All Posts Tagged With: "travel tips"
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Temperatures May be Cold in NYC, but this City is Hot for Travelers
Even with a dismal economic outlook, one city is still breaking records for travelers…New York City (NYC). Last year, NYC surpassed top destinations such as Orlando and Las Vegas to rank number one in tourism spending in the United States for the first time and it is predicted that these just released record tourism numbers [...]
Twas a Few Nights Before Traveling…
Travelers everywhere are checking their list and checking it twice to ensure not a gift or accessory is missed in the hustle and bustle of holiday travel. When preparing to spend the holidays away or even just departing to grandma’s house on Christmas Day, there are some perfect holiday gifts not to be missed. These [...]
Tips to Navigate Busy Holiday Travel
Brave or crazy? Not sure which one you might classify my decision to travel just days before Christmas, but it is an exercise to say the least to put some trusted travel advice to the test. A client invitation to attend their year-end meeting and holiday party arrived and falling to the temptation to take [...]
Consumer Travel Trends in a Recession: Vacation Rental Market Offers Value
The government has officially declared the current economic environment a recession and coupled with the volatility of the DOW on a daily basis, the travel industry is facing grim forecasts for 2009. Yet, according to a report released by travel industry supplier Bookt, one niche travel market that is more than $24 billion is poised [...]
I’m Dreaming of a Travel-Friendly Gift…and it May Not be Snow
Weather delays when traveling can wreck havoc on a planned vacation, particularly during the holidays. Coupled with reduced airline capacity, flying during Christmas and New Year’s might be causing some anxiety for travelers. According to TripAdvisor’s December holiday travel survey, when asked about the best “gift” for travelers this holiday season, 46 percent of Americans [...]
Hidden Hotel Travel Dangers: Safeguarding the Room for Kids
We are preparing for a mini tropical escape to the Keys in Florida where we’ll be staying at Hawks Cay Resort. We are anxious to experience the amenities and location off this family-friendly location. When traveling with kids to any hotel or resort, it is important to ensure that your accommodations are kid-proofed, just as [...]
A Holiday Travel Gift: More Americans Traveling this Season
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales surged, the travel industry is experiencing a predicted increase this holiday season with 42 percent traveling for the holidays, an increase compared to last year. Stemming from its holiday travel survey, TripAdvisor® reports of those traveling for the holidays, 66 percent plan to drive and 52 percent will [...]
Family Travel Lanes Take Off in Time for Holiday Travel
If you have ever traveled during the holidays, you have possibly experienced more stress due to increased volume at airports and on the road. Or, if you have traveled with infants and young children, you can appreciate that it just takes more time to juggle the stroller, baby, diaper bag and other kid necessities, especially [...]
Thanksgiving Travel: Americans Preparing for Busy Holiday Trips
In less than one week, travelers will be packing up the cars, turkeys and suitcases on the way to “grandma’s house” for a Thanksgiving holiday. Or perhaps a travel destination this holiday might be to the beach or a shopping mall. TripAdvisor® and AAA have announced the results of its Thanksgiving travel survey and forecasts and [...]
Holiday Travel Tips: Thanksgiving Kicks Off Travel Traditions
Holiday traditions? Every Thanksgiving, a tradition for many travelers is making the trek to New York City to experience the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (airs live on November 27th, 2008 at 9am EST on NBC). For those who do not make the trip, they can still witness this amazing event from the comfort of their [...]
Traveling to Florida’s Space Coast
Today marks another possible NASA launch at 7:55pm EST of the Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, which is located just 45-minutes east of Orlando. An anticipated launch just heightens the visit for travelers and actually even is a destination activity in itself. However, one has to caution that there is no [...]
Health & Wellness Travel: Sedona Mago Retreat Center
When selecting travel destinations, many factors go into a traveler’s decision-making criteria. Is it a destination that has been on a wish list? Is it an activity offered at a location? Is there a lifestyle reason driving a certain type of vacation? According to SpaFinder’s 2008 State of Spa Travel survey an increased interest in [...]
A Mont Tremblant Winter Wonderland Vacation
A luxury getaway in a Mont Tremblant condo or chalet can set the tone for year round family fun and relaxation without sacrifice. Located outside of Montreal, Quebec, this resort area hosts a variety of outdoor activities ranging from snow skiing to golf. Surrounding a pedestrian village of the resort area are several condo, chalet [...]
Unique Fall Travel Activities
A rite of passage in the Fall is taking time to take in the orange, brown, and red hues. But, how many times have you actually taken a drive or a hike to embrace Fall foliage? For those of us who have been there and done that, IgoUgo® has pulled together a list of autumn [...]
Protecting Thanksgiving Travel Investment & Other Travel Insurance Tips
Besides long lines and possible winter weather delays, traveling during the holidays can be stressful for most. With the Thanksgiving travel season (one of, if not the busiest travel times) nearing and the airlines reducing seat capacity just in time for the holidays, travelers are facing increased travel challenges. Third party travel insurance provider Squaremouth.com’s CEO Chris Harvey [...]
Travel Inspired by Television: Amazing Race Visits New Zealand
Television programming has inspired travelers with scenes of far off exotic cultures, animals and landscapes. CBS’s Amazing Race is a reality based show where viewers follow teams around the world completing various tasks centered on local customs. The latest country visited was New Zealand, where racers experienced the modern city of Auckland and the countryside [...]
Travel Tips: Preparing for a Road Trip
First aid kit? Check. GPS system or map and directions? Check. Full tank of gas? Check. Recent oil change or tune up? Check. These are just a few steps travelers do in advance of a road trip. With the recent drop in gas prices, people are taking to the road to still have a vacation [...]
Business Travel Tips: Despite Price Increase Predictions, MacNair Travel is Reducing Travel Costs
With the worst performing week on Wall Street and a worsening economic crisis, companies are looking for ways to save money. In 2008, the travel industry has been faced with rising air prices, increasing airline fees, reduced capacity and cancelled routes. What can companies do to ensure their travel costs are kept under control or [...]
Traveling with the Nanny? Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
It is not uncommon to see an extra traveling member with families vacationing with kids. But, do not forget to purchase travel insurance for the nanny to ensure all bases and all people are covered further protecting a vacation investment and providing peace of mind. Travel insurance ensures travelers can be ready for the [...]
Purchasing Airline Tickets? It’s the a la carte line…
In 2008 the friendly skies have not been so friendly. Travelers have been hit with outrageous fees on top of fees for everything ranging from traveling with luggage to reserving a seat. Capacity has been reduced and routes eliminated. It is surprising the airlines have not started charging a reservation fee for oxygen in case of [...]
Never Discount Weather in Travel Plans
In the midst of what is often the strength and height of hurricane season, travelers who have plans to visit Florida, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and other more hurricane-prone vacation destinations are never surprised when a named storm or hurricane steers their way in September or October. But, what is strange and not expected is a [...]
Aruba: A Look Top Present & Past Land Sights to See & Explore
Photo Credit: Tropical Latitudes Travel; Aruba’s Natural Bridge before its collapse. Located outside the hurricane belt, the Dutch-owned Aruba is a tranquil, tropical year-round destination. Travelers have the opportunity to visit this island via land or sea as it is a port of call for some cruise itineraries. The constant sea breeze and miles of [...]
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