National Parks Waive Fees for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
[ January 10, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment ]

If you’ve been longing to visit the great outdoors, here’s your chance to do so – for free!
From January 14-16 on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, many participating national parks will waive their fees, including …

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Best Strategies for Hassle-Free Hotel Cancellations
February 26, 2010 – 10:43 am | No Comment
Best Strategies for Hassle-Free Hotel Cancellations

So, your flight gets canceled and there’s no way you’re going to be able to check-in to your hotel on time. Or, your traveling party gets sick at the last minute and you need to …

Smart Travel: Europe on a Budget
February 25, 2010 – 9:00 am | One Comment
Smart Travel: Europe on a Budget

For many North American travelers, Europe is a destination of intrigue and romance. European nations, even the less developed ones in the eastern part of the continent, offer modern infrastructure and familiar, Western culture with …

Beat Winter Chill at an Indoor Water Park
February 24, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Beat Winter Chill at an Indoor Water Park

As most of the country battles  snow, ice and frigid temperatures, this is the season to escape to an indoor water park and enjoy a typically warm weather activity. These parks are accommodating for singles, …

Insider Secrets: Scoring the Best Travel Deals
February 23, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Insider Secrets: Scoring the Best Travel Deals

Comparison shopping for travel deals is now a fairly simple process when using online booking sites, but are you really getting the best deal out there? CNN recently reported on the problem with “a la …

Portable Concierge: Travel Apps for Your iPhone
February 22, 2010 – 9:12 am | No Comment
Portable Concierge: Travel Apps for Your iPhone

Last week, we featured the best travel apps for smartphones, including the iPhone. We asked the LowFares staff, many of whom are iPhone fans and certainly avid travelers, to share their favorite applications. In addition …

Great (and Cheap) Late Winter Getaways
February 19, 2010 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Great (and Cheap) Late Winter Getaways

Cabin fever has set in and the cycle of snowstorms seems to be never-ending. Winter will end soon, but perhaps not soon enough for many people. A late-winter tropical vacation might be necessary if …

Best Travel Apps for your Smart Phone
February 18, 2010 – 10:33 am | No Comment
Best Travel Apps for your Smart Phone

Technology has made it easier to book airline tickets and make hotel reservations. The internet is threatening to put traditional brick-and-mortar travel agencies out of business (unless they are able to adapt). But …

Best Cities for A Car-Free Vacation
February 17, 2010 – 9:40 am | No Comment
Best Cities for A Car-Free Vacation

Let’s face it: driving around an unfamiliar city is not the most stress-free way to sightsee. Yes, having your own wheels gives you a bit more freedom in terms of scheduling, but that fact …

Forget Paris Find the French Vibe in North America
February 16, 2010 – 10:14 am | No Comment
Forget Paris Find the French Vibe in North America

France remains the world’s number one tourist destination, averaging nearly 80 million visitors each year. And why not? It is the center of the culinary universe, a mecca for art lovers and fashionistas, …

Travel Smart for the 2010 Winter Games
February 15, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Travel Smart for the 2010 Winter Games

If you’re heading to Whistler, Vancouver or other destinations for the 2010 Winter Olympics, you’ll need a strategy for navigating crowded streets, bus routes and train stations when traveling to and from different events.
According to …