Low-budget fun in the Mile High City
February 17, 2009 ·
Denver and the Rocky Mountains are tailor-made for frugal vacations. Scenic campsites, decent fishing, hunting, rock climbing, rafting and hiking are all within an hour’s drive. And depending on the time of year, you can find free skiing, hotel rooms at deeply discounted prices, and breaks on meals at the Mile High City’s finest dining [...]
Father-son soccer trip to real thing in England
February 17, 2009 ·
My 8 1/2-year-old son stretched his arms wide above his head, trying to hold up his new red-and-white scarf as he and most of the 45,000 fans at Anfield sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Three days later, after walking up what seemed like endless flights of stairs to the top tier of Old Trafford, he [...]
Forget the invasion: Grenada’s all about the beach
February 9, 2009 ·
Mention the tiny spice island in the Caribbean to any American who remembers Ronald Reagan’s presidency, and the inevitable question you’ll get is, “Isn’t that the country we invaded?” Yes, the United States did invade Grenada on Oct. 25, 1983. Reagan ordered some 6,000 troops to oust the six-day-old Marxist government that had come to [...]
Let FREEdom ring: See Philadelphia on a budget
February 9, 2009 ·
With history around every corner — and probably next door to a cheesesteak place — you won’t need to spend a lot of Benjamins (Franklins, that is) for a great trip to the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia boasts free tours of many of its most famous places and plenty of other ways to have [...]
A few good links: The craziest street views on Google Maps
February 9, 2009 ·
Packing the Right Credit Card…and also getting the right travel medical insurance. [New York Times] Top 10 Moments Caught on Google Maps Street View A shooting, a flashing, a house on fire. Tips on Santiago A “down and dirty guide to Chile’s capital city.” Travel agents lend a pro’s perspective 10 questions to ask before [...]
Vancouver a year away from hosting Winter Olympics
February 2, 2009 ·
Hugging a spectacular bay by the Pacific Ocean and ringed by stunning, snowcapped peaks, Vancouver easily ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. With its sandy beaches, Pacific waters, lush rain forests and a glittering downtown full of skyscrapers, Vancouver considers itself a world-class destination on par with cities like Sydney, Australia, or [...]
Tourists getting steep discounts at attractions
February 2, 2009 ·
Hoping the prospect of sales will woo cash-strapped travelers, the nation’s tourist destinations are taking a page from the retail playbook, offering tourists deep discounts and freezing gate prices. Free night stays at Walt Disney World in Florida. Coupons worth $15 off at Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark. Admission to the Georgia Aquarium, the world’s largest fish tank, [...]
