November 5th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
Expedia.com announced today that it will not charge booking fees on phone orders (1-800-EXPEDIA) for flight, hotel, rental car or cruise reservations. This is another substantial effort towards driving the cost of travel down for customers.
Expedia is the only online travel agency offering such a deal. Other online travel agencies can charge as much as [...]
November 4th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
Visiting a major city can be an expensive proposition. To beat the prices of taxis, museum admission fees and $30 breakfasts, people often take to the streets (or the bus or subway). Walking around a big city can be a great way to get a feel for what life is actually like there [...]
November 3rd, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Delta are jumping onto the social media marketing bandwagon in hopes of capturing more market share and reaching a wider audience . Airlines are striking up online conversations with tools such as Twitter and Facebook to keep customers actively engaged with their latest promotions, handle venting and complaints publicly, and improve [...]
November 4th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
Air travel is not the most comfortable undertaking in the world. For those who have to fly frequently, the process – from security checkpoint to baggage claim (and the occasional wait at the lost luggage counter) – can be nothing short of exhausting. Certain airlines improve the comfort quotient by offering unexpected amenities. [...]
October 31st, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
British Airways has called an emergency meeting on November 2, 2009 to decide whether the cabin crew should fight the airlines’ plans to cut jobs and freeze pay on certain positions during the economic crisis. According to the Andover Advertiser, thousands of workers are expected to show up at the meeting at the Sandown Racecourse [...]
October 27th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
Despite the fact that its origins can be traced back to the British Isles, Halloween is known as a primarily American holiday. Religious holidays, such as All Saints Day and All Souls Day, occur around the same time as Halloween and are also often seen as a precursor to the modern commercial event of [...]
November 7th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
Iowa is not known for…much of anything, aside from being the first place where the Republicans and Democrats nominate their respective parties’ presidential candidates. But this state, with a mainly agricultural past, has some exciting surprises.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the magic of Iowa takes places on the trails that crisscross the state and in the [...]
October 20th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
The Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch in Montana is a dude ranch nestled in the middle of a million-acre wilderness wonder right next to Yellowstone Park. Kids and adults alike can head to the lush forests, hills and valleys surrounding the park to enjoy exhilarating views of the mountains, travel along the gravel roads on horseback, [...]
October 16th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
Adventure Alaska is one of several adventure tour operators that offer a variety of unique itineraries for small groups visiting Alaska, Denali National Park, Canada’s Yukon Territory and the Iditarod Trail. This company can take you on a glacier exploration, across the Alaska and Yukon territory, and on a national park adventure. Whether you’re traveling [...]
November 8th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
Despite the waning demand in overseas travel and the downslide in demand for medical tourism packages in 2009, experts say that demand for medical tourism is expected to surge in 2010. According to the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, the economic recession will give way to a period of economic recovery in 2010, with an [...]
November 6th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
Taking public transportation, especially in a foreign country, can be quite difficult. For solo female travelers, taking the train in India (and other countries) can also be uncomfortable because of the unwanted attention they may receive. While this is not a common problem, it has been known to happen. However, there is [...]
October 30th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
Solo female travelers have been to just about every corner of the globe. While an adventurous spirit and a wealth of stamina are needed to travel to some of the world’s more far-flung destinations, other places are welcoming, safe, and user-friendly for female travelers.
Here are the best and worst destinations for solo wandering women.
Women [...]
November 6th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Family Travel | No Comments »
Tahiti and Bora Bora are not the first places that parents think of when they are trying to choose a location for their next kid-friendly adventure. French Polynesia is known as a romantic destination with French-influenced cuisine and secluded tropical resorts.
True, Tahiti and Bora Bora are the honeymoon capitols of the South Pacific. [...]
November 5th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Family Travel | No Comments »
The great American past-time that is College Football is gearing up for its 2009-2010 Bowl Schedule. There are in fact, 34 games in the current Bowl Schedule, but only a handful truly bring the crowds, blood, sweat and tears. The main event, the BCS Championship Game will be played in Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on January [...]
November 1st, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Family Travel | No Comments »
The editors of Cruise Critics, a popular independent cruise reviews and news site, has revealed its Best Cruise Lines list for 2009. The awards honor the world’s top cruise lines based on 33 different categories including “Best for Romance”, “Best Family Cruise Line”, “Best for Healthy Dining” and “Best Spa” amongst others.
Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor [...]
November 3rd, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
Rio de Janeiro was recently in the news because of its stunning victory in the contest to host the 2016 Olympics. Rio’s beaches are a popular draw for tourists, as are iconic sights like the statue of Jesus that sits on a hill overlooking the city. Sao Paulo, meanwhile, is known for its [...]
October 29th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
San Francisco is a city with a long history. It has seen more than its share of colorful characters. It is no surprise then that some residents claim that the supernatural spirits of S.F.’s most legendary long-gone citizens still inhabit the dark corners of the Golden Gate City.
Several walking tour companies offer guests [...]
October 29th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
For the second year running, London’s Heathrow Airport has been voted the worst airport in the world by the Priority Pass program. Each year, Priority Pass ranks the major airports in cities around the world by surveying over 14,000 frequent fliers. The survey participants are all part of the Priority Pass airport lounge program, thus [...]