9 Tips for Insanely Busy Travelers

Many frequent and hardcore travelers are extremely busy people. One type of traveler crams business and pleasure trips into single junkets. Another type corrals an entire family through an itinerary that would kill a hardy donkey, let alone an exhausted working parent. Another type micromanages their trip down to the minute such that they’re setting alarms at all times of day to keep themselves on schedule. And then there are those who are so busy they can barely find enough time to take their vacations, much less do all the nuts-and-bolts tasks of planning those vacations.

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Five of the Best and Worst Airplane Movies

I’ve always loved the movie "Airplane!" and I defy anyone to see it and not laugh out loud. It’s a politically-incorrect extravaganza with a disco scene to die for and, yes, even a few lessons for us fliers.

Wait, movies about  airplanes? Isn’t that stretching it a bit for an airfare column? Maybe so. But it’s a fun stretch, too, so join me
if you need a break, and I’ll sprinkle in a few practical tips for your next trip.

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The 10 Cornerstone Travel Havens of U.S

The United States is a proud conservator of countless marvels of nature. The diversity in the landscapes, the intricacy of the mountains, and the allure emanated by the monuments has secured a prominent place in UNESCO’s Top World Heritage Sites. Tours4Fun presents the “Oscars of the Environment”, rightly honored by Times magazine, and gives an inside look at the Top 10 Most-Visited Sites in U.S.

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Ski Resorts Cutting Prices to Lure Locals

A struggling economy is turning out to be good news for skiers and snowboarders who live close enough to mountains that they can hit the slopes every weekend.

Many ski resorts are slashing prices on season passes and offering locals-only discounts in an effort to boost revenues from nearby metropolitan areas at a time many U.S. travelers are choosing to vacation closer to home.

In few places is this trend more evident than in Utah, where snow-lovers can drive from downtown Salt Lake City and be in a lift line in roughly 30 minutes.

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The Top 10 Laptop Travel Tips to Live By

Many of us travel with a notebook PC, but may not be making the most of it. If you’re hauling a laptop around with you, it’s important to squeeze every possible minute of productivity and enjoyment out of it. Here are 10 ways to do just that:

1. If you’re flying and don’t have enough room to place your wide-screen notebook on the coach-class tray table, consider investing in Keynamics’ Aviator Laptop stand, which positions your notebook at an angle to make the most of the available space. Visit www.keynamics.com to check it out.

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Sex in the City Boosts Tourism in New York!

A famous singer once said “You can live wherever you want, as long as people think you live in New York”. Such is the charm of this city that pulls you towards it with its quirky magnetism. The fashion capital of the nation is gradually turning into a tourist capital with millions wanting to explore the hustle of the city. Widely acclaimed television shows like Mad Men and Sex and the City accentuate the fact that New York is where all the action is! The glamorous lifestyle, the high-rise architecture, the rare monuments, the streets bustling with energy, and the unconventional charisma of New York featured on these shows has had a stupendous impact on the viewers.

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Travel News: U.S. Senate Passes ‘Travel Promotion Act’

The U.S. Senate today passed the “Travel Promotion Act,” (S. 1023), a new program said to drive millions of new travelers to the U.S., create jobs and strengthen the economy. The proposed legislation now moves to the House for a vote.

The Travel Promotion Act creates a public-private partnership to promote the United States as a premier travel destination to visitors. If enacted into law, the travel program is estimated to create 40,000 U.S. jobs, drive $4 billion in new consumer spending and reduce the federal budget deficit by $425 million, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

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