February 22nd, 2010 by admin
With the 2010 Winter Olympics less than a week away, we’re rounding out our guide to Vancouver with fun travel tips for families traveling to the Winter Olympics. From science museums to the games themselves, Vancouver offers visitors a bevy of activities that kids and adults Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
This week we’re catering to the amorous masses with three guides to romantic travel in California. Monday we profiled Santa Barbara, and today we’re taking you to an equally sun-drenched locale: Palm Springs. As we can attest, there’s something about the arid climes Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
Even though the city of New Orleans is gearing up for Super Bowl weekend in grand style this year, the biggest event for the year continues to be Mardi Gras, with festivities kicking off as early as Friday, February 11, 2010. Mardi Gras falls on “Fat Tuesday” February 16, and Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
In our last installment on Romantic California Getaways, we’re turning up the heat in a place better known for its chilly climes: San Francisco. Fog aside, there is something sensual about the city’s rolling hills, Victorian architecture, and the sprawling greenery of surrounding Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
Vancouver, British Columbia is already filling up with travelers ready to take in the 2010 Olympic games, and airports around the globe are preparing for the crowds with heightened security measures and services to help travelers make it through the gates and onto their flight with Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
If you’re heading to Whistler, Vancouver or other destinations for the 2010 Winter Olympics, you’ll need a strategy for navigating crowded streets, bus routes and train stations when traveling to and from different events.
According to TravelSmart2010.ca, the website dedicated Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
France remains the world’s number one tourist destination, averaging nearly 80 million visitors each year. And why not? It is the center of the culinary universe, a mecca for art lovers and fashionistas, and the top spot for camera-totting sight-seers. Of course, the City of Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
Let’s face it: driving around an unfamiliar city is not the most stress-free way to sightsee. Yes, having your own wheels gives you a bit more freedom in terms of scheduling, but that fact can be overshadowed by traffic woes, parking problems, and, if you are in a foreign country, Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
Technology has made it easier to book airline tickets and make hotel reservations. The internet is threatening to put traditional brick-and-mortar travel agencies out of business (unless they are able to adapt). But the advancements do not stop with Orbitz and Priceline. There Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010 by admin
Cabin fever has set in and the cycle of snowstorms seems to be never-ending. Winter will end soon, but perhaps not soon enough for many people. A late-winter tropical vacation might be necessary if you want to preserve your sanity until spring truly sets in.
But, a trip to the Caribbean Read the rest of this entry »