Archive for August, 2009
Traveling to Art-Filled “Mural Towns”
You can always go to a museum or gallery to get your art fix, but what about visiting something called a “mural town” where art is literally out on the streets?
Southwest Airlines Takeover Bid for Frontier Airlines Stalled Over Pilot Unions Deal
Denver-based Frontier Airlines is on the auction block. Will Southwest Airlines swoop in and buy it? Not unless the companies can get their pilot unions on board. Find out the chances of this corporate marriage ending happily ever after…
Keep It Simple: Affordable, Eco-Friendly Travel in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona, long seen as a rejuvenating mecca for New Agers and Baby Boomers, is getting a new reputation as an eco-friendly destination that can also be easy on the wallet. Simple living maven Danielle Davis shares her top do-it-yourself tips for making any weekend getaway both economical and eco-conscious.
Has Online Travel Booking Lost its Luster?
The days of do-it-yourself online travel booking may be on the wane, according to a new study by a well-known research firm. Frustrated with the sometimes difficult and time-consuming process of trying to find the lowest prices and best deals on the Internet, many travelers are increasingly turning to old-fashioned bricks-and-mortar travel agents to navigate [...]
World Heritage Contenders
What do the Sydney Opera House, the Acropolis and the Grand Canyon have in common? They’re all UNESCO World Heritage sites–and they’re all packed with tourists. But what about places that are being–or have been–considered for the World Heritage list, but haven’t made it to the list yet?
Hotels.com Upgrades Will Benefit Disabled Travelers
There’s good news on the horizon for disabled travelers, thanks to a recent legal settlement spearheaded by two determined women. Accessible travel guru Candy Harrington reports on this game-changer in booking hotels online. Avid traveler Bonnie Lewkowicz had grown tired of being shut out of bargains on Hotels.com, just because she needed a wheelchair-accessible room.
Low Price Guarantee Loopholes
When booking travel online, you may have seen a “low-price guarantee.” But with all the loopholes involved, these incentives may not be worth much.
Express Jet Tarmac Nightmare Prompts Renewed Calls for Passenger Bill of Rights
Passenger rights advocates are renewing their push for legislation to protect fliers from excessive airport delays, after an incident last Friday in which 48 people were stranded on a plane for more than five hours. Continental Connection Flight 2816, which was operated by regional carrier ExpressJet, was headed from Houston to Minneapolis-St. Paul airport Friday [...]
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