Nov 19th, 2009 at 12:30PM: In northwestern Ohio where the land is flat, flat, flat and family farms dot the landscape in a scene of bucolic sedateness, the Midwest turns wild west on Saturday nights from October through May. Off State Rte 29, between the Indiana border and Celina, a town with a population of 10,000, is Mack Arena, a non-descriptive rectangular building that one might blow right pass without noticing. Only ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Midwest turns Wild West : Bull riding for the whole family
Nov 19th, 2009 at 12:30PM: In northwestern Ohio where the land is flat, flat, flat and family farms dot the landscape in a scene of bucolic sedateness, the Midwest turns wild west on Saturday nights from October through May. Off State Rte 29, between the Indiana border and Celina, a town with a population of 10,000, is Mack Arena, a non-descriptive rectangular building that one might blow right pass without noticing. Only ...Hawaiian airlines offers free flights to the mainland
Nov 17th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Hawaii seems like a beautiful place to live - great coffee, awesome surf conditions, nearly perfect weather at all times. But, hundreds of miles out in the Pacific, I imagine it starts to feel a bit isolated, especially with the high cost of flights from the islands back to the mainland US. But for those Hawaiian islanders looking to get away to the rest of the US for a while, Hawaiian airlines, ...Tahitian truck treats: the finest fare in town
Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Long before "fusion" pulled its hit and run on the foodie fashion world, Tahiti was mixing foreign flavors into her own pot and getting goose bumps all over. Their verdict: Chinese plus French plus Polynesian equals a little bit weird and a whole lot of yummy. Thankfully, this cross-cultural cuisine isn't catering to the Condé Nast crowd since the very best Tahitian eats are served from ...The part of Belize nobody sees: Five reasons not to miss the country's other side
Nov 11th, 2009 at 8:00AM:
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The Caribbean coast of Belize is known the world over for its spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the 180-mile barrier reef just off the coast and the famous dive spot known as the Blue Hole, the Belizean coast features the ...Are the economics of Twitter airfares worth it?
Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:00AM: More and more budget-travel tipsters are pointing towards Twitter, Facebook and social media outlets as the source for wild cheap airfares these days. And it's true, in a way. By subscribing to the pundit feeds online it's possible to get the inside scoop on a few good routes, often saving a few shekels on a future itinerary. Broad, dirt cheap fares (sometimes called bingos), however, are harder ...Why people aren't flying. (Hint: It's not just the fares)
Oct 23rd, 2009 at 9:00AM:
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Think that all airlines are losing business during the recession? Not quite. Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways saw their traffic jump 9 and 10 percent, respectively, in September, while United's was down 6 percent. Other airlines suffered traffic ...Mileage runs, Flyertalk and obsessive compulsive flying: a film project
Hotels in the U.S. Virgin Islands offer 25 cent nightly rate
Oct 10th, 2009 at 11:00AM: The U.S. Virgin Islands are going to be featured on a newly designed quarter and to celebrate, hotels around the islands are offering up rooms at 25 cents - yes, just 25 cents! - per night.
Of course, there is some fine print to the offer. Guests will still be responsible for taxes of 7%, resort fees, and government taxes of 8%, so the total ends up being a litte more than the 75 cents you might ...Escape from Chicago with low Fall rates at The Abbey
Oct 6th, 2009 at 3:30PM:
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Several weeks ago, I had the chance to check out The Abbey Resort and Spa on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. 80 miles from Chicago and even less from Milwaukee, it's the perfect Fall escape from either city. Chicago residents don't even need a car to get there; the ...Steal Boingo wireless by clearing your cookies
Sep 27th, 2009 at 4:00PM: If you've got time to kill at the airport, wireless can be a life saver. In most terminals, however, wireless isn't free, and three out of four of the available providers charge an arm and a leg for service. So what's a cheapskate to do to access his Facebook account without paying through the nose? Steal wireless, of course. Most people know that if they stand with the proximity of an airline ...Save time at checkin with elite status
Sep 26th, 2009 at 9:00AM: At 6PM on a Friday afternoon, New York's JFK airport is hopping. Part of it is, rather, just the check-in counter. The everyday, economy check-in counter, to be specific. Scores of passengers-to-be swarm the kiosks, some swiping credit cards, some punching buttions, some pulling their hair in distress. Those that successfully navigate the digital mayhem are funnelled into the luggage line, a mess ...Welcome to the first airline-owned restaurant!
Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:00AM: Airfarewatchdog visited recently a new restaurant in our neighborhood and boy were we surprised at what we saw on the menu. That's right, diners! This restaurant is under new management! At Trans Air Airlines, we sure weren't making money flying people places, so we thought what the heck, why not try the fine dining business to earn some "ancillary revenue" as we like to call it. While you're ...Earn elite status on US Airways for 7,500 miles
Sep 20th, 2009 at 10:00AM: The jockeying for elite passenger revenue continues. Earlier this year, most of the major carriers announced double "elite qualifying mile" promotions, specials that drastically reduced the number of airline miles that one needed to fly to enjoy special perks. Usually, one needs to fly at least 25k miles to start earning low level perks such as bonus miles, preferred seats and upgrades. With those ...Five great ways to use your frequent flyer miles
Sep 18th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
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As the economy shrinks and belts begin to tighten, mileage programs are playing a larger and large role in the everyday consumer travel lanscape. Many travelers are turning to their caches of miles for use in lieu of spending their hard-saved money on a ticket. ...Get double miles elite on American Airlines flights through December 15!
Sep 2nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: They've done it again! Earlier this year, American Airlines launched a pomotion to double elite miles on all AA operated flights. These special miles are the gateway to elite status, where tiers of rewards such as upgrades, bonuses and free drinks await savvy travelers. In the several months that followed the initial promotion, travelers booked all sorts of tickets to maximize miles and earn ...Sleep on a bed made of hay at a German heuhotel
Sep 1st, 2009 at 2:00PM: It seems hay is not just for horses - it's also for sleeping on at hotels in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Heuhotels (heu means hay in German) are hotels housed in converted barns where guests bed down in sleeping bags in dorm rooms with layers of hay covering the floor.
The heuhotel Zum Alten Marstall, located near the Neckar Valley in Germany, sits at the foot of an 11th century castle and ...Work at a winery in New Zealand
Aug 31st, 2009 at 7:30PM:
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Working while you travel is one way to fund time away from home. In New Zealand, turn to wineries for seasonal possibilities.
According to Horticulture New Zealand, a Website dedicated to New Zealand's commercial fruit and vegetable growers, for those who don't mind a bit of ...Airlines roll out last-minute sales for Labor Day
Aug 24th, 2009 at 2:30PM: There are just two weeks left until Labor Day, but it's not too late to plan a getaway for the holiday weekend. In fact, waiting until now to book your trip might even save you money with some of the great last-minute deals that are available.
American Airlines Flights American Airlines has several destinations on sale for Labor Day. Buy your tickets to Belize by August 28th and travel Monday ...Indie Travel Podcast launches new magazine
Aug 21st, 2009 at 10:30AM: Craig and Linda Martin have been traveling the world together since 2006. In that time, they've launched the Indie Travel Podcast and turned it into a successful website (they were named Best Podcast in Lonely Planet's 2009 Travel Blog Awards) and an excellent source of information for the independent traveler. Now, in a time when major glossies seem to be folding right and left, they've launched ...Score Chicago deals and freebies with BrokeHipster.com
Aug 20th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Okay, the name induces a slight eye roll - I'm not broke and I'm certainly no hipster, I just love a bargain - but the premise behind one of Chicago's best new websites is pretty awesome. BrokeHipster collects all the top upcoming deals, from happy-hour specials and dining discounts to promotional parties and boutique sales, and puts them all in one place.
On any given day some of the freebies ...
