjoyed herself during the heritage tourism. She was able to learn and explore the different landmarks in her neighborhood where she grew up.
10)National Register of Historic Places- Travelers or Tourists are advice to use the National Register of Historic Places to know all of the most popular places to visit in the states.
11)Volunteer Organization- Sonia is trying get a merit for school and she is required to community service.. She decide to sign at volunteer organization named The Boys and Girls Club.
12)Recreation for Special Population-Timothy is an autistic 10 year old, he requires special recreation that carters to his needs.
13)Government Sponsored Recreation-Government is allowed to raised tax on income, property and sales taxes where recreation services are provided.
14)Transient Occupancy Taxes- Brenda went to California for a family reunion. She had to stay at hotel, she was unaware the charges for her stay would be expensive due to TOT.
15)Leisure- Workers are entitle to leisure time especially if they work more than five per shift in the state of New York City.
16)Noncommercial Recreation- Carter and his fellow soldiers donated money to an mentoring charity. They often volunteer their services on special holidays.

Chapter Summary

This chapter focuses on all aspects of Recreation. Makes a distinction between commercial and noncommercial recreation and names various types of recreational clubs. Describes the origin of government sponsored recreation in consideration of the origin and purpose of national parks and explains the concept of recreation for special populations.  It also talks about national parks, and introduces Walt Disney.

Key Words and Concepts

1. City Clubs. My example: The Women’s City Club is a women’s club that offers a number of classes and recreation programs for women.
2. Club Management. My example: The golf club management must make sure the workers do a thorough inspection of the golf course.
3. Commercial Recreation. My example: Every Summer I like to visit new commercial recreational parks.
4. Country Club. My example: George Clooney belongs to one of the most expensive and prestigious country clubs along with many rich individuals.
5. Government-Sponsored Recreation. My example: New public libraries are opening throughout the city under the government sponsored recreational programs.
6. Heritage Tourism. My example: An example of heritage tourism is The Punta Cana Ecological Foundation in the Dominican Republic.
7. Leisure. My example: Jose doesn’t know how to relax really, and usually spends his leisure time working around the house.
8. National Park. My example: An example of a national park is Yellowstone National Park which encompasses over two million acres.
9. National Parks Service. My example: The Statue of Liberty National Monument is managed by the National Parks Service.
10. National Register of Historic Places. My example: Statistically each year approximately 30,000 properties are added to the National Register of Historic Places.
11. Noncommercial Recreation. My example: “I’m Too Young For this” is a noncommercial recreation organization that has been able to do for young adults who are living with cancer.
12. Recreation. My example: Every now and then, I play tennis for recreation.
13. Recreation for Special Populations. My example: The recreation for special populations provide year round recreational and leisure opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
14. Recreation Management. My example: The average salary for people with degrees in recreation management is $36,000 to $40,000 for entry level positions.
15. Theme Parks. My example: My favorite theme park is Typhoon Lagoon in Orlando, Florida.
16. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). My example: Airbnb will begin collecting transient occupancy taxes for San Francisco bookings next month.
17. Voluntary Organizations. My example: “Fathers Heart Ministries” is considered, one of the top ten voluntary organizations in NYC.

Chapter 10 teaches us of the recreational environments, attractions, and clubs in the U.S and around the world. Government taxes are invested into some of these locations for people to have a sense of recreation in order to enjoy their lives. One benefit of constructing these locations is that it produces more money for that specific surrounding, for example, a restaurant would benefit from a new amusement park or recreation nearby. People who attend these activities will also attend the restaurant that’s nearby whenever they get hungry. This chapter discusses the use of national parks and how these parks are kept conserved and clean through recreation managements. Last but not least, this chapter discusses international recreation outside of the U.S.
Recreation: the basics to living and enjoying our surroundings through art, activities, nature, and social environments.

Government sponsored recreation: Environments constructed by government through taxes for people to have fun and enjoy their time recreationally, such as an amusement park, museum, etc.

Transient occupancy taxes: revenue from taxes invested in hotel accommodations by government

National Parks service: founded by Congress for people enjoy parks and conserve park resources.

Recreation Management: management where recreation and social programs were offered as community service credit

Commercial recreation: gives people the opportunity to explore clubs, outdoor activities, and parks for a service fee.

Theme park: location where structures are created for thrill and fun, such as roller coasters, water slides, etc.

Heritage tourism: recreational location with background history and interesting artifacts, such as pyramids, statues, etc.

National Register of Historic Places: the U. U.S list of locations considered as significant icons and worthy of preservation.

Country Clubs: Club where people pay monthly for services. Many Country clubs have lounges, restaurants, and banquet facilities such as dances, weddings, etc.

City clubs: clubs in the city that involves music and alcohol, mainly for guests whom are over the age of 21.

Leisure: use of free time for recreational activities

National Park: park where guests can attend and enjoy themselves with the surroundings of nature, beaches, pools, fields for sports, etc.

Non commercial recreation: non for profit recreational activities and facilities provided for public.
Recreation for special populations: Organization that serves recreational activities and facilities for those whom are mentally and physically ill.

Club management: manager or managers of country and local clubs.

Voluntary organizations: a non for profit organization providing and investing services for recreational locations, such as cleaning parks, etc.

This chapter focus on the different types of recreation, attraction and clubs activities that are able to the public views and entertains around the United States. Some of theme attractions national parks are: the Walt Disney world, the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, the Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Universal Studios, the Sea World, and the Hershey’s park. Some of the regional theme parks are Dollywood, Legoland, Gatorland, and Wet’N Wild. Also this chapter talked about some of the Animals attractions like the zoo and the aquariums. In addition, this chapter talked about historic places, museums, international destinations, the different type of clubs and noncommercial recreation.

Key Words and Concepts:

City clubs – Example: The Woman Club help women to empower themselves and to build new professional skills.

Club management – Example: The club management need to be very organize for the club to success.

Commercial recreation – Example: The commercial recreation provide guides to tourism in amusement parks or historic places.

Country clubs – Example: Country club are usually places near the beaches.

Government-sponsored recreation – Example: The government sponsored recreations by using the monies that are collected from taxes.

Heritage tourism – Example: The New York Culture Heritage Network is an example of heritage tourism.

Leisure – Example: In my leisure time, I love to sit in front of the beach in a bench and see the ocean view.

National park – Example: There are 397 national park in the United States with different themes.

National parks Service – Example: Is a law passed by congress that help to conserve the park natural resources and culture artifact.

National Register of Historic Places – Example:   The Old Slater Mill is an example of the first place register as a national register of historic place on 1966.

Noncommercial recreation– Example: Voluntary organization, campus, Armed forces and employment recreation are examples of noncommercial recreation.

Recreation – Example: It is important to know the recreations activities when you are planning a vacation to another states or a foreign country.

Recreation for special population – Example: Are recreations to accommodate people wit special disabilities.

Recreation management – Example: If you want to become a recreation management you need to get a degree from a college.

Theme Parks – Example: The Walt Disney world is one of the most famous theme park in the United States.

Transient occupancy tax (TOT) – Example: When I stay in a hotel, I need to pay the transient occupancy tax.

Voluntary organizations – Example: My daughter Destiny attend to a voluntary organization called a Faro Beacon after school program.

In this weeks New York Times article, the travel section published an interesting and beneficial source titled ‘Into Africa, 6 Vacation ideas from out Experts’. This articles gives you an overview of locations in Africa travelers should visit/vacation in, beginning with The Victoria Falls, located and Grandeur that’s filled with friendly animals & beautiful nature. Second, the Masai Mara Reserve is highly recommended to those whom enjoy the wildlife. Staying at this location requires a lot of heart, & that’s because you’re entering the animal’s turf, under their terms. Third, one expert recommends to eat the ubiquitous grain when exploring Africa, specifically In East Africa. This grain is like rice to Asia, and similar to cornmeal. Lastly, swimming in the waters of Guinea-Bissau gives you a feeling of how Africans live in that area. According to Adam, the author of this article, you will rarely see tourist and more local people.

After reading this article, i felt ecstatic at the fascinations of these locations in Africa because it was something i wasn’t aware of. When i hear the word Africa, i envision poverty, nature, jungles, third world living, and a place that i wouldn’t want to go on vacation in comparison to other world wide attractions. In addition, i’m intrigued with involving myself in the same kind of living others live in order to get an aspect of how people in that location survive.