Articles for ‘Travel Tips’ Category
Friday, March 30th, 2012
Spend May 11-12 in Philly for the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, the largest collegiate regatta in the U.S. Credit: michaelwm25.
By Richard Hammer
Come May 11-12, the City of Brotherly Love just might gain another nickname: the City of Strong Backs. Once again, Philadelphia will host the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, the largest collegiate rowing regatta in the United States with more than 100 universities participating from the United States and Canada. Dating back to 1934, the event continues to be one of the city’s most exciting traditions — and the perfect excuse to book a Philadelphia vacation. The free event runs on both days from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pack a picnic lunch or buy snacks in the food court to enjoy along the Schuylkill River. For more information on parking and shuttles, visit the event site. (more…)
Tags: Philadelphia hotels, Philadelphia vacation
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
Bears know best: The Country Bear Jamboree -- one of the original acts at the park -- will fete the extra day.
By Deborah Bowen
Every four years, the calendar rewards us with an extra 24 hours to do with as we see fit. Some work, some play and some choose to immerse themselves in magic. Walt Disney World is exercising its option of giving us 24 straight hours of incredible fun and excitement with ‘One More Disney Day.’ On Feb. 29, Magic Kingdom will stay open from 6 a.m. through 6 a.m. on March 1. So what do you do with 24 extra hours of uninterrupted fun in the Kingdom? Here are five overlooked attractions that might be perfect for you to visit (or revisit, as the case may be): (more…)
Tags: Disney World vacations
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Monday, February 20th, 2012
Mom, did the painting just move? LCDs spark to life with animated art aboard the new Disney Fantasy.
By Jill E. Cooper
Building upon the phenomenal popularity of the Midship Detective Agency game introduced onboard the Disney Dream during its inaugural sailing last year, the newest Disney Cruise Line beauty, the Disney Fantasy, will offer a similarly enchanting mystery game when it sets sail this March. Although the game is called the Midship Detective Agency on both ships, the storylines are completely different. In fact, on the Disney Fantasy, an extra dash of Muppet magic and mayhem has been added to the ‘Case of the Stolen Show’ mystery guests are asked to solve. (more…)
Tags: Disney cruises, Disney Vacation
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Monday, February 6th, 2012
Tucked in Nantucket: Hole up with your sweetheart in the classic Americana inn The Wauwinet.
By Erik Torkells
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means hotels are announcing themed packages. These packages are increasingly about sexiness more than romance, however, with extras like complimentary copies of the Kama Sutra and what used to be called “marital aids.” (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) But you don’t have to be Carrie Bradshaw to know that sex and romance are hardly the same thing, and Valentine’s Day is about romance. We’re not talking about heart-shaped candy boxes and flowers, but the feeling that tends to happen early in a relationship, when it’s as if you’re the only two people in the world. How do you re-create that? (more…)
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Save money and time with the new Hotels by Orbitz app for iPhone, which speeds you through hotel booking in just 3 taps.
By Valerie Moloney
iPhone devotees swear by its magical powers. Don’t know a song? Download an app. Refrigerator empty? Order groceries on your phone. And now, thanks to Orbitz, here’s one more convenience for booking hotels on the go: the new Hotels by Orbitz app for iPhone. (more…)
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
Jackpot: Las Vegas McCarran International Airport has free WiFi (if you can pull yourself away from the slots).
By Mark Chesnut
You’ve got a layover that’s just long enough to check e-mail on something larger than your cell phone, but you have no VIP club membership handy and you don’t feel like paying as much as $20 to access Wi-Fi for just an hour or two. What to do? (more…)
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
The party before the party: The week leading up to the greatest football matchup lights up Indianapolis. Credit: bnpositive.
By Amy Carey
About 10,000 visitors are expected to flood Indianapolis on Feb. 5, which seems manageable considering the millions who will be tuned to their TVs around the world for – what else? – football (and commercials, of course). It’s not too late to book an Indianapolis hotel or scope out the highlights in the week leading up to the high-demand event. (more…)
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
The price is right: New DOT rules provide more up-front details about airline fees and surcharges.
By Mark Chesnut
Beginning Jan. 26, new rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) should make it a bit easier when shopping around for the best airfare. Consumer advocates are hailing a new consumer rule, designed to enhance protections for air travelers, that will require all government taxes and fees to be included in every advertised fare. (more…)
Tags: airline tickets, airlines
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Quirky masks are just some of the artwork for sale along Frenchmen Street. Credit: Infrogmation.
By Blane Bachelor
The French Quarter and the Garden District are must-see stops for any New Orleans vacation. But in-the-know travelers are shifting east, specifically to two of the city’s hippest ‘hoods these days: the Bywater and the Faubourg Marigny – or, in local parlance, simply the Marigny (pronounced MARE-uh-nee). These funky, bohemian precincts simmer with the essence of Nola, from galleries featuring local art to cozy Cajun restaurants to bars buzzing with the beats of resident musicians, and within easy reach of many New Orleans hotels. (more…)
Tags: New Orleans hotels, New Orleans vacation
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