Jun 28th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Most photos you'll see of sailboats are full of visual cliches. Typically the background is all puffy white clouds, set against a brilliant blue sky and brightly colored ship's sail, stretched taut in the forceful winds. This shot, by Flickr user Ben Grogan, doesn't fall victim to the typical sailing photo traps. I love the darkly ominous sky menacing its way across the photo's left, slowly ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Jun 28th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Most photos you'll see of sailboats are full of visual cliches. Typically the background is all puffy white clouds, set against a brilliant blue sky and brightly colored ship's sail, stretched taut in the forceful winds. This shot, by Flickr user Ben Grogan, doesn't fall victim to the typical sailing photo traps. I love the darkly ominous sky menacing its way across the photo's left, slowly ...For summer, a banquet of exotic fresh fruits: Bring travel back home
Jun 26th, 2009 at 9:00AM: So you're at home this summer. Your vacation budget is bust. Sure, there are backyard barbeques with friends and family stretching out into summer, but that tropical vacation feels long gone.
Or perhaps, you have never been on a tropical vacation. Perhaps a tropical fruit to you is the canned version of Dole pineapple--the one that waits in your kitchen cabinet.
Hop to it. An exotic experience ...Sinkhole travel: The Dead Sea isn't the only place to see where the earth has caved in
Jun 25th, 2009 at 12:30PM: The story about Eli Raz who fell into a sinkhole at the Dead Sea and wasn't found for 14 hours--alive, thank goodness, about environmental changes and the traveler's experience. In the case of Raz, the message is look, but be alert for heaven's sake when out in the natural world.
The Dead Sea, at the lowest point on earth, has 3,000 sinkholes along the coast and more coming. Raz is on a mission ...Five things to do in Orlando (except ... that)
Jun 15th, 2009 at 9:00AM: This is the only time you'll see the expression "theme park" in this post. Orlando has a lot to offer outside that. So, if you're headed down there for a convention or a family trip, keep these other attractions in mind, and explore the depth this city has to offer. Plan ahead, and you can avoid the "Mouse" trap!
Make a glass, buy some art: Go to Keila Glassworks, and look for the guy with ...Lodge in style at Miami's EPIC Hotel
Jun 8th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Miami is a lavish city. It's people and beaches are beautiful, the food is tremendous and money and style reign. It takes a special hotel to cater to these traits, a special cut of class that not any old property can fully develop. Kimpton's EPIC hotel fits this bill perfectly. Situated on the edge of the Miami river and the Biscane Bay, Kimpton's EPIC Hotel opened its doors only six months ago ...Hurricane season is for bargain-hunters
May 27th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Hurricane season will not keep travelers from their destinations! A recent survey by TripAdvisor®, which mined the opinions of more than 1,000 U.S. travelers, reports that 43 percent plan to hit a hurricane-prone destination this summer or fall – peak hurricane season. This is up from 36 percent last year. Sixty-five percent of the survey's respondents are doing this to take advantage of ...TripAdvisor readers pick their favorite beaches
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:00PM:
More than 1,800 readers have spoken their minds on TripAdvisor and picked their favorite beaches. This summer, 58 percent of vacationers will be headed for sun, sand and surf – making the spot where ocean meets turf the most popular destination. The only challenge now is picking one. There are thousands of miles of coast in the United States alone ... how do you choose one spot?
Well, the ...Disney stops looking for breasts after a decade of trying
May 6th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Why do I always miss the good stuff?
Disney has announced that it's no longer going to scan riders on Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, Space Mountain and California Screamin ... for unfettered chests. Apparently, women are known on these rides from time to time to flash for the camera. Though I've looked for it on each ride, I've never witnessed these public displays of exuberance.
I'm not ...Cincinnati crime-fighter becomes local attraction
Family Package at Naples, FL Ritz makes luxury attainable
Apr 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I love the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. I spent a weekend down there just shy of a year ago, and it's become my mission in life to get back there. Until that happens, though, you may ant to see it for yourself. Even if you don't play golf (personally, I hate the game), there is plenty to enjoy.
The Family Summer Package, which starts at $239 a night, is available from the first day of May to the ...Florida's Winter Park: Orlando for adults
Apr 27th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Winter Park is often described as Orlando's answer to the Hamptons on Long Island. There are large houses, upscale shops, wine bars and experiences that you generally wouldn't associate with Orlando. Only about 15 minutes from downtown Orlando, it's a great day trip for families that are worn out by the breakneck pace of the theme parks.
The main attraction is Park Avenue, the heart of the local ...New Pet Airways lets dogs embark and keeps cats out of the reeear
Apr 21st, 2009 at 5:30PM: I've been saying it sarcastically for years: Pets need their own airline. Finally, Pet Airways of Delray Beach, Florida, has answered my fake prayers.
The new airline's founders, Dan Wiesel and Alysa Binder, got the idea after they traveled with their dog Zoe, and their airline is the world's first that focuses exclusively on the comfortable transportion of pets.
On most non-pet flights, pets ...Orlando's Art Hotels
Apr 21st, 2009 at 8:00AM:
Okay, talk of Orlando triggers images of Mickey Mouse. Trappings of the Disney empire are unavoidable in the town that Walt built, but if you look hard, you'll find a city that can stand on its own. For a touch of style, dash off to downtown Orlando and check out the city's art-themed hotels. You'll find dramatic expression without having to contend with Donald Duck's refusals to be ...Momentum around meeting cancellations
Apr 14th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Meetings and conventions aren't just falling ... they're actively being canceled. While it's easy to write this off as the erosion of a wasteful corporate perk, it translates to genuine financial crisis for the travel industry. Over the past six months, 402 conventions and meetings have been canceled in Las Vegas alone. According to the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, this ...Pilot dies, passenger affects Hollywood ending
Apr 14th, 2009 at 11:30AM: They say that the vast majority of problems you'll encounter while flying are during takeoff. That's what happened to Doug White and his family. Pilot Joe Cabuk's head fell back, and he died. In a display worthy of a Hollywood script, White got on the radio and was walked through the landing of the King Air in which he was promoted from passenger to captain. It did help that White had a pilot's ...Orlando offers "Deal of the Week"
Apr 4th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Orland's "Bundles of Free Smiles" campaign just got a little more interesting. Now through the end of June, you can take care of the "Deal of the Week" to squeeze a bit more value out of your trip – up to $100 worth. For the first two weeks of this program, it could be three times that! First, go to VisitOrlando.com/smile by April 17, 2009. Book four nights at the Orlando World Center ...Photo of the day (4/2/09)
Apr 2nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: On this day in 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon arrived in Florida. Nearly 500 years later, the view has certainly changed. This long exposure shot by ohad* is a good example of the transformation. The reflections on the water and the illuminated sky make for a nice effect. I'm sure this shot was taken from a solid platform to get the long exposure. A dock perhaps? It's been a while ...Mascots needed for Miami Seaquarium Easter celebration
Mar 31st, 2009 at 9:00AM: If your parents told you your career at Chuck E. Cheese was a dead end, you can finally flaunt your possibilities. The Miami Seaquarium is ready to make your dreams come true. Its annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration starts Friday, April 10, 2009 and runs through Sunday, April 12. To make the event come to life, the Seaquarium needs mascots, and that's where you get involved. You can bring your own ...New B&B deals offer savings around the world
Mar 28th, 2009 at 2:00PM: The bed and breakfast community will probably put a hit out on me soon, if the comments from my last article are any indication. But, I'll take my life into my hands and cover the latest news from BedandBreakfast.com anyway.
Under the new "Tanks for Traveling" program, BedandBreakfast.com members will be able to save some cash on their travels this year. I'm not crazy about the name of the ...Club Med vacations 30-40% off
Mar 20th, 2009 at 2:45PM: All-inclusive now includes a little bit more--your own money, back in your own pocket. Club Med vacations have just gotten 30-40% cheaper. Two sales have sprung up. One is a seven-night, all-inclusive Couples Escape vacation that costs $849 per person for couples (normally $1260-1400). The deal is valid at seven Mexican/Caribbean resorts, from Ixtapa to Martinique. The second is a seven-night, ...
