Archive for Category: "Travel and Sports"
Travel Tip: Ballpark Architecture
Baseball season is here again, boys and girls. Sure, the experience is about the game, the food, and the cheering crowds. But have you ever stopped to look around at the architecture of your baseball stadium? Having been around for over 100 years, Fenway Park is the oldest stadium the Major Leagues. It’s got some [...]
Travel Tip: Spring Ski Trips
It’s springtime on the mountains and you know what that means, boys and girls. Those spring ski deals are rolling out, and trust me, you don’t even have to be a skier to take advantage of this. After the spring break rush, the resorts will want to get people back for the last few weeks [...]
Travel Tip: Baseball Spring Training
Baseball fans already know that spring training is under way. But if you’ve never considered traveling just to see a baseball game, here’s what you should know about the process. Spring training takes place in February and March—the Grapefruit League plays in Florida while the Cactus League practices in Arizona. The benefit as a traveler [...]
Daily Deal: Affordable All Inclusive Ski Package
Ranked by TripAdvisor as the best value ski spot for 2012/2013, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort has released a new all-inclusive package that includes slopeside lodging, lift tickets, lessons, use of Purgatory’s new Rossignol Experience Skis or Burton Snowboards, and a daily dining credit valid in any of seven resort restaurants. The three-day/three-night offer starts [...]
Travel Tip: Traveling with Ski Equipment
Ever since airline companies started charging extra for checked baggage, it’s become increasingly expensive to travel with ski and snowboard equipment. But there are some ways around it: Southwest is one of few airlines that doesn’t charge for the first and second checked bag. It also doesn’t charge an additional fee for ski equipment that’s [...]
Travel Tip: Sports Tour Companies
For some sports fans, watching every game on the big screen just isn’t enough. And if season tickets at your local stadium just aren’t cutting it either, it might be time to consider hitting the road to follow your favorite teams next season. Whether you’re interested in basketball, auto racing, or anything in between, a [...]
Travel Tip: Ballpark Food
Everyone asks me about airports and airlines with the best food, but there’s one place I tell everyone to go if they want a great meal: the baseball stadium. I’m serious! Ballpark food has come a long way from the old peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Take a look a AT&T Park, which is all about [...]
Skip the Slopes: What to Do If You Don’t Ski In Colorado
Skiing in Colorado may be the the main attraction, but it’s not the only thing to do. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy adventure in the high, snow-covered peaks and crisp sunny days, Dena Braun-Roché shares six snowy activities you can do beyond skiing. While everyone knows Colorado is ski bum nirvana, [...]
