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To my left, a carousel swings slowly into motion. To my right, a high diver leaps off an 18-meter platform and into a kidney-shaped pool. And 75 feet overhead, a guy on a zip line announces his passing with an ear-splitting “Wha-a-a-hoooooo!”
The resorts along Las Vegas Boulevard sit not just in the middle of a desert, but at a crossroads where conspicuous consumption meets scarce resources.
Seems the airlines aren’t the only ones suffering from a decline in business travel.
The Alaska tourism season may be winding down, but the debate over its future is turning into quite a tempest — and this storm is heading to court.
It’s official: With the sun now crossing the celestial equator, fall has arrived. It’s time to say goodbye to trashy beach reads and monsters at the multiplex and say hello again to, shall we say, more cultured travel activities.
It’s the age-old paradox of leaf-peeping: By the time you know the foliage is hitting its peak, most local hotels are booked solid. The solution? Forgo the multi-day tour, opting instead for a one-day, one-tank trip. Here’s five great possibilities.
Don’t toss that one-quart, zip-top, clear plastic bag just yet. Despite hopeful reports, technological advances and the recent terror-plot convictions in London, TSA won’t be relaxing its 3-1-1 rule on liquids any time soon.
Swine flu — it’s nothing to sneeze at. The virus is poised to make a major appearance in the coming months, but is already creating its share of concern, confusion and contradictory headlines.
Hey cruisers! Are you bored with bingo? Had enough of art auctions and pain-inducing performances of “Eye of the Tiger”? Not to worry. The cruise industry is rolling out some of the most innovative ships to hit the high seas since the RMS Olympic set sail in 1911 with a swimming pool and Turkish bath.
Flying this fall? If so, you may want to bring some extra deodorant, a current OAG Pocket Flight Guide and plenty of whatever stress-reliever best gets you to your happy place.
We need a cure for Travel Search Fatigue Syndrome, that dizzying condition in which you’ve clicked on so many links, you can’t even remember where you found that great place or really hot deal.
Break out the maps, load up the kids and camping gear and make the most of summer’s waning days — and with these 10 products, you'll enjoy the journey and your stay.
With apologies to George Carlin, if airports are all about going places, why do you begin your trip in a terminal?
If you’ve ever ridden a train and wondered what was rolling by your window, Amtrak and the National Park Service (NPS) may be able to help. This summer, on-board volunteers are riding the rails, pointing out local landmarks and putting the countryside in context from Upstate New York to Southern California.
If you’ve ever ridden a train and wondered what was rolling by your window, Amtrak and the National Park Service (NPS) may be able to help. This summer, on-board volunteers are riding the rails, pointing out local landmarks and putting the countryside in context from Upstate New York to Southern California.
Another day, another online travel site. In fact, at a time when hotels are half-empty and airlines are on the brink, it seems as if the only optimists in the business are the developers of new travel Web sites.
Have you heard the news? Starting today, you’re going to need a passport or other “passport-equivalent” document to enter (or re-enter) the United States.
Listen up, people; this is important. And by “this,” I mean that vacation you’ve been considering. After and , I’ve come to the conclusion that the future of the Great American Vacation is in your hands.
Is your tank half empty or half full? With the Memorial Day weekend upon us — and the summer travel season not far behind — it would appear there’s a lot riding on your answer.
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week (May 9–17) — and the travel industry wants you to get with the program.
There’s just something about that new airport smell.
Alaska's cruise-ship conundrumThe Alaska tourism season may be winding down, but the debate over its future is turning into quite a tempest - and this storm is heading to court.
H1N1 and travel health: swine flu, round two?Swine flu - it's nothing to sneeze at. The virus is poised to make a major appearance in the coming months, but is already creating its share of concern, confusion and contradictory headlines.
Attack of the monster cruise shipsOver the next few months, the cruise industry will roll out some of the most innovative ships to hit the high seas since the RMS Olympic set sail in 1911 with a swimming pool and Turkish bath.
Online travel: searching for sanityWe need a cure for Travel Search Fatigue Syndrome, that dizzying condition in which you've clicked on so many links, you can't even remember where you found that great place or really hot deal.
Crunch time at the rental-car counterIt's one of the ironies of these recessionary times. While weak travel demand has led to lower airfares and deep hotel discounts, car-rental rates have soared.
Free interpretive programs for Amtrak ridersThis summer, on-board volunteers are riding the rails, pointing out local landmarks and putting the countryside in context from Upstate New York to Southern California.
Dollar-saving strategies for summer travelThe economy has more people leery about making plans far in advance; travel companies are offering more last-minute deals, and new technologies are fostering bargains that come and go like mayflies.
Gadgets, gizmos and a good night's sleepFrom the outside, they look like any other hotel, but let yourself in the room and you'll find the latest and greatest amenities that chains will consider for hotels down the line.
Much ado about passportsStarting today, you're going to need a passport or other "passport-equivalent" document to enter (or re-enter) the U.S.? What, you hadn't heard? Tell me, what's it like living in a cave?
Are Your "Secret Questions" Too Easily Answered?Brian Green's experience with not-so-secret questions began when he logged on to his World of Warcraft account in March of this year and found all of his characters in their underwear. Someone had stolen the account and sold off all of his virtual equipment.
What's in store for air travel in 2009?Evidence is building that a smaller airline industry is a saner airline industry and that the combination of fewer planes and fewer passengers could add up to more pleasant flights.
A quantum of exotic travelFor travelers, the 22nd James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace," presents another four-star tour of exotic locales with scenes shot in Austria, Italy, Chile, Mexico and Panama.
Heads up for holiday fliersThe mess on Wall Street affects everyone who has a 401(k), uses a credit card or, for that matter, intends to travel in the coming months.
Hey, we're passengers, not data pointsFor those keeping score at home: Last week, Congress extended funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Extending the rights of airline passengers, not so much.
Israelis discover cure for bee colony collapse-associated virus"It is a real-life nightmare scenario that makes any horror movie pale by comparison. The honeybees are in trouble and, by extension, so is the human race.
Portland-based startup takes to the skyLaunched on June 30, SeaPort Airlines intends to get travelers "downtown to downtown" - from Seattle to Portland or Portland to Seattle - in 90 minutes, saving them as much as three hours roundtrip.
More true tales of award-winning weirdnessWhat better way to commemorate National Aviation Day than with another round of awards that celebrate the odd side of travel?
Dozens of new World Heritage Sites namedWorld heritage is a terrible thing to waste. Fortunately, for more than two dozen places around the globe, that shouldn't be an issue as they've just been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
Hassles and high costs won't stop travelersHigh gas prices and the hassles of air travel may put a damper on many vacations this summer, but don't expect the Fourth of July weekend to fizzle out. Despite the likelihood of a long-term travel slowdown, millions of Americans will take to the roads and skies over the holiday.
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