Articles Tagged With "travel news"

	Virgin America Launches First Flights to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit December 2, 2011 Airline Takes Off for its Third Mexican Destination; Launches First Nonstop Flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta.

	Second Quarter 2011 Travel Data Reveals Continuing Increases Across Airfare and Hotel Rates August 23, 2011 Business Travel Prices Continue Rebound According to American Express Business Travel Monitor.

	Convert currency quickly with this easy search engine tip. April 15, 2011 Using google is a fast way to find out the latest exchange rates. Just type in an amount and an explanation of how you want it converted (e.g., "14 Swiss francs in dollars").

	Experience destination-based spa practices when traveling in Hawaii. April 14, 2011 In addition to the obvious relaxation benefits of any spa trip, the Big Island’s spas have done a fantastic job incorporating local traditions and ingredients into their menus.

	Be prepared for any travel situation by packing these Fodorite recommended household items. April 13, 2011 Suze always brings safety pins: “They take up no space and can do what nothing else can (fix clothes, pin closed curtains, etc.)”

	Be green with these wildlife watching tips for your next trip. April 12, 2011 Walk softly on forest trails and keep as quiet as you can. You’ll spot more wildlife and maintain the natural atmosphere of the forest for other visitors, too. Stay on marked trails and never approach animals; user your zoom lense to capture close-ups.

	Prepare in advance for health issues in South America. April 11, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) have country-specific information about health concerns and suggested or required inoculations, prophylactic medications, etc. Visit your doctor to be sure you’re up to date on tetanus and any other shots.

	Heading to Central America for Holy Week? Make sure you respect local etiquette. April 8, 2011 Lent is a popular time for travel in Central America, especially the week before Easter (April 24). Revealing clothing is frowned upon, especially in more rural areas. Be quiet when visiting a house of worship, and don’t photograph people praying.

	Look into leasing cars for long trips. April 6, 2011 In Europe, if you need a car for 17 days or longer you can often lease a spiffy luxury car at a discounted rate. Some rental companies in the United States, like Avis, offer “mini-leases.” See their Web site if you’re planning a three- or four-week roa…

	Save money and buy Eurail Passes before leaving for Europe. April 4, 2011 You can buy passes in many major European train stations, but prices are typically 20% higher than if you buy in advance online, and not all types of passes are available.

	Take advantage of spa week 4/11–4/17 for the ultimate relaxation vacation on the cheap. April 3, 2011 Spa Week is offering $50 spa treatments in 35 U.S. states and Toronto, Canada for the week of April 11th.

	Flight diverted after rapid cabin decompression April 2, 2011 A Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, declared an in-flight emergency Friday and diverted to Yuma, Arizona, due to rapid decompression in the cabin, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

	Known which Caribbean islands require a driving permit. April 1, 2011 Several Caribbean islands require a temporary local driving permit for car rental. Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, the BVI, Cayman Islands, Dominca, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Lucia and St. Vincent, and the Grenadines require you to present your valid driver…

	Get buff legs while sitting in your seat with these exercises. March 31, 2011 Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor. Keeping knees bent, raise one leg a few inches. Rotate your ankle around five times, lower your leg, and switch to the other leg.

	FAA: Unsafe to have airliner check on private plane March 30, 2011 An air traffic control supervisor and the crew of a Southwest Airlines jet have been suspended after the controller asked the Southwest Boeing 737 to fly in the vicinity of a small Cirrus aircraft in an effort to check on the welfare of the pilot, auth…

	Pilot finds hole in plane’s fuselage; airline and FBI investigate March 29, 2011 A US Airways 737 pilot in Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered a small hole in the exterior of his plane’s fuselage Monday, prompting the airline to take the plane out of service and for the FBI to begin an investigation.

	Disney cruise worker still missing as voyage ends March 28, 2011 The parents of a British woman who went missing while working on a Disney cruise last Tuesday were waiting at the dock Sunday morning when the ship returned to the Port of Los Angeles Sunday.

	Alaska Airlines computer outage cancels flights March 27, 2011 The central computer system for Alaska Airlines was knocked out of service early Saturday morning when a transformer blew out, forcing the airline to cancel 15% of its flights, spokeswoman Bekha Green said.

	Heading to D.C. for the National Cherry Blossom festival? Check out our favorite spots for blossom peeping. March 26, 2011 The Tidal Basin’s cherry blossoms are famous for a reason—the vistas of pink blooms against the Jefferson Memorial and Potomac River are truly stunning. But this spot is no secret, and over 1 million visitors flock here yearly to see the trees.

	Avoid back pain at the airport with these tips for travelers. March 24, 2011 If you suffer from back pain, don’t lock your knees while you’re standing in all those lines; this causes bad posture and puts pressure on the lower back. Bend your knees slightly, and keep your pelvis tucked in.