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Perdue signs texting while driving ban into law

June 4, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed into law legislation that prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel.

Experts suggest investing in travel insurance

June 4, 2010 Todd DeFeo

A massive oil spill, airline strikes, volcanic ash. They can spell disaster for travel plans.

Ga. Gov. signs texting while driving ban into law

June 4, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed into law legislation that prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel. The governor also signed into law a measure that prohibits teens from using cell phones while driving.

Perdue signs bill closing seatbelt loophole

June 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Gov. Sonny Perdue today signed into law a bill to close a loophole and require both the driver and passenger of a pickup truck to buckle up. “Pick-ups have changed over the years, and are often used to get back and forth to work on an everyday basis. Today, they are out on our expressways and bypasses, as well as farms,” Perdue said in a news release. “We all recognize that seatbelts save

Hotel rates offer positive news for travelers (Summer 2010 Outlook Part III)

June 3, 2010 Todd DeFeo

It’s the journey, not the destination may not be quite the case this summer, especially considering that airfares are likely to rise this summer.

More could drive this summer (Summer 2010 Outlook Part II)

June 2, 2010 Todd DeFeo

With the summer travel season in full swing, it appears more travelers could be hitting the highway this summer as their preferred method of travel, rather than flying the friendly skies.

Experts: Leisure travel on the rise this summer (Summer 2010 Outlook Part I)

May 31, 2010 Todd DeFeo

SMYRNA, Ga. – The summer travel season is officially here, and it looks as though a majority of Americans will be taking a leisure trip of some sort. “We continue to see an uptick in leisure travel as consumer confidence in the economy and job security strengthens,” Adam Weissenberg, vice chairman and leader of the tourism, hospitality and leisure sector for Deloitte LLP, said in a news release. Surveys from Deloitte and American Express indicate

UPDATE: Space shuttles prepare for new lives as tourist attractions

May 29, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – As the Space Shuttle program winds to an end, a new tourist attraction looms. At least 20 museums nationwide are clamoring for one of the space shuttles that are set to be retired. A decision on their final destination could be announced this summer. “Showcasing an authentic space shuttle will not only bring visitors by the millions, it will inspire countless people to learn, explore and dream of adventure,” U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer,

Memorial Day weekend offers opportunities to explore

May 29, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley ATLANTA – Memorial Day may be fast approaching, but nobody told the travelers – at least in the Southeast. Nationally, AAA estimates 5.4 percent more Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day. In the Georgia and the Southeast, the number of people traveling is expected to increase by 0.2 percent.So, in the spirit of providing travelers with an excuse to hit the road, here are five Memorial Day travel ideas: Take a

Space shuttles prepare for new lives as tourist attractions

May 26, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – As the Space Shuttle program winds to an end, a new tourist attraction looms. Museums nationwide are clamoring for one of the space shuttles that will soon be decommissioned. According to published reports, 20 museums nationwide – including the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio – are lobbying for a shuttle. “Ohio’s proud flight heritage, our proximity to