Florida’s Theme Parks Ready for Spring, Summer Visitors

Florida’s theme parks ready for spring, summer visitors
Quicker than you can say “Once-upon-a-time” Florida’s theme parks are ready for spring and summer — their busiest seasons — with new attractions. This year, there is a big celebration with giveaways at one park, a new family coaster at another, and a rebuilt old favorite roller coaster [...]

Traveler’s Best Friend

There are many jobs in America that are service related, and most of us take the service provided for granted. Often we don’t think about the people that provide many useful services.
One of these jobs is the Airport Skycap.
Skycaps work an average of 10 people per flight, who are on up to 12 flights per [...]

Time to invest in Amtrak

It is past time for the U.S. to invest in Amtrak.
It’s amazing how the Europeans have invested and developed a first class rail system, while we have allowed our train car industry to go by the way side.
I ran across this article at Budget Travel by Arthur Frommer:
In the world of travel, never underestimate the [...]

Free Caribbean Travel Brochures

A comprehensive list of FREE travel brochures for the Caribbean, along with Central and South America provided by hundreds of leading suppliers.
Also, brochures on Art/Culture/History, Outdoor Vacation and Unique Lodging.
Click here for free brochure order

Passenger Bill of Rights

ASTA Responds to Call for Passenger Bill of Rights
On February 21, ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) issued the following statement regarding legislation or other regulatory action to assure that passengers are treated properly by airlines when unexpected circumstances, such as weather disruptions, arise: 
ASTA believes it is clear beyond debate that, absent an unforeseen but [...]

Passport Law Revised

Another change to the new passport law announced today by the Department of Homeland Security.The new rule would allow children aged 15 and under to cross land borders with birth certificates and written parental consent, instead of passports.
Passports will still be required for children when entering the U.S. by air.
Homeland Security said the [...]

Bahamas All Inclusive Golf Vacation

Sample package includes 3 nights stay with unlimited golf at The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort starting from $949 per person based on double occupancy.
White sandy beaches, shimmering blue waters, lush tropical forests are all stunning to see but trouble to hit out of. The golf courses at the Sheraton Our Lucaya [...]

National Geographic Affordable Global Cell Phone

National Geographic announces the launch of the National Geographic Talk Abroad Travel Phone, designed specifically for the needs of the traveling public, allowing for affordable calls from over 100 countries, with no contracts to sign and free incoming calls in most international markets.GSM cell phone technology experts at Cellular Abroad, Playa del Rey, Calif., collaborated with [...]

Online Travel Agency for Motorists

AAA unveils first online travel agency for motorists.
The new site is designed to meet the needs of drive travelers, who account for 88% of all leisure travel in the U.S.
www.aaa.com also provides services and information for travelers planning worldwide journeys by air and sea as well as land.
Last month AAA added location and fuel pricing [...]

Budget Airlines, the Disadvantage

Low cost air travel is obviously appealing, however many travelers are not aware that low cost airlines like JetBlue have no agreement with other airlines to shift passengers during an emergency.
The cost of the airfare may be cheaper, but in a weather related emergency you have no option to switch your ticket to another airline [...]

Queen Mary 2 Sets Sail from the Big Apple

Queen Mary 2 continues to significantly expand her presence in New York
Cunard Line announces an extended series of 12 ten-day voyages to the Caribbean from the Big Apple, as well as two 13-day sailings to Panama and the Caribbean and a 14-day Caribbean Celebration voyage featuring Christmas Day at sea and New Year’s Eve in [...]

Virgin Galactic’s First Honeymooners

This year’s Valentine’s Day was different for recently married Loretta and George Whitesides. 
Besides spending it together for the time first since getting married last year, the Whitesides, who carry the distinction as the first couple to honeymoon in space, launched a new website to share the excitement of their upcoming adventure with the public.
Loretta and [...]

Delta Offers Non Stop Service to Keys

DELTA CONNECTION BEGINS ATLANTA-FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON AIRPORT JET SERVICE
An almost seven-year void was filled Thursday when commercial air service returned to the middle Florida Keys, with the first arrival of Delta Connection’s daily nonstop round-trip service from Atlanta to Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Previously, Key West was the only airport in the Keys that offered regularly [...]

Jimmy Buffet Concert Anguilla

Jimmy Buffett to perform special concert in Anguilla on March 24th, 2007 at Dune Preserve.
The Patron Saint of Paradise is set to bring the music industry’s longest running beach party to one of the world’s premiere beaches when Jimmy Buffett performs in a special one-time-only concert event this year on the glorious Caribbean island of [...]

Hostages On The Runway

It is finally time for a Passengers Bill of Rights that states – Airline passengers cannot be held hostage when their flight gets delayed for hours upon hours – you bet it is.
This isn’t the first time this has happened - but hopefully it will be the last!
A JetBlue flight was scheduled to leave New York [...]

Club Med Cancun – New Teen Concept

Club Med Cancun to Unveil New Teen Concept
Club Med Cancun Yucatan will unveil the latest Passworld for teens.
Club Med Cancun Yucatan recently re-opened after $24 million in renovations as a family resort including programs for children ages four to 10 years and a special Baby Welcome Program.
In addition to these programs, Club Med Cancun Yucatan [...]

Air Jamaica Offers Upgrades to Couples-to-Be

Air Jamaica is offering brides and grooms traveling to get married in any of its Caribbean destinations a free upgrade to the airline’s new Executive Business Class.
This on-going program relieves the tension of planning a destination wedding by offering guests an affordable air travel option. To qualify, the bride and groom must book a minimum [...]

Weather Continues to Disrupt U.S. Flights

Well, its 2 degrees here in the Midwest, and we have mountains of snow . . .
Major airports in the Midwest and East Coast yesterday were struggling with delays and cancelled flights due to heave snow and ice storms.
As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, only 57 of 276 flights scheduled to depart Washington Reagan National [...]

Disney Dreams Out Loud

The family entertainment giant thinks smaller to grow BIGGER . . .
If Disney hits its mark, you won’t need to travel to one of its lavish theme parks to soak in the pixie dust. The family entertainment giant is rolling out conceptual art depicting new destinations that include urban entertainment centers, stand-alone attractions, and themed [...]

Mardi Gras 2007 – New Orleans Open & Ready

Based on Travelocity’s latest data, air travel to the New Orleans area for the weekend leading up to Mardi Gras’ grand celebrations has increased by 75% in 2007. With tourism nearing pre-Katrina levels statewide, the spirit of the state’s diverse Carnival celebrations will be better than ever.According to the Louisiana Lieutenant Governor’s office, 90% of [...]