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December 2011
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The Best Stories About American Places in 2011 →
The presents are wrapped, the travel is done, and so it is time for some holiday fun. Now that you can relax, why not curl up with a great travel article? I’ve highlighted some of my favorite…
Making Plans for New Year's Eve →
Have you figured out where you’ll be ringing in 2012? If you need some travel inspiration, have a look at some of the most popular places to celebrate New Year’s Eve. If this is the year to…
JetBlue Begins Snowbird Service Between Boston and... →
In the spirit of #BeachThursday, a weekly chat that sees Twitter users exchange photos, news, and stories about their favorite beach getaways, comes the news that JetBlue is…
Unique Gift Ideas From Museum Gift Shops →
No matter if you’re doing a little city hopping before the holidays or looking online, museum gift shops often have gifts that you can’t find anywhere else. I’ve perused some of the best…
Airfare Deal: Spend $50, Get 50% Off Round-Trip... →
Here’s a huge deal on airfare: Today on Google Offers, spend $50 and you will get 50% off of a main cabin ticket on a round-trip, nonstop Virgin America flight. Round-trip travel must be between
What's On in December →
Christmas tree lightings, Art Basel Miami Beach, and the build-up to New Year’s Eve - these are but a few of the activities and events on the December calendar (other than the most obvious…
November 2011
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Win a Ski Holiday from Idaho Tourism →
If you love to ski or snowboard, then you probably know that Idaho has some of the best slopes and cross country trails in the country. Right now, Idaho’s State Tourism Board is in the middle…
Cyber Monday Deal: A Personalized Virgin America... →
On this Cyber Monday, while everyone else is quibbling over half-off deals on electronics and toys, why not go big and order a travel package to remember for a lifetime? Right now, luxury…
Hotels.com Offers 50% Off More Than 300 Properties... →
While the Wednesday before Thanksgiving may be the busiest travel day of the year, the frenzy will continue for the next month as travelers head off for the Hanukkah and Christmas holidays and New…
The Best Apps for Black Friday and Cyber Monday... →
Now that most of us have figured out our Thanksgiving plans, it’s time to start mapping out our shopping strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Of course, there are now a ton of mobile apps…
USA Travel Notes: November 18, 2011 - Free... →
Here are some of the week’s most interesting USA travel news and articles from around the web. To keep up with the latest events and news in the USA, check out my USA event calendar, with links to…
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the USA →
They’re here! After yesterday’s announcement of Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurants, we now know all of the restaurants in the USA that have earned Michelin stars for 2012. Here’s the…
Veterans Day 11/11/11 →
On November 11, 2011 - tomorrow - the nation will pause to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Many cities around the country will…
USA Travel Notes: November 7, 2011 - Free Amtrak... →
I’m testing out a new feature this week in which I highlight some of the previous week’s most interesting USA travel news and articles from around the web. Indeed, many of the following links come…
USA Travel Weekend Calendar: NYC Marathon, San... →
Here are some of the biggest events going on in the USA this weekend. The New York Marathon takes place this Sunday, November 6. More than 35,000 runners are expected to race on a route…
Must-See Museum Exhibits This Fall →
Tomorrow, on November 1, 2011, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will open 15 new galleries for Islamic Art. These new galleries will include spaces for miniature paintings from…
October 2011
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Annual November Events in the USA →
Thanksgiving is the biggest holiday in November in the USA and it really kicks off the Christmas holiday season. But what other events can you expect to find happening annually in the the…
State Tourism Board Contacts →
When it comes to traveling to a new destination, sometimes you want to go straight to the source: the local tourism board. I am happy to announce that I have completed round 1 of organizing the …
Photo of the Day - The Boeing 787 Dreamliner →
Today marks a huge milestone in aviation, as the 787 Dreamliner, the newest airplane from The Boeing Company, made its maiden flight from Tokyo to Hong Kong. What does that have to do with USA…
Virgin America Offers Fares as Low as $44 One-Way →
To celebrate its recent win as the Readers’ Choice Best U.S. Airline in Conde Nast Traveler, Virgin America is offering deep discounts on its fares through October 14. The “You Win Some, You Win…
USA Travel Deals 10/07/2011 →
I’ve scoured deal sites like Airfare Watchdog and Travelzoo to bring you some of the best travel deals available for fall and winter travel within the USA. Airline Fare Sales Airtran Airtran…
Photo of the Day - The Apple Store in New York... →
Like everyone else across the world, I am mourning today the loss of Steve Jobs, erstwhile CEO of Apple and an American visionary comparable to Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. You can read more…
September 2011
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Virgin America and Loopt Offer Check-In Deals at... →
Social media and savings now go hand-in-hand for Virgin America customers flying into or out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Virgin America and check-in app Loopt announced a…
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest →
Oktoberfest is here again, which means it’s time to make room for beers, brats, and chicken dancing. Our guides from across the USA have written about the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in…
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Free Entry at Museums and National Parks on... →
Budget travelers have two reasons to be excited about the upcoming weekend. On Saturday, September 24, entry will be free to America’s national parks as well as to hundreds of museums across the…
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Photo of the Day - Tucson's St. Augustine... →
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from today until October 15, celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the cultural traditions of the United States. Today’s photo,…
Visiting the 9/11 Memorials →
This coming Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It has taken almost all of these 10 years for memorials at the three 9/11 attack sites - New…
Photo of the Day - Long Island Beach →
With summer drawing to a close, many of us will only be able to travel via our photos until the next holiday time. Thus, today, I thought I would start a new feature on the blog called “Photo…
August 2011
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Remembering Katrina Six Years Later →
This week marks the sixth anniversary of landfall of Hurricane Katrina and the destruction that it brought to the city of New Orleans and coastal areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. Although…
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: From Shelter... →
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It’s Saturday afternoon and Hurricane Irene is heading north toward New York City and Long Island. Check out these pre-Irene photos taken at local Hamptons beaches and restaurants.
On Friday morning, hundreds of sea birds circled the beach on Dune Road. It was like a scene from Hitchcock’s…
Bracing for Hurricane Irene →
The entire East Coast of the United States, from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to New England are expected to get walloped by Hurricane Irene over the weekend. In response, governors…
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Earthquakes and Travel in the USA →
While only a 5.9 on the Richter scale, yesterday’s earthquake on the East Coast was powerful enough to cause structural damage to Washington’s National Cathedral. Although there are fault…
Visiting the USA's World Heritage Sites →
The United States currently has 21 natural and cultural sites on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Among the natural sites are many of America’s national parks, including Grand Canyon…
America's Best Restrooms →
Here’s a competition that has me, er, flush with excitement. The America’s Best Restroom contest, run by the restroom supply company Cintas, has chosen 10 finalists to compete for the title…
America's Most Walkable Cities →
If you choose your travel destination by how easy it is to walk from place to place, then you’ll want to pay attention to Walk Score. Walk Score is a company that promotes walkable communities as a…
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Get Your Free USA Travel Planner from Moon Guides →
Moon Travel Guides, an excellent guidebook series, is offering a free download of its USA Travel Planner through September. At 1,200 pages (if you print it out), this free eBook hardly seems…
USA Travel News 8/1/11 →
Here’s a round-up of the latest events, festivals, and travel news from our About.com guides in the USA: Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. Boston Launches New Bike Sharing Program The…
July 2011
6 posts
Google Introduces Hotel Finder →
There’s a new way to search for hotels online and its called Hotel Finder. Launched Friday as an “experiment” by Google, Hotel Finder aims “to help you find that perfect hotel” by…
Gay Marriage a Boon to New York State Tourism →
As of midnight today, same sex unions in New York State became legal. According to the New York City Gay Marriage Guide, even non-resident, same-sex couples are allowed to marry under New…
Southwest Announces Huge Airfare Sale →
There’s plenty of time left to get away this summer and Southwest Airlines has just made it easier with its fare sale. Southwest has announced fares starting at $59 one-way, though there are…
USA Travel News 7/14/2011 →
Here’s a round-up of the latest events, festivals, and travel news from our About.com guides in the USA: It’s True, There is Art in Las Vegas Feed Your Face at the Bite of Oregon
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Bank of America Cardholders Get Free Museum Access →
Here’s a deal that was brought to my attention by About’s guide to Orlando. For the rest of 2011, Bank of America is running a program called Museums on Us ®, which enables BoA cardholders to…
USA Travel News 7/7/2011 →
Here’s a round-up of the latest events, festivals, and travel news from our About.com guides in the USA: Cleveland’s Colorful Auto History Key West’s Hemingway Days Pork, Pickles &…
June 2011
9 posts
Ritz-Carlton Concierges Offer Travel Tips on... →
If you’re the type of traveler who likes to “check in” to luxurious hotels, then you will want to pay attention to the latest venture between Ritz-Carlton Hotels and Foursquare. Ritz-Carlton has…
