RSSJun|23|2010
Remember Michael Jackson By Touring
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, News, People
I guess you can do it on your own – pick key places in the world where the King of Pop had gone or visited before his death and create your own Michael Jackson tour. If you do not have the time to plan the whole trip, though, there is someone who is willing to do it for you for a price.
STA Travel in the United Kingdom is currently offering a King of Pop Pilgrimage, which will take Michael Jackson fans across 5 continents in 126 days. Seeing that there are only 365 days a year, it is pretty obvious that anyone wanting to go on this tour will need to plan his life way ahead of time.
The pilgrimage will cost die hard fans ₤12, 000 for the entire tour. If you’re short on money, …
Feb|23|2010
2009: Second Safest Travel Year
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, News, Trends
I guess that’s just a bit of information that is not really of much to use the average traveler today. Yeah, last year could very well be one of the safest years of traveling – we’re very much alive despite going on several trips last year, right?
Now, enough sarcasm. The data may seem trivial to me (and maybe some of you) but I am sure someone will make good use of it. According to the International Air Transport Association, or IATA, in the year 2009, there was only 1 accident for every 1.4 million flights. That’s an impressive figure, isn’t it? However, the numbers only take into account Western-built jets. Then again, I don’t think I’ve ever flown in a non-Western jet. Have you?
Here are more details from Reuters:
IATA said the 2009 …
Jan|15|2010
US Travel Sector Gives Aid To Haiti
Posted by Noemi as News
A lot of people are forever griping about how the travel sector – specifically airlines! – are always out to make more money out of travelers. You can’t really blame the people who complain. We know just how unfair many practices are. However, when the news about Haiti’s plight made the headlines, we have to give credit to the travel industry for their quick response.
Various airlines have already flown a considerable amount of relief supplies. Airlines such as American Airlines have flown several planes to Haiti to deliver goods such as medical supplies, food, and other essentials. Even other airlines which do not have regular flights to Haiti have set aside some of their planes just so they could be used for relief services. I think that yesterday, I even read something about doctors and other …
Sep|15|2009
Travel Deals For The Expecting Couple
Posted by Noemi as News, Tips, Website
No, we are definitely NOT expecting, but I can just imagine how difficult it will be for new parents to continue with their “traveling lifestyle” a year or so after their child is born. There are so many things to consider; aside from the obvious fact that they have a baby to think about (you can hardly go trekking up a river with a months-old baby!), money can be quite tight. For those who are expecting the stork to drop off that package in the next few months or so, you might want to take that trip – it might be the last one you’ll be taking in the next year or so.
Luckily for couples in this situation, there is such a thing as a “babymoon deal.” Truth be told, I only discovered this by accident, through Travel …
Sep|11|2009
U.S. Senate Passes Travel Bill
Posted by Noemi as News, United States
Traveling to the United States has always been a somewhat difficult thing, especially for those who come from developing countries. I suppose that the restrictions that the US government has set in place is but understandable in light of how a lot of people try to enter and stay in the country illegally. Still, it can be quite a pain for those who are actually wanting to travel for the sole purpose of enjoying themselves and staying temporarily.
With the recent move of the U.S. Senate, people interested in traveling to the country just might find things a little bit easier. Dubbed the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, the bill is co-sponsored by Democrats Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka. It establishes a nonprofit corporation whose aim is to promote travel to the United States. Whether it is …
Sep|06|2009
Sideways Seating For Short Flights?
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Backpacking & Budget, News
With operating costs going nowhere but up, airlines are continually on the look out for ways to save them on money. One of those things is to pack more passengers in each airplane. Of course, you can only put so many seats in a given space. To solve this problem, a British design company has come up with a new design for airplane seating. Take a look at this.
So how about sitting sideways? I honestly think it looks cheap and scary. It looks something like a bus – not that buses are always scary, but to actually fly tens of thousands of feet up in the air on those flimsy looking seats is something else.
I saw this photo over at Flight Global, which reports:
Design Q’s preliminary image, revealed to the world for the first time …
Aug|31|2009
US Travel Hotspots Have “Poorly Performing” Hospitals
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Health, News, United States, Warnings, Website
When you plan your trips, do you take hospitals into consideration? Probably not. Most people do not really plan on getting sick or injured while on vacation, but it is comforting to know that there is a hospital nearby with competent staff and adequate facilities to treat you just in case something does happen.
According to a study done by USA Today, however, some of the most popular travel destinations in the United States have “poorly performing” hospitals. And how do they define “poorly performing?” How about having some of the worst death rates in the United States? To quote the report:
“…from the Central Valley in California to the East Coast, from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to the Florida beaches. Hospitals with high death rates for heart attack, heart …
Jun|27|2009
Prediction: July 4th Travel Low
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Features, News, Tips, Transport, United States
What are your plans for July 4 weekend? Year in and year out, this weekend is celebrated by all Americans with abandon. While some people opt to stay at home, many opt to travel and take advantage of the mid-year holiday.
According to auto club AAA, however, this year’s July 4th will not be focused on traveling. Their prediction is that, in spite of the fact that gas prices have gone down considerably and continue to do so, fewer people will be hitting the roads during the holiday period. The rationale behind this prediction is the fact that economic situation is still uncertain and a lot of people have become victims of it. Some may have recently lost employment while others may be in danger of finding themselves in the same boat.
However, AAA seems to be focusing …
Jun|01|2009
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Starts TODAY
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Americas, News, Tips, United States
In case you have not heard, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative takes effect today. If you are not an American or Canadian national, you would not have to worry about it as you already have other requirements that you need to meet. However, for Americans and Canadians seeking to enter or re-enter the United States, you now need to present valid travel documents. These include a U.S. Passport Book, a U.S. Passport Card, or any other documents approved by Homeland Security. Do take note that the requirements apply to people coming in from Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Here is more information from the government’s web site:
AIR TRAVEL
• All U.S. citizens traveling by air are required to present a passport book to enter or re-enter the United States.
LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government …
May|05|2009
Travel To Mexico: No Restrictions
Posted by Noemi as Americas, Health, News, United States, Warnings
Joe Biden may have announced his “fear” of traveling to the whole world during his interview in the Today Show, but travel and tourism authorities do not seem to share his opinion. While governments all over the world are telling everyone to be cautious and are taking precautions against the swine flu, they have not released statements to the effect that travel is to be restricted.
I think that this is an indication that the current problem of swine flu is very much under control. I was actually surprised to read that there are no travel restrictions to Mexico, but this is the case. In fact, Mexican travel authorities are going so far as to invite people over to their country, saying that there is no need for anyone to change their travel plans because of the swine …
