I'm always thinking about air travel and how to get the best deals. Today I'm turning my attention to finding the best savings on car rentals. Here are my recommendations: 1. Make an initial car reservation as soon as you know your rental dates and times. If you're...
Hanalei Bay was closed again late yesterday due to multiple sightings of hammerhead sharks. We had intended to go swimming, but County lifeguards closed the beach at about 5:30pm. The group of sharks, likely scalloped hammerheads, were swimming around the Hanalei pier,...
1. I came across a free offer for Cruise Travel Magazine that I'm passing along to our readers. The magazine has been around nearly 30 years, and a subscription normally costs $20. I've received free magazines through this distributor before. The only downside to...
The softness in the airline sector is directly impacting hotel reservations and room pricing. PKF, a hospitality research firm, believes that for every 1 percent domestic airline capacity reduction, there will be up to .39 percent less hotel demand. If they are correct,...
Updated 5/11/10: See my comment below for update on health warnings re: Po Chai. Here's a look inside my suitcase. Some of my unusual packing items may come in handy on your next trip. LED keychain flashlight. I like Photon Micro Lights. They are purely...
When should you use a travel agency? If you meet any of the profiles below, it may be a good idea to consider their services. Limited computer access or ability. No time for or interest in travel research. Planning a cruise. Here travel agents can often find...
TripAdvisor, a unit of Expedia, announced today that it has purchased Virtual Tourist (VT). There goes the last bastion of independent travel crowdsourcing. VT was also a pioneer in consumer travel reviews. At the same time, Expedia announced purchase of One Time, a...
Hawaii has mosquitoes as well as the smaller no-see-um biting gnats. They are more prevalent in rainy areas and also wherever there's less concrete. Here's a four-step primer on having a bite free vacation. The best prevention is covering as much skin as you can...
Yesterday, the Internet was abuzz with the price of oil reaching $140, with mentions that the airline industry could be on the verge of collapse by year's end. Remember 1973? We've known precisely that this was coming for just a little while. Like 1973 to be exact. ...
While Travelzoo announced yesterday that it reaches over 22 million unique visitors each month, the news there is far from rosy. First, their advertised deals are not always the best buy. We reported on June 12 that we found better savings to Hawaii using Travelocity's...
