You don’t have to do anything wrong to be banned from entering the United States
I first brought you the story of my friend’s incident of racial profiling at the United States border (entering from Canada) on August 3rd. Since then there has been a major development that has shed light on a troublesome scenario for law abiding citizens and the consequences of not being white, driving a suspicious-looking car and traveling to a Casino on a Sunday night. continue reading...
If you’re traveling in Santa Monica, California and expect to go for a jog, beware: you could get a ticket for stopping to stretch. And don’t even think about doing sit-ups - you could be slapped with a $158 fine. It is illegal to congregate on grassy medians, and it just so happens that these medians have long been used in the city by the exercising community to stretch, or perform certain stationary exercises. But no more. Read more… continue reading...
I have enough trouble trying to figure out what to tip in my own country - I can’t even begin to describe the issues I have when traveling and this problem arises. Fortunately, here is a guide to tipping around the world: continue reading...
Check out this list of locations where you’ll get the best bang for your buck. continue reading...
American Airlines is the only top-10 airline who posted a net profit in the third quarter. Read more… continue reading...
No one is saying global warming is good, but there are a few places in the world that will benefit - at least in a tourism capacity - from slightly warmer climes. Here is a list of global warming’s “winners:” continue reading...
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark begins the Wasserfest indoor-season this Saturday, September 29 at 10 a.m.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark’s Wasserfest indoor waterpark was recently honored by being ranked as the best indoor waterpark in the nation during the 2007 Golden Ticket Award ceremony at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. continue reading...
NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the top 10 amusement parks in the U.S., according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors. What sets these tremendous parks apart is that they offer something for every kind of visitor, from wonderful family rides and shows, to great food and games, to thrilling rides and coasters.
1. Chocolate Champion: Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Hershey Park is about as sweet as it
gets for amusement park connoisseurs. This gigantic park features more
than 60 rides and attractions, live shows, games, a museum chronicling
Hershey history and of course, gobs of chocolate. For roller-coaster
fans, the “Storm Runner” (0-72 mph in 2 seconds flat),
“Superdooperlooper” and “The Comet” are must rides. As one TripAdvisor
member said, “What is so great about Hershey? There is something for
everyone.” continue reading...
