Greek ruins tell stories, from Acropolis to Jesus
March 23, 2009 ·
I saw the news on a sunny spring day, traipsing through ruins where the Oracle held court, in a place once deemed the center of the Earth. The report was dated by a couple of thousand years, carved in ancient Greek letters on a marble slab, filled with passages of the era’s noteworthy events. It [...]
Travelocity joins Expedia in dropping airfare-booking fees
March 17, 2009 ·
Today Travelocity is getting rid of its booking fees on plane tickets sold through May 31, matching a move last week by Expedia, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal. The fees, from $7 to $12, have been disguised as part of the government taxes and fees during the online checkout process. While both [...]
Dreaming of a European tour? Try NYC instead
March 10, 2009 ·
On a recent day, I gazed at the Arc de Triomphe, visited the world’s largest gothic cathedral, dined on Viennese schnitzel and spaetzle, saw a few Rembrandts, and shopped at one of Spain’s largest fashion retailers. Well, truth be told, it wasn’t the Arc de Triomphe in Paris; it was the marble arch in Washington [...]
M Resort opens south of Vegas resort corridor
March 9, 2009 ·
The new M Resort, Spa and Casino has opened during what has been a tough stretch for casinos in Las Vegas, but chief executive Anthony Marnell III said timeless tenets — service and value — will push his company forward. But he acknowledged that filling the 390 rooms at the $1 billion resort after its [...]
Volunteer vacations on a budget
March 3, 2009 ·
You could pay a lot of money for the privilege of donating your labor to a worthy cause somewhere around the world on a volunteer vacation. Or you could just throw your sleeping bag in the car, drive to a nearby park, and for as little as $150, spend a week in the wilderness rebuilding [...]
Travel trends in a down economy
February 17, 2009 ·
So we’re going away on weekends and sticking close to home. But are we taking a cruise? Traveling with the girls? Vacationing with the kids? Here’s how the economy is changing the way we travel. SECOND CITY Some smaller cities are stealing the glory. Both Fort Myers, Fla. and Charleston, S.C. experienced double digit growth [...]
Johannesburg market keeps African traditions alive
February 17, 2009 ·
Tucked away under a highway in downtown Johannesburg, the Mai Mai market is a hidden world where traditional African healers ply their trade. Visitors can take in the heady sight of stalls packed with animal skins and strong herbs used to ward off evil and bring good health. It is also a great place to [...]
