January 29th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
Now that many of the major airlines have raised baggage fees yet again, ground shipping your belongings is an attractive alternative to packing a suitcase.
Airlines began imposing fees for traditionally free amenities as well as checked baggage in 2008 to help offset fuel prices. Prices may be on the rise again, but not close to [...]
January 17th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
Urban travel and budget travel hardly ever go hand-in-hand. There is usually no way around the fact that city hotels, restaurants and attractions are expensive. However, certain metropolises offer attractions that are significantly cheaper than others (even free in many cases). Urban budget travel just takes a little planning and research. Here [...]
January 15th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
Wireless internet access at airports might be a necessity to business travelers, but anyone who has had to endure a lengthy lay-over or a canceled flight appreciates the chance to pull out their laptop and amuse themselves with something besides PA announcements and trips to the vending machine.
Here are some of the best airports for [...]
January 25th, 2010 | By Josh Lew | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
Do you envy those flyers who move from comfortable business-class seats to the complimentary snack table at their airline’s exclusive airport lounge? Yes, a trust fund or a corporate expense account are usually necessary to pay for this type of travel. However, economy class jockeys might be surprised to find that some [...]
January 18th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
New York is larger than life in many ways. Times Square, the city’s skyline, Central Park and the Empire State Building are easily recognizable, even for people who have never set foot in the city. It is no surprise then that some of the world’s best restaurants and finest hotels are found in [...]
January 6th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
It is one of the ultimate luxuries: sitting more than 50 floors above the street, sipping a cocktail made from top-shelf liquors. The “Sky Bar” has taken bars by storm worldwide. These drinking spots for the elite are often perched on the top floors of hotels and skyscrapers. Yes, drink list prices are [...]
February 5th, 2010 | By Josh Lew | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
Miami is an exciting place to visit. When you add the fact that the city will host the Super Bowl, and all the festivities surrounding it, it goes from a good wintertime destination to a unbelievably desirable one. Because there are so many events, it wouldn’t be a mistake to head to Miami [...]
January 10th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
The Mahogany Bay Cruise Center at Roatan in the Bay Islands officially opened after five years of development to accommodate more cruise ships and offer passengers more options for shopping, dining and relaxation. The $62-million Roatan renovation encompasses 20 acres of property and accommodates about 8,000 passengers every day. The center is a joint project [...]
January 8th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
Haiti is a popular port of call for guests heading out on Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Royal Caribbean International’s private beach destination, Labadee, has recently undergone a grand revitalization and redesign to provide deluxe enhancements and amenities for guests. The multi-year project was completed in late November 2009 to accommodate for the Oasis of [...]
January 22nd, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
Airport spas can range from simple massage chairs placed in storefronts along the concourse to full-service health and beauty centers offering the same treatments as traditional spas.
The idea of combining a layover with a trip to the spa sounds perfect to many travelers. However, not all airport spas are created equal. Some are unreasonably [...]
January 12th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
The prospect of scaling steep walls of rock or ice can be intimidating, but also exciting. Climbing has become becoming one of the more popular adventure activities in the US. The sport’s blend of physical challenge, excitement and proximity to nature make it attractive to both male and female adventure enthusiasts. Yes, the women’s [...]
January 5th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
South Beach is known for its parties and sexy beach scene. But the seaside district of Miami is not merely a destination for hard bodies and hard partiers. There is a full array of attraction in South Beach beyond the water, bars and dance floor.
South Beach’s past is characterized by art deco buildings. [...]
February 2nd, 2010 | By Josh Lew | Posted in Family Travel | No Comments »
Miami is not necessarily known as a family-friendly destination. Images of the city are often dominated by raucous nightlife, exclusive restaurants and scantily-clad beach-goers. However, South Florida has a surprising number of family-friendly attractions. The list of kid-centric activities will be lengthened this year when the Super Bowl comes to town. Concerts [...]
January 24th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Family Travel | No Comments »
Airplanes, for all their modern features, are not very comfortable places to spend an extended amount of time. The recycled air, pressurized cabins and crowded seating layout are anything but pleasant. Anyone can endure a plane ride for an hour or two, but longer flights can be physically and mentally taxing.
Travelers combat the [...]
January 21st, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Family Travel | No Comments »
Airports can be stressful places. The high pace with which many people try to move through the terminals makes for a chaotic atmosphere. The sense of stress is often heightened when families fly with young children. Nowhere in the airport is this more evident than at security checkpoints.
However, a little preparation can [...]
February 8th, 2010 | By LowFares | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
With Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching, many of you are anticipating the year’s most romantic holiday with excitement, dread, or perhaps a little bit of both. We’re forgoing talk of drugstore-purchased teddy bears and bringing you travel guides to three of California’s most passion-inducing destinations—so appealing that even the Hallmark-averse can’t resist their allure. In our [...]
February 4th, 2010 | By Josh Lew | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
Super Bowl 44 will take place in Miami on February 7th. This will be the 10th time that pro football’s most important game is held in South Florida. However, it will be the first time that the Pro Bowl held a week earlier, takes place in the Sunshine State. Both games will be [...]
February 3rd, 2010 | By Josh Lew | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
The Super Bowl in Miami will be the biggest event so far this year. The game itself is one of the most watched sporting contests in the world and there are plenty of football-related events in the week leading up to kick-off. Of course, South Florida is currently at the peak of [...]