Archive for February, 2011
Travel Tip: Winter Wildlife Excursions
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean nature tours are off the list. In fact, there are opportunities around the country to observe animals in their natural habitat, even when snow is falling. Every winter, for example, the Virginia Aquarium hosts two-hour wildlife excursions led by an expert guide, which allows passengers to view and [...]
Paris Luxury Hotels: Chic Accommodations For Shoppers
Dear Peter, After having my own apartment in Paris for 10 years, I have become a hotel junkie—constantly checking out new hotels in search of the perfect stay. Of all the mail I get, the most frequently asked queries are about Paris; often people want a hotel they can afford in a great location. Since [...]
American Hostages Killed In Somali Pirate Attack
In what has become the deadliest incident involving Somali pirates and kidnapped Americans, Somali pirates killed four American hostages on Tuesday as U.S. forces attempted to negotiate with the captors. The hostages were shot dead after gunfire broke out inside the private yacht where the Americans were being held. The U.S. military said it had [...]
New Zealand Earthquake Smashes Christchurch, Dozens Dead
A violent earthquake shook the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, midday Tuesday, killing a reported 65 people. The 6.3 magnitude quake and two aftershocks – one a magnitude 5.6 and another 5.5 – collapsed hundreds of buildings, including the 130-year-old Christchurch Cathedral. An estimated 200 people are still trapped in the wreckage and the death [...]
Travel Tip: Adaptive Winter Sports Resources
Winter sports don’t have to be off limits to those with mobility issues. In fact, there are more opportunities than ever to participate in adaptive sports. The key is tracking down an organization that facilitates the process. In California, an organization called Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra works with both kids and veterans to provide adaptive sports [...]
London Olympics 2012 Travel: Tickets, Accommodations, Transportation, Resources
Traveling to the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To ensure you have a gold medal time, start planning your trip now. Dena Braun-Rochwerger, The Fit Globetrotter, rounds up everything you need to know about planning for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. From her first tentative steps on the balance beam or his [...]
Travel Alerts Issued For Libya, Bahrain As Middle East Unrest Continues
Anti-government protesters in Libya clashed with security forces over the weekend prompting the U.S. State Department to issue a travel warning on Monday advising all non-emergency U.S. personnel to leave the country. The Department warned U.S. citizens in Libya to take extreme precautions and to avoid areas where demonstrations would occur. Americans encountering a protest, [...]
Southwest Joins Other Airlines In New Round Of Fare Increases
Rising fuel costs forced Southwest Airlines to hike fares on the majority of its routes on Friday. Southwest, the largest discount carrier in the United States, increased ticket prices by $5 system-wide. The cost-conscious airline followed the lead of United, American, US Airways, Continental, Delta, Frontier, and JetBlue, which all raised their fares late Friday [...]
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