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Northern Iraq travel is safer … kind of, sort of

June 18, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Anyone looking to travel to Iraq may find solace in the fact that a number of governments in the northern portion of the country are more stable, relatively speaking. That was enough for the Kurdistan Regional Government to issue a news release that “lauded the US Department of State’s updated guidelines for travel to Iraq, affirming the relative safety and security of the Kurdistan Region.” Clearly the Kurdistan Regional Government is in the midst of

Survey: $4 gas is a problem for travelers

June 17, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Eighty percent of people “plan to take as many or more trips this summer as they did last year” – splitting time close to home and on the road, according to a news survey. The survey from BedandBreakfast.com found that 67 percent of would-be travelers would cut back on travel if gas prices hit $4 per gallon. “With gas prices reaching a 2009 high of $71 per barrel, and prices at the pump rising by

Survey: New York drivers the least courteous

June 16, 2009 The Travel Trolley

New York drivers are the nation’s least courteous, according to a new AutoVantage survey. Conversely, Portland, Ore., drivers are the most courteous.

Hiroshima mayor to N. Korea: Stop the nuclear march

June 15, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Hiroshima mayors have a strong tradition of opposing nuclear weapons. Over the years, they’ve written letters to the leaders of various countries, opposing their successful tests of atomic weapons. The mayors, advocates for an atomic bomb-free world, speak from a unique perspective.

Airline on-time performance improves in April

June 11, 2009 The Travel Trolley

U.S. Airlines had more on-time flights in April than they did in March and in April 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report.

Statue of Liberty crown tickets to go on sale

June 10, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Starting 10 a.m. Saturday, anyone interested in trekking to the crown of the Statue of Liberty will be able to buy tickets.

AAA: Gas prices continue to rise

June 9, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Bad news drivers: The price of gasoline is on the rise. In fact, according to AAA, the average price is up 11 cents per gallon in the past week, AAA said yesterday. Oil closed Friday at $68.44 per barrel, an increase of more than $2 per barrel over last week, though it closed lower than the $70 per barrel high it reached during the day. “Some oil analysts expect the rally for crude oil to

Microsoft says Bing Travel will help make smarter decisions

June 7, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Microsoft’s new Bing Travel “will help consumers make smart travel decisions through a variety of innovative tools and features,” the company announced.

Poll: Majority of Americans support ending Cuba travel ban

June 6, 2009 The Travel Trolley

A majority of Americans support ending a ban on travel to Cuba, according to a recent poll from Orbitz and Ipsos. In fact, more than two out of three people surveyed favor allowing all Americans to travel to Cuba. Orbitz has launched OpenCuba.org, “which is designed to give Americans the opportunity to petition the U.S. Government to open up travel to Cuba.” “President Obama recently took a bold step in easing travel restrictions for Cuban-Americans,”

Be patriotic: Take a trip

June 5, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Good news for anyone considering a vacation this summer: Tourism is good for the economy. That was part of the message from Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar during a recent announcement that National Parks nationwide are waiving entry fees on three weekends this summer. “National Parks also serve as powerful economic engines for local communities and we hope that promoting visitation will give a small shot in the arm to businesses in the area,”