I’ve just returned from my annual December journey to destinations around the world - still giddy after reminiscing with dear friends in Africa, Italy, India… I did it all in my own living room, at our Christmas tree. Lots of unpacking - but no jet lag.
» Read MoreKids must wear electronic tracking bands aboard new Oasis of the Seas
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Kids 3 to 11 years old will outfitted with electronic tracking bracelets aboard Royal Caribbeans new 16-deck, 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas. No ditching parents on this mega cruise ship.
» Read MoreAfter 13 hours in not-so-friendly skies, traveler trapped at Lindbergh
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Air travel is no fun - and it gets worse the longer it lasts. I don’t have the worst seat on the plane; that belongs to the guy behind me in the middle seat of the torturous no-recline-at-all last row.
» Read MoreFor first time ever, DOT levies fine for tarmac delay — but is it enough?
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Sadly, the $175,000 fine won’t go to those who really deserve it: the 47 people who were trapped for seven hours in a small cramped airplane sitting on the tarmac. A check for $3,723.40 might help ease residual pain.
» Read MoreNeed a change of pace, scenery? Follow close-to-home escape routes
Friday, November 6th, 2009
In need of a quick escape? We’ve reported on lots of close-to-home getaways. You’ll find them archived here…
» Read MoreBlockbuster airfare sale: Fly Southwest for as little as $25
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Southwest has launched a blockbuster sale - with one-way fares from San Diego starting as low as $25 - and other airlines appear to be matching. But to get the deal, you’ll have to act fast.
» Read MoreThere’s still time to get tickets to Winter Games in Vancouver
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
The Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, start Feb. 12. You might be surprised to learn you can still get tickets, including to the closing ceremonies — but you’ll have to jump some pricey hurdles to win a seat at Canada’s big show.
» Read MoreCheck out cool new developments at California’s top winter resorts
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Unfazed by the nation’s economic slowdown, some California winter resorts have spent mega-millions in the construction of new lifts and other on-slope amenities for the 2009-10 ski season.
» Read MoreWalt Roessing covers ski and snow boarding scene for SDNN Travel
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Meet Walt Roessing, SDNN’s newest travel writer. He’ll be covering the winter ski and snow boarding scene for us.
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