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The Wonderful World of Travel: A Tale

December 15, 2020 by S. Nadja ZajdmanLeave a Comment

Through a neighbourhood travel agent, in December 2019 I booked a tour of northern Italy, scheduled for May 2020. I also bought an expensive and comprehensive insurance policy that would allow me to cancel FOR ANY REASON. I stumbled upon this agent’s office in a local mall during the late winter of 2019. I told her that I was alone and on a limited budget. She told me there was a tour company that catered to solo travelers, and ordered their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airline, Delta Airlines, Italy, New York City, Travel Insurance, Visa

Added Flights, Expanded Train Service Offer Easy Travel Options to Colorado Ski Resorts

November 17, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

DENVER – New direct flights to and from Colorado’s eight regional airports and expanded service on the Winter Park Express will provide skiers and riders from across the country easy and convenient travel options to their favorite Colorado ski resorts by train, plane or car this winter. The Amtrak Winter Park Express, coming off a highly successful inaugural season, will offer expanded service for the 2017-18 ski season. The Winter Park … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, American Airlines, Chicago, Christmas, Colorado, Dallas, Delta Airlines, Idaho, Kansas, Resort, Ski Trip

An Introduction to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Culture, Food & Attractions

August 22, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

When one thinks of Canadian cities, iconic urban destinations quickly come to mind such as Toronto, Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver. Saskatoon is not located near any of these major urban centers and is certainly a much smaller city in comparison - both of these aspects are refreshing and are part of the appeal of visiting. So where is Saskatoon anyways? It is located in the southern part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan about 2.5 hours … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Canada, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Delta Airlines, Drinking, Easter, Farming, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Montana, Montreal, Mountain Climbing, Museum

Delta Air Lines to overhaul Terminal 5 at LAX – 229 Million

April 5, 2013 by Dave2 Comments

(Los Angeles, California -- April 4, 2013) Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has partnered with the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to significantly overhaul Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $229-million construction project has already begun and is scheduled to take place in several phases with full completion in 2015. Highlights of the project include doubling the size of the ticketing lobby and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Alaska, America, Amsterdam, Australia, Boston, California, Celebrity, China, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Delta Airlines, Drinking, France, Georgia, Lifestyle, London, Los Angeles

Travelzoo Announces ‘Wow Deal Destinations’ for 2011

December 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

NEW YORK, December 1, 2010 -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced five destinations its deal experts predict will offer the best travel value in 2011. The 'Wow Deal Destinations' are: Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula focus), Iceland, Bermuda, Las Vegas, and California's Central Coast. "We anticipate 2011 to be similar to previous years - travelers will be on the hunt for deals," said Gabe Saglie, senior … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, American Airlines, Asia, Beach, Bermuda, Boston, California, Chicago, Cruising, Delta Airlines, Europe, Hiking, Iceland, Internet, Japan, Los Angeles, Mexico, Napa Valley, New York City

LAX Officials Forecast Slight Increase in Passengers for Memorial Day and Summer

May 27, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer can expect busy passenger terminals and mostly full flights due to an increase in travel demand. During the upcoming four-day Memorial Day weekend, approximately 769,000 travelers are expected, an increase of 5.3 percent compared to 2009, with the busiest travel days on Friday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Connecticut, Culinary travel, Delta Airlines, Drinking, Hollywood, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Restaurants, Rome

Delta to Fly LAX-HAN

May 13, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Delta Airlines to Fly LAX-Haneda Tokyo International Airport; New International Flights From Tokyo's Preferred Business Airport to Generate Millions of Dollars for Southern California Economy LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation that Delta Airlines has been granted authority to operate daily nonstop service between Tokyo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Asia, California, Culture, Delta Airlines, Italy, Los Angeles, Rome

Alitalia to Fly LAX-ROM

April 27, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the announcement that Alitalia will resume nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rome five times a week beginning June 5, 2010. The returning air service on wide-body aircraft is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic activity in Southern California. "I am very proud that Alitalia has chosen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Boston, California, Chicago, Culture, Delta Airlines, Europe, Georgia, Italy, Los Angeles, New York City, North America, Rome, Toronto, Wine Tasting

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