Archive | March, 2009

The Interview: Shannon Stowell, ATTA

The Interview: Shannon Stowell, ATTA

Posted on 28 March 2009

Photo by Christina Heyniger,  travelofftheradar.com      What's happening to the world of adventure travel during this global recession? The man to ask is Shannon Stowell (above right), president of the… Continue reading »

A Remote Room with a Sea View? Sleep in a Lighthouse

A Remote Room with a Sea View? Sleep in a Lighthouse

Posted on 25 March 2009

     Heceta Head Lighthouse, Oregon         If the current state of the world makes you want to truly get away from it all, there's a lot to be… Continue reading »

THE ARTFUL TRAVELER: Philadelphia’s French Art Fling

THE ARTFUL TRAVELER: Philadelphia’s French Art Fling

Posted on 23 March 2009

Henri Matisse, Woman Seated in an Armchair (1923): Models battle textiles for the spotlight. By Ed Wetschler     Philadelphia has always been nuts about Impressionism and modern art, but now… Continue reading »

SMART DEALS: In the Caribbean, Think Small (Hotel)

SMART DEALS: In the Caribbean, Think Small (Hotel)

Posted on 23 March 2009

        In the Caribbean, small can be beautiful. Very beautiful. Sure, I've stayed at plenty of sprawling Caribbean hotels, and they have their good points, especially if you have… Continue reading »

“A Pint of Plain: Tradition, Change, and the Fate of the Irish Pub” by Bill Barich

“A Pint of Plain: Tradition, Change, and the Fate of the Irish Pub” by Bill Barich

Posted on 16 March 2009

  Reviewed by Richard West            "And what will you be having, yourself?"A pint of your finest."     In Dublin that would be a Guinness as you wait… Continue reading »

The Interview: Dale Moss, OpenSkies

The Interview: Dale Moss, OpenSkies

Posted on 16 March 2009

OpenSkies is an airline that offers two-class seating in 757's with a maximum of 64 passengers on board. It aims to succeed where other companies have failed in offering a… Continue reading »

Smart Deals: Rent a Caribbean Villa

Smart Deals: Rent a Caribbean Villa

Posted on 15 March 2009

      It may sound disingenuous to be talking "villa" in recessionary times, but a villa in the Caribbean can save you money — sometimes a great deal — when… Continue reading »

Spring Skiing in Utah: No Longer Members Only

Spring Skiing in Utah: No Longer Members Only

Posted on 11 March 2009

    This morning, I skied fresh corduroy at  Deer Valley under cobalt blue skies. Yesterday, I navigated eight inches of fresh snow at Sundance (above) in the midst of a… Continue reading »

CARIBBEAN TIP: TAKE A NON-STOP

CARIBBEAN TIP: TAKE A NON-STOP

Posted on 11 March 2009

    One flight to the islands can save you money. So find out if an island has nonstop service from a major U.S. hub such as New York, Atlanta or… Continue reading »

Cave Chronicles from Southern Italy

Cave Chronicles from Southern Italy

Posted on 11 March 2009

  By Bobbie Leigh  Gouged out of soft stone, the cave dwellings in the  steep, craggy cliffs of  Matera  are  without a doubt the most unusual in all of Italy…. Continue reading »

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