Monday, Nov. 17 2008

The Houston Chronicle has an interesting report from a recent travel guide’s list of the best places in the world to be entombed. On it’s list are obvious places like the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramids. One place, however, sticks out a bit more than the others. It’s a pet cemetery located in Hartsdale, [...]

Friday, Nov. 14 2008

The Guardian is reporting that business travel is likely to slow down in 2009 – and that makes a lot of sense. The global economic down turn is causing companies to tighten their belts more than they have in the past, and it’s only logical that that would result in less business travel. “This year [...]

Not everyone wants to slave over a hot stove on Thanksgiving day. If you’re one of those people that would rather go out – but still want to do something special – you might want to conisder a harbor cruise if you’re in the New York area. Bateaux New York is an elegant looking boat [...]

Thursday, Nov. 13 2008

A Survey released on Wednesday by Orbtiz suggests that the Denver International Airport may be less busy than other airports during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. It is expected to be the 9th busiest domestic airport during the Thanksgiving travel blitz, which is down substantially from it’s 3rd place rank in 2007. This is, of course, [...]

The Dallas Morning news has a great article today on 15 travel deals that you can take advantage of this holiday season. They include cruses, hotels, resorts, free gas, and much more. Here’s a small sampling…. Free gas from Choice Hotels Stay at three Choice hotels (including Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn and Quality) through Nov. [...]

Wednesday, Nov. 12 2008

CNN has a great article for you pet lovers out there that can help you to make sure that you AND your pet enjoy your vacation. The main focus of the article is on finding the right person to take care of your pet. If you don’t have a family member or friend that can [...]

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that just in time for Thanksgiving holiday travel “family lanes” are beginning to open up at airports nationwide. This pilot program will feature lanes designed for families, expert fliers, and casual flier (you know, as long as you don’t look suspicious). “Families feel a lot more relaxed, they don’t feel [...]

If you’re looking for a heavily wooded, buildable island then you might want to check out this 5.2 acre island in Hernando, Florida. The island is in a natural state with abundant wildlife and excellent bass fishing. The island itself is about 1/2 a mile from shore, and over 1 mile from a public launch. [...]

Tuesday, Nov. 11 2008

The Los Angeles Times reports that holiday travel is expected to remain steady this season, in spite of the downturning economy. The reason seems clear, but some people are still surprised. What is that reason? Family. Holiday travel isn’t about taking a trip for the fun of it, or laying on the beach for a [...]

Using the current gas prices from over 80,000 retail stations Cost2Drive.com can calculate how much it will cost you to drive from one location to another, which can be helpful when planning your trip. The newly launched site will calculate your gas milage and need for refilling to determine your total estimated cost. You can [...]