Archive for February, 2010
Free GSP Rentals In Europe
Reserve a 7 day rental car (or more) in Europe by March 31, 2010 and recieve a free GPS rental from the good folks at Auto Europe. This will surely ease your jangled driving nerves as you navigate unfamiliar roads and attempt to read confusing road signs. The offer is good for qualifying car rentals [...]
Interesting New Travel Magazine
You have to appreciate the youthful exuberance of Greg Sullivan and Joe Diaz, founders of AFAR Magazine. They have introduced a new travel magazine in a time when well established trade publications are ceasing operation. AFAR is dedicated to uncommon, surprising and inspiring journeys. I just picked up their 3rd edition, the March/April issue available [...]
Alert – Strikes And Breakdowns Cause Transportation Havoc in Europe
Heads-up travelers! - French air controllers go on strike (Wed), Lufthansa pilots begin 4 day walkout (Mon), British Airways union votes to strike – no date set for walkout (Mon), Eurostar breaks down (again) stranding hundreds of travelers in the dark – major technical problems are sited for continued breakdowns (Mon), Air Traffic Controllers strike [...]
Machu Picchu Closed To Tourists
In recent weeks there are been major damage to the roads, railbeds and trails leading to Machu Picchu in Peru. Heavy rains have caused mudslides and erosion to roads betweeen Cusco and Agus Calientes. You may remember recent stories of 2,000 tourists being stranded at Machu Picchu after mudslides closed access roads. After days of [...]
Newport RI – Come Celebrate St. Patrick's Day & Irish Heritage Month
Now that Valentine”s Day and the spangled dancing of Carnival are behind us, all eyes (and store shelves) turn to St. Patrick’s Day. Party plans for green beer and Hibernian parades shift into high gear as winter weary populations yearn for a fine spring day. While New York and Boston take top honors, Newport [...]
10 Great Deals We Found At The Boston Globe Travel Show
We previewed the Boston Globe Travel show last night and came away with bags of glossy brochures and a rainbow of promotional pens! Every year we start off down the first aisle vowing we won’t end up with 20 pounds of pamphlets in tow, but alas our resolve was weak and we toted home arm [...]
Free Companion Airfare To The Bahamas
The Bahamas Tourism Bureau has announced the extension of their winter promotion – free companion airfare for travel to the Bahamas through December 22, 2010 (two for the price of one!!) Travelers who book a 4 night stay by March 3rd at participating hotels in Nassau, Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island and The Out Islands [...]
Handicapped Accessible Hotels Now Searchable On Hotels.com
Thumbs up for Hotels.com that has added a search criteria box for finding accessibility features offered at hotels. The search block which appears after you have entered your destination and dates of travel, enables you to search for features such as accessibility bathroom, braille signage, roll-in showers etc. This is good news for anyone who [...]
Cat Island Bahamas – The Pristine Paradise You've Been Dreaming Of!
Don’t wait another minute to discover Cat Island in the Out Islands of the Bahamas – you’ll find miles and miles of gorgeous (undeveloped) beachfront and delightful laid-back intimate resorts. I’m just back from a fabulous vacation at the Fernandez Bay Village on Cat Island and can’t wait to go back again. If you’re looking [...]
Meet The Real Van Gogh In London This Spring
The Royal Academy of Arts in London is presenting meet “The Real Van Gogh“ from now until April 18, 2010. The exhibition features 35 original letters by Van Gogh displayed along with almost 100 paintings and drawings. This unique collection provides an intimate view into the complex mind of this talented but troubled artist.
