Thursday, April 22nd is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and there are observances around the world to remind us about protecting and saving our beautiful green earth. Here is a High Five recognition of some of the biggest planet-friendly Earth Day observances in the USA: Headquarters for the New York City Earth Day 2010 observances is in and around Grand Central Terminal, with a six-day … [Read more...]
Earth Day 2010: Saving the Green in Your Wallet
April 22, 2010 is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to think about the environment and keeping it green. Since my own personal definition of saving green includes saving the green in in my wallet, here are my High Fives -- the five best travel websites to help you save both the environment and your budget -- 1. Cheap flights -- Kayak.com does more than help you find an inexpensive … [Read more...]
World’s Ten Best Airports are in Asia and Europe
The world's top ten airports are all in Asia and Europe. The annual survey by World Airport Awards by Skytrax puts the Singapore Changi Airport at the top of the list of 210 international airports for overall excellence. The top rated airport in North America is Vancouver International Airport, which came in as number 11 worldwide. San Francisco and Denver were rated as having the second … [Read more...]
Resorts Lure Skiers with Spring Discounts, Even Free Lift Passes
The calendar may say spring, but it's still winter at ski and snowboard resorts, which are offering savvy travelers the best deals and discounts of the season. Here are some great ski vacation bargains in Colorado ski country on lodging, equipment, lessons and lift tickets from now to the end of the season in mid-April: Aspen/Snowmass -- Rooms start as low as $37.50 per night in Aspen and $35 … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Improve Driving Safety
Every year there are some 37,000 deaths on America's roads. The on-going recall of Toyota and Lexus models for problems with sticking accelerators, steering and brake issues have made us all think more about automotive safety. First, know what to do in an emergency if your gas pedal sticks or brakes fail to work. Here are five more easy, free things you can do every day to drive … [Read more...]
Miami Super Bowl Hotel Deals
It's not too late to book your trip to Miami and join the national celebration that is Super Bowl XLIV, on Sunday February 7, 2010. Hotels and resorts across Greater Miami and Beaches still have packages and deals at a variety of prices. Book soon, before these discount package deals are gone. Here are some suggestions - The South Beach Group is offering VIP South Beach Super Bowl packages … [Read more...]
Top Ten Green 2010 Cars
The top-rated green vehicle of 2010 is not the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid, which tops most such lists. The greenest vehicle title goes the Honda Civic GX, powered by natural gas. Okay, the Toyota Prius is number two, and Honda Civic Hybrid claims spot three. The top three green cars list from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, or ACEEE , which rates vehicles on their overall … [Read more...]
Most Researched Car Brands of 2009
The five car companies that interested car-buyers most in 2009 were Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet and Nissan, in that order, according to the Kelley Blue Book. But, the top five specific models researched were all named Honda and Toyota. The Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Honda Civic have been the top three researched models on the KBB website in one order or another since 2004. Rounding … [Read more...]
Take better photos with these tips from professional photographers
An important part of holiday gatherings and vacations is taking photos of family and friends. Digital cameras make it easy to snap the shutter, but there are ways you can take better photos than allowing the camera to do all the work. These top photo tips are from the professional photographers of the Society of American Travel Writers. Avoid mid-day for outdoor photos. That's because … [Read more...]
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