Cliffs of Moher

I’ve been reading, with interest, many of the plans the Irish Tourism Board has to boost tourism to Ireland this year.

2009 showed a 12% decline in Ireland’s tourism industry and Irish-American philanthropist Chuck Feeney has offered to fund a voucher program- up to $5 million- that is hoped to help bring Ireland’s tourist numbers up by 50,000 this year. Read More »

Have you been searching the internet for travel tips and information? Do you spend your coffee break browsing the trending topics in Twitter for the latest in travel-related news?  Me too.  Here are some recent links that caught my eye:

Want to stay in a bad hotel — or at least laugh at its website? Who doesn’t?

WorldHum’s Olympic take: From Beijing to Vancouver.

Redbook offers some good Walt Disney World advice.

Top Family Travel Sites according to National Geographic Traveler — they forgot one!

Traveling with a pooch? Phetch this stuff.

Great thoughts on travel writing from Nerd’s Eye View.

PBS tackles regional airlines – thoughts by Upgrade: Travel Better.

Travel passes by Virgin Media

Want to use credit card airline miles for that business trip?

Frugal Travel books flights the frugal way.

CNN Travel answers 10 frequent questions.

Can you help NYC kids get some fresh air?

And there you have it.  You’re welcome.

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There is a common theme running through many travel sites this week: winter storms. For some the weather is wreaking havoc, and for others it’s offering some choice powder.  You know what they say, the snow is always whiter on the other side of the country.

Here are some recent travel-related headlines that have grabbed our interest and will hopefully warm your mind up:

Is your airline offering snowstorm travel waivers? Cheapoair has a list.

Colorado is loving the snow. Buy 3 nights in Breckenridge and get the fourth for a buck! If you prefer Aspen they’re offering the Perfect Storm package.

Free Wi-Fi at an airport near you? It could happen.

A hotel on Alcatraz? Sure, why not?

Airlines and Twitter – not everyone gets it.

Napping in Napa – Delicious Baby on traveling with kids.

Upgrade: Travel Better asks how old is your passport?

Going to the Olympics? Here are some suggestions for getting around Vancouver.

Have you seen the Aircruise?

Nomadic Matt shares some Hostel etiquette.

Cruise bargains are hard to find.

Wanderlust and Lipstick presents a great backpacking tale!

Hungry in Tuscany? Eat here.

And there you have it, travel stuff.  If you would like to share a story with us please use the contact link in the sidebar or contact us on Twitter!

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the internet… Here comes another rousing edition of Travel Around the Internet, where we highlight some of our favorite travel links from the past week.  It’s a living.

Kayak is “selling” seats on Oceanic Flight 815. Try not to get too LOST.

Things to do in South Florida if you’re a week early to the Super Bowl.

Looking to getaway for/from Valentine’s Day?

Gadling tells how Salt Lake City is using Facebook to excite the masses.

76% of travelers polled support a tax on obese fliers?

Where to cross-country ski around Chicago.

Brilliant Tips for Mexico.

Men’s Fitness ranks the happiest places on Earth.

Avoid Super Bowl scams!

Amtrak aims at airlines.

And there you have it. Want to see your link here? Follow the contact info in the sidebar and tell us about yourself.  We’re also partial to the Twitter.