Archive for October, 2012
Daily Deal: Rocky Mountain Ski Savings
Looking for some ski savings? Head over to Beaver Creek Lodge, a Kessler Collection ski resort in charming Beaver Creek, Colorado. Now you can take advantage of the “Skis & Fees,”which lets guests escape the airline fees and experience the snowcapped Rocky Mountains in the fall. The promotion is available starting November 18 and includes [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: GlobeAware in Cuernava
It’s Wednesday so we’re updating our voluntourism archives. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we will be keeping you up to date on the latest ways you can volunteer. Right now, the first way you can help is by donating to the Red Cross (text REDCROSS to 90999 for a $10 donation). In terms of [...]
Travel Today with Peter Greenberg
You might not realize but The Crystal Coast of North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks is all about laid-back adventure. Find out more in the latest episode of Peter’s Travel Today podcast. Join Peter as he talks to the locals about exploring Cape Lookout National Seashore, the unexpected charms of Beaufort, and the definition of “clean [...]
Travel Slowly Returning to Normal Post Hurricane Sandy
Two days after the hurricane hit the East Coast, our air and rail systems are showing signs of getting back to normal. Yesterday afternoon, Reagan National Airport in Washington opened to limited service. In New York on Wednesday, John F. Kennedy and Newark airports also resumed limited service. La Guardia Airport remains closed, but will [...]
Travel Tip: Mini Tablets
What are the main things you look for in an entertainment device? Probably battery life, portability, and, of course, price. With Apple’s new iPad Mini joining the Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7 on the handheld tablet market, your choice just got a little more complicated. As far as battery life goes, the iPad Mini [...]
Daily Deal: 30 Percent Off Laguna Beach Break
Want a beach break? How about a beach weekend upgraded with local art and food? In Southern California, the Inn at Laguna Beach Inn has a “Flavors of Laguna: Palette to Palate” promotion. Working together the Laguna Art Museum and Flavors of Laguna, guests experience a food and art walking tour of the area. The [...]
Hurricane Sandy Halts Northeast Travel: Complete Air, Rail & Road Report
Hurricane Sandy hit ground last night causing more than $20 billion in damage according to Bloomberg reports citing Kinetic Analysis Corp., a hazard-research company. As a result of the storm, there have been 11 deaths from toppled trees and fires and more than 6 million households lost power in 17 states (including 660,000 in New [...]
America’s Most Haunted Attractions: CBS This Morning
With Hurricane Sandy (aka Frankenstorm) bearing down on the East Coast, many are wondering about how the storm will impact Wednesday’s Halloween celebrations. Even if this year’s celebrations are a little stormy, the spooky season doesn’t have to be over. Remember, there are some haunted attractions that you can visit year-round. Watch Peter’s CBS This [...]
