Where in the world would you spend Christmas if you had a choice?

In thinking about what Christmas means to people all over the world, it recently occurred to this Romance Travel Examiner that if one had the means to travel to any destination in the world to spend Christmas, where would we go?  Read more and comment….       Where in the world would you spend Christmas if you had a choice?

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Holiday calendar of activities in Seattle filled with shopping and travel deals: December 2009

December 2009, the most wonderful time of the year, for shopping , entertainment, activities with family and loved ones, dining out and more, in downtown Seattle.  Seattle has some of the best shopping, the best food, and the best entertainment in the United States.  If you have not visited Seattle before, the holidays are a great time to make your list, check it twice and come to Seattle, whether you are naughty or nice.   There is something for everyone in downtown Seattle.  Read More….     Holiday calendar of activities in Seattle filled with shopping and travel deals: December 2009

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Holiday calendar of activities in Seattle filled with shopping and travel deals

Traveling into downtown Seattle for activities and shopping for the holidays?  Check out this list of activities and opportunities for holiday  shopping, dining and enjoyment.  Updates to this list will be made through out the upcoming days so check back often or subscribe to Seattle Travel Industry Examiner  by clicking the ”Subscribe” button above.  Read more… Holiday calendar of activities in Seattle filled with shopping and travel deals

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2010 Alaska itineraries on Princess Cruises take you places you want to go

Research consistently shows that passengers go to Alaska for glaciers, mountains, wildlife, Denali Park, the Alaska railroad and Inside Passage cruising.  Princess Cruises has studied their passenger demographics and found that 35% of passengers who cruise to Alaska are first-timers.  This is 50% more than the average cruisers on Princess Cruises.  Princess Cruises also found that another 45% of cruisers to Alaska on Princess are past passengers of other cruise lines.  Alaska vacations are a great option for families and multi-generational groups because there are age-appropriate activities for all.  There are 4 types of Princess itineraries for Alaska.  Read more…  2010 Alaska itineraries on Princess Cruises take you places you want to go

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Port of Seattle not concerned about Orbitz Insider reporting SEATAC no. 10 busiest during holidays

Yesterday afternoon officials at SEATAC airport received the anticipated numbers for the holiday traffic coming through the airport.  In speaking with Perry Cooper, Airport Media Officer, he reported that the numbers for the Thanksgiving holiday are in line with last year’s statistics.  The busiest day of the holiday will be on November 29th, Sunday with an estimated 94,000 passengers passing through the facility.  The next busiest days will be Wednesday, November 25th and Monday, November 30th, estimated at 92,000 passengers each day.  While the airport will increase the number of personnel to assist passengers, in the stores, security checkpoints and customer service representatives, the airport is more than ready to cope with the numbers of people passing through it.   Read more… Port of Seattle not concerned about Orbitz Insider reporting SEATAC no. 10 busiest during holidays

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Travel 101: Tips for easing holiday travel when passing through airport security checkpoints

As the holidays are upon travelers, there are things to be aware of when flying that can help ease the frustration and pain of airline travel.  Seattle Travel Industry Examiner has compiled a few points to help you get through the holidays with ease and tranquility.  However, these tips are only for the traveling time.  You have to figure out for yourself how to get along with the family once you have arrived at your destination.  Read more…. Travel 101: Tips for easing holiday travel when passing through airport security checkpoints

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Travel 101: Should I buy travel insurance?

Is the benefit of travel insurance worth the cost of travel insurance?  Knowing you are traveling to see family over the holidays, the last thing you want to worry about is an accident or illness.  You have saved both time and money for this holiday vacation.  The time you will be spending is frequently worth more than the money you are spending.  The experience of seeing family or going to a destination to do the things you have dreamed of doing should not be wasted or marred by accident or illness.  But sometime bad things happen to good people,usually at the worst time. Read more… Travel 101: Should I buy travel insurance?

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Seattle Airport ranked number 10 busiest airport by Orbitz Insider for the holidays

If you are thinking about traveling over the holidays, keep in mind that SEATAC Airport has just been named the 10th busiest airport in the nation, so you need to plan ahead to avoid and/or deal with delays with a minimum of irritation.  Read more… Seattle Airport ranked number 10 busiest airport by Orbitz Insider for the holidays

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Vancouver celebrated the 100 day countdown by lighting the new Olympic Rings

Wednesday night at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer, VANOC, Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia, and Houourable Mary McNeil, Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC held a ceremony to light the 2010 Olympic Rings at Coal Harbour.  The rings now sit on a barge in the water.   Read more, see a video and a slideshow -

Vancouver celebrated the 100 day countdown by lighting the new Olympic Rings

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Olympic & Paralympic Village handoff to VANOC – 100 day countdown celebration

Yesterday, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, the City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson officially marked the 100 day countdown by handing over the key to the Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver to John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).  Read more….

Olympic & Paralympic Village Vancouver handover marks 100-day countdown celebration (slideshow)

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