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by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (20 hours ago)
Valentine's Day is coming up really fast and those stuck without plans may think they are out of time to do anything memorable. Think again. Luxury hotels still have some packages available for those a bit light on the thoughtfulness with heavy, deep pockets.
The Trump ...
by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (1 day ago)
When I was in high school and college, some of my fondest experiences were the road trips that I used to take with my friend Chris. On one, we drove from Ann Arbor into Ontario to see the Weakerthans at the Trasheteria in Guelph and then moved onward to Toronto and our ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (1 day ago)
I'm in Lake Tahoe--California and Nevada's premier ski destination--visiting my brother and his family. My teenage nephew, a member of the Olympic Valley Freeride & Freestyle Team, turned me on to this farcical video about things skiers say. If you're a skier--or ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (1 day ago)
Americans love their pets and more pet owners than ever are traveling with them. Spending over $50 billion on pets in 2011, the pet business is booming and so is the business of keeping pets safe and secure when traveling.
"Pet identification, whether at home or ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (1 day ago)
The U.S. State Department has issued a new Mexico travel warning, superseding last April's warning. Apparently, cartel violence stemming from drug trafficking, specifically violent struggles among the criminal organizations for control of trafficking routes, has resulted ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 days ago)
Breckenridge is celebrating its 50th anniversary this winter, by offering a number of great deals on lift tickets and lodging alike. Now that winter has finally arrived in Colorado, bringing plenty of powder along with it, it is a perfect time to hit the slopes at last.
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by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (2 days ago)
Fantasy of Flight is an aviation-themed Florida exhibit showcasing vintage aircraft from the world's largest private collection, themed immersion experiences, interactive exhibits and more. Now through February 11, Fantasy of Flight is celebrating National Black History ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
The first-ever Teva Winter Mountain Games get underway today in Vail, Colorado, where some of the top pro and amateur outdoor athletes have gathered to compete in a variety of sports. The event, which lasts through the weekend, will also feature a number of concerts, gear ...
by Dan Morgridge (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
O'Hare Airport had a couple of extra visitors this morning in terminal B. Joining the rest of the passengers heading to Los Angeles on the United flight dubbed "Oscar 1" was none other than Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His ...
by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
At last, an urban bike share program is coming to New York City, and planners are involving city residents through community workshops, bike demos, and an online map system for suggesting station locations.
Organized by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
The TSA PreCheck program being piloted by The Transportation Security Administration is expanding and will allow some passengers to go through pre-screening then make it through security checkpoints faster at many more airports in 2012. The exact benefits of the ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
Did you know that a Planters Nutmobile exists? It's a vehicle shaped like a nut and riding in it is the Planters mascot, Mr. Peanut. Mr. Peanut toured around the USA in this wacky vehicle throughout 2011 and I didn't even know about it. And I, of all people, sometimes ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
Austin-based serigraph artist, Tim Doyle, is currently participating in his debut solo show at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco. For fans of Austin's Alamo Drafthouse, Doyle's work should seem familiar--he was a creative director for the theater's Mondo Posters through ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
According to a story in Wednesday's New York Times, New York City's largest union representing hotel workers has reached a long term contract with major hotel operators in the city which will give housekeepers and other employees big raises and will provide panic buttons for ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
If you like to stay in nice hotels but hate paying full price for them, you've probably tried to bid for a room on Priceline at some point. But are you sure you got the lowest possible price? I've been using Priceline to bid on hotel rooms for years and I think I have the ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
This footage of Disneyland 1957 was previously unreleased until recently. The film was cleaned up, edited, and paired with music, but all of the images are original. In 1957, the Disneyland park in Anaheim, California wasn't even yet two years old. The park opened in ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
The Haight Ashbury movement may seem like a thing of the past. That's true or false, mostly depending on who you ask. But no matter how present the psychedelic spirit might still be in modern culture, its debut was art-altering, no one can deny that. That's why I hope ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
Haven't you ever found yourself pacing along with the quick-moving, coffee-cup-holding crowds of NYC wondering, "What if all of those coffee cups could somehow be collected to make an amazing used coffee cup art"? Admittedly, I haven't ever had that thought, either. But I'm ...
by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
Twice a year, Manhattan's streets are flooded with high heels, red lips, and designer clothing as the world's fashion community descends upon the city for New York Fashion Week.
The week-long event, officially called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (nod to sponsors), runs ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (5 days ago)
Looking to add a little activity and adventure back into your weekends now that the football season is officially over? Then REI Adventures may have exactly what you need. The company, which is the travel arm of the REI gear stores, has introduced several new winter weekend ...
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