8 Gift Ideas for Grads Who Travel
Pretty soon the verses of Alice Coopers’s “Schools out for Summer” will be blasting from the radio. It’s the time of year for caps and gowns, bittersweet endings, and new beginnings. If the graduate in your life has the travel bug, here are eight gift ideas to send them out...
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Starting tomorrow, 34.8 million travelers will hit the road for a Memorial Day weekend vacation, according to AAA Memorial Day Travel Forecast. This year the forecast shows that overall holiday travel has decreased by .9 percent, though automobile travel has increased slightly from 31.1 million to 31.2 million, representing approximately 89 percent of all travelers. [...]
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Pope Francis has announced that he is not traveling for most of the year. So if the Pope isn’t coming to you, well, you’ll just have to go see him yourself. Anyone can travel to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City where, every Sunday at noon, the Pope delivers a message from the study window. [...]
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Does an airline need to compete in comfort or cost? That seems to be the question brought on by the growth of Spirit Airlines. Last year, the Department of Transportation (DOT) logged more complaints about Spirit than any other airline. The airline also ranked at the bottom of a Consumer Reports customer service survey. At [...]
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There are mom ‘n’ pop B&Bs, there are small, family-run hotels, and then there’s Bluefields Bay Villas. Yes, it’s an amazing setting, with a caring and attentive staff and a marine sanctuary…but it’s also a great entryway to the real Jamaica away from the tourist crowds of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril. Listen to [...]
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The Time to Book Summer 2013 Travel is Now
It’s no secret, airfare goes up in summer which can put a dent in your bank account when planning that special trip. But a little bit of preparation, timing and luck can help you score a cheap flight. It’s less than two months days until the start of summer. Let’s start planning! Why Does Airfare [...]
Memorial Day 2013 Travel Forecast: Fewer Crowds, Better Deals
Starting tomorrow, 34.8 million travelers will hit the road for a Memorial Day weekend vacation, according to AAA Memorial Day Travel Forecast. This year the forecast shows that overall holiday travel has decreased by .9 percent, though automobile travel has increased slightly from 31.1 million to 31.2 million, representing approximately 89 percent of all travelers. [...]
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Travel Tip: How to See the Pope
Pope Francis has announced that he is not traveling for most of the year. So if the Pope isn’t coming to you, well, you’ll just have to go see him yourself. Anyone can travel to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City where, every Sunday at noon, the Pope delivers a message from the study window. [...]
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Why Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines is a Growing Competitor
Does an airline need to compete in comfort or cost? That seems to be the question brought on by the growth of Spirit Airlines. Last year, the Department of Transportation (DOT) logged more complaints about Spirit than any other airline. The airline also ranked at the bottom of a Consumer Reports customer service survey. At [...]
8 Gift Ideas for Grads Who Travel
Pretty soon the verses of Alice Coopers’s “Schools out for Summer” will be blasting from the radio. It’s the time of year for caps and gowns, bittersweet endings, and new beginnings. If the graduate in your life has the travel bug, here are eight gift ideas to send them out into the world with improved [...]
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An Airline for the 99 Percent: Spirit Airline CEO Speaks Out
Love it or hate it, Spirit Airlines has built a well-established identity as a low-cost carrier. CEO Ben Baldanza speaks directly to Peter about the airline’s policies, its role in the industry and his overall strategy. Peter Greenberg: The most important question of the day, Ben. Give us your full name and your title. Ben [...]
