Archive for October, 2007
Off the Brochure: Istanbul, Turkey
Sliced in two by the mighty Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is literally a bridge between two continents. It’s where East meets West, and its unmatched location has made it a cultural crossroads. Inhabited as early as 3000 BC, Istanbul’s connection to the past is still evident in both the architectural masterpieces from both the Byzantine and [...]
Haunted Hotels: Spooky Destinations All Year-Round
Halloween is a great time to take the kids trick-or-treating and visit houses bedecked with spooky trappings—cobwebs, tombstones and ghosts, galore. If you’re someone who prefers more tricks than treats, then spend a whole night, if you can, at a haunted hotel, where objects levitate, electronics go berserk, doorknobs rattle, nearly sub-audible voices resound, and [...]
Web Site of the Week: Miz Pee
Sure, every travel guide in the world will talk about places to eat and sights to see. But not many travel guides talk about where you can go — to the bathroom. But our tech-savvy travel pal Johnny Jet has found a Web site that will not only tell you where you can go, but [...]
Deals of the Week – Oct. 30
Make holiday shopping fun this year by turning the chore into a vacation. Stay at one of three Kimpton-Seattle properties, all with easy access to downtown shopping, and take advantage of the “Take the Elevator Home” rate, a savings of 20 percent off their best available rate. Rooms start at $139 plus tax at the [...]
Heavenly Destinations: Astronomy Tours
Pick your next travel destination based on what’s going on in the sky, not on the ground. With a solar eclipse approaching next year, several companies are offering trips built around experiences that are literally out of this world. Keep an eye on the sky when you embark on an astronomical tour. One company called [...]
Cruise Ship Kids Programs
Think that cruises aren’t possible with young children? These days, cruise lines have introduced programs to keep even the fussiest toddler occupied.
Ask Peter: Holiday Travel, Kids on Tours, and More
Find out Peter’s advice on making your holiday travel plans as smooth as possible. When is the best time to get plane tickets for Christmas in Phoenix? I plan to stay about a week and will fly Southwest out of Baltimore. Thanks for your help. Marlene W. Normally, you’d want to wait 45 days before [...]
California Wildfires and FEMA Tomfoolery
October 29, 2007 From Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio… You know, every week I say summer’s not over until I say it’s over. Well, there’s an old quote that says that climate is what you expect, weather is what you get. So I’m officially announcing—as it’s raining outside in New York and the temperature is hovering [...]
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