Got a current passport? Are you free on March 27?
Posted on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
The Department of State, looking to practice a little domestic diplomacy ahead of the inevitable summer passport crunch, is hoping to ease your passport anxieties on Saturday, March 27.
Officials have set aside that date as Passport Day USA. When it arrives, officials in 23 regional passport offices nationwide will take walk-up applicants for passport books, passport cards or both. [...]
Looking for a Caribbean vacation? American Airlines is your gateway to flight + hotel deals
Posted on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The Hotwire Travel-Ticker pointed me to a Caribbean airfare sale on American Airlines. But after looking at all the hotel deals from American Airlines Vacations, I think you might find more value in booking the entire trip as a package instead of paying for your holiday a la carte. I priced out a flight + [...]
Lake Powell: $229 for two nights + houseboat lesson + rental discount and more [Corrected]
Posted on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Ever wonder if you could skipper a houseboat? This deal gives you lodging and an extended lesson in houseboat motoring on the blue-green waters of Lake Powell, which sprawls across Arizona and Utah.
Deal: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas’ “Introduction to Houseboating” costs $229, including tax, for two adults. It includes a two-night stay at Lake [...]
Last-minute: SpaFinder Deal Days – $50 massages, facials and more
Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Do you have any free time this weekend? We dare you to say “Yes.” It’s not too late to see if there’s a spa near you participating in SpaFinder’s “Deal Days,” offered through Sunday. Or if you’ve already planned a weekend getaway, look for spas across the country offering $50 treatments, such as massages, facials, [...]
Travel gear: Clean up your hands, your fruit and the planet
Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Want to wash your hands on a plane, train or boat in a greener way? Eat Cleaner Grab ‘N Go Fruit + Vegetable wipes make eating or washing on the fly easier and “greener.”
These stink-free, alcohol-free, biodegradable towelettes are made by Grow Green Industries. They remove dirt, film and chemicals from fruits, vegetables and utensils [...]
Mexico deal: Five-night family bargain in Cabo San Lucas
Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Whether you enjoy beach activities or just want to hang around the pool or get a massage, this package deal offers good value for a family looking to say “Adios, L.A., Hello, Cabo” for a few nights near the tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula.
Deal: Playa Grande Resort in Cabo San Lucas has a “Five Night [...]
California Highway 1 rock slide: Closures, delays continue north of San Simeon
Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2010
If you’re driving from Southern California this week to the Big Sur area, south of Monterey, pack some patience and check out alternate routes because California Highway 1 has been hit with a hefty rock slide. Officials expect delays and closures to continue through the week. Here’s the 411:
Where: The March 4 slide, which happened after [...]
Arizona: Stay at Boulders Resort for $119 per night
Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2010
You can tee off, play some tennis or bask poolside with this sweet summer deal at a well-regarded resort n the outskirts of Scottsdale, Ariz., about 390 miles from Los Angeles. Why so cheap? Well, daytime highs in Scottsdale routinely hit triple digits in summer, although the Arizona resort says its temperatures can run about [...]
Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve: Visitor center to open March 13
Posted on Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Stalk the wild bunch this spring at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, where several types of wildflowers are beginning to appear. The Lancaster reserve’s roads are now open, and its visitor center will open for the season March 13.
Forecast: It’s still too early to predict how good the poppy season will be, said Milt [...]
Chile earthquake relief: Best Western guests can donate points to help
Posted on Saturday, March 6th, 2010
If you want to help earthquake victims in Chile but aren’t certain where to start, check out Best Western International, which has created a donation opportunity for members of its frequent-stay program. The company has five hotels in Chile, none of which suffered major damage from the massive Feb. 27 earthquake, and all of which [...]
