November 20th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
2009 was not a good year for many tour operators in Europe. Hotels and airlines on the continent were forced to dramatically cut costs in order to lure customers, and ultimately, in order to survive. Tour companies suffered the same setbacks. If would-be travelers considered a solo trip to Europe too expensive, [...]
November 17th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
Even though many travelers are putting off luxury cruise and travel itineraries until the economy improves, analysts report that demand for regional cruise trips has continued to increase. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association recently reported that cruise tourism helped boost revenues for the ports and businesses in Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean throughout the major [...]
November 15th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Budget Travel | No Comments »
New Orleans (pronounced, “new orlins” by locals) is coming back into its own as a hot tourist destination. Though vast parts of the city were destroyed during Hurricane Katrina, popular attractions like the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the Garden District remained above water. The City of New Orleans and other government agencies continue to [...]
November 13th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
Phoenix, Arizona is one of the most popular winter vacation destinations for people from the colder regions of the U.S. Some “snowbirds” come for the beautiful desert scenery and pleasant wintertime temps, while others are attracted by the countless number of golf courses. Others are enticed to this desert metropolis to enjoy its [...]
November 10th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Luxury Travel | No Comments »
The Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is currently on its way to a U.S. port and is one of the most coveted voyages of the year. The ship is part of the Royal Caribbean fleet and took six years to build. The ship left from STX Europe in Turku, Finland on [...]
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. [...]
November 18th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
Planning a vacation or weekend getaway these past few years has meant finding the best deals and getting the best value for your travel dollars. With a prediction for a good snow season, Lake Tahoe is offering a ton of big deals to budget-minded skiing travelers. Skiers can find great travel packages including hotel, special [...]
November 18th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
For many travelers, the Caribbean Islands are destinations for sun and swimming. But more and more travelers are finding out that there is more to these islands than seaside resorts and suntan lotion.
Most of the Caribbean’s isles have lush, mountainous interiors and unique features like waterfalls, hot springs, and rare wildlife. Though most [...]
November 10th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Adventure Travel | No Comments »
When most people think of the ideal ski destinations in the US, they think of California and the Rocky Mountain states. True, these high-altitude spots are great for skiing. But snow enthusiasts on the East Coast needn’t travel so far west in search of ideal conditions on the slopes. Though they are [...]
November 12th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
After the peak of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) outbreaks in Spring 2009, the CDC issued several warnings and guidelines for people who were considering traveling domestically and abroad. People who had been diagnosed with the flu were encouraged to stay home for at least 24 to 48 hours to ensure that all potentially infectious [...]
November 11th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Women's Travel | No Comments »
More and more female travelers are choosing to hit the road alone. The travel industry has started to take notice. Certain destinations, through word-of-mouth advertising or through carefully planned public relations campaigns, have begun to tout themselves as female-friendly. The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article about some of the best [...]
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 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 19th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
The Lonely Planet recently announced their 2010 “next best” travel destination list. The travel company has been producing popular guidebooks for many years. Aimed at budget travelers, the books in the franchise have been consulted with near-religious reverence by backpackers throughout the world. So when the publisher began predicting the coming year’s hottest travel destinations [...]
November 14th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
Houston, Texas is home to a number of cultural attractions and historic sites, but you can learn a lot about the city and state of Texas with a trip to one of the area museums. Children, teens and adults alike can explore the lineup of museums located in downtown Houston for a day of learning [...]
November 9th, 2009 | By LowFares | Posted in Destinations | No Comments »
Even though the economic upheaval of 2008 and 2009 resulted in a steady decrease in demand for travel, several emerging trends have been noted for the 2010 travel season that may spur an increase towards recovery. SceneAdvisor.com has announced some interesting trends for the 2010 travel season, noting that the hotel and travel industry is [...]