Archive for February, 2007
Last Minute Golf Experiences
If you’re a golfer, or know someone who’s addicted to the game, then read on. We’ll tell you how you can score some discounts on last-minute tee times around the country. A big part of traveling is flexibility, and the following websites can help you squeeze in a round of golf without a lot of [...]
“Cowboy and Indian” Vacations
Interested in supporting a sustainable Wild West where cowboys and ranchers can co-exist with Native Americans? Consider a vacation that’s not only fun, but also one in which you can make a difference… With Amizade, volunteers can travel to Montana to help restore one of the oldest dude ranches in the state. Though it was [...]
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
If you haven’t quite gotten around to those New Year’s resolutions you made over a month ago, you’ve got one more chance– Chinese New Year began this weekend. This year, the Lunar New Year, as it is also known, begins on February 18, and ends on March 4, and will be celebrated all over the [...]
Flying the Not-So-Pet-Friendly Skies
Many people believe that the airlines have become much safer for pet travel today. While some numbers provided by the airlines themselves seem to indicate this to be true, there are a number of pet owners who would argue otherwise. Consider the case of Terrence Ing, a 29-year-old pet owner, whose English bulldog, Willie, died [...]
Beat the Crowds at Theme Parks
Fewer things are more frustrating than waiting in long lines at theme parks, so here’s how to avoid them — without getting in trouble for cutting.
Group Travel Websites
Whether you’re helping to organize a destination wedding or getting everyone together for a family reunion, group travel planning websites can be a big help. Nowadays, websites like Groople.com and GroupTravelPlanet.com specialize in booking tours for large groups, whether you want a Caribbean cruise wedding or a family reunion in merry ole England. When booking [...]
My Middle Initial Is Not “SSSS”
February 14, 2007 My middle initial is S. Not SSSS. Confused? Read on… There is no such thing as effective airline/airport security if it doesn’t embrace — by definition — intelligence, intuition and common sense. And these days, the tweezer-hunting folks at the TSA seem to possess none of these traits. In fact, based on [...]
Thrill-Seeking Proposals
For some, Valentine’s Day seems like the perfect day to propose marriage, and many will do just that on February 14th in a romantic restaurant, on a sunset beach walk, or even at a sports event. But what about those of us who need a little more excitement, a little more…adrenaline? For those of you [...]
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