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 Travel & Outdoors
How to Deal With a Fear of Flying
 John J. Nance
It's understandable why some might consider the act of sealing yourself inside a large metallic tube with wings and engines along with several hundred other humans the rough equivalent of Russian roulette. It's not, but the fact of being fearful while in the air forms its own reality, and it can be tough to deal with.more »»»
Tips For Travelers To Mexico
 Bureau of Consular Affairs
Between 15 and 16 million U.S. citizens visit Mexico each year, while more than 385,000 Americans reside there year round. Although the majority of visitors thoroughly enjoy their stay, a small number experience difficulties and serious inconveniences.more »»»
American Airlines and Sheraton Hotels Team Up to Offer Big Savings for Fall Travel
 PRNewswire
American is offering great fares for fall travel throughout the continental United States and Hawaii, as well as to select international destinations. And Sheraton Hotels is offering travelers who fly American a 20 percent discount this fall at participating Sheraton hotels and resorts in North America, Latin America and Europe.more »»»
Low-Cost Carriers Set to Enter Mexican Airspace
 Chris Kraul & James F. Peltz
No fewer than four budget airlines are being proposed for Mexico, offering the possibility that lower fares and better service could stimulate economic development in a nation hindered by high-cost air travel.more »»»
Continental Airline Executives Visit Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
Nine Continental Airlines executives are visiting Puerto Vallarta this week to study the local market and inspect hotels that work with the airline to provide special package rates through local and international tour operators.more »»»
Those Side Trips Can Make or, Break, Your Time Away
 Sam Ion
Most of us spend lots of our after-tax dollars on family holidays and, as such, put in plenty of time before booking the right resort or destination. However, when we get there, all bets are off.more »»»
Holland America Line Turns Up the Sun On Cruises To Mexico
 TravelVideo.tv
From whale watching near Cabo San Lucas to discovering the famous Copper Canyon from Topolobampo, Holland America Line explores the natural wonders of the Mexican Riviera on 32 cruises in 2006.more »»»
Welcome Aboard! Mexican Aviation Finally Takes Off
 Chris Aspin
Times are changing. Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim this week sank $25 million into a new Mexican low-cost airline, Vuela, the latest of a string of new arrivals that herald a new era for air travel in Latin America's second-largest economy.more »»»
Migration of the Monarchs
 LiveMonarch.com
Beginning in August, millions of Monarchs migrate from their summer feeding and mating grounds to Mexico, where they spend the winter before returning to the United States in late February and March to begin the cycle of life again.more »»»
Swimming With Squids
 Pete Thomas
I stand on the deck of the boat with a tank of air on my back, a weight belt around my waist and images of space aliens swarming my mind. Beneath me prowl thousands, perhaps millions of creatures that might as well be from another world - voracious animals with beaks designed to tear off fistsized hunks of flesh.more »»»
Tourism Holding Up Well Despite High Energy Prices
 Wire services
Vacationers coping with surging energy prices this summer could take shorter trips or pass up that extra souvenir or fancy dinner. But most people do not seem to be cutting back dramatically on their spending or skipping holiday travel altogether.more »»»
A Cruise You Likely Can't Take
 Mike Cleary
If you hanker spending the Thanksgiving Day holiday on a luxury cruise hopping from one sunny port to the next along the Pacific coast of Mexico, you could try booking an extremely well-priced, seven day getaway on the Crystal Harmony.more »»»
Seasonal Advice for the Traveler
 CNN
As the summer vacation season hits the Northern Hemisphere, lines at airports get longer as families take to the skies. This year promises to be no different and represents a greater hurdle for the executive who needs to travel.more »»»
Being There
 Vanessa Kewley Sharp
An hour's boat ride and some 25 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, the remote coastal village of Yelapa, Mexico, calls to mind the kind of island-paradise postcard that urban dwellers sometimes stick on a wall at work to contemplate when things get hairy. It's not an island per se, but since no roads lead there, it might as well be.more »»»
Keep Kids Safe on Vacation
 ABC News
Summer is a time for family holidays, but many parents who stress safety at home may not be as diligent when they're having fun on vacation. Security risks can result in a child getting lost at an amusement park to more serious cases like Natalee Holloway's disappearance while traveling with her high school classmates in Aruba.more »»»
Jetblue's New Plane to Rock Rivals
 Reuters
JetBlue Airways Corp., which rocked its competitors by offering cut-rate flights out of New York City, is gearing up to introduce a jet that may again shake up the airline industry.more »»»
Mickey's Magic Works Its Way on West Coast Cruise
 Shelagh Collins
The Disney Magic, in its first West Coast swing (like sister ship Wonder, it is usually based in Port Canaveral, Fla.), took us from the port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera and the ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.more »»»
Guess What? Men Don't Mind Seeing Naked Women...
 Reuters
Most Italians think nude sunbathing is perfectly natural and don't mind crossing paths with bottomless beach-goers - even when those bottoms are unsightly, survey results released Sunday said.more »»»
Don't Let Identity Thieves Ruin Your Trip
 Jennifer Mulrean
A day in paradise can turn into a financial disaster if your identity is stolen on vacation or on a business trip. Here are the top tips for reducing the chances it'll happen to you.more »»»
Focusing on Travel Photography
 Rick Steves
Smile! As technology improves and prices get cheaper, digital cameras have become a great option for travelers. Personally, I haven’t taken a film camera to Europe in years.more »»»
Things That Go Bump in the Flight
 John J. Nance
"What the heck was that?" Almost everyone has had that phrase crackle through their heads at one time or another during a commercial airline flight. Sometimes it's caused by a strange noise that you can't recall hearing before, and sometimes it's an unexpected lurch or motion. more »»»
Discount Airlines In Mexico
 Brendan M. Case
Compañía Mexicana de Aviación launched Click Mexicana in a country where millions scorn pricey air travel for affordable bus service, low-cost carriers emulating Southwest, Ireland's Ryanair and Great Britain's easyJet vow to put hordes of new customers in the air.more »»»
'Surf Gods' Smile On Record Attempt
 Reuters
Forty Southern California surfers on Wednesday set aside the sport's long-standing tradition of not sharing waves for what they claimed as a world record for the number of surfers riding a single wave. The surfers broke the previous record set by 38 Australians in 2002.more »»»
U.S. Sees Crime Spike On Border
 Laurence Iliff
U.S. authorities are warning Americans away from Mexican border areas such as Nuevo Laredo because of drug violence, but the average tourist may face more danger on a Cancun beach, on the Pacific Coast, or in culturally rich Mexico City.more »»»
Using Your Cellphone Anywhere in the World
 David A. Kelly
American cellphones work fairly well across most of the United States, but what about when you travel to, say, Paris? With newer phones that support international standards, reducing roaming rates and allowing you to take advantage of local rates, it's now easier and cheaper to stay in touch with cellphones when traveling overseas.more »»»
Aruba Case Sheds Light On Travel Risks
 Kimberly Durnan & April Kinser
Before John Wakeman’s 18-year-old daughter and three girlfriends left for a three-week trip through Europe, the Plano father made clear how he expected them to behave, taking into account their desire for fun with his demand for safety.more »»»
Nonstop Flights to Mexico City Will Resume
 Shannon McMahon
Ending a four-year hiatus, AeroMexico said yesterday that it will resume nonstop service from San Diego to Mexico City beginning July 7.more »»»
Travel Agencies Suggest How Not to Get Taken For a Ride on Vacation
 Daniel Perry
Summer traditionally has meant packing the swimsuit and suntan lotion, grabbing the children and pets and heading out to get a few days of relaxation. But before the mind wanders with thoughts of margaritas and warm sunsets, people should consider how not to get scammed out of enjoying their dream vacation.more »»»
Carnival Pride Cruise Review of Mexican Riviera Cruise
 Dave Ellett & Family
My wife, myself and my 16 year old son just finished a Mexican Riviera cruise on the Carnival Pride 13-20 Mar 05. We were in cabin 1170, bottom middle which is Nirvana for motion sicko's like myself. It definitely makes a difference.more »»»
Budget Airlines Ready To Take Off
 Wire services
Mexicans will soon be getting the chance to book flights on low-cost carriers that are out to capture 30 percent of the country's market for domestic air travel, at fares 20 percent lower than those charged by established airlines.more »»»
Hiking Tips From Author Of Alternative Travel Guide
 Barbara Kastelein
Marketed as "the cure for the common trip," a new version of the Moon Handbook is offering more than the standard itinerary and aiming to give readers the tools they need to make their own choices and create a personal travel strategy that reflects their own tastes.more »»»
Disney Tests L.A. Waters
 Michele Himmelberg
The Disney Cruise Line plans to launch its first West Coast cruise today from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera, with stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.more »»»
Drug Shows New Benefits Against Rueful Malady
 Wendy Benjaminson
A drug already used to treat that tourist nightmare traveler's diarrhea may also prevent it without causing the antibiotic resistance that can eventually make medicines ineffective. The study showed that the antibiotic rifaximin prevented the troublesome condition in about 85 percent of the people who took it.more »»»
Crystal Harmony Set to Sail to Puerto Vallarta this Fall
 Linda Garrison
For the first time this fall, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises will offer a dedicated new season of seven Mexican Riviera cruises - with visits to Puerto Vallarta - round-trip from Los Angeles.more »»»
Mucho Travel Deals to Sunny Mexico in Summer
 Carrie Havranek
Most people favor coastal Mexico, whether it's Acapulco, the favored hotspot for old-time Hollywood jetsetters, or Cancun, with its white beaches and proximity to Mayan archeological sites, or lately, Puerto Vallarta, a fishing village-cum-resort.more »»»
Preventing Identity Theft While Traveling
 Rick Steves
Identity theft has become annoyingly common. The most susceptible pieces of information are your Social Security number and birth date. With these two tidbits and your full name, someone can grab your identity. Here are some tips you can use — especially while overseas — to protect yourself.more »»»
A Traveling Geek's Gilded Dream
 Associated Press
The most unique aspects of the Emirates Palace are hidden inside its ductwork: nearly a thousand miles of blue, red and green fiber-optic and broadcast cable, and enough other advancements to have convinced the staff that this is the world's most high-tech hotel.more »»»
Mexico Launches New Airline, Click
 Reuters
Mexicana de Aviacion said on Monday it will launch Mexico's first low-cost carrier in July, moving the Mexican government ever closer to privatizing its airline industry.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta for Less
 Lisa Taggart
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was the perfect choice. The tropical party town has lively restaurants and pretty beaches. And it offers lots of good deals: We went in late spring, when hotels start to discount prices, and the exchange rate also worked in our favor.more »»»
Sizing Up a New Species: Camera-Binoculars
 David Pogue
The idea of camera-binoculars makes obvious, satisfying sense; as hybrid gadgets go, they rank right up there with the clock radio and the toaster oven.more »»»
New Twist on 'Cruises to Nowhere'
 Harry Shattuck
Carnival Cruise Lines recently revived the "cruise to nowhere" concept — unintentionally — when its Ecstasy, bedeviled by a malfunctioning propulsion system, spent five days slow-poking in the Gulf of Mexico without striking land.more »»»
Cruise Prices to Surpass Pre-2001 Levels
 USATODAY.com
Ticket prices for cruise vacations should soon reach record highs that were set before the 2001 terrorist attacks and economic recession, expanding the cruise lines' already fat profits.more »»»
Hotels Busy for the Next Few Years
 Reuters
US hotel companies will be booking, cooking and smoking-hot for the next few years, as a stronger economy and an uptick in business customers drive more travelers into hotel rooms, pushing room rates higher.more »»»
TSA Bans Lighters on Planes, Secure Areas
 Associated Press
The Transportation Security Administration, the agency charged with prohibiting dangerous items on aircraft, said lighters will be banned from planes and areas beyond security checkpoints at airports.more »»»
Tourism Industry Extends Recovery in Mexico
 Morgan Lee
Foreigners visited Mexico during 2004 in numbers not seen since before the Sept. 11 attacks. Some 20.6 million foreigners visited Mexico last year, up 10 percent from 2003, and surpassing annual visits in the late 1990s, according to Bank of Mexico statistics.more »»»
Travel Tips: Finding the Best Fare
 Nancy Chandross - CBS News
If budget concerns have been preventing you from seeking out palm trees, ski slopes or out-of-town relatives, this may be a good time to revisit your travel wish list.more »»»
Is Bigger Really Best?
 NYTimes
For European leaders bruised by Washington of late, the unveiling of the hulking new A380 jumbo jet was a chance to revel in having something bigger than the Americans.more »»»
Oprah, Julia Roberts Most Desired Seatmates Among Star-struck Air Travelers
 PRNewswire
Does sitting next to an attractive stranger make air travel less mundane? For many American adults, the answer is yes.more »»»
Tired Of Snow, Many Opt For Warmer Climes
 Franco Ordonez - The Boston Globe
After spending hours digging out her cars and driveway after Sunday's mammoth storm, Caroline Bay of Medfield said she called her travel agent Monday and asked casually about ideas for a vacation.more »»»
Vallarta Down Under
 Christine Baird - PVNN
As a frequent traveler to Puerto Vallarta, the calm water in Banderas Bay is a perfect place to do open water training as well as provide enough excitement for us experienced divers.more »»»
Scene from the Hammock
 Owen Neill - PVNN
Starting out on an excursion in Mexico can be a real crapshoot: You may have a route planned and you may even have a destination to go to but around every corner there is an incredible adventure.more »»»
Been Sailing Lately?
 Erich Haubrich - PVNN
Those of us who hang our hats on the shores of Banderas Bay have the ocean, the beach and all manner of other natural attractions around us every day, yet we sometimes fail to stop and smell the roses.more »»»
Gracious Dining In Flight
 Andy Rooney - from Common NON Sense
Nothing is more satisfying and fun than being a reporter. It doesn't have to be a story of any great importance to be interesting to the reporter writing it; I got into biscuits several years ago.more »»» |
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