News About Driving on the Beach!

February 15, 2012

UPDATE! A few days ago I wrote a post about a new NPS regulation requiring permits for all ORVs to access OB beaches (see below). Soon thereafter, The Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alliance filed a lawsuit against the new regulation. The NPS says it was done to protect turtles, shore birds, and other wildlife. The [...]

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Travel Warnings

February 12, 2012

Given certain situations going on in the world, I thought it might be helpful to post current travel warnings and alerts from the U.S. State Department. Note: There is a difference between ‘warnings’ and ‘alerts.’ (see below). Current Travel Warnings: Travel Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable [...]

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U.S. Dept. of Transportation Extends Airline Passenger Protections

February 3, 2012

Be advised… WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary  Ray LaHood has announced new airline passenger protections that will require  airlines to reimburse passengers for bag fees if their bags are lost, provide  consumers involuntarily bumped from flights with greater compensation, expand  the current ban on lengthy tarmac delays, and disclose hidden fees.  The rulemaking finalized [...]

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The Latest on Piracy

January 31, 2012

As evidence that the crackdown on piracy has been successful, Somali pirates have resorted to a new form of piracy. They are now going ashore and kidnapping anyone they feel they can extract a ransom on, such as businessmen, doctors, journalists, missionaries, and aid workers. Last fall, pirates kidnapped a female American aid worker and a male Danish aid worker. A [...]

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Adventurer Skies Across Antarctica!

January 27, 2012

(01/25/12) Congratulations to Felicity!  She has now officially become the first woman to traverse the Antarctic alone. After 1744km and 59 days, she has reached Hercules Inlet on the Ronne Ice Shelf and completed her journey. Due to bad weather, she will be spending a final night alone on the ice before a plane takes [...]

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Keep Warm This Winter

January 26, 2012

For those not able to set sail to warmer climates, here are some delicious drink recipes guaranteed to take the chill off on a cold winter’s night (especially the rum recipe!): Homemade Hot Chocolate (enough for family) 2 cups whipping cream 6 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla small pkg chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate) Stir [...]

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Travel Trends, Technology, and Trivia for 2012

January 21, 2012

Airline News… This year, KLM will be the first airline to launch the “meet and seat” program. Passengers can use social media to pick seatmates. This is accomplished by linking fliers via Facebook and Linkedin profiles to check-in information. Malaysia Airlines has already announced that they will follow suit by letting their passengers see who they know [...]

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The Most Popular Travel Destinations in 2012

January 18, 2012

                                                                                             (Big Ben; London, England) Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to do more travel this year? But where to go and what to do… Here is a list of places that are expected to be among the most popular travel destinations this year. 1. The Mayan Ruins will be big due to the Mayan calendar coming [...]

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Tips on Planning and Saving Money on an Alaskan Vacation

January 15, 2012

1. Choose Your Season. People often grab deals they find on Alaskan cruises but don’t realize the cheap fares are due to the trip taking place during “shoulder season,” which is early May and late-September. The weather can unpredicatable, such as mild and pleasant or quite cold and rainy. Peak season is late May to [...]

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SOMALI PIRATES CAPTURED!

January 12, 2012

Six weeks ago, an Iranian fishing vessel, Al Mulahi, was seized by Somali pirates. Thanks to a quick-thinking captain and crew, the men aided in their own rescue by dumping fuel and requesting help over the ship’s radio. The captain spoke in a language that the pirates did not understand, so they did not know that he was [...]

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