On-Site Healthcare Centers Coming To An Airport Near You
Travel clinics can be nearly impossible to find when you're flying from one destination to another. And heaven knows, airport travel these days raises our stress levels and plays havoc with our inner systems. Whether it's an ear ache from altitude change, stomach...
Google Wants To Be Your Favorite Flight Search Engine
The travel industry has been waiting nervously for Google's next move since they purchased travel industry giant ITA Software last year. ITA software powers most popular flight search sites on the web such as Expedia and Kayak. At the beginning of June, Google...
Don’t Eat Cucumbers in Germany This Summer!
Caution: We've just read a report that Germany is in the grips of a large and dangerous E. coli outbreak that has already infected over 1,000 people and has resulted in at least 18 deaths. It is expected that E. coli infections will continue to...
New At Disney – Pampered Pets, Hawaii Resort & New Cruise Ports
Disney is definitely on the move and spreading their magic to new places. Here are some new Disney offerings to put on your watch list. With Disney now boasting 4 cruise ships, the Mouse is definitely out and about! Disney Cruise Line...
Rental Car Companies Charging $9 a Gallon for Gas!
Watch Out - gas charges could be a total budget buster! You are probably well aware that rental car companies offer you a full tank of gas at a relatively fair prices when you pick up your rental car. But you probably are not aware...
Qantas Does Dallas – New Nonstop Flights to Australia
Anytime I can avoid a layover in LAX (my least favorite airport) it's a great day. That' why I was so happy to hear that Qantas Airlines is beginning non-stop flights to Australia from Dallas Texas. Beginning on May 16th. Qantas will begin flying 4...
National Geographic’s Newest Travel Planner
I’ve just received a copy of National Geographic’s newest glossy travel book, 100 Countries, 5000 Ideas and I couldn’t wait to settle into a comfy chair and let my fingers dance across the world. We’ve all come to expect dazzling photography from the folks at ‘Nat Geo’, and this illustrated travel planner is packed with photos that tell the story of destinations worldwide. Inspiring photographs, detailed maps and savvy advice will help you decide ‘where to go, when to go, and what to see and do when you get there”.
Mobile App Finds Nearest Emergency Room Fast
Massachusetts General Hospital has been a leader in progressive medicine for decades and now they have developed an iPhone App to help travelers immediately locate the nearest emergency room. The free App, which is available for download at the iTunes Store, is called FindER. The...
National Parks Week – Visit For Free
Phew, that was a close call...
Tour The Statue of Liberty This Summer – Or Not Until Late 2012
The interior of the Statue of Liberty will be closing for about a year for safety and security upgrades on November 1, 2011. This means the coming summer will be the ideal time to take the family on a tour of lower Manhattan and a...
Grab A Taste of Mardi Gras Near You
Just because you couldn't jet down to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras this year doesn't mean you should miss all the fun. Why not head out this weekend for some great NOLA cuisine close to home? We've found a great article written by the...
Grand Canyon Mule Trains To Be Dramatically Reduced
If the iconic descent by mule train from the lip of the Grand Canyon to Phantom Ranch at the base of canyon's floor has always been on your 'someday' list, you'd best start making your reservations now. The National Park Service has announced a dramatic...
Delta Levied A Huge Fine For Neglecting Disabled Passengers
If you need wheelchair assistance when flying...
Virgin America is Expanding to Chicago
In a very short period of time, Virgin America has put the old-boy airlines to shame by offering affordable airfares while delivering exceptional customer service. On May 25, 2011, Virgin America will begin flying new routes out of Chicago O'Hare Airport to Los Angeles...
Get Steeply Discounted Ski Lift Tickets Online
Okay, which one of you asked Santa for snow this winter? Whoever you are, you certainly got your wish! With so much snow on the ground, there's nothing to do but head to the mountains for some record breaking runs. We've found a terrific website to...
Should You Dress Your Family in Body Part Concealing Shirts for Airport Screening?
More and more travelers are becoming wary of the new TSA X-Ray screening machines that are being proliferated throughout our airports. To help travelers maintain some semblance of privacy, several companies have begun producing underwear with strategically positioned patches that block x-rays and prevents the...
Friday Night Parties With Van Gogh
Vacationing in Amsterdam is always exciting, and in fact, they often set new trends for social venues. Such is the case with a new tradition...
American Airlines Seems Determined To Irritate Their Customers
There's a new airline battle that's just begun that you should keep an eye on. American Airlines has made a move to topple one of the largest online travel sites by refusing to supply pricing information to Orbitz.com and demanding that Orbitz remove American Airlines...