Home > Travel News & Articles
Travel News & Articles
| The Gayest Small Town - Magazine says Stratford deserves title |
| STRATFORD -- Could Stratford be the gayest small town in Canada? An article in Outlooks magazine suggests it is. Travel editor Randall Shirley came to see a show or two and met with some of Stratford's prominent gay and lesbian residents and business owners, some of whom were featured in the article. Read More... |
| Living it up on St. Kitts - Frigate Bay Beach ideal for sun, fun and food |
| BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- A trip to St. Kitts would be incomplete without a visit to Frigate Bay. It's the place to be on this Caribbean island. The gorgeous stretch of sand on the southeast coast has it all, whether you want to sample local food, enjoy happy hour, go for a swim or see an entertaining show. Read More... |
| A Real Head Trip - Lady Liberty's crown reopens to visitors |
| NEW YORK -- Americans are finally able to fully rediscover their Statue of Liberty, whose crown has been off-limits to the public for the past eight years. The reopening on July 4 -- U.S. Independence Day -- has proven to be symbolic, in a small way, and may help erase the memory of terrorism and heal some of the wounds of 2001. Read More... |
| Canadian coastal community provides a sense of wonder for booklovers |
| New books and rare books. Paperbacks and hardbacks. Children's books, classics and mysteries. Cookbooks, gardening books, even comic books. Read More... |
| Usain Bolt Bolsters Jamaica Tourism Industry |
| World Sport Destination Expo (WSDE) today organised an exclusive reception for travel and tourism senior officials, international media and the current superstars of world athletics at the close of the IAAF World Athletic Championships in Berlin. Read More... |
| Doing Dallas on the cheap is fun |
| DALLAS -- In a city that hangs its hat on big money, a flashy skyline and well-heeled locals, a visit on the cheap might seem unlikely. But residents know that it doesn't take a trust fund to have a good time here. For starters, sit down to a plate of cheap tacos and start people-watching. Read More... |
| St Lucia hotel talks getaways with JetBlue |
| RODNEY BAY VILLAGE, St Lucia -- St Lucia's popular Coco Palm boutique hotel in Rodney Bay Village is getting ready for JetBlue Airways' inaugural service to the island, which starts on Monday, October 26, 2009. Read More... |
| Foliage smackdown: Can Western gold rush really stand up to New England crimson? |
| When it comes to autumn colour, New England's reputation is five-star. So are Westerners blowing it out their cowboy hats when they claim their golden aspens and cottonwoods can go head to head with Northeastern maples and oaks in October? Read More... |
| Delta Airlines to add second flight to St Kitts |
| BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- Atlanta-based Delta Airlines is to increase the number of flight to St. Kitts’ Robert L Bradshaw International Airport later this year. Read More... |
| TOP 10 PLACES TO LIVE IN THE WORLD! |
10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Liveability Index: 96.110 9 - Sydney, Australia - Liveability Index: 96.1 8 - Geneva, Switzerland - Liveability Index: 96.1 (slightly higher) Read More... |
| NEW US Entry / Passport Law |
| Summer is considered prime time for vacations. The kids are out of school and many businesses slow down, making it a great time to get away. But if your summer travel plans include a jaunt to Canada or Mexico, make sure you have a passport. Read More... |
| Rebellion Comb |
| By Derrin DuFordThree dollars. It can’t even get you a beer in a New York City bar. But it’s the going rate for a haircut in Panama City. Peppered all over the El Cangrejo neighborhood, the barbershops, too many for the available number of scalps, all advertise the same rate. Read More... |
| Sunwing Vacations introduces free hurricane guarantee |
| TORONTO — With memories of Hurricane Dean still fresh, Sunwing Vacations has introduced a Hurricane Threat Guarantee which is included free of charge on every Sunwing holiday booked to travel between Aug. 20 and Nov. 30 this year. Read More... |
| Canadians take four million trips to U.S., overseas in June |
| OTTAWA - The b dollar and helped boost travel during June as Canadians took more than 3.4 million trips to the United States in June, up 2.1% from the previous month. An increase in all categories of overnight trips was observed. Read More... |
| Never a cheaper timer to fly - Flight Centre |
| RESEARCH by Flight Centre has confirmed what every air traveller must now realise - international air fares have never been so cheap. A comparison of fares advertised by the Queensland-based travel group last month and in May five years ago shows an average fall of 15 per cent on major routes, with those on one route - Brisbane to Los Angeles - down 41 per cent. Read More... |
| Holidays for under $1000 |
| THERE'S no doubt the economic doom and gloom is having a major effect on travel. Airlines fuel surcharges have all but destroyed the mega-cheap airfare, while petrol price hikes are forcing Aussies to holiday at home, literally, rather than hitting the open road. Read More... |
| Weird and wild festivals of 2009 |
| FED up with tedious tours or walking the road most travelled? From jumping over babies to throwing fireballs or chasing a giant cheese down a hill, there are plenty of bizarre festivals around the world that are sure to entertain all types of travellers. Read More... |
| Most shark-infested beaches |
| THE best deal, five-star accommodation and a glorious beach are all good reason to consider when choosing a holiday destination, but do you ever think about the shark factor? Read More... |
Copyright @2009. YouPickThePrice.com. All Rights Reserved