Archive for November, 2009

Travel News for November 24th 2009 through November 25th 2009

Travel related news and tweets for November 24th 2009 through November 25th 2009:

15 life-changing trips – SonjaG recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:It’s the season for celebrating with friends and family and giving thanks for our health, shelter and loved ones. As the year begins to wind down and we reflect on [...]

Travel News for November 20th 2009 through November 23rd 2009

Travel related news and tweets for November 20th 2009 through November 23rd 2009:

Make a Big Dream on a Small Budget Come True – Smarter Travel has posted some info about perfect vacation: The Deal Detective helps a reader on a very limited budget find alternative ways to plan the perfect vacation to destinations like Las [...]

Travel News for November 19th 2009 through November 20th 2009

Travel related news and tweets for November 19th 2009 through November 20th 2009:

Literary Paris: A lesson in pictures – Meg Zimbeck recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:Shakespeare & Company, the legendary left-bank English-language bookshop, has long been a magnet for literary talent. Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and George [...]

Tech: Evernote’s app lets you search for text in photos

Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

Updated this summer with powerful new features, Evernote’s free mobile application lets you record memories while you’re on the go, using your iPhone, Blackberry, or Palm Pre.

World’s largest cruise ship to set sail in December

RobinD_travel recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:

Want to make history? You can still be the first person on your block to sail on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, which will debut next month as the world’s largest cruise ship.

Weekend Stays from $29.99 / Night – Select Extended Stay Hotels Locations

I found this article over on Road Warrior: Last minute deals for new bookings this weekend (stays 11/6 through 11/8) and next weekend (stays 11/13 through 11/15) at select Extended Stay Hotels(sm) locations. Visit our Weekend Deals section by clicking here. From there, you can book and save…

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Hotels: Four-star Omnis from $69 a night

Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

The fare wars are on, with plenty of airlines slashing rates for post-holiday travel. Deals include Midwest’s Omaha to Ft. Lauderdale for $104 each way. Find the deals at Kayak, Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Cheaptickets, Priceline, and other search engines.

Time to Hit the Slopes

I found this article over on Road Warrior: If the timing of the first ski resort opening is any indication, this is going to be a banner year for winter sports. According to USA Today, the opening of the Loveland Ski Area in Colorado on Wednesday, October 7,…

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Paris: Does the “affordable” restaurant still exist?

Meg Zimbeck recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

Paris restaurant
(Courtesy Meg Zimbeck)

Captured on Film: The Heat Is on Miami

Anuja Madar posted this over on Frommer’s : Miami has it all, from a thriving arts community, world-class restaurants, and a booming nightlife to beautiful beaches and outdoor adventure. While in many parts of the world autumn is making itself known with cooler temperatures, things are just heating up in Miami.