Mar 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: As America's first national park, Yellowstone has always held a special place in the public's imagination. Not only is it home to an array of wildlife, such as bison, elk, and grizzly bears, it also happens to hold the most famous geyser in the world, Old Faithful. Spread out across Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, the park has always been a popular destination for U.S. Presidents, with Teddy ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Mr. President goes to Yellowstone
Mar 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: As America's first national park, Yellowstone has always held a special place in the public's imagination. Not only is it home to an array of wildlife, such as bison, elk, and grizzly bears, it also happens to hold the most famous geyser in the world, Old Faithful. Spread out across Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, the park has always been a popular destination for U.S. Presidents, with Teddy ...14 New National Monuments Being Considered
Feb 26th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Last week a leaked document from the Department of the Interior gave travelers and outdoor enthusiasts a glimpse into potential plans by the Obama administration to designate as many as 14 new national monuments spread out across nine western states. And while a spokesman for the DOI was quick to point out that the memo was just a draft for internal discussion, environmentalists and conservatives ...Not your normal Asian adventure vacation
Dec 27th, 2009 at 2:00PM: We travel for many reasons. Maybe it's to relax, learn something new or see friends and family. And then there are the so-called "adventure travelers" – sorry guys, you just don't know the meaning of the expression. Keep your kayaks and your climbing gear in the garage, and trade them for a pencil so you can take some notes. Robert Park is redefining "adventure."
Park, 28 years old, ...Is this the end of three-hour waits on the tarmac?
Dec 23rd, 2009 at 8:30AM: Over the last few years, we've heard countless stories of airlines who have allowed their passengers to spend hours stranded in a plane on the runway. Finally, those nightmare scenarios look like they're about to come to an end.
Yesterday, the Obama administration announced that, beginning this spring, airlines whose passengers sit for more than three hours at a time on the tarmac will face ...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 ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 11.18.09
Nov 18th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
We're halfway through November. For those of you living in the northern hemisphere, if you haven't felt winter yet, you will soon! Here in Hawaii, winter is rainier but the waves are bigger and better. I guess that goes for most parts of the world: the weather may stink, but there's always a bright side. Here are some semi-bright travel reads for today's installment of Gadlinks. Enjoy!
Unlike ...White House pushing for answers to airline industry woes
Nov 14th, 2009 at 12:00PM: The Obama Administration is taking a closer look at the airline industry with the hopes that something can be fixed. Transportation Secretary Roy LaHood is pulling together a panel that will investigate the problems the industry faces and hopefully come up with a solution. But, I don't think anyone's breath is being held.
The airlines are always swamped with criticism, with consumers unhappy ...Europeans complain about U.S. travel fees
Nov 8th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Extra fees charged by airlines, the "new normal," are so popular that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has gotten into the game. And, bitching about these fees is equally popular, prompting the European Parliament to sound off like its members are Ryanair passengers with full bladders and no coin for the slot.
At issue is a planned $10 charge for Europeans coming to the United States. ...President in the presidential suite - at the Waldorf Astoria
Sep 25th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Where's the president? The presidential suite. At the Waldorf-Astoria. Every president since Herbert Hoover (who lived in a Tower suite for 30 years) has stayed in the presidential suite at New York's Waldorf Astoria, and this week, Obama added his name to the legacy, along with two-dozen other heads of state for the 64th United Nations General Assembly. Insider and former executive chef John ...Tour the White House gardens for free on Oct. 17-18
Sep 22nd, 2009 at 1:30PM: If you were like me, you loved that Michelle Obama planted a garden at the White House last March. You can see it for yourself. It'll be part of this year's White House Gardens and Grounds Tours on October 17-18. Also on the tour are the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden, and South Lawn. Even though it's free, you'll need to get a ticket to attend. Pick up your timed ...Obamas will spend summer vacation on Martha's Vineyard
Jul 26th, 2009 at 2:00PM: When you're the President, it's easy to vacation in style. And that's just what President Obama plans to do this summer. The President and his family are renting a secluded 28.5 acre retreat called the Blue Heron Farm in the small town of Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard.
The waterfront home has a main house, 5 bedroom guest house, and a small boathouse on the water. The grounds feature a 300-yard ...Oahu's Best Beaches
Jul 20th, 2009 at 6:00PM: It's time to take a trip around the ever-famous island of Oahu for a beach bopping bonanza (I couldn't help myself with the alliteration)! There are so many worthy beaches on this small but populated island that I'll be breaking down my favorite beaches all the way around. There are seven of 'em (there was no way I could narrow down the list), so let's get started. Magic Island: Your visit to ...Travel guide to Cuba
Apr 14th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
Cuba is a timeless place in more ways than one. Time has basically stood still for fifty years, and there is little anyone can do about it except Castro - and I'm not talking about Fidel, I'm talking about his brother Raúl. Since Fidel took the reigns fifty years ago, the "Revolution" still lives on in Cuba in the form of propaganda strewn across the country roadside and city walls. Aged ...Cuba Libre: Is travel to Cuba easing for some or all Americans?
Apr 13th, 2009 at 10:30PM:
[This slogan, the first one I spotted in central Havana, reads, "Revolution is: not to lie -- ever -- or violate ethical principles." Is there room for compromise between the U.S. and Cuba? Only time will tell.] On the heels of my own journey to Cuba, news has hit the fan with regard to lifting travel restrictions for Americans to Cuba. The latest news from Washington: Cuban-Americans are now ...Cuba door cracks slightly
Mar 12th, 2009 at 2:00PM: President Barack Obama has announced that restrictions on travel to Cuba are about to become looser. But, it's not time for cigar smokers across the United States begin to rejoice yet. So far, the measure will only allow Cuban-Americans with family on the island to visit, and Obama has stated that he supports the embargo. The change in travel restrictions is part of a $410 billion spending bill ...Obama listens to travel industry gripes
Mar 11th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Leaders from across the travel industry met with President Barack Obama today to discuss ... not a bailout. It's no secret that luxury suffers when times are tough, and for many, any form of travel is not essential. Delta is cutting capacity, and the industry as a whole is getting ready to shed more than 200,000 jobs this year. So, what is an industry of "frivolity" worth to our economy? A ...The Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act
Feb 12th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Alas, a quiet bill was introduced by the House of Representatives earlier this week and could finally bring an end to a near 50-year U.S.-Cuba standstill. While everyone else in Washington has been deliberating on the stimulus package, Democratic Representative from Massachusetts, William Delahunt proposed the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act. The proposed act hopes to end all travel restrictions for ...Absolutely breathtaking photo of the Presidential inauguration
Jan 24th, 2009 at 2:00PM: By now I'm sure you've seen your fair share of photo and video material of the inauguration of our 44th President. The picture you see above it probably no different from any of the other of 1000's made that day. There is however one big difference - it is a whopping 1,474 megapixels. For comparison - your home camera probably shoots in 7 or 8 megapixels. Of course, a massive photo is useless ...The lunar new year and first solar eclipse on the same day
Jan 23rd, 2009 at 5:30PM: January 26 comes with two huge events this year: the lunar new year (or Chinese New Year, for those of you lion dance and firework lovers) and the first solar eclipse of the year! The lunar new year of the earth ox is the second zodiac of the cycle. It is the craziest time to travel to China this time of year, and unless you have a really important reason to be in Shanghai or Beijing or you ...Obama's closure of Guantanamo already in sight
Jan 22nd, 2009 at 10:30AM: The Castro brothers in Cuba extended a warm welcome to Obama into the political limelight. This message was relayed through Argentina's President, Cristina Kirchner, who recently returned to Buenos Aires after a brief visit to Havana. Within 24 hours, Obama has already halted proceedings involving two Guantanamo detainees and intended to close Guantanamo by the end of the year -- and likely much ...
