Shanghai, China’s Expo showcase, on a shoestring
August 31, 2009 ·
Shanghai lacks the grand monuments and ancient palaces of China’s capital, Beijing, but this bustling commercial center has plenty of unique attractions of its own: strolls down leafy streets bordered by elegant colonial villas, sweeping riverside vistas and — for six months next year — what promises to be the biggest World Expo ever. Shanghai [...]
Lots of family fun in Sandusky, Ohio
August 3, 2009 ·
For our first family vacation with our 4-year-old daughter, we had several criteria: It had to be within a three-hour drive, be reasonably priced, provide enough to do in case of bad weather, and keep my husband and me occupied too. Our destination: Sandusky, Ohio. It’s best known as the home of Cedar Point Amusement [...]
Ski resorts in summer are fun but not for skiing
August 3, 2009 ·
Looking for a late summer destination? Consider visiting some of the resort towns best-known for winter skiing. Many of the West’s most popular ski destinations offer lots of warm-weather activities, with lodging up to 40 percent off what you’d pay in the winter. Things to do include fishing, golf, horseback riding, kayaking and whitewater rafting. [...]
Reservations open August 11 for Epcot Food & Wine
August 3, 2009 ·
The 14th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Festival runs for six weeks beginning Sept. 25 at Walt Disney World Resort, but booking for some of the most popular reservation-only events opens later this month. Reservations will be taken beginning at 7 a.m. Aug. 11 at 407-939-3378 for programs including Epcot wine schools, tequila [...]
TripAdvisor warns of hotels posting fake reviews
July 15, 2009 ·
The hotel review may sound too good — citing obscure details like the type of faucets — or perhaps one stands out as the only negative rating of an otherwise popular location. The influential travel Web site TripAdvisor has been quietly posting disclaimers to warn customers of hotels writing fake reviews to improve their popularity [...]
Maine travel packages being offered
July 6, 2009 ·
Many visitors to Maine associate the state with lobsters, coastal towns and Acadia National Park. But a new project called Maine Woods Discovery is hoping to promote tourism to the state’s lakes, woods, mountains and other inland areas. A new Web site at http://www.mainewoodsdiscovery.com offers seven moderately priced vacation packages to make outdoor, recreational and [...]
Cheers, Florida, for many great places to drink!
June 30, 2009 ·
Where else but Florida could a place like Jimbo’s exist? It’s a Miami bait shack — emphasis on “shack” — a few miles from downtown but with an isolated island feel and a diverse mix of customers. Beer is self-serve and the 82-year-old owner watches over the activity in a rickety boat captain’s chair. It’s [...]
