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Last minute holiday trips could help Las Vegas Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:15AMLabor Day weekend wraps up one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. And here's how you can save last minute.
Last-Minute Labor Day Trips for Any Budget Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:13AMBeauty, luxury and convenience can be very relaxing. These Labor Day options offer all three.
Ready for take-off Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:43AMThe German tourism market is ready to take off with good growth next year thanks to an improving economy and stronger early demand for holidays. Germany appears to be coming out of the recession strongly, according to the latest figures.
Holidays are serious stuff for Aussies Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:41PMAustralians take their holidays very seriously, often booking their trips at least three months before departure and staying an average of 16 days per trip.
Banff offers links to the past Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:15PMNew and exclusive Rocky Mountaineer golf adventures take you from Vancouver to Banff - and transport you back in time.
Don’t let the bed bugs bite Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:53PMSearching the seams of mattresses, behind headboards and under dust ruffles once was considered odd behavior. But peering into such spaces in houses and other buildings is becoming more common since a pest, thought to have been eradicated decades ago, has returned.
Bold, black, and brilliant … Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:30PMThis was the year when we saw it all: technical innovations, durable designs, untamed imagination and an amazing surge in sales. Now all that has to be done is deliver the products …
Travel: Taking on Tokyo Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:09AMEditor's note: This is the second part of a five-part series about Lauren Glendenning's travels through Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. TOKYO - One full day in this enormous city is obviously not enough time to see or do much, but you'd be surprised at what you can fit into a day with a little determination and some caffeine. The time change worked out to our benefit since we woke up at ...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum timeline: 1995-2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:10PMThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum marks 15 years in business next month, preceded by more than a decade of prehistory. Then came exhibits devoted to everyone from John Lennon to Bruce Springsteen, the return of Alan Freed and a couple of induction ceremonies in Cleveland. Let's take a look back at the Rock Hall's long, strange trip.
Travel Q&A: Keeping in touch from Europe Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:12PMPlus: The cost to board early
At Your Service Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:03PMHOTEL guests would usually ask concierge Dexter Llamas’ assistance for them to get good seats on their flight, have an early check in or find the best dining spots in Cebu. Most also expect him to arrange for tours within and outside the Queen City.
Vacation Travel Recovers, but Frugality Is Focus Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:51AMWith pent-up demand comes a new level of austerity as vacationers search for frugal ways to get away.
Firms cutting back on travel Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:02AMIn response to tough economic times, large corporations have ordered severe cuts to travel spending over the last two years or so, a move that has staggered the hotel and airline industries.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 28/8 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:28PMAn exhibition of bonsai trees and ornamental stones opened at Ly Thai To Garden on August 25 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi.
A private welcome Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:19PMGrand Strand tourists stopping by the Myrtle Beach Official Welcome Center off U.S. 501 will get more than the usual coupon, brochures and map - they'll also get a sales pitch.
Holy Horology Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:00AMEverything began by a ‘mass’ or ‘service’ on Tuesday April 10, the day before the opening of BaselWorld. At the end of the day, a small el-egant crowd gathered at the Elizabethan Kirche in Basel, squeezing together on the church benches under the high and colourful stained glass windows.
Gap year health: Ten tips to keep the doctor away Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:36AMDr Richard Dawood offers his top 10 tips to ensure you avoid any medical mishaps while you're enjoying the trip of a lifetime.
Vail summer occupancy back to 2008 levels Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:48AMVAIL, Colorado — Recent data paints a rosy picture for tourism-based economies like Vail — a picture that may or may not equal positive indications for the upcoming winter season.
Priceline.com Finds Major U.S. Cities Are Big Winners As Travelers Stay Closer To Home For Labor Day 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:10AMNORWALK, Conn., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The see-saw battle between U.S. and international cities for Labor Day tourists took another turn this year, as many travelers decided to spend summer's last long holiday weekend (Sept. 4-6) in the States, according to priceline.com's (Nasdaq: PCLN) annual list of the Top 50 Labor Day Destinations. Last year, no fewer than 11 international ...
Vail summer occupancy back to 2008 levels Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:02AMCopyright 2010 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Vail summer occupancy back to 2008 levels August, 19 2010 8:39 am MST VAIL, Colorado - Recent data paints a rosy picture for tourism-based economies like Vail - a picture that may or may not equal positive indications for the upcoming ...
Priceline.com Finds Major U.S. Cities Are Big Winners As Travelers Stay Closer To Home For Labor Day 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:15AMThe see-saw battle between U.S. and international cities for Labor Day tourists took another turn this year, as many travelers decided to spend summer's last long holiday weekend in the States, according to priceline.com's annual list of the Top 50 Labor Day Destinations.
The Fixer: Where's Shatner when you need him? Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:12AMDear Fixer: I made several bids for a rental car on Priceline.com -- none of which, to my knowledge, was accepted. I gave up and went elsewhere to reserve a car, fearing that due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend, I might not be able to get one at all or for a reasonable rate.
Accommodating the Family Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:18AMThe Parenting Panel shares its strategies for selecting a accommodations for family vacations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Ten things to do before your next road trip Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:16PMBefore you leave on your next road trip, here are the 10 things that are essential for you to do before pulling out of your driveway or parking lot:
Hot hotels Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:54AMHotel advertising campaigns often convey the impression of another world, where the guest is able to escape the mundane and spoil themselves with incomparable luxury. This metaphor extends to the industry itself, which seems to live in a parallel universe.
Fewer employees fly business class Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:20AMAlso: Hotel room rates jump in some cities and drop in others, and John Wayne Airport in Orange County makes a list of the world's 'scariest.' Tough economic times, have forced large corporations to order severe cuts to travel spending, a move that has staggered the hotel and airline industries.
Travel advice: The best late-season breaks Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:52AMSophie Butler offers advice on where to find the sun when booking a late-season break.
Fewer businesses let employees fly business class Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:27PMAlso: Hotel room rates jump in some cities and drop in others, and John Wayne Airport in Orange County makes a list of the world's 'scariest.' In response to tough economic times, large corporations have ordered severe cuts to travel spending over the last two years or so, a move that has staggered the hotel and airline industries.
Exploring scenic Scotland and all things Shakespeare Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:00AMThis is the seventh installment of Lulu's Travels, an eight-week series based on the European travel journal kept by Lulu Hughes Bush of Salem in 1905. In today's installment, Lulu and her traveling companion, Miss Marion Pyles, take in Scotland's scenic and historical wonders. Back in England, Lulu soaks up all things Shakespeare in Stratford.
Ramadan raises business challenges Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:33AMThe holy month of Ramadan begins this week, which usually means a busy period for supermarkets and shops.
Coach holidays lost as company collapses Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 5:55AMA holiday company used by thousands of Black Country people has gone into administration, with coach trips cancelled at the last minute.
My heart is full with having seen David! Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 3:00AMFlorence the capital of Tuscany, holds Michaelangelo's David, which is a masterpiece in pure white marble.
Whistler hotels emptier than last year Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:46AMDespite hopes that the Winter Olympics would bring tourists flocking back to B.C. and especially to Whistler, 2010 is shaping up to become one of the mountain resort's worst years.
Whistler hotels emptier than last year Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:26PMThe year-to-date hotel occupancy rate in Whistler to the end of June stood at 59.3 per cent, lower than the 61.8-per-cent rate forrecession-plagued 2009, said Mark Herron, chairman of the Hotel Association of Whistler.
Harrah’s sees $$ in resort-fee anger Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:16AMResorts nationwide have jumped on the resort fee bandwagon as a relatively painless way to boost revenue in the name of convenience.
Training camp Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:19PMIn the hinterlands of the Lehigh Valley, where the milk is pure and the prices are controlled, each August a ritual is performed known as Eagles training camp. In the past, the Eagles also held it in places such as Hershey and West Chester. The locale is always bucolic and what is more important,... [This is a summary. To read the full article on SouthPhillyReview.com, click the headline above.]
Get Ready Rentals, One of the Top Specialists in Vacation Rentals, Provides the Perfect Bogota Hotels for Travelers Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:26AMGet Ready Rentals, also known, as Barcelona Homes is the short-term tenancy solution. A popular destination is Bogota, Colombia. Get Ready Bogota has wide range of Bogota Colombia Hotels available for you to have a fantastic time in this magical city.
Don't let the bed bugs bite Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:03AMBed bug infestations are a huge problem today in Chatham-Kent and around the world, according to pest management specialist Steve Peltier. The owner of Steve's Pest Management said in 2006 when he first predicted bed bug would become a huge problem many people scoffed at him.[...]
The smooth guide to Ireland Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:24PMTravelling the country from April to October, looking after visitors’ every need – who would be a tour guide? John G O’Dwyerfound out as he watched one take a German group around the Rock of Cashel
How Foreign Transaction Fees Cost You Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:15PMSummer is almost over, so now is the time to work out those last minute travel plans. This doesn’t just mean booking hotels, flights, and rental cars, you also need to have a game plan in place for your finances, especially if you’re going abroad.
Holy Horology Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:30AMEverything began by a ‘mass’ or ‘service’ on Tuesday April 10, the day before the opening of BaselWorld. At the end of the day, a small el-egant crowd gathered at the Elizabethan Kirche in Basel, squeezing together on the church benches under the high and colourful stained glass windows.
'It's prime time' at the beach Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:12AMOCEAN CITY -- The "no vacancy" signs are burning brightly in Ocean City.
First Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Southeast Asia Celebrates Opening in Kuala Lumpur Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:04AMHilton Worldwide today proudly announced the opening of its first Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Southeast Asia. Celebrated during a special commemoration ceremony amidst hundreds of civic officials, business leaders and company executives last night, the 540-guest room, 34-storey Doubletree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur rises high in the skyline of Malaysia’s capital city within Kuala Lumpur's Golden ...
First Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Southeast Asia Celebrates Opening in Kuala Lumpur Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:08AMKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celebrated during an opening gala last night, the 540-guestroom, 34-storey Doubletree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur now welcomes the world's travelers to the brand's first hotel in Southeast Asia.
First Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Southeast Asia Celebrates Opening in Kuala Lumpur Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:04AMKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia----Hilton Worldwide today proudly announced the opening of its first Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Southeast Asia. Celebrated during a special commemoration ceremony amidst hundreds of civic officials, business leaders and company executives last night, the 540-guest room, 34-storey Doubletree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur rises high in the skyline of Malaysia’s capital city ...
Michigan Tourism Takes Over # 1 Spot in Social Media Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:00AMAfter sharing the top spot last quarter in the 'How Social Is Your State DMO?' study, Michigan has pulled away with the #1 ranking for the period April through June, 2010. The study, conducted by Gammet Interactive, is based on the 50 official US tourism offices use of social media including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and others.
No Reservations, No Problem for Travelers with AAA's TripTik Mobile App Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:34AMORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the summer travel season in full gear, millions of Americans are on the road exploring the country. While some travelers plan every stop in advance, others prefer to plan as they go.
Businesses line up new offers to bolster sales during Ramadan Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:45AMDubai: It's not business as usual during Ramadan. With longer working hours, business managers say it's primarily a promotion-driven time of the year. Businesses can go from slow to busy in just one day, many business managers say. That's every day for a whole month.
Portland is a clean, green, and progressive city Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:14PMBike lanes and streetcars, craft-beer breweries and coffee roasters, green spaces and green buildings -- this trendsetting city enjoys its clean, healthy, and easygoing lifestyle. And then there’s its quirky side -- with a capital Q.
Thomases go West via motorcycle Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 8:37PMKevin Thomas was ready for an adventure of a different sort. His wife Donna went along. The Holly Springs couple traveled 5,500 miles round trip to California and back on their Honda 1800 Goldwing.