Archive for February, 2011
Travel Tip: Weather Resources
If there’s one thing that can derail a trip, it’s bad weather. The good news is that there are plenty of resources out there to help you anticipate weather-related problems. Of course, anyone can turn on The Weather Channel, but the key to smart travels is knowing how the weather affects your trip. The Web [...]
Family Outdoor Adventures: The California State Parks Guide
Traveling with a fourth grader is never easy; making it both educational and fun is a whole other challenge. Jamie Simons, a year-round resident of a national park, reports on her journey through California’s state parks, where she discovered great value and even better family experiences. I know the buzz these days is all about [...]
Dirty Hotels Roundup And Responses On The Early Show
“Not for human occupation.” “The sheet had bloodstains.” “Hell on Earth.” Sound like any place you’ve stayed at recently? Peter sat down with Chris Wragge on The Early Show to review TripAdvisor’s recent list of the dirtiest hotels in the U.S., and shares what some of the hotels had to say in their defense. Plus, Peter [...]
Travel Tip: Off Season In Wine Regions
Believe it or not, wine country doesn’t shut down once the grapes are grown and harvested. In fact, the off season is exactly when wine regions around the country gear up with some offbeat experiences. In Sonoma County, of course there are grape stomps and wine-blending classes during its peak harvest season. But in February, [...]
Moving To Paradise: Life In The U.S. Virgin Islands
Who hasn’t dreamed of leaving behind everyday life to move to a tropical island? Well, Karen Elowitt did just that when she packed up and moved to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read on to learn what it’s like to acclimate to life on the islands, one mosquito at a time. At some [...]
Southwest-Air Tran Merger Wins FAA Approval
Southwest Airlines announced yesterday that the Federal Aviation Administration has accepted its plan to acquire Orlando-based AirTran Holdings, Inc. The purchase is expected to go through by the second quarter. The Dallas-based budget carrier promised that its acquisition plan would allow AirTran personnel including pilots, flight attendants and mechanics to keep their jobs until the [...]
AA Doles Out Mileage With New Mystery Miles Promotion
American Airlines is working to expand its social network by giving 100 to 100,000 miles to Facebookers who “like” the airline’s AAdvantage Facebook page. To redeem the free miles, Facebook users need to like the company’s page and then enter their AA frequent-flier number to get miles. However, the number of miles given out is [...]
Travel Tip: Reconstruction Tours, Behind The Scenes
If you’re a fan of learning about the process as much as the product, then are some experiences you definitely want to check out. I’m talking about reconstruction tours where visitors can actually see how things are done from the ground up. The National Park Service is offering a Sneak Peek program at the Weir [...]
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