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Callaway Gardens offers free admission

January 29, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Callaway Gardens is offering guests free admission as part of its “Be Our Guest” promotion.

Disney, China Agree To Build Theme Park In Shanghai

January 20, 2009 Voice of America

Chinese officials and the Walt Disney Company have finalized an agreement on a theme park deal in Shanghai.

Athens, Ga., a ‘Distinctive Destination’

January 16, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Athens, Ga., one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2009.

Airplane Crashes Into Hudson River

January 15, 2009 Legacy Content

NEW YORK — A U.S. Airways plane that took off from LaGuardia Airport crashed in the Hudson River. Officials said terrorism did not play a role in the crash of the Charlotte, N.C.,- bound flight. “I saw what appeared to be a tail fin of a plane sticking out of the water,” The Associated Press quoted one witness as saying. “All the boats have sort of circled the area. … I can’t tell what’s what

Survey: Vegas remains hot destination in 2009

January 11, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Sin City is the No. 1 domestic travel destination, according to a new survey from Travel Leaders, formerly known as Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates.

RVIA: Road trips hot in 2009

January 10, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association says that “Savecations” and road trips will be among the hot travel trends in 2009.

Now is the time for Disney discounts

January 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Now is the time — to consider planning a visit to Walt Disney World.

Road trips could become more expensive

January 3, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Road trips could become more expensive if the government starts taxing drivers based on how many miles they drive.

Beware, the other driver is likely on the phone

December 23, 2008 The Travel Trolley

Drivers beware: As many as 53 percent of the people on the road say they used a cell phone while behind the wheel.

Family drives Christmas travel

December 20, 2008 The Travel Trolley

More than 75 percent of people who responded to a new survey of Kayak.com said they plan to travel this Christmas season, and 42 percent said they are planning to take a second winter trip between January and March.