Cruise in Europe!

Going on a cruise in Europe is something I’ve wanted to do for quite a while.  Waking up each morning at a different European destination sounds amazing to me, and I hope to be able to find a cruise that goes to the exact destinations I would like to visit, soon. It looks like even more people […]

The Stardust is no more…

The Stardust on the Las Vegas Strip was imploded, after having closed on November 1st.  You can see a video of the implosion at that link.  Boyd Gaming will be replacing the Stardust with Echelon Place.  Construction will start soon, and they will open in 2010.  It will include not only 5,300 hotel rooms in four […]

Carnival Freedom to debut

In just a few days, the Carnival Freedom will be inaugurated. It is a sister ship to the Carnival Liberty, and includes such amenities as a health club, 22 lounges and bars, 4 restaurants, 4 swimming pools, wireless Internet access all over the ship, a children’s play area, and teen club. From now through October, […]

Think you’ve seen everything?

It seems that everywhere we look, there is an ad for something. Well, the next time you go to the airport so you can visit your favorite travel destination – guess where you’ll see ads? In the security trays…and no, we really are not kidding. This will help pay for all of the security that […]

New York City Travel Show

One of our favorite shows of the year is coming up at the end of February. The NY Travel show will be at the Javits Center from February 23 – 25, 2007, and we really can’t wait. This is the fourth year they are having it, and coincidently, the fourth year that we will be […]

Can’t afford a vacation? Why not try to win one

Since we frequent a lot of travel sites, one thing has been apparent recently. Many websites are having contests, where the grand prize is a trip! So if you want to go on your dream vacation, but don’t want to pay the thousands of dollars it may cost – all is not lost. Here is […]

Top adventure travel destinations of 2006

IExplore.com has revealed its list of top travel destinations for adventure travelers. Coming in at number 1 for the second year in a row was Egypt with all its magnificent ancient wonders. The temperature drops sharply for the number 2 spot as Antarctica shoots up the list after being number 19 in 2005. Top destinations […]

Tallest building in world on Vegas strip?

Another hotel that we will most likely never see built has been given to Clark County for approval. Christopher Milam (the developer) wants to build the tallest building in the world, at 1,888 feet. He wants to build it where the old Wet & Wild used to be, on the strip. Of course, many complain […]

Check your airline frequent flier mile policies

Some airlines are cutting back time you can use your frequent flier miles. Delta SkyMiles will expire if your account is inactive for two years starting New Year’s Eve and will be retroactive to that date. U.S. Airways will be giving its members 18 months to cash in miles or they will expire. Make sure […]

Flying this holiday season? Don’t wrap the presents

The Transportation Security Administration has announced that gift wrapped packages in carry on luggage will likely be unwrapped at security checkpoints. Wrapped packages in checked luggage are subject to unwrapping as well. We suggest you bring the wrapping paper and wrap your gifts at your destination rather than at home or you may have to […]