RSSNov|21|2009
Say NO To H1N1 This Thanksgiving
Posted by Noemi as Health, Tips, United States, Warnings
Pushing your way through crowds, catching your flights, driving in heavy traffic – all these are part of Thanksgiving travel. There’s another aspect of traveling during this holiday that everyone must pay attention to, though, and that’s staying healthy. It is flu season, and the H1N1 virus (a.k.a. swine flu) remains a real threat.
In an effort to halt the spread of this virus, the American Red Cross has released some tips on how to stay safe against the swine flu. Common sense dictates that if you are feeling under the weather, your best defense is to stay at home and cancel travel plans. That may not be an option for you, but it is the most effective way of avoiding the illness.
If you absolutely have to travel, here is what the Red Cross has to …
Nov|20|2009
Last Minute Thanksgiving Travel MUSTS
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips, Transport, United States
One more week and the turkey holiday will be here. I know that many of you have already made plans, and some may already have had a head start. If you belong to the other group – those who are more “flexible” and who like winging it – try taking a look at these MUSTS. They might just help you have a more pleasant Thanksgiving travel experience.
Lots of luggage? Why not use a courier service? Not many people go this route when traveling, but if you think about how much the airlines charge for baggage these days, it might be cheaper to just send your bags to your destination ahead of time. This is even more appropriate for big families who have LOTS of things to lug along. Send your bags three days ahead …
Nov|13|2009
Holiday Travel Tips That You CANNOT Do Without
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips
Holidays and travel go together – at least for most people. Time is flying by so fast, and before we know it, we’ll be hitting the roads to do our own things during the holidays. Here are some travel tips that you can check out – you will be happy that you did, trust me!
Look for refunds.
If you’re flying Southwest, there is good news for you. If you’ve already bought your tickets and then later on you find lower priced fare, you can ask for a refund! Also check out JetBlue and Priceline, as they have similar offers.
KNOW the rules for baggage.
You can get hit HARD by the fees for excess baggage, and with the trend today, you just never know what “excess” means. If I were you, I would make sure – absolutely …
Nov|12|2009
Free Wi-Fi At Airports Courtesy Of Google
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Trends, United States
You might have heard of it already – Google is offering a holiday treat to the countless people who will be traveling over the holidays. The news is that the company will be providing FREE Wi-Fi at 47 airports throughout the United States during the holidays. Naturally, those who like being connected wherever they may be are happy about the news.
The free Wi-Fi stunt is already in place – it started on Tuesday – and will be in effect until the 15th of January 2010. How is Google going to accomplish this? The answer lies within the partnerships that the company has established. Together with the airports and companies like Time Warner and Advanced Wireless Group, Google aims to provide relief and convenience to the millions of people who will be flying in the next couple …
Nov|04|2009
It’s Flu Season – Should You Travel?
Posted by Noemi as Tips
There is no doubt about it – flu season is in full swing. I am not even talking about the swine flu, just the regular flu. My sister has the flu. My friends across the world have the flu. It seems that everyone I know is sick these days!
With this kind of environment, is it advisable that you continue with your travel plans? Think about it. Even if you do not travel, you still might catch the flue – swine flu or otherwise. With that in mind, you might as well go ahead with your plans and enjoy yourself! What you just need to do is to take certain steps to lessen your chances of getting bitten by the bug. I posted something similar to this last month, but it never hurts …
Nov|01|2009
Living In The World Of Twilight
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Trends, United States
I never became a fan of Stephanie Meyer’s popular series, Twilight. I cannot pinpoint the reason – I did try to read the first book but I didn’t particularly care for it. I am sure that countless people around the world – people of all ages – will vehemently disagree with me. In fact, “Twilight tourism” is fast becoming a buzz word in travel circles these days.
The idea is not that novel. After all, a lot of people have embarked on their own journeys to experience Dan Brown’s stories for themselves. The Da Vinci Code started it all, and the subsequent stories added more destinations for fans to visit. Now, it’s Twilight’s turn. In spite of the fact that Halloween is over, the idea of visiting the setting of the story enchants fans.
Forks, Washington …
