Dec 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
In our third gift guide this season, we'll show off some of the best gear for the traveler who loves the great outdoors, or at least for those travelers that pretend they do, because most of these gadgets will work just as well for someone who thinks of a Holiday Inn as "camping".
Other guides in our 2010 lineup: gifts for iPhone/iPad owners and gifts for the business traveler ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Gadling gift guide for the outdoor traveler
Dec 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
In our third gift guide this season, we'll show off some of the best gear for the traveler who loves the great outdoors, or at least for those travelers that pretend they do, because most of these gadgets will work just as well for someone who thinks of a Holiday Inn as "camping".
Other guides in our 2010 lineup: gifts for iPhone/iPad owners and gifts for the business traveler ...Disney World at Christmas: Expect crowds. BIG crowds.
Dec 7th, 2010 at 2:00PM: I spent many a childhood vacation driving back and forth to Florida. My family loved to vacation here. We went to various beach communities around the state, and our trips would often involve a day or two spent at Walt Disney World.
So the whole family was excited when, in 1984, one of my aunts moved to Florida. It was immediately decided that the extended family would spend Christmas there. ...Top 5 luxury travel gifts for the holidays
Dec 3rd, 2010 at 3:00PM: 'Tis the season of giving! Whether you're looking for something that sparkles or maybe just something to set the mood, we've found a few things sure to please any intrepid traveler (especially those with a taste for the finer things). Of course, it might cost you a little extra, but isn't the excitement worth it? We think so, which is why we're naming our top five luxury travel items for the ...How to buy a Disneyland candy cane (and why you would want one)
Dec 2nd, 2010 at 9:00AM: Disneyland candy canes are a sought after item during the holidays. In fact, they are in such short supply that Disney has devised a ticketing system for buying them. That's right, you need a ticket to buy a candy cane. For $9.95 each, no less.
The sweets are made at Candy Palace on Main Street U.S.A. at the California theme park.
To get one, you'll need one of those magic tickets. They are ...Disney's Spectacle of Dancing Lights: By the numbers
Dec 1st, 2010 at 12:00PM:
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is one of the most popular holiday events at Walt Disney World.
Each night at dusk, the lights are turned on at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is impossible to take a picture that shows the magnitude of Disney's dancing lights display. It completely covers the buildings in the theme park's Streets of America section. So, to try to give you the ...Kimpton's Hotel Monaco Chicago throws week long gift exchange for charity
Nov 28th, 2010 at 12:30PM: We love the holiday season, not just for the fun of the decorations and excitement of Santa's arrival, but for the innate kindness that seems to seep from people this time of year. Couple that kindness with the efforts of hotels partnering with charitable organizations and you've got the making for a great holiday season.
To celebrate the holiday season and show just how fun the spirit of ...10 Congested highways to make you lose your mind tonight
Nov 24th, 2010 at 3:30PM: We know that today and tomorrow, traffic is going to be brutal. With 42 million people traveling for the holiday – and 94 percent of them going by car – it's inevitable that someone's going to wind up frustrated. Throw in some nasty weather and highway construction, not to mention a handful of screaming kids, and you have a formula for misery.
Can it get any worse? The Weather ...Five reasons why you'll be miserable during Thanksgiving travel
Nov 23rd, 2010 at 2:00PM: We've all heard that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest of the year for air travel. And, the roads tend to get clogged up with people going to visit friends and family – not to mention stuff their faces with turkey, potatoes and other traditional holiday fare. Travel isn't going to be fun tomorrow, but you already know that.
But, do you know why?
Personally, of course, I have ...SkyMall Monday: Top ten things to stuff in the Turkey Cake Pan
Nov 22nd, 2010 at 1:00PM: It's Thanksgiving time once again in the good ol' US of A. That wonderful time of year when we slow down, take a break and acknowledge the people and things for which we are most thankful. Most people focus on the thanks. I like to focus on the ful(l). Here at SkyMall Monday headquarters, we love to stuff our faces on Thanksgiving. From stuffing to green bean casserole to, of course, turkey, ...Top 10 holiday sights to see at Walt Disney World
Nov 12th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Walt Disney World is known for building theme parks and resorts that are larger than life. So it should come as no surprise that Disney goes all out during the holidays. It's enough to have anyone humming "White Christmas," even if it is 80 degrees outside.
Many of the holiday festivities start this week at Walt Disney World - yes, Disney skips directly from Halloween to Christmas. Here are my ...Five hotel holiday deals in New England
Nov 11th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
Are you looking for a winter wonderland for the Christmas season? New England is a natural destination. There are plenty of deals to be found, with packages that won't force you to choose between your trip and the number of presents under the tree. Check out the inns below from New England Inns and Resorts to see for yourself what await!
1. The Stepping Stone Spa, Lyndonville, VT The ...Photo of the Day (10.31.10)
Oct 31st, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Happy Halloween! Er, should I make that Happy Day of the Dead? Believe it or not, America isn't the only country that likes to celebrate spooky holidays. In Mexico and some parts of Latin America, November 2nd is the chosen day to remember and celebrate the lives of deceased ancestors. Though one might think a holiday about death would be a somber affair, it's usually not. Much like Halloween, ...Weekending: Sofia
Oct 5th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
Since moving to Istanbul, I've gotten the chance to travel to a lot of interesting destinations, from Beirut to Bosnia, that are much easier and cheaper to access from Turkey than America. For my first long (more than a weekend) trip, I went to Bulgaria for a week over US Labor Day and Turkish bayram (end of Ramadan holidays). Over the week, I traveled from the capital city Sofia to medieval ...Ramadan begins in the Muslim world: a report from Turkey
Aug 12th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
Yesterday was the first day of Ramadan (or Ramazan, as it is called in Turkey), a month-long holiday in the Islamic faith of fasting, prayer, and reflection. For observant Muslims, eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual activity is prohibited from dawn to dusk for 30 days. The elderly, ill, pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as (interestingly) menstruating women are excused. Before dawn, ...Learn the national holidays before you go - International travel tip
Aug 6th, 2010 at 2:35PM: Before departing for a foreign country, be aware of any national holidays that will occur during your trip. Do your best to learn about even the minor ones that aren't widely known.
My husband and I nearly had our honeymoon derailed by a national holiday during our stay in French Polynesia. Most businesses were closed, including restaurants, banks and museums.
We were saved by the tourism ...Photo of the Day (7.4.10)
Jul 4th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Happy birthday, America. What better way to celebrate this great day than with some fireworks? While we've seen plenty of stellar fireworks photos over the years, we've got to hand it to Flickr user ohad*, who captured this quirky shot during a visit to Delray Beach, Florida. True, the fireworks in question were for New Year's. But no matter, the feel of the image is great - the slow shutter ...Holiday World 'auctions' staff members for charity
May 10th, 2010 at 11:00AM: You can learn what it takes to maintain a roller coaster or make perfect cotton candy if you place the winning bid in one of 15 auctions to benefit flood relief efforts in Nashville. Holiday World and Splashin' Safari theme park in Southern Indiana has launched the auction packages, with bids open through Monday, May 17.
Each of the packages gets you four (and in some cases, more) tickets to ...Hotel Review: The Verdanza Hotel in Puerto Rico
Jan 31st, 2010 at 4:00PM:
Formerly a Holiday Inn (and long before that, a 60's era tennis club and hotel), the Verdanza Hotel in Puerto Rico underwent major renovations as it transitioned from chain to independent hotel. The local ownership remained the same, but the decor, attitude, and commitment to the environment is all new.
The vibe here is young - both the GM and the chef are the youngest to hold those ...Photo of the Day (12/23/09)
Dec 23rd, 2009 at 6:30PM:
When I saw this photo last week while looking for Santas from around the world, I knew I'd found today's Photo of the Day. Although this fellow appears among the other Santas, here he is again-- center stage.
The cultural mix of this Santa shot is superb. Taken by Carpetblogger in Azerbaijan, this is an excellent look at how elements of culture travel. As Carpetblogger explains, although the ...Obamas to spend the holidays in Hawaii
Dec 22nd, 2009 at 4:30PM: There's no official word from the White House, but the rumor mill (a.k.a. all of the local news sources) are saying that the Obamas will spend their second consecutive Christmas in Hawaii. The Obamas spent last year lounging in their luxurious Paradise Point Estate compound on the shores of Kailua on Oahu's windward shore, and it looks like they'll enjoyed their stay enough to return this year ...
