Archive for November, 2011
Travel Tip: Luggage Repair and Warranties
If you’ve ever broken a luggage strap or had a suitcase lose a wheel, please raise your hand? Wear and tear on luggage is normal when you’re traveling, but there are things you can do. Not all luggage warranties are created equal. Briggs & Riley has a lifetime guarantee that truly lives up to the [...]
Video Travel Tip: Vacation Rentals
Looking to for an alternative to staying at a hotel that won’t break the bank? Why not rent some else’s house? Yes, you can actually rent out someone’s house though a vacation rental. But be careful, there are some things you need to take into consideration before you rent. Peter shares his tips on the [...]
After 7-Hour Tarmac Delay, Who is to Blame?: A CBS Early Show Report
This past Saturday was one of the largest violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Passenger Bill of Rights. Due to a massive and unexpected snowstorm, JetBlue Flight 504 was held on the tarmac of Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Connecticut for over seven hours. Currently, neither the airline, nor the airport have been [...]
Walking Marathons: A New Trend in Athletic Tourism
This weekend over 45,000 people will complete the New York City marathon and a good number will be walking. Walking marathons are a growing trend and a new form of athletic tourism. Virtuous Traveler Leslie Garrett explores what it takes to walk your way through 26.2 miles. In my mind, a marathon should be completed [...]
Travel Tip: Destination Wedding Ideas for Marine Lovers
Many destinations weddings choose the beach, but there are other options for marine lovers. How about saying “I do” surrounded by hundreds of tropical fish, sharks or even a golden crocodile. In Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay has a Shark Reef Ceremony that let’s you share your special day with a great white shark….How’s that for [...]
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