Building a legacy

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Perhaps the truest and best example of family can be found at the Ricci home in the city’s south end. Michael and Olga Ricci and their five children dreamed together, worked together, lived together and achieved together. The late Michael, known as Mac, and his wife Olga were pioneers in…

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      March Break at the Hilton Nagara Falls

      Last Saturday I received the latest newsletter from the Hilton Nagara Falls. They are promoting March Break packages. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the left-hand side of any page on the Hilton Niagara Falls web site.

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      Towering resort planned for Niagara Falls, Ont.

      From the Buffalo News: A resort that would consist of the tallest buildings in Niagara Falls, Ont., is in the works. Developers Ralph Terrio and Hunter Milborne are moving forward on plans for two gleaming towers, one with 61 stories, the other with 60 stories, on River Road near the Rainbow Bridge. The project cleared…

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      What’s on the other side of the world from Niagara Falls

      I saw this recently on Facebook, and figured I’d post a similar thing here. Have you ever wondered what is on the other side of the world from you? Well, visit http://antipodr.com/ and find out. What’s on the other side of the world from Niagara Falls? A whole lotta nothin’! Actually, it is in the…

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      Hornblower to offer expanded tours

      From Niagara This Week: When Hornblower Cruises Niagara takes over boat tours to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, passengers will be have more choices when it comes to the type of trip they can take. Choices will include early morning nighttime excursions as well as a trip timed with Niagara Parks weekly fireworks displays…

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      Cheerleaders head over heels in Niagara Falls

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Passports, the economy and cheerleading might not seem to have a lot in common, but they do. Just ask Nick Nero, organizer of the 26th annual Festival of Lights Cheerleading Championship competition held in Niagara Falls on the weekend. Teams from the United States, which in past years have brought…

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        City’s People Mover plan shuffling along

        From Niagara This Week: The city’s People Mover project, planned to move riders from one end of the tourist area to the other, is still not dead, although a new crop of obstacles is forcing a shortening of its route. No longer moving forward with a looped route, council gave the go-ahead to launch studies…

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        HARD ROCK CAFE NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA NAMED “TOP OF THE ROCK”

        From a press release seen at Canada.Travel: It is with great pleasure that Hard Rock International announces Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, Canada as the latest franchise cafe recipient of “Top of the Rock,” an award presented to six franchise and six company-owned cafes each year based on financial performance, unique sales accomplishments and community…

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