Untraditional Out-of-Town Lodging

There’s a saying: “You have to spend money to make money.” (Lottery ticket, anyone?) And I have a feeling it’s a line used pretty often by the owner of a unique Florida hotel. The property is situated in Gainesville near the University of Florida’s football stadium and does brisk business during the fall season. So brisk, in fact, that it began selling—-not renting—-its rooms. Some call it the perfect answer for those special event weekends (like football games) when hotel rooms are practically non-existent. You buy a hotel condominium for a guaranteed place to stay and let the hotel rent … Continue reading

More Travel Tips for 2008

Whether you plan to crisscross the country in a Winnebago, take to the skies on a trip to Austria, or set sail on a high seas adventure in the Caribbean, the following information might affect your travel plans. WEAK DOLLAR It’s no secret the weak dollar is affecting travel to Europe and other parts of the world. (Or, in the words of my brother who just returned from Canada: “The American dollar and Canadian dollar are equal for crying out loud.”) What’s more, according to a recent United States Tour Operators Association survey, 50% of its members have reported a … Continue reading

Are You Planning to Visit Idaho or Virginia?

Who says there’s nothing to do in the state of Idaho? If the idea of propelling your body through the air at 55 mph 3,000 feet up gets your adrenaline flowing then you should be booking a trip to the “The Gem State” right now. That’s what the owner of a new motorized zipline is hoping you’ll do once word gets out that visitors can fly like a bird near the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls. The adventure ride is part of a proposed thrill park. The new zipline is called the Flight Stimulator and is part of the … Continue reading