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Portion of California’s Highway 1 to reopen tomorrow

June 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A portion of California’s scenic Highway 1 located about 40 miles south of Big Sur near the Monterey County, Calif., line, will reopen tomorrow.

Rand McNally: Consumers increasing spending on travel

February 10, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Consumers are steadily increasing their spending on vacations, according to a fourth quarter 2010 Tripology Trend Report from Rand McNally.

Survey shows increased use of Twitter, Facebook by state DOTs

February 25, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Results of a new survey show that a growing number of state transportation departments (DOTs) are communicating critical news and information with travelers using Twitter, Facebook and other social media. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) survey of 32 state DOTs finds that 26 states (or 81 percent) are now using Twitter to communicate with travelers when major traffic incidents or severe weather such as snow storms, hurricanes and tornadoes force

American Eagle Airlines launches nonstop service between Los Angeles and Reno

February 22, 2010 The Travel Trolley

American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The service starts June 10. American Eagle will operate the service with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets. “American Eagle is delighted to introduce service from Southern California to Reno and the beautiful Lake Tahoe area,” Peter Bowler, president and CEO of American Eagle, said in a news release. “Whether it’s winter

Hearst Castle: La Cuesta Enchantada

October 15, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Hearst named his mansion La Cuesta Enchantada (or The Enchanted Hill), but it is commonly referred to as Hearst Castle.

Hearst Castle: ‘Something … a little more comfortable’

October 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

William Randolph Hearst’s fondness for San Simeon developed during the many family camping trips he took to the area.

Hotwire.com: San Diego Tops List as Top Road Trip Destination

May 25, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

Clean out the cup holders and gas up the ride, as Hotwire.com(R), a leading travel discount site, today revealed the top 10 summer road trip destinations for 2009. The list showcases the most highly-sought summer destinations with the highest percentage of hotel transactions coming from nearby locales.

SmarterTravel Announces Top Five Affordable Summer Getaways

May 23, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

SmarterTravel has announced the top vacation destinations for summer that won’t break the bank. Destinations looking to attract travelers are offering hard-to-pass-up-sales, from U.S. cities to more far-flung, exotic locales.

Sightseeing Sideways: Reliving the movie makes for a great weekend

March 17, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley are the perfect backdrop for some college friends to reunite and enjoy some fine dining and the region’s wine.