Archive for March, 2011
Vacation Rentals: Tips, Tricks And Questions You Need To Ask
The decline of the housing market has caused many people to rent out their second homes, making vacation rentals a fun and affordable alternative to hotels. On average, vacation rentals cost around 50 percent less per square foot than hotels, making them a great bargain. But before you make yourself at home in a vacation [...]
Flight Attendants Spicing Up Safety Instructions To Get Passengers’ Attention
Some airlines are fighting safety doldrums by introducing humorous in-flight videos and encouraging their flight attendants to be creative with pre-flight instructions. Typically, in-flight videos and instructions are so staid and familiar that passengers only vaguely pay attention to the information being presented. Air New Zealand, however, recently rolled out a wacky safety video for [...]
Japan Nuclear Disaster Sparks Rise In Chernobyl Tours
In light of the ongoing disaster at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant in Japan, the meltdown in Chernobyl has taken on a new meaning as curious tourists participate in government-sanctioned tours of the nuclear disaster zone. In January, nearly 25 years after the world’s worst nuclear disaster, the Ukranian government opened up the sealed [...]
Travel Tip: Bed Bug Solutions
Here’s the deal: bed bugs continue to be a pest, and they’re not going away anytime soon. So here’s what you should, and shouldn’t, do to combat these critters. One of the best ways to prevent bed bugs from hitching a ride home with you is to protect the clothes inside your suitcase. Look for [...]
The American Caribbean: Culebra, Puerto Rico Travel Guide
If you’re looking for a bargain, off-the-brochure destination in the Caribbean, head for the quiet Puerto Rican island of Culebra. Lynn Langway reports on this quirky haven for snorkelers, sailors, birders, and beach-lovers. On the laid-back little island of Culebra, there is nothing—and everything—to do. Located 17 miles east of “mainland” Puerto Rico and [...]
American Airlines Forges Ahead With Japan Partnership As Other Airlines Cut Capacity
The airlines continue to struggle with what to do with the once-lucrative Japanese market, as some airlines slash capacity and others hold steady despite radiation woes. Delta Air Lines announced today that it would reduce seating capacity on its flights to Japan by up to 20 percent until May. The seat reductions at Delta will [...]
Travel Tip: Out-of-State Speeding Tickets
What’s more aggravating than getting a speeding ticket? Getting an out-of-state speeding ticket. Here’s what you need to know about dealing with that situation. First off, if you get cited for speeding, don’t ignore it! Something called the Non-Resident Violator Compact is valid in 44 states. It means if you ignore a ticket, your home [...]
America’s New Entry Fee Riles Canadians, Could Hurt Travel And Trade
Canadians flying or sailing into the United States may soon have to pay an entry fee, a move that has created political and financial tensions between the neighboring countries. The proposed fee would charge Canadians a $5.50 passenger inspection fee and is part of President Obama’s 2012 draft budget presented to Congress last month. The [...]
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