Archive for July, 2008
Rental Car Companies Are Going Green In A Hurry
The national rental car agencies are true believers in the fuel changes that are on the horizon. They are investing vast sums of money to change over their fleet of cars to include flex-fuel and hybrid vehicles. If you’ve been thinking about switching to a hybrid the next time you purchase a vehicle, this is [...]
Skipping Hut to Hut in the White Mountains National Forest
Don’t I wish! Clint and I just returned from an adventurous 3 day hike in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, superbly guided by folks at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). If you’ve ever thought of going on a scenic hike in the mountains, read on…. this is a tale of ‘girl challenges mountain and [...]
Fly Free to the Caribbean with Sandals – But Book Fast!
It’s not often that a offer as good as this one comes along – Sandals Resorts are offering to fly you for free to one their Caribbean Resorts and give you up 30% off their standard room rates as well. Wow, forget the staycation and all the airline bad news, Sandals will fly you away [...]
The Mt. Washington Hotel – A Beautiful Place With A Bad Attitude
For many years I have delighted in the view of the Mount Washington Hotel tucked between dramatic notches in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It’s a sight that quite literally takes your breath away. I had been following news of the redevelopment of this grand historic hotel and have had it on my “someday” [...]
Ritz-Carlton Initiates Voluntourism Program For Upscale Travelers
I guess you could call this ‘doing good while doing well’. The Ritz-Carlton chain has introduced imaginative volunteer programs in all of its 70 properties worldwide. Leading the way with volunteer programs in the hotel industry and taking voluntourism to a new level is the Ritz Carlton goal. Their “Give Back Getaways” offer hotel guests [...]
New York City Spouts Four New Waterfalls – Don't Miss Them This Summer
Another grand public arts project has been commissioned in New York City this summer. The city is proudly spouting four monumental, man-made waterfalls designed by artist Olafur Eliasson. Soaring as tall as the Statue of Liberty in some cases, and dramatically lit at night, you’ll want to view them from land and sea. According to [...]
Not Enough Excitement In Your Life? – Go Chase A Tornado!
OK, so I’m reading a travel industry article about a tour company offering Storm Chasing Adventure Tours for “ordinary people looking for an adrenaline rush” – and I’m thinking… ARE YOUR KIDDING ME – these people have GOT to be out of their minds! I’m freaked out just watching these huge destructive storms on TV, [...]
No More Hotel Mistakes – Take A Video Tour Before You Go
One of the hardest decisions when traveling to a new city is to decide which hotel will be the best choice. Sure, you can read reviews by other travelers on TripAdvisor.com, but there’s no substitution for seeing a property with your own eyes. We’ve found a great site TVtrip.com where you can tour hotels by [...]
Amelia Island Promotion Refunds Your Luggage Fees
High gas prices and draconian fees levied by the airlines have travelers in the doldrums. Luckily resort destinations are getting imaginative to attract vacationers to their shores. We’ve found an offer by hotels on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida which will refund your airline luggage fees up to $80 through the end of September. If you’ve [...]
