Its label as one of the United States’ most unique cities is in part due to its history of multiculturalism that permeates every aspect of life there. New Orleans is found on the banks of the Mississippi River, and there is a large portion of the city which is found below sea level. The city’s unique location was a liability when Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005. The Big Easy was ravaged by the storm, but has since rebuilt and is again a popular destination for tourists. In this video, WatchMojo.com learns more about the birthplace of jazz: New Orleans. continue reading...
Woodbury, CT. (PRWEB) May 22, 2008 — Memorial Day is a great time for a daytrip or weekend road trip to kick off the start of summer. Here are seven must-pack items to keep your cool and your cash when the roads heat up.
1. Pack snacks. If you’re munching on healthy food like apples, carrots, hard-boiled egg whites, or popcorn, you’re going to be more alert than if you stop for junk food at a gas station mini mart. If you know you will crave sweet or salty snacks, buy them at a warehouse store or supermarket ahead of time where the prices are lower. Remember bottled water, soft drinks and a cooler or ice chest to keep them cold. continue reading...
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 — With the Euro valued at over 1.5 US dollars, a European vacation this year means literally throwing some of your money away. “Right now, the dollar is so pitiful, travelers planning to cross the pond could end up wasting the equivalent of an entire vacation,” says Giampiero Ambrosi of VirtualTourst.com. To ease the pain of the economy and still have a great time, we’ve compiled a list of the Top Ten Places to Avoid the Euro, based on advice from members of VirtualTourist.com.
Right now, the dollar is so pitiful, travelers planning to cross the pond could end up wasting the equivalent of an entire vacation
Istanbul, Turkey: Not only is it beautiful, affordable, and loaded with things to do, it’s the only city in the world that exists on two continents; Europe and Asia. continue reading...
MIAMI, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Carnival Cruise Lines — a relative newcomer in European cruising, entering the market just three years ago — is well represented in the recently published Fodor’s Complete Guide to European Cruises, garnering nine “Best of Cruising” designations, more than double the number of any other cruise line.
Fodor’s Complete Guide to European Cruises is an annual publication providing comprehensive overviews of all major cruise lines operating within the region, along with travel tips, detailed port-of-call information and other helpful content aimed at experienced and first-time cruisers alike. continue reading...
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly eight in 10 Americans (77%) plan to drive for their next family vacation — according to a Dodge brand national survey. Dodge commissioned the survey to provide insight into how Americans deal with family road trips and to help prepare families for upcoming holiday travel.
The survey revealed comfort, convenience and fun are important to families when they hit the road together so Susan Foster, recognized travel expert and author, teamed with Dodge to offer these simple tips families can follow to avoid potential road trip disasters and focus on quality family time when traveling this holiday season: continue reading...
West Hartford, CT (PRWEB) October 12, 2007 — Holiday travel is stressful; last year, the Air Transport Association reported that more than 25 million passengers traveled on U.S. airlines during the Thanksgiving holiday season and travel industry experts predict that holiday travel this year will be even busier.
So what are the keys to stress-free holiday travel? Here are five key travel tips from Park Ride Fly USA that can help make your holiday travels less stressful: continue reading...
