Wednesday, Nov. 12 2008
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 few [...]
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 [...]
In the past few weeks prices for holiday travel have dropped sharply, but according to Fare Compare there are only 2 more days to take advantage of those cheap flights.
Shopping at least 14 days before departure can usually result in cheap tickets. After that time shoppers will find coach seats doubling or [...]
Monday, Nov. 10 2008
There is a 12 million square-foot mall in Dubai, located directly in the shadow of the Dubai Burj, the world’s tallest building (for now). This massive mall has an impressive set of displays including a 33,000 specimen tank including an acrylic tunnel that people can walk through to view the aquatic specimens. [...]
The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is a 200 acre family friendly playground that is going to make some families very happy this Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
They are offering some amazing Holiday Advance Purchase Rates adn Free Night offers.
“ADVANCE PURCHASE OFFER
Thanksgiving
$129 per room, per night - November 16, 2008 through [...]
Friday, Oct. 31 2008
The economic down turn is hurting travel agency Expedia. Their third-quarter profits fell 4.8 percent as customers decided to stay home in this fumbling economy.
“Yes, it’s a difficult environment, but that’s everyone’s news,” Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement. “Any predictions about its depth or duration would be foolish,” he [...]
Gadling reports that the Sacramento airport is about to spend $767,000 on a giant red rabbit sculpture.
Yeah - you read that right. The better part of a million dollars is being spent on a piece of artwork at the airport that won’t be completed until 2011.
Why, you might ask, would that kind of [...]
Thursday, Oct. 30 2008
Jerome, Arizona is considered by many to be the scariest ghost town in the United States of America. The old mining town’s center piece of horror is an old “Grand Hotel” that is known for its spooks and spirits.
Guests often report the sounds of groaning and coughing coming from empty rooms, and many [...]