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Archive for September, 2011

Travel Tip: Wildlife Encounters Close to Home

Travel Tip: Wildlife Encounters Close to Home

You don’t have to travel far to see wildlife up close. In fact, there may be some surprising wildlife experiences close to your own backyard. If a safari is on your bucket list, you only have to head as far as Sonoma, California, where Safari West is home to 600 exotic animals. And these aren’t [...]

Travel Deals: Fall Foliage and September Senior Discounts

Travel Deals: Fall Foliage and September Senior Discounts

With fall around the corner, this could be a great opportunity to soak in the fall foliage as it begins to transform colors in states like Colorado and Texas. Whether you’re looking for something nice and relaxing or fun and adventurous, don’t miss out on these offers…start planning now. 1) Get together with your girlfriends before [...]

Radio Guests – Affinia Manhattan – September 3, 2011

Radio Guests – Affinia Manhattan – September 3, 2011

When you set out to explore the world, it’s hard to imagine visiting every single sovereign nation, but global adventurer and travel writer Lee Abbamonte became the second youngest person in the world to have ever completed this feat. Plus, don’t miss our look at New York City’s latest and hottest. A four-star executive chef, [...]

San Diego: The Next Hot Art City?

San Diego: The Next Hot Art City?

Most beach towns don’t pride themselves on their art scene, but San Diego is working to defy expectations. September is Arts Month in the city, and Dena Rochwerger-Braun, our fit globetrotter, puts aside her beachside athletics to explore the city’s artistic side. Ah, San Diego: dream weather, sun-kissed beaches and a thriving arts scene? With [...]

The Travel Detective on New DOT Rules

The Travel Detective on New DOT Rules

The DOT changed the game again last week. Following up on our news coverage and his recent interview with Mark Orwoll, the Travel Detective leaves no stone unturned and offers his perspective on the new DOT rules. All the new Department of Transportation (DOT) rules benefit passengers. You remember the old tarmac delay rules? They’ve [...]

Travel Tip: Finding Senior Discounts on Travel

Travel Tip: Finding Senior Discounts on Travel

In the good old days, you could find substantial discounts for senior travelers. But in today’s economy, those deals can be few and far between…unless you know where to look. When it comes to airlines, senior discounts have gone the way of the dodo. But Southwest Airlines still offers senior fares for travelers 65 and [...]