Gobble, gobble.
Turkeys may not fly, but they’re arriving by the plate full. Also, tofurkey.
Speaking of turkeys, people are traveling in mass this weekend and into next week. No, I did not call you or your mother a turkey – just that one relative that you’ve called worse. Turkey. Read More »
Where lost luggage goes to die. Sacramento International's "Samson" uses real suitcases!
Remember when airports became shopping malls? Sure, I love browsing for iPhones and sweaters or a burger and a beer as much as the next guy, but it’s just so lowbrow. Finally, the latest phase in airports is upon us: the art gallery. Here are just a few examples of airport art springing up in a concourse near you.
For the record, I like beer with my art, too. Read More »
Are you cold and wanting to get away? Are there visions of beaches in your head – or maybe falling leaves and fresh snow? Also, turkey. Then read on, gentle reader, read on.
No booking fees and a $200 coupon to use on a later trip? It’s true. Merry holiday of your choice from Expedia.
Virgin America is having a huge 24-hour sale. Hurry! If you miss that there is still this: Virgin America is the first airline to offer fleetwide Wi-Fi and thanks to Google it’s free for the holidays! Read More »
Philanthropic Travel
How about a trip where you give and get back? It’s more than memories and pictures. By traveling you can change somebody else’s life for the better. That is surely one of the most compelling reasons to plan a trip. Global Sojourns’ Priscilla Macy has created a means of getting away and giving of yourself to people who need the help. But from what she describes, the travelers get an equal amount of meaning back from the trips. This is truly a journey that matters as much as it gets you out of your comfort zone. This is travel with meaning.
Is Your Vacation Safe From Swine Flu?
It’s not just schools that are thinking about the spread of Swine Flu.
Travelers all over the world are talking about how safe their vacation plans are with the widespread H1N1 virus on the loose. Theme parks are of particular concern for families as they debate whether or not to cancel their trips to some of the happiest places on earth.
Places like Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida are known for their rides and attractions. But they are also home to thousands of international tourists, crowds and close encounters with other guests and costumed characters. In other words, it’s a potential gold mine for germs!
Rest assured, park officials at most major theme parks are taking extraordinary precautions to keep their tourist havens safe. Disney World has installed over 200,000 individual hand sanitizing stations across the parks. Employees are being vaccinated and taught to closely monitor whether guests they come in contact with show signs of illness, and how to respond accordingly with things like costume changes. (If you sneeze on Goofy, he’s going to be changing his shirt.)
Experts at the CDC say that theme parks aren’t necessarily any more dangerous than any place else, pointing out that there are numerous opportunities for people to catch the H1N1 virus during their normal day to day activities.
There are, of course, a few things you can do to help stay health while you travel.
The Mississippi River Bridge Looking Into Louisiana from Vicksburg, MS
Today’s travel tip is brought to you by that oft overlooked arm of the travel industry, The Office of Tourism. What office, you may be asking? Pick your state I answer, for every state has one. The purpose of the tourism office in a particular state is to encourage vacationing, visiting by both residents and non-residents. They help to promote the economy by promoting the tourism industry within their respective states. Some offices even manage the state’s park systems.
They have information. Lots and lots of information. And that’s what we really need when planning a trip. Where to go, what to do, what to eat, schedules of events and festivals.
This is an American Airlines gate in the Seattle-Tacoma airport that was hand-decorated by American Airlines employees on their own time. The gate is where one child’s dream vacation started earlier this month as they boarded their WishFlight. Read More »
Rolling Clouds and Leaves of Fall Outside of Seattle
I’m not going to lie. I took these photos in my front yard about 30 minutes ago. Sue me.
The point is that there are many reasons to get in your gas-guzzling car and drive around our wonderful nation right now, namely really pretty trees. Read More »
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