RSSFeb|22|2010
Spend Your Holidays At Hogwarts
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, Features, United States
I never really got into Harry Potter that much – I thought it too juvenile – but I have to admit that I read the first several books. Juvenile the series may be, but I simply cannot resist the idea of magic and all that. So when I heard about Universal in Orlando unveiling its very own Harry Potter theme park, I got quite interested. Walking through the halls of Hogwarts; strolling through the village of Hogsmeade; and sitting on a barstool at The Three Broomsticks – the thought of being able to do these (even if it’s really just all pretend if you think about it) is enough to excite any fantasy-loving person, don’t you think?
So anyway, the news is that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – that’s the name of the theme park …
Jan|31|2010
The Dirtiest Hotels In US
Posted by Noemi as Asia, Hotels, United States, Website
Trip Advisor is one of the top web sites in the world when it comes to travel tips and advice. It is a big community of people from all over the world who love travel. One of the things I like about them is that I get to read reviews by “real” travelers from different countries. This month, they just released a list of the dirtiest hotels in the United States. According to the web site, the list is based on member reviews.
Are you ready to find out which hotels are the dirtiest? Here goes…
1.Heritage Marina Hotel, San Francisco, California
2.Days Inn Eureka/Six Flags, Eureka, Missouri
3.Tropicana Resort Hotel, Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.Super 8 Virginia Beach/At the Ocean, Virginia Beach, Virginia
5.Quality Inn, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
6.New York Inn, New York City, New York
7.Parisian Hotel & Suites, Miami Beach, Florida
8.Capistrano …
Jan|30|2010
Philippine Travel Alert Extended By US State Department
Posted by Noemi as Asia, United States, Warnings
Before any of my fellow Filipinos react, let me say that I am in no way in agreement with this extension. In fact, the reason for my writing this post is to express my disagreement with it! This travel alert against the Philippines was issued late last year after the egregious issue of the Maguindanao Massacre hit international headlines.
We all have to admit that that was a horrible affair and that it did nothing to improve the image of the Philippines. Everyone condemned – and continues to do so – that incident. However, that does not mean that the Philippines is an unsafe country. In fact, in the past months, I have interacted with numerous foreign visitors – and each one of them have all their hair in their heads untouched.
For one, Maguindanao …
Nov|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|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|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 …
Oct|31|2009
Stay Safe While Traveling Travelling In Winter
Posted by Noemi as Tips, United States
It’s not quite winter yet, but in many places in the United States, people are witnessing the weather change right before their very eyes. The air is much chillier and winter is starting to make its presence felt. If you are going to hit the road for a trip any time soon, you ought to make sure that you are prepared for winter weather. You never know just which way the weather might turn after all!
In fact, a lot of agencies in various states have been starting their awareness programs for winter travel – especially in those states where snow has started to fall. So what are some winter travel tips that can help keep you safe on the road?
First, preparedness is of utmost importance. You ought to check your cars now, and make sure that …
Oct|26|2009
Book Your Holiday Travel Tickets NOW
Posted by Noemi as Tips, Transport, United States
The holidays are just around the corner and I am pretty sure that a lot of you haven’t bought your tickets yet – if you’re traveling, that is. If you have travel plans for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas, then you really shouldn’t wait any longer to purchase your tickets. Why?
Here’s another bulletin from travel experts – after this weekend, you will be hard pressed to find fares that are reasonable and your chances of getting seats on the flight that you want will be very very low. This, obviously, is about Thanksgiving travel.
How about Christmas travel? You have about until November 10 or 15 to book your tickets for that holiday. After that, the same thing applies.
You may be thinking that you might be able to get your hands on some cheap tickets at the last minute. …
Sep|26|2009
Airlines To Add Surcharge During Peak Season
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Trends, United States
I think it’s a load of c**p, but is there anything that we can do? From what I have been reading, it seems that airlines are going to be adding a fee to ticket prices for flights on the busiest days of the year. This means that those who are planning on going on a trip at Christmas and similar holidays will have to cough up more money.
Travelers looking to fly on the busiest days of the year will see new sky-high prices on airfare, after multiple airlines decided to add a new $10 surcharge for popular travel dates this winter.
American Airlines first created the surcharge for domestic flights for the Sunday following Thanksgiving and the weekend of Jan. 2-3-, the dates during which many Americans will be returning home from Christmas and New …
