Thursday, September 02, 2010
Top 5 mobile apps while on the road
By Sara Moore
Whether you plan on taking a late summer road trip or going away for Labor Day weekend, here are the top five mobile apps that you should have on your travels according to Gripd.com, developers of Web and iPhone applications, and these apps work on the iPhone, Blackberry, and Android phones.
Waze
Waze is a social mobile application that enables drivers to build and use real-time road intelligence. The service includes constantly-updated road maps, alerts on traffic and accidents, and data providing users with the fastest route to get to wherever they need to go. Map and traffic updates are automatically collected and generated as users drive with Waze activated, and drivers can also actively report and update other users with what’s happening on the road.
Weatherbug
The simplicity of Apple’s Weather app, but with a few extras for your phone. It’s the largest network of professional weather stations in the U.S. and is the only source for truly live, local weather (as taken from their site).
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Visit the top beachfront casinos before summer ends
By Julie Wiegan
August isn’t the end of summer, but it sure feels like it. So why not take your last vacation at one of these ten luxurious beachfront casinos recommended by online gaming site, GR88.com.
Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino; Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
The Curacao Marriott offers remarkable dining options such as the restaurant Portofino, which specializes in international cuisine and a variety of theme nights. Gaming enthusiasts may wish to try their luck at the Caribbean beach hotel’s Emerald Casino. The resort has an old-Amsterdam charm with sun-drenched warmth, inviting to the gambler and their friends.
St. James Club; St. James, St Johns, Antigua
Situated at the tip of the Mamora Bay peninsula, the all-inclusive resort presents guests with a majestic view of the peninsula. The St. James Club Casino offers 56 slot machines, five blackjack tables, roulette and stud poker.
Atlantis Resort; Paradise Island, Bahamas
The casino has 980 slot machines and 78 gaming tables including baccarat, roulette, craps, blackjack and Caribbean stud poker, and a high limit table area called the Baccarat Lounge. Unlike most casinos, the Atlantis gambling floor has skylights and windows, with panoramic views of the resort. Don’t forget your camera to take pictures of the colorful glass sculptures inside the casino.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Top 10 Pet Friendly Destinations
By Sara Moore
No need to leave your cat or dog home this summer. Now you can take that road trip you’ve always wanted and take your favorite pet with you. Sure Fit, a slipcover and home solution company, has just come out with their Auto Friends Collection, an easy and budget-friendly way to help keep your pet safe and your car protected.
And now here are Sure Fit’s top 10 pet friendly destinations:
New York City
Between winding trails, off-leash hours and fenced-in dog parks, NYC’s Central Park is the perfect pet hang-out. Plus, pet daycare can be found in nearly every Big Apple neighborhood.
Chicago
Dogs are welcome on canine cruises at Chicago’s Navy Pier, and the Windy City is home to a number of pet resorts and patio restaurants that welcome furry friends.
Boston
Pooches are welcome to tour Boston Harbor by boat, and dogs are welcome to take the subway.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Vacation on the cheap at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
The 2010 Vancouver Olympics is just a week away and believe it or not it’s still not too late to see the games. Travel expert Christine Karpinski knows this because she just recently finalized her travel arrangements.
“My family will soon be flying from Texas to Vancouver to take in among other events an Olympic hockey game, and we’ll be staying within walking distance of the venue,” says Karpinski. “When people ask me when I started making all these plans, they always expect me to say something like ‘November 2008.’ So when I tell them I purchased the hockey tickets this past November—yes, November of ‘09—and just finalized my travel arrangements in January, they’re stunned.”
Here are Karpinski’s tips for booking your Olympic vacation without spending a fortune:
How to get there
You have to plot your plan for getting from point A (your home) to point B (Vancouver). If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like Seattle, then you might be able to drive across the border for a short stay or even just for the day.
Everyone else will have to travel by airplane. Check with popular online travel agencies as well as the websites of individual airlines. Play around with different departure and arrival points. You never know when a good deal might pop up, or how long it will last, so be ready to book quickly.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
2009 Holiday Travel Tips
By Julie Wiegan
Travel with ease during the holidays with these tips from EL AL Airlines, Israel’s national airline.
Try to fly during the week
If at all possible, book your flight sometime in the middle of the week. Normally, weekend departures have a much higher demand than mid-week flights, and often times the best prices can be found during the week.
Check for hotel/airfare deals
Many airlines offer packages and discounts on hotels, as well as combination air/car rental packages, depending on the airline and destination. Call the airline or check out the airline’s website for deals as many of these combinations are very competitively priced.
Check for special discounts
Many airlines offer discounts for families, children, and anyone over the age of 60 as well as their travel companions. Call the airline or view the website to find out discounts and special accommodations.
Consider late flights or red eyes
Red eyes and late night flights offer several advantages. First of all, when leaving at night, travelers can have a full day at the office or home. On the return, when taking a late night flight, travelers have a full day at their destination and don’t have to pay for an extra hotel night. Evening flights offer early morning arrival, as well as a quieter flight that allows for a better nights sleep on board.