Articles By: Mike
Hotel Rates Going Down (but Airfares Are On The Rise)
The good news is that hotel rates are expected to go down in 2010. The bad news, on the other hand, is that airfare is expected to be on the rise during the same time period. Hotel rates are expected to fall by 1%-4% for mid-range rates, and 3%-6% for upper-range rates. According to the [...]
Travel Insurance and Swine Flu
Many people have never heard of travel insurance, but with the increasing concern over swine flu, or H1N1, you may want to consider it. A typical travel insurance policy costs between 4% and 8% of the vacation’s total cost and cover trip cancellation or interruption refunds, as well as medical treatment. The typical policy does [...]
Airlines Making A ‘Killing’ Off Of Fees
Even though the number of people flying is down, the revenue of U.S. airlines is going up. During the first six months of 2009, the U.S. airlines have collected $3.8 billion (with a ‘B’) for fees and surcharges such as, pet carrying fees, cancellation fees, baggage check fees, etc. Checked baggage fees are doing especially [...]
Airlines Add Holiday Surcharge
If you are looking to travel on some of the busiest travel days of the season, be prepared for another surcharge on your ticket. United Airlines and Americans Airlines each added a $10 surcharge on most of their tickets for the following busy travel days: November 29th (Sunday after Thanksgiving), January 2nd, and January 3rd. [...]
What Happens to Confiscated Items at Airports?
When you are going through the security checkpoint at the airport and they take your favorite pocket knife and your excess shampoo and toothpaste, do you know where your items are going? Well, it depends on the item. As for your shampoo and toothpaste (in quantities greater than 3 ounces), they are immediately disposed of. [...]
Unruly Passengers Face Harsher Punishment
Next time you fly, you can feel safer knowing that the punishment for unruly passengers is becoming more and more severe. The FAA reports an average of 80 unruly passenger aircraft incidents annually, with a total of over 900 over the past five years. These number don’t even reflect the all of the incidents, only [...]
Rental Car Availability Shrinks, While Prices Rise
With fewer people traveling, rental car companies are lowering the size of their fleets. These smaller fleets are forcing the leisure traveler to spend more to rent a car. The effect is not as noticeable to corporate travelers. Their companies have contracts with the rental companies to secure lower rates. According to the article, a [...]
Top 5 U.S. Theme Parks
Everyone loves a trip to a good theme park. Whether you are there for the rides, the shows, or just the experience, a theme park is reason enough to travel to a destination. Travelated has rounded up our top 5 favorite theme parks, no particular order. Disney World (Orlando, FL) – Quite possibly the most [...]
Branson, MO Vacation Facts
Branson is a quiet little Ozark Mountain town in Southwest Missouri, but don’t let that quaint description fool you. Branson is full of fun and entertainment for the whole family. There are plenty of shows, shopping, indoor and outdoor activities, among many other wonderful activities. Branson Climate Branson offers a good range of climate, depending [...]
Traveling With Liquids
Since 9/11, traveling with liquids has been a sensitive topic. The Transportation Security Administration has established a 3-1-1 Policy for your carry-on liquids, such as shampoo, toothpaste, drinks, perfume, etc. The policy breaks down as follows: You are allowed a 3 ounce or smaller container of liquid or gel, such as shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, etc. [...]
