posted by admin on Jan 5
COLLEGE STATION- The third-ranked Texas A&M women’s basketball team (12-0) will look to close out non-conference play on a high note, but will be challenged by the likes of its third-straight 2008 NCAA Tournament participant in Florida State (11-4) on Monday, Jan. 5 in Tallahassee, Fla. Tipoff between the Aggies and Seminoles is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CT) at the Donald T. Tucker Civic Center in A&M’s first trip back to the Sunshine State Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 5
left one person dead Sunday. Orange County firefighters found the 25-foot travel trailer fully engulfed in flames when they responded to the Belvedere Road fire. Firefighters searched the trailer and found that one person had been killed by the fire. The fire was contained within 10 minutes of arrival, the fire department said. Authorities were investigating the cause of the fire and the victim's identity.
posted by admin on Jan 4
The travel agency Travel Leaders (formerly CarsonWaglit) has come out with its annual travel agent survey of trends. Instead of posting all the information in one article, there will be a series of articles highlighting what‘s important to you as a budget minded traveler.
1. Flexible with dates 75.7%
Date flexibility has saved me hundreds of dollars. Last year when my family flew from Nashville to Los Angeles, we saved around $600 by adjusting Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 4
The Cavs dropped a close one in Washington Sunday afternoon, thanks mostly to scoring just 11 points in the third quarter. But even so, they found themselves down by two with under 10 seconds to play when
went with a signature move to the basket for what would have been the tying layup, only to have the referees whistle him for the rare traveling call, which sealed the game for the Wizards. But was it a travel? LeBron certainly didn't think so; Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 3
Denver ranks No. 19 among domestic destinations that travel agents say they’re booking for 2009, according to a survey released Friday.
The survey by Travel Leaders — which was formerly called Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates — relied on the opinions of 547 of the company’s agents, managers and owners. They were asked to list the five top domestic destinations they’re booking for this year.
The top destination by Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 2
• People expecting to arrive aboard charter, church or school buses should make sure the operators have registered their vehicles with District of Columbia officials to ensure a place to discharge passengers and park. Bus operators can get passes and parking spaces by going to
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• Visitors who decide to park their cars and take a Metrobus into Washington can plot out their trips by visiting the WMATA Web site and using its trip planner. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 2
While most New Year's resolutions fall as flat as a day-old glass of Champagne, those that revolve around travel can have a more lasting influence — not only on travelers, but on those they encounter along the way. USA TODAY asked readers to share a life-changing journey. The responses may inspire your own trip in 2009. Bon voyage!
It was the eve of 1999, and I made three New Year's resolutions. I can't remember two of them, but the third resolution Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 2
signaled more than a milestone in American politics. It also reverberated across the ocean, where the beleaguered tourism industry of
is hoping that Obamamania will result in a resurgence of visitors to the ancestral homeland of the president-elect.
And there could be no better time for that wave of visitors to come, as Kenya’s own presidential election in December 2007 was accompanied by an outbreak of violence, including widespread killing, Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 2
The economic tailspin ensures that 2009 will be a travel year like no other. We're already seeing hefty discounts, but beyond that, who knows?
So rather than deliver dubious prognostications about prices and trends, I offer five New Year's
resolutions for the savvy vacationer.
Not a personal financial collapse, although few dare to discount that risk these days. I'm talking about airlines, cruise lines, tour companies and travel agencies that Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jan 1
$1,000 off cruises. Food & Wine Trails, a Santa Rosa-based operator of winery-themed cruises, is taking $1,000 per person off the price of five departures. Sample: The July 4-14 Mediterranean cruise featuring Simi and Franciscan wines now starts at $2,349 per person, based on double occupancy, as compared to the original $3,349. This price includes round-trip air to Europe. Savings of $500 per person and $300 per person are available on the Chateau Read the rest of this entry »