T-minus 14 days until the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Vancouver, British Columbia, is getting ready to shine in the international spotlight, but I won’t be there. Will you? As a broadcast journalist, I had the incredible opportunity to cover the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. However, I’ve never attended the Winter Games. It’s a travel dream of mine that I don’t know when will come true. Still, the dream is alive for more than 500 athletes and coaches, almost 11,000 members of the media and nearly 350,000 visitors, who are expected to descend upon the stunning city on the … Continue reading →

The words “fun” and “airport” are rarely featured in the same sentence, especially since 9/11, and even more so since that dimwit allegedly tried to take down Northwest Airlines flight 253 on Christmas Day by stashing liquid explosives in his underwear. However, savvy travelers know that certain airports feature noteworthy boredom busters. If you are planning on flying through any of the following airports this holiday weekend, consider what they have to offer: Las Vegas: Who says you have to bid Lady Luck adieu when you leave your hotel on the Strip? You can continue pressing your luck at the … Continue reading →

And you thought traveling to Europe was expensive. According to recent reports, the dollar has lost nearly 10% against the Mexican peso since January — meaning that tanning trips to sunny south of the border destinations are becoming increasingly difficult for some Americans to afford. Studies show that the dollar’s value had been stable in Mexico for years, even as it fell against other currencies such as the euro. But now the tide is turning–this week, the dollar traded at its lowest level against the peso in six years. Travel experts worry that the shift could have a significant effect … Continue reading →