A Louisiana woman knowingly backed up her car Wednesday night at the vacation home used by her child and grandchildren at Mountain Home, Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputies said. At around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Shannon Marie Langevin, 49, of Prairieville, Louisiana, drove her vehicle to a residence on Larkspur Lane, according …
Read More »Latrobe woman’s tiny vacation home featured in online magazine
For Jessica Hooper, part of the appeal of living in a tiny home is that “when you take the clutter and distractions out of life, you can focus your energy on what is really important.” That’s what the Latrobe resident told readers of Tiny House Magazine, an online publication that …
Read More »Family holiday home VHRS / Broides architectes
Family holiday home VHRS / Broides architectes © Amit Géron + 16 To share To share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/957533/vhrs-family-vacation-house-broides-architects © Amit Géron Text description provided by the architects. The two-level house is located in the center of the land, so that each level has a spacious …
Read More »Universal Orlando Launches Limited Time Offer on Vacation Package
Fancy a spring getaway? Universal Orlando Resort has just the deal, inviting guests to take advantage of an incredible deal to save 40% on a 4-day, 4-night hotel and ticket vacation package starting at $ 1,388, after savings, based on ‘a family of four. This limited time offer includes: Four …
Read More »The Echelon: Explore the Interior of RHOD Austin Vacation Home
At The Real Housewives of DallasIn the February 16 episode, the cast traveled to Austin, TX for a getaway to continue celebrating Kary Brittingham’s 50th birthday. Of course, they stayed in the most luxurious house for the entire duration of the trip. Spanning six acres, the waterfront estate, known as …
Read More »Resort’s $ 500B Mexican Vacation Package Includes Private Jet, “World’s Most Expensive Taco”
The past year has been difficult for a lot of people. Maybe it’s time to treat yourself. For those willing to indulge themselves to the tune of half a million dollars, Mexican luxury hotelier Velas Resorts and private jet service Air Partner are offering all-inclusive “Grand Velas Journey” vacations starting …
Read More »Grand River’s new health care center in Rifle looks like a resort
The “Town Square” inside the new E. Dene Moore Care Center in Rifle. Chelsea Self / Post Independent When residents of the nursing homes recently visited what looks like a posh mall, complete with various amenities like a spa, cafe, and even a pub, they were surprised. “You had residents …
Read More »The Bellevue Resort Bohol – All Inclusive Vacation Package
As the province of Bohol opened its doors to tourists on December 15, 2020, The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts took a big step forward by providing free RT PCR tests to their guests enjoying their ALL-IN vacation package. The resort’s latest promotion has made the beach too easy in style …
Read More »Covid invites resort concept to study online
The creators of a resort for U.S. students studying online during their Covid shutdowns promise to expand the concept into a fundamental reimagining of the residential campus experience. The idea of three Princeton University graduates – renting long-term luxury hotels for students taking distance education – has already been blocked …
Read More »Resort Property in Myrtle Beach, Liberty Steel Among Layoffs in Recent SC Report | Myrtle Beach Business
MYRTLE BEACH – The South Carolina Department of Employment and Manpower reports 139 layoffs in Horry and Georgetown counties between November and January. There will be 35 permanent layoffs at VSE Myrtle Beach LLC, which operates the Sheraton Broadway Plantation, between November and January, according to a Worker Adjustment and …
Read More »BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Save 40% on an epic vacation package
BLACK FRIDAY DESTINATION PACKAGE: UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT LAUNCHES UNPRECEDENTED BLACK FRIDAY OFFER FOR UNITED STATES RESIDENTS: SAVE 40% ON AN EPIC HOLIDAY PACKAGE TO WORLD-RENOWNED THEME PARK DESTINATION With limited quantities available, this epic Black Friday destination package priced at $ 1,292 for a family of four is among the …
Read More »Universal Orlando Resort reveals special Black Friday vacation package deal
This Black Friday – Friday, November 27 – customers can add “epic vacations” to their shopping list by taking advantage of the best package deal ever offered by Universal Orlando Resort – SAVE 40% on a 4-Day 4-Day Vacation Package nights combining theme park tickets and hotel accommodations (as low …
Read More »Maryland Vacation House at Culver’s Lake was one of several hotels on the lake
Culver’s Lake was a destination point for families in urban areas looking to get out into the countryside for maybe just a week or maybe an entire summer. Over 100 years ago, summer houses sprang up all around the lake. About half a dozen hotels, of varying sizes, were built …
Read More »An estate in Vermont that is essentially a vacation resort
How does 115 acres complete with a golf course and a view of the Green Mountains? Sign up for our weekly home and property newsletter, featuring homes for sale, neighborhood events, and more. Photo by David Barnum Photography via William Raveis 1699-1743 Spring Hill Road, Londonderry, VermontPrice: $ 5,500,000Cut: 9,707 …
Read More »Back to the Magic: 6 Night Luxury Walt Disney World Vacation Package Contest
Book your next Disney vacation with Academy Travel Longtime readers of this website will know that we have been telling you about Academy Travel for some time now. The reason we’re so excited about them is simple. It’s free to use Academy Travel and most customers even save money compared …
Read More »Tokyo Disney Resort Resumes Vacation Package Bookings From September 10, With Special Character Hospitality Packages Through October 15
The final step in the Tokyo Disney Resort takeover appears to be resuming vacation package bookings, which bundle park tickets with a stay at a Disney hotel, among other perks. While these packages do not include some of the more useful perks, such as additional FastPass, special seating for shows, …
Read More »NEW ‘Magic Is Here’ Vacation Package Debuts for Bookings at Walt Disney World Resort Through Dec. 25
Starting today, several new Walt Disney World offers are available. Play, stay and SAVE at Walt Disney World Resort this fall and the holiday season with the new Magic Is Here vacation package! Save up to $ 500 on a 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package …
Read More »The new Disney “Magic Your Way” vacation package will save you $ 500!
We’ve been waiting for Disney to come up with a new vacation package – and it looks like that day has arrived! During the pandemic, of course, tourism to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida was unusual. Typically, when Disney wants to increase their guest numbers, we start to see …
Read More »Jinkee Pacquiao Presents Nautical-Inspired Family Vacation Resort in Sarangani – Manila Bulletin
Say what you want Jinkee pacquiao, but the wife of the senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao exudes easy grace and reveals its tasteful design, as seen in a recent video uploaded to his YouTube vlog, Simply Jinkee. The video features the family’s private vacation complex at Barangay Taluya in …
Read More »Scott McGillivray Vacation Home Rules Created With Charming Waterfront Rental
Today, Canadian entrepreneur and real estate expert Scott McGillivray returned to HGTV in the new series Holiday house rules. In the series premiere, he helped husband and wife Katharine and Jason renovate their California cabin on the lake into a stunning coastal rental. The cottage, owned by Katharine’s parents, had …
Read More »Vacation House Rules: Scott McGillivray Turns 1970s Lakeside Home into Luxurious Resort Style Villa
Scott McGillivray arrived at a property near Weiss Lake where he met the couple Jason and Jessica. The house was purchased by Jessica’s parents in the 1970s and turned into a duplex in 1989. It has been their family home for 44+ years. Jessica’s parents still owned the cabin which …
Read More »Where are the rules for Scott’s vacation home filmed? HGTV filming locations
HGTV takes advantage of the convenience of home improvement shows to become an entire network dedicated to real estate shows. There is certainly some form of charm in seeing a run down, boring house being converted into something that could be taken out of an art book. Perhaps it is …
Read More »HGTV’s Scott McGillivray Presents New “Vacation House Rules” Series
In 2016, the hit show HGTV Income property, which starred Canadian entrepreneur and real estate professional Scott McGillivray, aired its final episode after a successful 10-season streak. McGillivray has since appeared on the HGTV Canada special. McGillivray Moving, in which he and his family embarked on building their dream home, …
Read More »Mackinac Island Mission Point Launches First-Ever Day Vacation Package
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – As Michigan’s most popular tourist destination, Mackinac Island can see thousands of visitors flocking daily from its docks. Some settle for multi-day stays at hotels and resorts on the island, but many come to see the sights and find fun activities for the day before returning …
Read More »Vacation Package – Tennessee Titans – AFC Championship Game
The AFC Championship game is in Nashville! Football and Music City make a great combination – so book your package today for the best seats and hotel choices! Date: to be determinedTime: to be determinedVenue: Nissan Stadium The Tennessee Titans – AFC Championship Game Hotel + Ticket Package includes admission …
Read More »Keith Sweat concert is part of Myrtle Beach vacation package
Fancy catching a sweaty concert as part of a Myrtle Beach getaway? Westgate Events is offering a vacation package that includes three days at the Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort and transportation to and from acclaimed R&B singer Keith Sweat’s performance on January 11 at the North Charleston Coliseum. The …
Read More »Aspen Hotel’s Dumb and Dumber Vacation Package Includes Ruffle Tuxedos, Top Hats, Beer, and Moped Rental
A ski resort in Aspen, Colorado channels the vibes of ’90s slapstick comedy with its Dumb and even dumber-theme vacation package. As Thrillist reports, guests who schedule the weekend getaway will receive a two-night stay at the Curtis (a Doubletree by Hilton hotel), private jet transportation to and from Aspen, …
Read More »Resort for Presidents – Part 3
The Casa de Campo complex, located in the Dominican Republic, is well known for its features that no other resort can claim: Water sports are plentiful here. There is a long private beach, several pools, including a two-level pool with a swim-up bar. There is deep sea fishing, as well …
Read More »Catherine Kwong Designed House – Minimalist Dream Vacation Home
The idea of the Big Island of Hawaii may sound like an explosion of tropical colors and floral-print shirts, but it was just the opposite a young family had in mind when they hired based Catherine Kwong. in San Francisco, to design their new vacation home. the. “When we took …
Read More »John Estrada’s vacation home offers picturesque views
Whenever John Estrada wants to escape the hectic pace of city life, he and his wife Priscilla Meirelles take a break at their vacation home. in Orchard Residential Estates Golf and Country Club in Dasmariñas, Cavite. The actor gave a glimpse of it on his Instagram feed, and his fans …
Read More »Beginning of the geometric facade installation of the Hilton Grand Vacation hotel at 12 East 48th Street in Midtown East
Rendering of 12 East 48th Street by Hidrock Realty By: Michael Young 07h00 August 25, 2019 Facade work is underway at 12 East 48th Street on what will become a 161-room Hilton Grand Vacation hotel. Located in Midtown East between Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, the reinforced concrete superstructure has …
Read More »Universal’s Harry Potter Vacation Package Includes Letter from Hogwarts
Universal Orlando’s relaunch of its popular wizarding world-themed vacation package hits Harry Potter fans in the right place: They’ll receive their own Hogwarts Letter. One of the new enhancements to Universal’s Harry Potter Vacation Package, available until December 20 for Florida residents, is a keepsake box that arrives in the …
Read More »Universal Orlando Launches “Harry Potter” Resident Vacation Package!
The exclusive Wizardng World of Harry Potter Florida Resident Vacation Package returns to Universal Orlando and now offers a few additional bonus items in the package! The exclusive Wizarding World of Harry Potter Florida resident vacation package includes accommodation at the Universal Orlando Resort, admission to Islands of Adventure Park, …
Read More »Universal Orlando enhances Wizarding World vacation package
The special package is available from now until December 9, 2019. Universal Orlando has added new enhancements to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package. Package holders will now receive a special themed keepsake box filled with a personalized welcome letter, travel planning guide, Harry Potter character luggage tags, …
Read More »UPDATE: Universal Orlando Relaunches Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT RELAUNCHES THE POPULAR THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER HOLIDAY PACKAGE WITH NEW ENHANCEMENTS New rights include a special themed keepsake box and an exclusive wizarding world-themed photoshoot Orlando, Florida (August 5, 2019) – Universal Orlando Resort has added exciting new upgrades to its popular The Wizarding …
Read More »Universal Orlando Relaunches’ Wizarding World of ‘Harry Potter’ Vacation Package With New Extras
Universal Orlando today announced the relaunch of its popular “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Exclusive Vacation Package,” available now for reservation on a limited basis, with rates starting at $ 135 per person per night, on the basis of a group of four. In addition to five-night accommodations and …
Read More »Five tips to make your vacation home or apartment rental more like a home
House key with house keyring or key ring on wooden table as home ownership, mortgage or purchase and… [+] sell property and real estate. Getty Renting a house or apartment for your next vacation has its advantages: you probably get more space for less money than in a typical hotel …
Read More »ESPN Disney Vacation Package Final Offer of $ 75,600
Disney world resort Staying at Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle can cost an arm and a leg. With the proceeds going to a cancer foundation, one person was willing to pay for the arms and legs, and possibly some teeth. ESPN’s 15th annual ESPYS auction to benefit the V Foundation …
Read More »Inside Nani Marquina’s Spanish vacation home
Located on the Costa Brava coastline, the 3,200 square foot accommodation has been carefully renovated to preserve its historic appearance while blending in with contemporary touches. In the living room of her vacation home, Nani Marquina has mixed vintage pieces with her own designs. A Tres Vegetal rug by Marquina …
Read More »A first in Ontario: a cannabis-friendly resort – RCI
Sir Sam’s Inn and Spa resort, in the heart of Ontario’s cottage country, has announced it will allow cannabis use. (Sir Sam’s Inn and Spa) One wonders what Sir Sam Hughes would think of that. One hundred years ago this year, this highly controversial former Minister of the Militia completed …
Read More »Tips for renting a vacation home
If you are looking to rent a vacation home but don’t know where to start, you are not alone. Finding the perfect vacation getaway isn’t easy, but there are ways to set yourself apart from the herd and ensure you get the residence you want without breaking your budget. As …
Read More »Travel seed funding this week
Skift take Pickyoutrail received funding to expand its online international vacation booking services; its operation is surprisingly sophisticated for a small startup. In addition, investors also recently announced bets on smart hotels, city lounges and luggage storage places. Sean O’Neill, Skift This week, travel startups announced more than $ 8 …
Read More »A ski resort in Aspen offers a “Dumb and Dumber” vacation package
NEW LINE CINEMAS Movie fans love to soak up their favorite movies, from cosplay to the next Star wars wing of Disneyland and Disney World at the long-running Lebowski Fest (and ongoing work Caddyshack same version). Add Dumb and even dumber to the battery. According to Thrillist, a hotel in …
Read More »Disney offers a Christmas vacation package
The Walt Disney World Resort invites travel agents and advisors to sell their customers the Ultimate Disney Christmastime package. Travelers taking advantage of the Disney World vacation package will arrive on December 17 and depart on December 22. Customers will enjoy an itinerary that includes exclusive experiences only for customers …
Read More »Google is working on fixing issues with purchasing vacation packages
Skift take When Google perfects the search for vacation packages, it could be a very compelling product as some have tried, but few do in any meaningful way. It’s all part of Google’s steadily and on-going increase in the travel ecommerce ecosystem. Dennis Schaal, Skift For anyone who has ever …
Read More »Walt Disney World Launches This Year’s Christmas Vacation Package
The most magical time of year can get a little more magical with the Walt Disney World Christmas Vacation Package. This year’s package is a five-night stay from December 17-22. Customers can purchase this package for select Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe, or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort hotels. In addition to …
Read More »TripAdvisor hints at growing interest in finding vacation packages
TripAdvisor Long has offered price comparisons for hotels and flights separately. But the online travel search giant has shown increasing interest in offering flight and hotel packages as a product in more markets. In a series of job postings, the company mentioned that it plans to “expand the user experience …
Read More »Holiday home Havblik / Mette Lange Architects
Holiday home Havblik / Mette Lange Architects © Frans Ahlbom + 10 To share To share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/900347/vacation-house-havblik-mette-lange-architects Zoned Area of this architectural project Zoned: 128 m² Year Year of completion of this architecture project Year: 2015 Photographs Photographs: Frans Ahlbom Manufacturers Brands with products …
Read More »Movie Review: Monsters on Vacation ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’
A scene from ‘Hotel Transylvania 3.’ Handout Dracula’s daughter Mavis booked a cruise on a Legacy ship so their family could have more bonding time without the stress of hotel work. After more than a century of widowhood, Drac fell in love at first sight (or “zinced” in his words) …
Read More »The Sea Pines Resort “Escape Vacation Package”, ideal for families
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, South Carolina (PRWEB) July 18, 2018 The seaside resort of marine pines, the award-winning property on the southern end of Hilton Head Island, is currently offering a family vacation package packed with great discounts and free amenities. Plus, the package includes a free professional family portrait session …
Read More »The Costa Verde hotel in Costa Rica has a vacation home by plane
Start packing because this vacation home will inspire a serious desire to travel. Set in the Costa Rican jungle, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is perched 50 feet above the ground, almost as if it were hovering above – so it’s considered to be s is an old Boeing 727 plane. …
Read More »Custom designed Manzanita Bay is the whole resort
Residents of Puget Sound never take our natural splendor for granted. It gives us wonderful views and plenty of possibilities to get away from it all (although, apparently, tourists aren’t as enthusiastic as we are). But the house at 12269 Arrow Point Loop Northeast is a truly luxurious vacation package …
Read More »There’s now a Westworld Colorado vacation package just in time for the Season 2 premiere
The second season of Westworld premieres April 22, and a Colorado resort is looking to give mega-fans the ultimate themed getaway. Located on the Colorado-Utah border, where much of the series is filmed, Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa offers guests their version of a Wild West theme park through what …
Read More »Auto Passion team celebrates first anniversary with amazing vacation package giveaways – St George News
ST. GEORGE – The Auto Passion team, one of St. George’s leading used and unique classic car dealerships, is celebrating its first anniversary in style – with amazing vacation packages. Auto Passion Team is a unique dealership specializing in high quality used vehicles including European luxury cars, St. George, Utah, …
Read More »Family vacation home? Their Miami home is basically a mansion
The sequel to the original reality TV phenomenon Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation airs on MTV on April 5. After five kids, a few marriages, a hint of legal trouble, and countless GTLs, Vinnie, Pauly D., Ronnie, Mike, Deena, JWOWW and Snooki are back together and resting in a …
Read More »The small (holiday) house movement is coming to town
Forget the Ritz and the Westin. The coolest place to stay in Sarasota right now is the resort town just off Stickney Point Road. Called Tiny Siesta, it is a set of ten small houses that are rented for the night, like a hotel room. It is an idea whose …
Read More »Obama’s vacation home on Martha’s Vineyard is for sale
Live like the Obamas! First Family’s Former Vacation Home on Martha’s Vineyard Hits Market for $ 17.75 Million The six-bedroom house on Martha’s Vineyard where the Obamas vacationed is on the market for $ 17.75 million The former first family stayed in the sprawling 7,000 square foot home in 2013 …
Read More »Dreams come true! Book a JetBlue Getaways Disney vacation package and kids travel and stay free
NEW YORK, October 9, 2012 / PRNewswire / – Dreams come true this fall with JetBlue Getaways (NASDAQ: JBLU) vacation packages, the airline’s comprehensive, service-oriented vacation package program. The kid-friendly airline today announced a special offer to select Walt Disney World® Station or Disneyland® Choice city resort hotels. For each …
Read More »Walt Disney World Announces Limited Time ‘Ultimate Disney Christmas’ Family Vacation Package
If you’re looking to plan a vacation getaway, Disney just announced a special offer on hotels and park tickets called Ultimate Disney Christmas. The offer includes a stay at select Disney resorts from December 21 – 26, 2017, and it’s full of party fun for the whole family. The following …
Read More »Blue Marble Dive The Titanic Luxury Vacation Package
Courtesy of Blue Marble Private Remember that opening scene in Titanic where the old Rose is in the submarine, looking longingly to the shipwreck, and ends up rambling about how she is fundamentally responsible for Jack’s death? Well, now you have the chance to make your own way to the …
Read More »Gatineau travel agency warns of cheap vacation package scam
It was last November that Voyages G Travel of Gatineau realized that they had been victims of fraud. The travel agency – one of the oldest in the National Capital Region – noticed a reservation for a Caribbean vacation that none of the agents in the office could remember handling. …
Read More »Change vacation hotel – Dali, China
Change vacation hotel – Dali, China We dare say that this hotel in Yunnan Province of China is not going to win any awards for grammatically accurate branding anytime soon. However, there is no denying its thoughtful intentions and the purpose of its designers, Co-Direction Interior Design who transformed a …
Read More »Five ways to shop for the best vacation package
Sometimes traveling on a budget means spending as little as possible on the longest, furthest, and most ambitious adventure possible. Other times you just need a break. If the goal of a trip is to relax and have focused time with the family, you need to be realistic about your …
Read More »The island of Revis becomes a holiday resort
It’s been clear since AJ Green fire Darrelle Revis Week 1 at MetLife Stadium, this “Island of Revis” seems to be coming to an end. Even before the start of the season, questions arose as to whether the seven-time Pro-Bowler would eventually come to safety. Revis said in an interview …
Read More »This Week’s Top 10 Flight & Vacation Package Deals
August was the prime month for cheap deals in Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, and Fort Lauderdale — we reported it about every week. This time around we decided to dive a little deeper and also find some great deals for international destinations. Because the world is your oyster, isn’t it? For …
Read More »3 young crooks hanging in a guy’s vacation home linked to 4 burglaries: cops
BRAIDWOOD, IL – A young man and two teenage boys have been linked to four recent robberies on the Shadow Lakes Subdivision after cops found them hanging out at a vacation home with their ill-gotten possessions, police said. Officers were alerted that a group was hanging out at another man’s …
Read More »How Airbnb can help you pay off your vacation home
Photo courtesy of Garrett Gannon / Ocean Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty. Taking out a second mortgage is daunting, especially if you’re relying on tenants to pay it off. Let’s say you put 20 percent on a $ 1 million beach house in Rehoboth. You have a 30-year mortgage with an …
Read More »Alex Rodriguez, ex-girlfriend Torrie Wilson spotted in a resort
Alex Rodriguez and Torrie Wilson could rekindle an old flame. According to Radar Online, A-Rod and Wilson were spotted relaxing by the pool together this week at a resort in Mexico. The two were meant to get comfortable and spend a lot of time with each other, but New York …
Read More »10 reasons to invest in a vacation package – VIP Express Tourisme
You have you’ve probably seen advertisements or heard people talk about joining a vacation club or even buying vacation accommodation packages that span multiple years, and you might be thinking… WHY IS THIS SO POPULAR? Some people might not be familiar with this concept. With vacation accommodation packages, you pay …
Read More »Santa Ana Council Responds to Complaints about West Floral Park Vacation Home
In response to neighbors upset about renting an entire home in West Floral Park with a high turnover rate, Santa Ana City Council members on Tuesday signaled their willingness to change city codes to crack down on the practice. “We certainly don’t want houses to function like hotels in a …
Read More »New vacation resort, pickleball courts underway in Santa Clara – St George News
SANTA CLARA – Santa Clara City residents will soon have six new pickleball courts and a beach volleyball court, thanks to the construction of a new resort near Archie H. Gubler Park on Rachel Drive. Although some residents are unaware of its existence, the new vacation resort, Paradise Village in …
Read More »How to get a vacation home for free
HGTV host Matt Blashaw is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate expert. HSTG HGTV host Matt Blashaw believes the main draw of a vacation home is its convenience. “It’s an easy vacation,” he explains. “The point is just to go and set everything up the way you want it. You …
Read More »How to rent the perfect vacation home
While nothing beats a fancy hotel, sometimes it’s nice to trade the chlorinated linens and overpriced turndown service for a full kitchen and the comforts of a real vacation home away from home. And yet Airbnbhas managed to become the number one home exchange site on the web, it’s not …
Read More »To help! My vacation package is missing a hotel
After her hotel closes for renovations, Amber Sharma’s vacation package seems to be falling apart. Now the online agency she bought it with won’t help her fix it. Question I recently booked a vacation package to Cozumel, Mexico through Priceline. I called hotel guest services yesterday to ask a question, …
Read More »Kayak Vacation Package Search Now Offers More Cost Comparisons
If you are a Kayak user like me, you are always looking for new ways to use the travel search engine to find great deals. Kayak This week, we’ve revamped a tool that makes it easy to compare the prices of airfare-hotel vacation packages from a variety of travel agencies …
Read More »The 1958 plan to turn Ellis Island into a vacation resort | Story
Sol G. Atlas’s Vision of Turning Ellis Island into an Entertainment Center 1958 Pacific Stars and Stripes After Ellis Island closed in November 1954, no one was sure what to do with it. The 27-acre government facility in New York Harbor had stopped processing immigrants entering the United States and …
Read More »Occupy Hawaii Island protesters gather near Pelosi vacation resort
The Island of Hawaii’s Occupy Wall Street movement staged a protest on December 31, 2011 against the “1%” of wealthy Americans, including wealthy residents living in the Kuhio area. Jim Albertini, a well-known community organizer who has hosted several local events, hosted the event because he heard there were more …
Read More »Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, Dominican Republic Receives Prestigious OK Kosher Certification
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort (LHVR), located in Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, has been honored with the distinction of receiving the prestigious OK Kosher certification, one of the world’s most respected symbols Kosher endorsement in an era …
Read More »When a vacation package can save you money (and when it can’t): a practical traveler
CHOOSE THE BEST SITES. Given what I wanted, I was better served by not filtering the price, but instead based on the default choices listed first (on the Expedia site these are called Expedia Picks). The options here were more expensive, but also more convenient. Travelocity, for example, got a …
Read More »Inaugural Sandestin Music Festival at Sandestin Florida Vacation Resort to support the National Audubon Society and Gulf Coast Recovery
Music legends and trendsetters are expected to take the stage at the Sandestin Music Festival on August 13-14. Online and SMS donations from the music festival will support the National Audubon Society and its efforts to help birds and other wildlife affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf …
Read More »Top 10 vacation packages in the world
The Deal Detective is SmarterTravel.com resident bargain finder Kate Hamman. She is always on the lookout for new travel deals and invites you, dear reader, to ask your own questions. With spring in full swing, I can’t help but hope for a new start. And that feeling makes me want …
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