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Travel Tidbits: Sleeping In Style… At Airports and Hot, Hot Hotels

SLEEPING IN STYLE Typically, when someone mentions that he or she “slept at the airport” I deduce that a flight delay or cancellation forced him or her to seek refuge on the nearest bench in a cold terminal. But, I may have to change my vision of what sleeping at an airport really entails. According to directors at the San Francisco Airport, later this year travelers will be able to snooze in style—-for a fee. Airport officials just announced they have approved a new retailer that plans to sell time slots in “napping chairs.” Weary travelers will no doubt be … Continue reading →

Top Ten Cities With the Most Vehicle Thefts

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How safe is the city you live in? The NICB has identified the top ten cities in the United States that have the highest vehicle theft rates. Many of the cities at the top of the list are located in California, but this doesn’t mean that cities located in other states do not experience high vehicle theft rates. No matter what you drive, your vehicle is very important to you and your family. You, and your spouse, need it in order to get to your workplace, where you earn your income. You use your vehicle to bring your children to … Continue reading →

Wild Rides

And you thought your last flight was memorable… Adventure seekers looking to take the ride of their lives have reason to celebrate today. VirtualTourist.com just released its Top 10 list of Unique Rides. Forget about jet planes, massive ocean liners and pimped out cars, the following modes of transport are wilder than anything you have ever boarded. Take a look: KENYA Ostrich rides are all the rage in Nairobi, Kenya. The big birds recently knocked the elephant off the list of most popular rides. According to tour operators, the ostrich is the animal equivalent of a unicycle and riders might … Continue reading →

Super Summer Fun: Wet and Wild Waterparks (Florida)

What would a trip to Florida be without visiting one of the areas many waterparks? The Sunshine State is home to more major waterparks than any other state in the entire country. It makes sense given that the region sees some the hottest year round temperatures than any other state in the nation. If you are planning a summer road trip to the sticky south you might consider making a pit stop to cool off at the following Florida attractions. They are wet, wild and filled with wonderful ways to beat the scorching summer heat: ORLANDO Aquatica by SeaWorld is … Continue reading →

Super Summer Fun: Wet and Wild Waterparks (East Coast)

I grew up on an island surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, so needless to say my summers were spent enjoying the sun, sand and surf more than the wet and wild fun found at waterparks. My first waterpark experience took place in New Jersey (of all places) when I was 7 years old. My family was vacationing in Seaside Heights and my brothers and I went nuts at waterpark called Rainbow Rapids. It was the late 1970s, we were small town kids from Hilo, Hawaii and this modest waterpark was as close to liquid Heaven as we had ever been. … Continue reading →

My Mother’s Day Photo Surprise—The Gift that Keeps on Giving

I know, Father’s Day is just around the corner so why I am writing about my Mother’s Day gift? For starters, it’s an incredible gift and one that could easily be given to dad on his big day as well. The other reason… I wanted to experiment with my gift for a couple of weeks before writing this blog so I would be better able to assess its pros and cons. So what was my big Mother’s Day surprise (besides the gorgeous pink rose my young daughter picked out all by herself to give to me)? Canon’s PowerShot A720 IS … Continue reading →

Taking an Affordable Holiday to Italy

You know things are awry in the travel world when you can fly to Italy for less than it costs to jet off to Hawaii from New York. I subscribe to several online travel sites and keep in close contact with a number of travel agents and this week both announced amazing air and hotel packages to popular Italian cities such as Florence, Venice and Rome for unbelievably affordable prices. Take a look: FLORENCE For a mere $1,039 you can jet off to fabulous Florence this fall. Virgin Vacations is offering the trip to the picturesque crown of Tuscany, for … Continue reading →

Movie Legend Museum

John Wayne fans have you been to Mount Pleasant, Texas lately? If not you might want to add it to your travel itinerary. That’s where you will find a collection of one-of-a-kind memorabilia loving displayed by a true blue fan of “The Duke.” Harry Brown will tell you his vast stash of all things related to Wayne is what inspired him to build the Legends and Lawless Museum. The modest structure is home to Brown’s vast Wayne collection and other western memorabilia. The museum is located at 2747 Old Paris Road near Mount Pleasant High School, and you’ll know that … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation: Spending Less in California

Continuing my series “Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation” today we are looking at more ways to save in California. As I mentioned in my previous blogs the fact that financial analysts are warning that we are on the brink of a recession has some contemplating giving up their annual family vacations in order to spare their household’s bottom line. However, I’m here to show you that a little planning can go a long way to help save your family’s road trip. If you simply spend some time researching travel attractions that don’t require you to spend a ton of … Continue reading →

Sleek and Sexy Hotels—-Any Takers?

Travelers used to Marriott Courtyard’s overstuffed leather chairs, matronly drapes, and gigantic granite fronts desks are in for a real shock. The hotel chain, which caters to business travelers, is about to undergo a major makeover in an effort to lure younger, hipper guests. Say goodbye to the heavy draped dark lobbies and hello to open and airy spaces dotted with sleek, contemporary furniture, including furniture upholstered in soft fabrics featuring vibrant colors; marble-topped tables; real hardwood flooring; colored Italian glass pendant lamps; and a Starbucks-like counter that doubles as a lively cocktail bar, according to hotel executives. The massive … Continue reading →