
Trip Cancellation Insurance: Decoded
On a recent Thursday along a very wet, white and wearily cold East Coast of the U.S., some 6,200 flight cancellations and another 3,700 delays left many travelers stranded as yet another major snowstorm blew in. What few travelers may have known, however, is how the financial impact of those flight cancellations and delays might […]

Air Tickets that Make Sense for Spring Break
It’s going to be a good year for travel agents if selling air tickets is part of their business model. ARC, the financial settlement link between airlines and travel sellers, has reported that the consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agencies increased 2.83 percent* year-over-year in the first month of 2014 […]

‘Tween Season Vacations Leave Winter Behind
Glamping Season Values Underway at Paws Up The Resort at Paws Up near Missoula, MT is gearing up for the May “Glamping” season when luxury stays in Big Sky country mix with a variety of complimentary wilderness adventures.

Millennials: New Survey Pinpoints Travel Quirks
A Hipmunk survey of some 3,000 travelers in October, revealed that Millennials want, among other things, unique onboard flight experiences — even if it increases the cost of their tickets. According to the study, Millennials are willing to pay extra to spice up their onboard experiences. For instance, 38 percent of Millennials are willing to […]

Travel Experts Detail Top Travel Trends for 2014
If you think the top trend in travel is overwater bungalows over warm shallows, inexpensive facelifts in fancy foreign medical resorts or following Travel Channel personalities into unimaginable dining experiences, think again. According to travel experts who participated in the annual Travel Trends Survey by Travel Leaders, the single hottest travel trend these days is […]

Hotels in Italy that Prime the Imagination
Villas and Luxury Hotels in Italy are the accommodations of choice for those seeking a luxury vacation to Italy. The destination ranks at the top of this year’s list for where to go for a romantic getaway or honeymoon, and remains the top choice as an international destination for vacationers making their 2014 travel plans, […]

Spring Flower Festivals 2014 to Take the Chill Away
From the first crocuses of spring in New England to the specter of camellias of South Carolina, the promised warmer weather will usher in the colors of spring with garden events, tours and festivals of the season. A variety of guided walking tours and specialty exhibits across the U.S. are listed here for those for […]

Spring Break 2014 Ups the Ante on Costs
Travelocity has been busy poling travelers intentions and costs for those wishes ahead of what will likely turn out to be a more pricey spring vacation this year. Travelocity’s annual spring break travel data survey indicates a 14.7% year-over-year increase in domestic airfare while international airfare for spring break has remained flat year-over-year. The traditional […]

Delaware: Where to Find Easy American Treasure
By Susan McKee Delaware is improbably shaped and ridiculously small, just 2,044 square miles. Only 96 miles long and averaging 39 miles wide – clearly one those East Coast states you can visit in a day. Yet, it was the setting for many of the key experiences that shaped America.

Last Minute Valentine’s Packages to Save the Day
$100,000 Proposal Package of the Century in Pasadena As a 100th birthday tribute to the original Huntington Hotel, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena is offering the $100,000 Proposal of The Century — easily an unparalleled engagement experience for couples who want to immerse in warm, classic California surroundings on a 23-acre spread just minutes from Downtown […]
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