10 travel tips for your back and waistline
May 21, 2010 ·
Common annoyances like bad food and cramped quarters are simply a fact of travel, whether you’re going by air or land. But you can keep them to a minimum and arrive at your destination with your health and sanity intact. Here’s how: On a plane 1. Distribute your luggage between two smaller suitcases instead of [...]
AAA predicts jump in Memorial Day travelers
May 20, 2010 ·
More Americans will hit the highways and airports over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but they’ll probably spend much less than last year, according to a study released Thursday by AAA. The travel group said about 32.1 million people are expected to take trips during the final weekend in May. About 30.5 million Americans traveled [...]
Summer vacation sale: Continental U.S. hotels from $51
May 20, 2010 ·
Expedia sale is tailor-made to help you save on your summer vacation! You’ll get up to 40% off in travel’s top destinations when you book on Expedia. Book by June 29; travel by July 31, 2010. Expedia Summer Sale – Continental U.S. Hotels from $51!
Asia awaits: Hotels from $45, Flight + Hotel from $1055
May 7, 2010 ·
Asia’s a land of contrasts, where ancient temples abut modern shopping centers and languid rivers slice through bustling towns. And then there’s the food. Spicy, delicious—and reason enough to visit. Save on hotels in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and more. Save up to 30% on 2 nights or up to 40% on 3+ nights. Book by [...]
Americans planning to travel and spend more
May 3, 2010 ·
After a few years of staying close to home, Americans are ready to start traveling again and will be spending more and staying away longer. But savvy, cost-conscious travelers will also be looking for value and are willing to haggle for the best deals, according to a survey released Friday. “They are indicating that they [...]
Derby Museum lets fans soak in Run for Roses
April 20, 2010 ·
Within the shadows of venerable Churchill Downs, the world’s most famous horse race never ends. Nor does the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby Museum, situated just off Gate 1 at Churchill, offers a treasure trove of Derby memories for horse racing aficionados and people making their maiden trip to a track. The [...]
To fly through ash or not? That’s no easy question
April 20, 2010 ·
To fly, or not? There’s no right answer about when it’s safe to fly through a cloud of volcanic ash. But it’ll be all too obvious if there’s a wrong answer, experts say. With the volcano in Iceland, Mother Nature is giving high-flying Europe a lesson in risk, aviation technology, scientific uncertainty and economics. And [...]
