In the spirit of the holiday season, it's time to acknowledge airlines and hotels for how they support the underprivileged and give back to the community. American Airlines brought more than 1,300 children and spouses of fallen military personnel to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area on December 9th, four four days of all-expense-paid holiday activities, including a private performance at the Mesquite … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Bringing Bedbugs Home from Vacation
Bedbugs are ugly little creatures that suck your blood while you sleep, leaving nasty bite marks. And they seem to be everywhere, including in the headlines. With holiday travel season approaching, it's important to know how to avoid bringing bedbugs home from your hotel. Here are some top tips for protecting yourself from bedbugs when you travel: Before you book a hotel, check if it's on the … [Read more...]
Florida Travel Bargains Now in Palm Beach, Boca Raton
Labor Day through Thanksgiving is a great time to visit Palm Beach and Boca Raton. Temperatures are in the 70s and 80s, and hotels and airlines have great pre-holiday budget travel deals. Here are some special offers and events to entice you to visit Florida's Palm Beaches and Boca Raton: • Boca Raton Resort & Club, The Waldorf Astoria Collection – Receive up to $100 in resort credits, … [Read more...]
Travel to the Gulf Now Despite the Oil Spill
Despite the BP oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in US history, most beaches along the Gulf of Mexico remain open and ready for visitors. One of the best ways you can help resort communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida is to travel there and spend your money in the local, family-owned restaurants, boutiques, B&Bs and other businesses whose survival is at … [Read more...]
Baltimore Gets its First LEED Certified Green Hotel
Baltimore's first LEED certified green hotel is the moderately priced Fairfield Inn and Suites is in the heart of downtown Baltimore. It is close to the city's famous Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Heritage Walk, a three mile walking trail through four centuries of American history, making it an ideal choice for eco-travelers looking for a moderately priced hotel close to museums and other … [Read more...]
Summer Family Travel Hotel Deals
Plan your summer family vacation now with two great getaway discounts and deals from top hotel chains Omni and Hilton -- Omni Hotels & Resorts is offering the fourth night free, free breakfast for kids age 12 and under, and a kid-size backpack filled with toys and games. The "Fun-4-Summer" offer also includes a destination guide specific to the location you are visiting, with ideas for … [Read more...]
Solar Powered Brewbub in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon is one of the most environmentally friendly cities on the planet, so it should not surprise anybody that this green, eco-travel destination has a solar-powered brewpub. Portland's Lucky Labrador Brew Pub is the first brewpub in Oregon to use solar power to brew beer. Definitely a green restaurant, but without any green beer. Solar panels on the roof generate energy to heat the … [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...]
Borrow a BMW From Ritz-Carlton
Guests at either of the two Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, Florida, can borrow one of eight BMWs and one Mini convertible for personal use for up to three hours a day. Depending on availibility, of course. since you won't be the only one who wants to get behind the wheel of a 2010 Beemer or Mini. Test drives are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and hotel concierges will help you program the GPS to … [Read more...]
Budget Hotel Chain goes Green with Biodegradable Guest Amenities
Nearly 900 Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn hotels in North America will be putting soap, shampoo, body lotion and other guest amenities in biodegradable packaging. It's a first for a hotel chain of this size, which is approximately 50,000 rooms total. Each year, more than 3.5 billion bottles and caps go into landfills in the U.S. alone. Many of them are those little … [Read more...]