Travel
Global Recession = Cheap Vacations in Tahiti
If you’re looking to make a trip to Tahiti in the next year or so, you’re going to want to make sure that you get the best deal while traveling. The global economy isn’t doing so well, so that means there are less tourists traveling and you can get a lot of great deals right [...]
What’s The Deal With These Airline Fees?
The travel industry is doing a lot of promotions to get back the business they once had. Even with reduced travelers and the rising cost of fuel, there are lots of advertisements for cheap one-way airfare that sound like a steal. The only problem is that, as the old adage goes, what seems to good [...]
The Recession is Opening the Doors to Big Vacation Savings
In recent years, the travel industry was a pretty pricey business. Airline tickets, hotel costs, and luxury cruises were likely to be high ticket items, ones that many families could not afford. Well, since the recession has blown through the nation, the bigger and better vacations are now accessible to almost anyone. Airlines and other [...]
Hawaii & Florida Dominate Top U.S. Beaches List
Think every beach is the same? Been there, done that? Not necessarily. Beaches are almost as unique in their experiences as the tropical treasures travelers might discover. There are many sources to rank top beaches. Below are the latest results by TripAdvisor.com naming its top 10 U.S. beaches, based on popularity. Hawaii and Florida top [...]
Got Passport? Will Travel
A tightening of the belt for passport requirements went into effect on June 1st, 2009 for U.S. travelers. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) now requires valid passports for land and sea travel with the continued exception for “closed-loop” cruises. These are cruises that originate and terminate at the same U.S. port. This leniency applies [...]
Hurricane Season Launches Quietly Today
Today, June 1, 2009 launches the official start of Hurricane Season. While the 2009 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Forecast predicts nine to 14 named storms (which is a less active season compared to 2008′s predictions), it only takes one to cause catastrophic damage. NOAA forecasts four to seven hurricanes, and one to three [...]
More Vacation for Less Money
While the stay-cation is on the minds of many Americans, getaways are not totally impossible at this point, as long as you follow some tricks of the trade. Create Your Vacay Budget Just like with your personal finances, it is important to set your money limits before you even start exploring where you want to [...]
Refund Policies More Lenient Due To Swine Flu Outbreak
Planning a trip or vacation requires quite a bit of advanced planning. Most consumers know that certain arrangements or deposits paid in advance are non-refundable or charges may be incurred for making changes. Due to the current swine flu outbreak people scheduled to travel to, from or through Mexico may be offered more lenient treatment [...]
Time for a Naycation: 8 Tips to Rejuvenate at Home
The heightened alert level resulting from the swine flu, continued economic woes, and uncertainty might cause you to put off your vacation plans. How about taking a vacation without traveling? How to rejuvenate without spending money? That’s the challenge. Wellness expert and author Asha Praver explains “Take a holiday at home — nothing special there. [...]
Travel Insurance May Not Protect Travelers with Swine Flu Issues
Travel suppliers are scrambling to address the deadly outbreak of the swine flu. What measures do cruise lines, hotels, airlines and other suppliers put into place to be accommodating to travelers’ fears, but without instilling an industry-wide panic? Today, airlines announced somewhat flexible options to change flights, Carnival Cruise Line cancelled Mexican ports of call, [...]
USAirways Hijacks Bags: Increased Carry-On Luggage Crowding Planes
The imposed fees for checking bags on most airlines (Southwest Airlines excluded) have caused an increase of carry-on baggage on flights and crowded overhead compartments. Not to mention very little leg room under the seats as the aircrafts seem to be stuffed to capacity! However, during recent flights I have seen carry-on bags that make [...]
12 Pina Coladas in Trump Tropical Paradise
“So bring me two pina coladas. One for each hand. Let’s set sail with Captain Morgan, and never leave dry land.” These Garth Brook lyrics set the mood for any tropical adventure. But, how about 12 pina coladas? On a recent quest to the Trump International Beach Resort (just North of Miami Beach, Florida), [...]
Travel Agents Can Save You Time And Money
Once upon a time making travel arrangements required quite a bit of planning and research which made travel agents invaluable when planning a trip. With the help of the Internet and travel websites, booking hotel rooms and airline flights has become so simple anyone with a computer and credit card can make basic travel arrangements. Whether [...]
Romantic Travel: Couples Escaping for Loving Retreats
In times of economic turmoil and increased stresses, a romantic getaway might be just what the stimulus package is missing and the doctor ordered. In fact, a recent Trip Advisor survey reveals that 77 percent of travelers plan to take a romantic trip with their significant other in 2009. Paris tops the list for romantic [...]
Jet Blue is Blue Ribbon Service when Traveling
In the day and age where economic woes, foreclosures, and travel cutbacks are the news headlines, it is quite the relief for those who are still traveling, whether for work or pleasure, to encounter blue ribbon level service. Jet Blue could not be named more appropriately as this airline in the midst of airlines cutting [...]
Living In A Recession
This article is provided by Kathy Zengolewicz, a student of MakeMoneyFromWriting.com, where she is learning how to find freelance writing jobs and establish an online writing business. Kathy is the founder of The Ardent Author What is a recession? A recession is when there is a decline in industrial production, employment, real income, and wholesale-retail [...]
Safety Reminders For Winter Weather
Last week the groundhog predicted another six weeks of winter and although some parts of the country are experiencing a warm spell this weekend it is important you do not become lax on preparedness for winter weather. With the potential of several weeks of winter still looming in the future it is better to be [...]
Armchair Explorers Venture to Depths of Oceans
Ever dreamed of exploring the bottom of the oceans deepest depths? Sounds like a Jules Verne novel, no more, today’s Google Earth 5.0 allows visitors to dive the oceans, track marine life and explore marine wrecks of yesterday. Explorers can sit in the comfort of their living room or office and explore the oceans that [...]
Have a paper that’s due before Spring Break? Get Help Online!
For whatever reason, college professors and instructors feel the need to have research papers, term papers, and other large projects due just before Spring Break comes around in mid-March. Some of them are just assigning homework naturally and have a big project that’s due half-way through the semester, and others just want to be mean [...]
Top Snow Tubing Travel Destinations Revealed by IgoUgo
Not ready for a black diamond run or maybe not even up for the bunny slope? Do not fret; there are other winter sports to ensure travelers enjoy fresh powder this winter season. Many winter resorts offer great add-ons or alternative winter activities to savor the landscape ranging from ice skating to horse drawn carriage [...]
Looking for a Place to Ski? Checkout Heavenly Mountain Resort
When you think of Skiing, you typically think of Aspen or one of the many other skiing villages in Colorado, but if you’re not interested in driving or flying into Colorado, there are a number of other options that are closer to the major urban areas of the west coast that offer equally pristine skiing [...]
5 Tips To Help You Find A Great Vacation Rental
With the holiday season in the books for yet another year many folks are now turning their attention toward the next big family get together, the annual family vacation. Fitting the yearly vacation into the budget may be a bit more difficult this year, but many people will find a way to enjoy that time [...]
Air Travel Safety Awareness Heightened Resulting from US Airways Miracle Landing
The miraculous outcome of the recent US Airways emergency landing in the Hudson River provides the opportunity to reflect on safety issues when flying. When flying, have travelers become complacent? It appears that the first major airline incident of 2009 has heightened awareness of the importance of airline and travel safety. TripAdvisor® just announced the [...]
Looking for Affordable International Airfare? Checkout BootsnAll.com
With the economy on the ropes, fewer people are traveling and it’s much easier to get a deal on your plane tickets and hotel room, so it’s a great time to travel if you can afford to do so. There will be fewer lines at the airport, and your destination will likely be much less [...]
Tight Lines in Southwest Florida
The blue green waters off the Florida gulf coast are home to some of the most sought after table fare in the oceans. Those seeking the thrill of bent fishing rods, screaming reels and varieties of fish need only select a vessel and skilled Captain to satisfy their cravings. The Southwest coast offers offshore action [...]
Book Review and Giveaway: Entertainment Book 2009
Since 1962, people have been saving money on dining, shopping, traveling and general entertainment through the Entertainment Book. The book is loaded with coupons for retailers and services in your local area, serving over 150 different markets in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Australia. In addition to using the coupons in the book [...]
Airline Travel: Scoring Flying Deals
Traveling often for business in December and January, there is one distinct change I have noticed with airline travel and that is the abundance of great ticket prices, even on short notice. These flying deals are being offered amongst many airlines and even a few such as AirTran have announced New Year’s deals starting as [...]
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