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Pre-and-Post Olympic Tours of China

If you don’t have tickets to the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in China’s Beijing then you might want to steer clear of the area until after the madness dies down (or go before the chaos begins). The big event kicks off on August 8th and runs through August 24th. During that time the mighty metropolis will be pulling out all the stops to impress visitors. By taking a trip to the region immediately before or after the festivities you are guaranteed to save some cash. Take a look: Beijing Bargain Right now Virgin Vacations is offering an incredible six-day package … Continue reading →

Can You Still Get a Hotel Room in China During the Olympics?

Sure… as long you aren’t looking in Beijing. The host city of this summer’s Olympic Games expects 1.5 million visitors from around the world to descend upon the area during the month of August. Four- and five-star hotel rooms, which typically sell for around $350 per night, are going for up to 10 times that amount. Or should I say were going for that amount. According to most hotel managers in Beijing, rooms for the month of August (the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be celebrated from August 8-24, 2008) sold out more than a year ago. In fact, … Continue reading →

“Park Your Car For A Penguin”

How’s that for a catchy tag line? One transportation group says if penguins could talk they would likely urge travelers to think about them and take a bus. “Motorcoaches are nice and don’t melt our ice.” Another great line. The hits keep coming in an eight-page educational booklet produced by the American Bus Association aimed at sending an important message to policy-makers. The pamphlet is titled “Save A Penguin. Take A Motorcoach.” According to leaders in the bus industry, by supporting motorcoach transportation, which gets about 184 miles per gallon and is one of the most efficient ways to travel, … Continue reading →

China’s Airport—What To Expect If You Are Going To The Olympics

Beijing Capital International Airport… it may not be a place many Americans are familiar with. But, by this time next year millions of world-class athletes along with their friends, family members, and fans of the Olympic games will have spent at least a few hours in it. Namely in the newest portion of it—Terminal 3. According to city officials, when the massive steel and glass structure opens to the public early next year it will be among the world’s largest airport terminals. Not only will it be one of the biggest, but it will also be one of the most … Continue reading →

Travel Updates: Green Options, Controversial Museums, and More

GREEN OPTIONS These days going green while on vacation is getting easier and easier. Resorts are moving beyond just recycling newspapers and are now harnessing the power of the sun to transport visitors. A resort in St. Lucia just unveiled a solar-powered ferry—the first of its kind in the Caribbean. The Sunshine Express has photovoltaic panels mounted on the roof and carries up to 15 guests from the Discovery at Marigot Bay resort to waterfront bars and restaurants using the sun’s rays. CONTROVERSIAL MUSEUMS In a previous blog I detailed the controversy surrounding the opening of a northern Kentucky museum … Continue reading →