10 great places to feel like an Olympic champion
February 12, 2010 ·
There’s nothing like witnessing Shaun White stomp a double cork 1080 in the 22-foot halfpipe, or seeing Rachael Flatt effortlessly nail a triple Salchow. However, if you can’t join the sports-loving masses in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics (today through Feb. 28), never fear. Jim Kaese, cofounder of athleticmindedtraveler.com, shares his favorite ways to [...]
7 secrets for a more romantic trip
February 11, 2010 ·
In the process of creating an itinerary, navigating an unfamiliar place and sticking to a budget, travelers sometimes find romance taking a back seat to practicality. Despite the toils of traveling, finding a little flirtation on the road isn’t as difficult as it may seem. There’s no need to spend weeks planning the perfect trip [...]
Ritz-Carlton to close 5-diamond Las Vegas hotel
February 10, 2010 ·
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co will close its five-diamond property in Las Vegas this May, after the hotel struggled with a slide in demand and revenue. “It’s nothing the hotel did. It’s a simple lack of business and a decline in the tourism industry,” said Ritz-Carlton spokeswoman Vivian Deuschl. The owners of the 348-room property, Village [...]
Top spots to stay, play and eat in Florida’s sunny Key West
February 5, 2010 ·
Where to find some inspiration (and cocktails) in Florida’s sunny Key West. THE ANIMAL LOVER Big Pine Key In the 1950s, Big Pine Key’s miniature-deer population dwindled to near extinction; today, 700 or so skip around the island’s ten square miles. It’s home to the hardwood forest of the National Key Deer Refuge, best seen [...]
iPhones keep ski resorts honest on snowfall
January 29, 2010 ·
Ever hit the slopes only to find 4 inches of fresh snow instead of the 8 inches you were promised? That may be because ski areas have exaggerated their snowfalls on weekends to entice skiers, according to a study by two Dartmouth College professors. That depth deception may fall by the wayside, however, as skiers [...]
10 great resorts for a warm weather escape
January 29, 2010 ·
About this time of year, many of us are craving a place in the sun. And all-inclusive resorts can be a value alternative to an a lá carte tropical vacation. Doug Stallings, senior editor at Fodors 80degrees, a new addition to the popular website that explores warm-weather escapes, shares some resorts that offer bang for [...]
Hotel fees that must die — and how to kill them
January 25, 2010 ·
Resort fees. Mandatory tips. Concierge surcharges. If you’ve stayed at a hotel in the last few years, you’ve become accustomed — if not anesthetized — to these annoying extras. You expect them. You’re indifferent to them when they appear on your bill. You shouldn’t be. Consider these two facts: 2010 is shaping up to be [...]
