Welcome to the January 7, 2009 edition of carnival of cities.

This is a blog carnival, when one blog hosts a gathering of posts from many other blogs, all on a similar topic.

The “home blog” for this Carnival is my own Family Travel Logue, but this week we’re here on UpTake Attractions and next week we’ll be over on the Perceptive Travel Blog.

A carnival stays fresh when it travels away from its host blog and eats funnel cakes. (Kidding – a Carnival only eats corny dogs, silly!)

This Carnival features posts that focus on any aspect of one single city, anywhere in the world, so let’s take a tour….

Cities in the Americas

Detroit, Michigan, USA RE Ausetkmt presents Can You Say Recycled Stank ! Go Away LIONS posted at recycledfrockery, saying, “The Detroit Lions closed their record book season with a 16 and OOOHHHHH Loss. the Citizens and Fans of the Motor City are Tired of this losing streak. this blog expresses some of our frustration as Detroiters.”

Celebration, Florida, USA MB presents Christmas in Celebration, FL posted at Florida Everyone Forgot, saying, “Visiting the city of Celebration, FL at Christmas time. Celebration is a planned community created by the Disney company and they put up some wonderful Christmas decorations!”

Washington, DC, USA Jon Rochetti presents Ten Things That Might Happen During the Inauguration…Well…Maybe Not. posted at The DC Traveler, saying, “There’s so much hullabaloo and disaster-mongering going on about the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. Here’s a list by a local who knows the city.”

Mexico City, Mexico Catherine Bardrick presents The Green Heart of Mexico City posted at Small Fish in the Big Taco, saying, “I am interested in promoting a positive image of the city I have chosen to live in, and hopefully adjust a few stereotyped images of Mexico City as a result.”

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA RC presents Frugal Things to Do in New Orleans, Louisiana posted at Think Your Way to Wealth.

Detroit, Michigan, USA Dominique King presents Detroit Symphony Orchestra stays in tune with the times posted at Midwest Guest, saying, “The Detroit Symphony Orchestra stays in tune with the times by reaching out to build a more diverse audience with a schedule that includes favorite classics, as well as contemporary classical, jazz, world music and innovative programs like hosting the annual Concert of Colors diversity music festival.”

Playa del Carmen, Mexico Kara Williams presents Beach Erosion in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico posted at Traveling Mamas.

Eureka, California, USA Betsy Husband presents Waterfront Condos in Victorian Old Town Eureka, CA posted at Lodging.

Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA Bridget Smith presents Mom’s First Business Trip: Deerfield Beach, Florida posted at Family Adventure Guidebooks, saying, “Deerfield Beach Florida is a good place for a family getaway or business trip.”

Washington, DC, USA (the Hawaiian version) Janelle Nanos presents Aloha Obama posted at Intelligent Travel Blog, saying, “Intelligent Travel’s Inauguration Guide includes tips on finding authentic Hawaiian culture in DC.”

Tucson, Arizona, USA Shelly Rivoli presents My ‘Mommymoon’ at Miraval Spa and Resort, Tucson posted at Travels with Baby Tips, saying, “Last month, I had what many would call the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to stay at the world class Miraval Life in Balance Spa and Resort….You may have seen it featured on Oprah (it’s reportedly her favorite destination spa in America.)  Find out what it’s like when you’re seven months pregnant!”

Cities in Europe

Bournemouth, United Kingdom Silicon Valley Blogger presents Christmas Cheer From People Who Really Love Christmas posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Tallest Christmas tree set up in Bournemouth, Dorset, England! Thank you!”

Düsseldorf, Germany Happy Hotelier presents Cultural Travel (1): Düsseldorf K21 Art Collection im Standeshaus – Katharina Fritsch posted at Happy Hotelier, saying, “The start of my Cultural Travel category”

Paris, France Jessica Spiegel presents Pere Lachaise in Pictures posted at Paris Logue.

London, United Kingdom Jamie Pearson presents On the Trail of Jack the Ripper posted at Travel Savvy Mom, saying,”Nothing beats creeping around the East End at night on the trail of London’s most notorious killer.”

That concludes this edition, and thanks for visiting UpTake.

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