last minute travel specials News
- Hostess City still hospitable Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 6:23AMAfter years of record-setting numbers, the tourism industry in Savannah is starting to see some signs of decline. It's still holding its own, though, with a strong number of conventions as well an increase in discounts and efforts to attract domestic and international travelers. "We're getting indications the travel industry is beginning to feel the effect of the slumping economy," said Joe ...
- Little slice of France off Newfoundland coast Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:03AMThe simple, crowded boulangerie could not have been a more welcome sight. After stepping off the boat and clearing customs and immigration, I crossed the Place du Général DeGaulle - the grass still speckled with confetti from Bastille Day - and stepped...
- Ski country opens Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:59AMWith the help of snowmaking equipment and Mother Nature, Colorado's Breckenridge and Keystone Resorts opened last week for the ski season.
- It's Not Too Late to Book a Cabo Christmas in a Luxurious Private Villa Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:00PMEarth, Sea and Sky Vacations has released last-minute availability for sought-after luxury villa getaways over the holiday season in Los Cabos, Mexico.
- Alaska Ear Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 3:54AMCHANGING OF THE GUARD ... Staff for our new Boy Senator -- Ear doesn't believe for a minute he's 46 -- report he missed two calls late last week. Luckily the callers left messages:
- Are You Listening? Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:34PMThe Festival Of Trees At Maryland State Fairgrounds Nov. 28-30. Winter Party And Design Shop At The Contemporary Museum Dec. 5. Belvedere Square Midnight Merriment Nov. 28.
- Pucko: Pipeline to Paradise Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:19PMThe following does not reflect the views of R News or its parent company Time Warner Cable. Beatrice Conley didn't plan on attending Northwestern University. It was out of her league.
- Holiday travel to Hawaii less robust than in previous years Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:43AMWhile some segments of Hawaii's visitor industry have seen a small increase in weekly travel as a result of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, overall the industry is projecting a double-digit drop from the prior year.
- BEN column Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:23AMGood morning! Until this cold front gets out of here, worry more about snow than rain. There's a chance of snow showers Thursday afternoon and a chance of flurries on Friday.