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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

Take a bite out of Marietta this weekend

April 22, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The 16th Annual Taste of Marietta is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, on the Historic Marietta Square.

RVers: Recession? What recession?

April 1, 2009 The Travel Trolley

A new “Campfire Canvass” of RV owners found that more than half (55 percent) plan “to use their RVs more this spring/summer than last year.” At the same time, 45 percent of RV owners might buy another vehicle or are at least considering it, according to the survey, which is conducted bi-annually by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Interestingly, just four percent of respondents plan to use their RVs less this year. Other results include:

Bless the fleet at Darien’s annual festival

March 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Darien, Ga., the state’s second city, is set to celebrate the annual “Blessing of the Fleet,” a celebration of the city’s shrimping industry. “What makes this festival so great is that we pay tribute to the fishing industry,” McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce President Wally Orrel said, according to the Georgia Times-Union. “There are decades of tradition, and this year, the theme is, ‘Still Shrimping After All of These Years.’” The city of Darien was

U.S. Embassy: Avoid Roppongi because of ‘drink-spiking incidents’

March 18, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is urging Americans to avoid bars in the city’s Roppongi district following an uptick in “drink-spiking incidents.” “The number of reports of U.S. citizens being drugged in bars has increased significantly in recent weeks,” the Embassy said in a statement. “Typically, the victim unknowingly drinks a beverage that has been secretly mixed with a drug that renders the victim unconscious for several hours, during which time large sums of money

Obama Effort to End Armed Pilots Program an Outrage, Says CCRKBA

March 18, 2009 The Travel Trolley

PRNewswire-USNewswire BELLEVUE, Wash., March 17 — A revelation by the Washington Times that President Barack Obama is trying to quietly end the armed pilot program, making air travel more vulnerable to terrorist attack, should outrage travelers, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today. “The Washington Times nailed it,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, who proposed arming pilots just hours after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and championed the

Unscrew the cork and try some Georgia wine

March 15, 2009 The Travel Trolley

The state’s winegrowers association is hosting a “Wine Highway Weekend” in Northeast Georgia next weekend, March 20-21. There is a $20 fee to participate in the weekend. With the fee, participants will receive a souvenir wine glass, which will serve as an entry ticket into the wineries. Georgia’s reputation as a wine-producing state has increased in recent years, officials say. In the last five years, the total number of acres of vineyards in Georgia has

Georgia’s Presidential Legacies Live On

March 15, 2009 HarpBlaster.com News Wire

With intimate ties to three U.S. presidents, Georgia fulfills the historically curious and excites those who appreciate the great men of our nation.

Tough times: Travelers reap benefits

March 14, 2009 The Travel Trolley

All signs point to a number of advantages for travelers even though times may be tough, experts say.

Travel Leaders Meet with President Obama

March 13, 2009 The Travel Trolley

PRNewswire-USNewswire WASHINGTON — Travel industry leaders met with President Obama to discuss the unique role that travel can play in strengthening the American economy. The meeting focused on two critical areas: the need to welcome more international visitors and the business community’s concerns about the dramatic nationwide downturn in meetings and events. “We are pleased that President Obama recognizes the power of travel to strengthen America’s economy,” said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the