May 2009 - Sightseers' Delight

Hotwire.com: San Diego Tops List as Top Road Trip Destination

May 25, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

Clean out the cup holders and gas up the ride, as Hotwire.com(R), a leading travel discount site, today revealed the top 10 summer road trip destinations for 2009. The list showcases the most highly-sought summer destinations with the highest percentage of hotel transactions coming from nearby locales.

Is the Staycation Over? KAYAK Survey Finds People Will Travel Far and Wide in 2009

May 23, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Despite the economy, 95 percent of the more than 4,100 people who participated in KAYAK’s Annual Summer Travel Survey plan to travel this summer. More than 41 percent said the recession did not affect their summer plans in any way — which is double the number from KAYAK’s 2008 survey.

SmarterTravel Announces Top Five Affordable Summer Getaways

May 23, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

SmarterTravel has announced the top vacation destinations for summer that won’t break the bank. Destinations looking to attract travelers are offering hard-to-pass-up-sales, from U.S. cities to more far-flung, exotic locales.

Survey: 85 Percent of Travelers Will Book a Hotel this Summer; 65 Percent Plan to Visit a US City

May 23, 2009 The Travel Trolley

PRNewswire NORWALK, Conn., May 20, 2009 — Despite the recession, 85 percent of travelers plan to stay in a hotel this summer, according to a recent survey conducted by TravelPost, the most comprehensive hotel information site on the Web. “TravelPost users say they’re going to travel in spite of the recession, but 79 percent said they’re working harder to get more for their money,” said Brian Harniman, EVP of Marketing. “People will put more time

Dodge Travel Hassles: Ship Your Vacation Luggage

May 22, 2009 NewsUSA

As summer gets into full swing, Americans focus less on their daily tasks and more on the vacation destinations that will help them unwind. But nothing interferes with much-needed relaxation more than luggage problems.

Tips for Fantastic Summer Road Trips

May 22, 2009 NewsUSA

The summer road trip is an American tradition. Each year, families across the country pack up their belongings and brave the roads to visit relatives, explore national parks and snap family photos at popular tourist destinations. Before departing on this year’s family road trip, make sure that your vehicle is in proper working order by following a few important maintenance tips.

Bob Dylan’s ‘Together Through Life’, Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. & UK Album Charts

May 6, 2009 Legacy Content

Bob Dylan’s new album, Together Through Life, has entered both the U.S. and UK album charts at #1, marking the artist’s second consecutive U.S. No. 1 debut and his first chart-topping release in the UK since New Morning in 1970.

Do you need to ‘Seize the Summer’ and take a trip?

May 4, 2009 The Travel Trolley

All that bad news that tops the nightly newscasts and leads the daily newspaper might be enough to make most people put off any leisure travel. But, is it time to take a trip? That’s what AAA is asking. Acknowledging that “it’s time to separate general economic anxiety from personal financial reality” and “travel decisions are not always about dollars and cents,” AAA is urging would-be travelers to take a quick quiz and “Seize the

Swine flu, Mexico, and I’m going to the Caribbean

May 3, 2009 The Travel Trolley

With swine flu and its connection to Mexico dominating the headlines, it’s no wonder a number of travelers are looking for an alternate destination this summer. Caribbean destinations may benefit, according to new trend data from TripAdvisor. According to TripAdvisor, Mexican hotels have seen an average 50 percent drop in page views between April 27 and April 30 (a Monday through Thursday) compared to the same time period a week earlier. Concurrently, Caribbean hotels saw