Category Archives: Travel
New Look, New Clips
It was time for a face-lift for Prepare for CrossCheck, as TBEX took place last week, and I head to Thailand next week. Continue reading
Thailand: Calling All Tourists
Learn what the Thailand Tourism Authority is doing to lure tourists back to visit Thailand following the recent Red Shirt protests. Continue reading
New Travel Auction Site Is Off & Away
New travel auction site Off & Away launches May 24, 2010. Learn how it works. Continue reading
Mexico: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
Day tour to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest protected area on the Mexican Caribbean, with 1.3 million acres of jungle, mangroves, marshes, lakes, estuaries, ruins, and, of course, plenty of animal and bird life. Trails in the reserve follow ancient Mayan trade routes. Continue reading
Great Last-Minute Family Travel Deal at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
If I had kids I’d love this last-minute deal. The little ones can put their sleuthing skills to the test on an Easter egg hunt, while mom blisses out at the spa. (Of course, if I did have kids, I’d … Continue reading
Willing to Bet on Atlantic City’s Qua Baths & Spa
I’m not a gambler nor do I care for typical U.S. gaming destinations, so I never head to Las Vegas unless I have to for a work assignment, I’ve never been to Reno for any reason, and I’ve stopped in Atlantic City to check out the boardwalk and pick up some saltwater taffy … once, in 1992. As I write this, however, I’m thinking it’s time I gave Atlantic City another chance. Continue reading
Keith Haring: 20 Years Since His Death, Where to Find Haring Art in NYC
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Keith Haring, downtown NYC artist phenom of the 1980s. I can’t believe it’s two decades already since he succumbed to AIDS. So in honor of Keith Haring, his artwork and his activism, here’s a list of a few places where you can still see his public works in New York City. Continue reading
8 Tips for Last-Minute Travel
I tend to do a lot of last-minute travel because there are some great deals to be had if you can be a little flexible with your dates and destinations. Here are 8 tips to last-minute travel savings. These are by no means comprehensive, and I welcome your additional tips in the comments section. Continue reading
5 Obscure Things to Do in New York City for $5 or Less
Five off-the-beaten-path things to do and see in New York City that cost $5 or less. Continue reading
Curry Economics and Other Silk Road Events at American Museum of Natural History
Events tied to the Traveling the Silk Road exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Continue reading
