Would you take $471,000 to Jamaica? If you answered yes – stop what you’re doing….you’re an idiot. Apparently you’re only allowed to take $10,000 with you when you travel to Jamaica. Two American women did not know about this rule when they visited there last week – and the Jamaican officials took their money. There [...]

Business Traveler Magazine recently announced their “Best in Business Travel Awards” for 2008, and “Park Hyatt” has been named the “Best Hotel Chain” among business travelers around the world. “Our subscribers are among the most seasoned travelers in the world, which is why each year we ask them to select top performers in the industry. [...]

Looking to redefine “frivolous lawsuit”? Look no further. A man named Yoichi Shimamoto is suing United Airlines because he believes that they served him too much wine, which caused him to lose control and beat his wife. Yes, that’s right. He’s suing an airline company because he was arrested at a customs checkpoint after striking [...]

Prices for cruises in January and February look to be at an all time low. According to Tampa bay 10 you can find a 4 night Carnival cruise leaving Tampa on January 8th for only $281 per person. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy you can find a Royal Caribbean cruise leaving Port Canaveral on [...]

Yesterday Delta Airlines launched inflight Internet on 6 aircraft. Delta announced that they were adding Internet to their flights only 4 months ago. To find out if your flight will have wi-fi access look for the “Wi-fi hotspot” decal next to the board door. The first aircraft are 5 of the MD-88 shuttle fleet and [...]

The senior editor of “Travelocity” believes that 2009 will be the “year of travel deals” because the U.S. dollar is increasing in value, gas prices are at their lowest levels in four years, and hotel rates are softening as well. “As long as the economic slowdown continues, deals will abound for people who do have [...]

On May 1st to May 4th 2009 the Carnival Imagination is going to be offering up a unique experience for fans of the band “Pink Floyd”. For prices ranging from $389 – $889 you can join other Floyd-fans on a cruise to the Bahamas. The cruise will include as-yet-unnamed special guests, private parties, entertainment by [...]

There is no denying that the travel industry has taken a HUGE hit in this economy – heck travel NEWS has even taken a massive hit. There isn’t a day goes by that I spend an hour or two just trying to find a non-depressing story. One theme that I see many people sharing is [...]

Last night Celebrity Cruises took top honors as the “Best Premium Cruise Line” and its sister line Azamara Cruises also took home “Best Premium ship” honors. “This has been an extraordinary year for Celebrity, with the widely- heralded launch of Celebrity Solstice, and an unprecedented series of awards won for the entire fleet,” said Celebrity’s [...]

To me, when I think of Christmas, I don’t think of Christmas Tree, twinkling lights, or even Christmas presents. I think of having to travel to 4 different houses to do four different Christmases. I hate it. I have grown to be the Scrooge of my family, because I just want to be home for [...]