Now while not my usual “travel news” story, I felt compelled to write about the American Lung Association’s results from a two year project on air pollution in the United States. Because as travelers, you and I will eventually wind up in some of these places, some might have already been. After reading the results…
April 30 (AP) – Flu concerns are apparently keeping U.S. tourists out of Mexico. A check by The Associated Press finds that some planes were nearly empty Wednesday on U.S.-to-Mexico routes. Houston-based Continental Airlines says fewer than half the available seats were booked on six flights last night. One Continental flight from Houston to Cancun…
Thinking of gallivanting off to “La Ville-Lumière” (The City of Lights)? Think it is just too darn expensive? Think again! I came across a sweet deal currently available at Go-Today.com to France’s capital city. The “Paris At Its Best” package includes round-trip airfare, 6-night hotel accommodations, daily continental breakfast, and all taxes for as low…
Starting today you can fly Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin America between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Orange County’s John Wayne Aiport (SNA). Fares start at $49 one-way (before taxes and fees) according to Virgin’s press release, but I found a few for as low as $38 one-way. The flight will take you roughly 90…
Starting May 7 you can climb aboard the popular BoltBus between Baltimore, Maryland and New York City for the introductory fare of $1 each-way. That’s right, for just a buck you can enjoy the roughly 200 mile jaunt between “The Monumental City” and “The Big Apple” in comfort. All of the BoltBus fleet come equipped…
How is this for some good news to travelers. Between July 7th and December 15th, Alaska Airlines is implementing a new program titled Baggage Service Guarantee. This new service states that if your checked items are not spinning slowly around the baggage claim area within 25 minutes after you land, you will receive $25 off…
It is 90 degrees outside today. The sky is blue and the air is fresh…well as fresh as New York City air can be I guess. Anyway, weather like this gives me a severe case of cabin fever and the urge to pack a bag, jump into my car and hit the pavement. Yes, the…
Southwest Airlines is currently promoting their “Summer Sale”, with fares as low as $49 one-way! In some rare cases I even found $39 one-way. Travel is good through October 28, which gives you plenty of time to pick out the perfect dates for an escape. However, you must book your trip by May 14 in…