January 2013 – Page 3 – Sightseers' Delight

Tips for a smooth Walt Disney World visit

January 10, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A Walt Disney World getaway can often seem as stressful as a job rather than as relaxing as a vacation. But with a few simple and easy tips, it doesn’t have to be.

Glitches Aplenty for New Boeing Dreamliner Aircraft

January 9, 2013 Voice of America

For the third day in a row, there are new problems in the operation of the world’s latest long-range jet aircraft, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

Food trends for 2013: Local, sustainable and tasty

January 8, 2013 Todd DeFeo

This year looks to be a promising one for foodies.

Survey: Business travel expected to increase in 2013

January 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Business travel is expected to increase substantially in 2013 and trigger growth in the travel and hospitality industries according to a new survey conducted by Frequent Business Traveler.

Survey: Americans would rather take smaller vacations, rather than one big trip

January 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Nearly three in four — 72 percent — Americans would rather take smaller vacations over the course of a year than take one big trip, according to a new survey from Hotwire.com.

American and U.S. Airways could soon merge

January 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

American Airlines and U.S. Airways could soon merge, and they already have buy-in from a pair of major unions representing pilots.

Transportation department issues record number of fines against airlines in 2012

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Department of Transportation in 2012 leveled more than $3.6 million in fines against airlines for violating various consumer rules, including a regulation prohibiting airlines from keeping passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours.

California court rules bumper cars risky, may cause injury

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Riding a bumper cars attraction at an amusement park carries with it a certain amount of risk, and the park is not to blame for any injury that results in riding the attraction.

Huerta confirmed as Federal Aviation Administration administrator

January 4, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Senate this week confirmed Michael P. Huerta as the next Federal Aviation Administration administrator.

How much do taxes cost on vacation?

January 1, 2013 The Travel Trolley