Jun 22nd, 2010 at 2:00PM: It's been a long day, it's hot outside, and you need a cold beverage - stat! Maybe you're celebrating a good friend's promotion, or commiserating over a failed board meeting. Whatever the reason, rooftop bars were created for a reason - to relax, rejoice and re-hydrate while taking in some of the best views. Here are the top 10 roofdeck bars not to be missed:
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Thirsty? Drink up at one of these top 10 roofdeck bars
Jun 22nd, 2010 at 2:00PM: It's been a long day, it's hot outside, and you need a cold beverage - stat! Maybe you're celebrating a good friend's promotion, or commiserating over a failed board meeting. Whatever the reason, rooftop bars were created for a reason - to relax, rejoice and re-hydrate while taking in some of the best views. Here are the top 10 roofdeck bars not to be missed:
1. Sky Terrace, on the Hudson Hotel ...America's Top 10 Beaches: Coopers Beach in Southampton, NY takes the top spot in 2010
May 28th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Coopers Beach, Southampton's stretch of white sand on New York's Long Island, has been named 2010's best beach in the America by Dr. Stephen Leatherman.
"New York has world-class beaches, but I don't think a lot of people in the United States know about them," said Stephen Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.
Leatherman cited the fine ...Ten tips for visiting California on a budget
May 25th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
California is one of America's most beautiful and popular states for tourism. From wintry ski resorts to dry desert landscapes you can have it all - but all that choice also means California can get expensive quick. Between airfare, big cities like San Francisco and admission to theme parks, a California traveler can spoil a budget in no time. Here are some money-saving tips to keep your ...17 great destinations for romance
May 21st, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Some say that romance is a lost art - but it's not. It's just hiding, waiting to be uncovered in some of the most beautiful places around the globe. Whether you are trying to show that special someone that they truly are special, making a proposal, or rekindling the flame you once had with your spouse, setting the stage is your first step to success. Whether you are searching for the perfect ...Legoland California Water Park prepares for May 28 opening
May 12th, 2010 at 6:00PM: The water is flowing to fill up the pools and slides at the Legoland Water Park, which opens May 28 in Carlsbad, California.
Legoland brought in local firefighters for a "bucket brigade" photo op to start filling the park's lazy river. In Legoland fashion, the river is called the Build-A-Raft River, and kids will be able to build their own raft out of soft Lego building blocks.
The new park ...20 great bike rides
May 7th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
For many travelers, the default mode of transport is a plane or a car, but they're certainly not the only options. Have you ever considered adding a bicycle ride to your next trip? Riding a bike has a number of advantages over other forms of transportation. You'll move slower, no doubt, but with that slowness comes an increased awareness of your surroundings, a chance to get some fresh air and ...35 fantastic U.S. beaches for Summer
May 4th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Summer is fast approaching. Where are you going to spend your vacation? How about visiting one of our country's many fantastic beach locations? Bring your lover or family, a bathing suit, sun lotion, a blanket and a picnic basket, and you are all set for a romantic get-away or a relaxing family get-together on one of these magnificent sandy stretches. Wondering if we picked one of your ...SeaWorld offers $5 admission for kids
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:30PM: SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego are offering $5 one-day tickets for kids now through Dec. 31, 2010.
To get the $5 deal, you need to buy a full-priced adult admission for each discounted kid's ticket you purchase. Adult tickets are $69 in San Diego, $58.99 in San Antonio and $78.95 in Orlando.
And you'll have to buy the cheap tickets online in advance; they aren't ...Earth Day travel: Stay 'green' at eco-friendly hotels
Apr 22nd, 2010 at 12:00PM: Looking for ways to stay green on Earth Day? Hotels around the world are offering some green options to get you thinking about your carbon footprint, and ways you can help protect Mother Earth. Here are a few U.S. hotel deals just for Earth Day. Grab a room and go green!
...Photo of the Day 4.21.10
Apr 21st, 2010 at 6:30PM:
Your body language sends a million signals. Happy, sad, mad, afraid, overjoyed, or in the case of this seal, incredibly proud. Roymartin grabbed this shot of a posing seal at Sea World in San Diego, Calif., and just looking at it makes me want to sit up straighter and ring a bell for my butler.
Marine biologists at NOVA have confirmed that seals are among some of the smartest mammals in the ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk 010: Paragliding, Tijuana, USS Midway, Stone Brewery & surfing the Bruticus Maximus!
Apr 21st, 2010 at 6:00PM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 10 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Travel Talk has hit double digits!! To celebrate, we have an incredible lineup of adventures from San Diego, California - including a short dash over the border to Tijuana, Mexico!
This week we talk about Kim Jong-Il as a fashion icon, a new great way to hail a cab in NYC, and share a book that covers ...The ten best cities for sunbathing
Mar 29th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
After you've been cooped-up inside all winter, that first day of nice weather at home feels like a gift from heaven. Clothes come off, frisbees start flying and the hardcore sunbathing begins. Even if it's still cold where you live, the prospect of warmer days ahead looms large. In preparation for the endless days of spring and summer, here's ten of our favorite spots for sunbathing around the ...Top ten U.S. spots for photography
Mar 23rd, 2010 at 4:00PM:
As full-time traveling photographers, my husband and I have traveled all over the U.S. in search of the most beautiful cities and sites to photograph. From the vast open desert to towering urban skylines and raging river canyons, we've compiled the top 10 best places to visit for photographers. You'll find a few well-known favorites along with some unique photography hot spots where you'll ...The 24 greatest cities in the world for drinking beer
Feb 26th, 2010 at 4:20PM: Deciding on a top ten list of anything is usually pretty difficult. Unless you're talking about, say, the top ten numbers one through ten... narrowing down and choosing only ten of whatever often takes a great deal of effort.
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When it comes to the world of beer, ...Hyatt's Andaz opens new hotels in New York, California
Jan 22nd, 2010 at 1:00PM: Hyatt's boutique brand, Andaz, is making its way from coast-to-coast with new properties in New York and California. Andaz Wall Street opened Jan. 18 and another New York property will be unveiled on 5th Avenue later this year. In the meantime, Andaz San Diego is opening its doors on Feb. 1.
The Andaz Wall Street (photo) features 253 guestrooms with loft-like ceilings and seven-foot windows. ...NWA pilot: lots of misinformation, but can't talk about it
Oct 25th, 2009 at 1:00PM:
All eyes are on the Northwest Airlines crew that missed Minneapolis by 150 miles. Rumors abound, such as dozing and arguments in the cockpit. Richard Cole, a crewmember on Northwest Flight 188, wouldn't talk, except to say that it wasn't his fault: "But other than that, I cannot tell you anything that went on because we're having hearings this weekend, we're having hearings on Tuesday. All ...
Three days of cruise fun on the Carnival Elation for just $99
Oct 14th, 2009 at 3:30PM: If you need proof that this is the best time ever for finding hot travel deals, look no further than this offer. Enjoy a three day cruise on the Carnival Elation, sailing from San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico (and back) for just $99. The Elation is one of the Carnival "Fun Class" ships - and the entertainment on board certainly justifies the name. From a three deck waterslide to a jogging track, ...December is cougar season on San Diego cruise
Sep 22nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: Women of a certain age and vigor will leave San Diego in December on the first "cougar cruise" to hit the high seas. Singles Travel Company and singles group The Society of Single Professionals are collaborating on this three-night experience ... and they'll be packing the ship with younger men for the cougars on board to hunt. For a change, man becomes prey and cougar the prowler.
In case ...$19 hotel room, bed not included
Aug 13th, 2009 at 11:30AM: For $19, I wouldn't expect much out of my hotel room. But a bed, lights and toilet paper are among the things I would consider to be basic necessities at any price. That's not the case at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, where guests can elect to have different features of their hotel room removed in order to decrease the price.
The "Survivor Package" starts at $219 for deluxe accommodations and breakfast ...Some hotel futures at risk
Jul 26th, 2009 at 12:00PM: The number of hotels defaulting on their loans surged 125 percent in May and June this year. Travel is down (no shit), which has an obvious effect on the top line. When there's no money coming in, it's hard to send cash out to meet some pretty hefty obligations. So, if none comes in, none can go out ... and defaults start to rise.
Some high-profile properties have defaulted already, including ...
