Archive for August, 2009
Accessible Trains
If you have mobility issues and want to travel the U.S. by train, there are things that you should know before you go.
Travel Taxes Can Take a Bite Out of Your Budget
When most people travel, they budget for airfare, gas, lodging, food, and miscellaneous items such as baggage fees and taxi fares. Few of us think about taxes, however. But according to a recent study, maybe we should pay more attention – because taxes can add up to a hefty portion of the total daily cost [...]
Fun, Funky & Frugal: Fall Travel Deals in Palm Beach County, Florida
When Floridians need a beach vacation they often head straight to Palm Beach County. Also called the Gold Coast, this county in south Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and great wealth, but for smart travelers, it can be bargain hunter’s paradise, particularly in the off-season. Kathy Baruffi reports on her findings.
How to Check Out a Travel Agency or Travel Company
These days, it’s easy for someone to claim they’re a legitimate travel company. So how can you be sure a particular tour operator or travel agency isn’t a fly-by-night operation?
Yosemite National Park Rock Slide Prompts Closure of Lodge
Visitors to one of America’s most famous national parks were literally shaken up yesterday afternoon when rocks the size of microwave ovens came barreling down the side of a mountain near their lodge. Guests at Yosemite’s historic Ahwahnee Hotel had to be evacuated after the rocks fell from the Royal Arches formation, which towers 1,600 [...]
Unexpectedly Green Cities: Eco-Travel in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Virtuous Traveler, Leslie Garrett, took a wrong turn on a road trip and ended up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Not only did she actually get to climb aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo (hotel), but she discovered the city’s remarkable green journey from pollution to promise. Geography is not my strong suit. Which might explain how [...]
August 29, 2009: San Antonio, Texas
On August 29, 2009, Peter is broadcasting from the Pesca Restaurant at the Watermark Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Featured guests include: One of the few guests who’s been somewhere Peter hasn’t, astronaut Buzz Aldrin will discuss his new book, Magnificent Desolation; The Long Journey Home from the Moon. Steven Schauer of the San Antonio [...]
Holiday Travel 2009 Forecast: How to Get the Best Deals
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are among the most popular times for Americans to travel. For example, an estimated 41 million Americans took a trip last Thanksgiving, despite record prices for both gas and airfares. New estimates are now out for airfares from the “fareologists” at Farecast, which is now part of Bing Travel. [full [...]
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