After wondering about where the path might lead, oil from the massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico is now reaching Florida, raising concerns for vacationers who booked summer vacations there. Many area agents said they are trying to reassure vacationers that the coast is clear. BP has posted a livestream video of the oil [...]
Soccer fans who thought they might have otherwise missed the chance to say “I was there when they did it!” as England won their first soccer World Cup in 40 years still actually have the chance — to go to South Africa, at least. Several hundred advance tickets for England’s games are still on sale [...]
AAA reports that travel is apparently up nationwide this Memorial Day weekend, for the first time in five years. Nationally, 32.1 million people will travel this holiday weekend, a 5 percent increase since 2009. Commenting on Colorado travel, AAA said one in 10 people in Colorado will travel by car. Some of the 135,000 estimated [...]
Early Tuesday morning, British officials urged its citizens to avoid “all but essential travel” to Bangkok, Thailand after lifting a warning declared last week not to visit the Thai capital under any circumstances. The much anticipated travel clearance came shortly after the end of mass rallies by anti-government Red Shirt protesters were broken up by [...]
International Expeditions, the world leader in nature travel, is offering travelers on its Amazon River cruises an exclusive opportunity to listen to the river’s famed pink river dolphins using hydrophones. Travelers on the 10-day Amazon riverboat cruise use hydrophones to listen to the high-pitched calls of the pink river dolphins, while knowledgeable naturalists explain how [...]
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced new service between Atlanta and Monrovia, Liberia, expanding the airline’s position as the leading U.S. carrier operating flights to Africa. The new service, which is scheduled to begin Sept. 4, will connect Delta’s hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Roberts International Airport in Monrovia with a stop [...]
Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces today that it has signed a hotel management agreement in one of China’s most sought after holiday resort destinations, Huizhou. The Radisson property on a spectacular beach front, featuring 300-rooms, is scheduled to open in the first half of 2012. “Radisson is one of the [...]
Atlantic City businesses are anticipating a strong 2010 summer season as evidenced by an overall increase in seasonal hires across the destination that’s “Always Turned On.” Other positive indicators stem from increased bookings at the iconic Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City Convention Center (ACCC) within the past year. Recent city-wide event successes such as Restaurant [...]
Just in time for summer travel, Rand McNally today launched the 87th edition of America’s #1 Road Atlas, with completely updated maps and mileage data. The new 2011 edition of the Road Atlas also features the “Editor’s Picks” from this year’s 10th annual Best of the Road® program. Each year Rand McNally recognizes the best [...]
Are you a traveler with a special need looking to add an excursion or tour to your cruise vacation plans? Perhaps you are simply a slow walker. Whatever your level of need, a tour or excursion specifically designed to accommodate travelers with special needs will be easier and more enjoyable. Today, there are more travel [...]
