http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:23:16 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:03:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Best-European-Christmas-markets-Vienna?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner Vienna Christmas Market – Photo: eguidetravel (Creative Commons) Vienna’s annual Christmas markets are scheduled to take place in several locations throughout the city between November 14, 2009 and December 26, 2009. This famous Christk... Europe Cultural Tourism Culinary Travel Holiday Destinations Christmas Travel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:03:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Best-European-Christmas-markets-Vienna?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Top-15-airport-travel-tips-for-easier-Thanksgiving-and-Christmas-vacations?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Crowded airport concourse – Photo: lunchtimemama (Creative Commons) The holiday travel season has officially arrived. Besides spending time with friends and family, many people take advantage of long holiday weekends by soaking u... Travel Tips Christmas Travel Holiday travel survival guide Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:15:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Top-15-airport-travel-tips-for-easier-Thanksgiving-and-Christmas-vacations?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Top-busiest-and-least-busy-airports-in-America-for-Thanksgiving-holiday-travel?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Check-in hall at LAX airport – Photo: Tim Bray (Creative Commons) Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest holiday for airport travel. Orbitz.com recently reviewed the top 50 U.S. airports based on flight bookings and has releas... North America Travel Tips Holiday travel survival guide Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:47:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Top-busiest-and-least-busy-airports-in-America-for-Thanksgiving-holiday-travel?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Deal-of-the-Day-Save-45-on-Galapagos-yacht-tours-from-Adventure-Life-Voyages?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Galapagos Turtle – Photo: Derek Keats (Creative Commons) Missoula, Montana-based small group tour operator Adenture Life Voyages has recently announced huge discounts on their 7 and 10-day tours to the Galapagos Islands. Through ... Ecotourism South America Action/Adventure Tourism Cultural Tourism Travel Deals Deal of the day Cruises Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:24:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Deal-of-the-Day-Save-45-on-Galapagos-yacht-tours-from-Adventure-Life-Voyages?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Best-European-Christmas-markets-Prague?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Prague Christmas Market – Photo: warrensx2 (Creative Commons) Prague’s Christmas markets are among the most magnificent in all of Europe, consisting of rows of brightly decorated wooden huts and stages offering a variety of ... Europe Cultural Tourism Culinary Travel Holiday Destinations Winter Destinations Christmas Travel Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:56:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Best-European-Christmas-markets-Prague?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Naked-scuba-diving-Nudists-embrace-warm-Caribbean-waters?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Naked scuba diving – Photo: Ashkeling Many people consider naked scuba diving to be an exhilarating activity, providing for complete freedom within a purely natural environment. Thousands of people enjoy the natural tranquility o... Ecotourism Action/Adventure Tourism North America Caribbean Islands Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:41:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Naked-scuba-diving-Nudists-embrace-warm-Caribbean-waters?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Tourism-in-Iraq-Travelers-return-to-the-cradle-of-civilization?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Haifa Street in Baghdad, Iraq – Photo: public domain The Iraq war may not be over, but now, this Middle Eastern country is apparently safe enough to allow for the return of tourism. During 2009, British adventure travel company H... Action/Adventure Tourism Asia Danger Tourism Middle East Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:58:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Tourism-in-Iraq-Travelers-return-to-the-cradle-of-civilization?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Googles-Free-Airport-WiFi-How-to-secure-your-data?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner   Passenger using laptop at an airport – Photo: Michal Osmenda (Creative Commons) Attempting to make holiday travel easier and more pleasant, Google has partnered with 47 airports across the country to provide passengers free Wi-Fi servic... Travel Tips Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:09:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Googles-Free-Airport-WiFi-How-to-secure-your-data?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Google-provides-free-WiFi-at-47-airports-and-on-Virgin-America-flights-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner   Utilizing Wi-Fi connection at airport – Photo: somegeekintn (Creative Commons) On Tuesday, Google announced a partnership with Virgin America airlines and 47 airports across the country to provide passengers with complimentary Wi-Fi ser... North America Travel Deals Breaking News Travel Tips Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:03:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Google-provides-free-WiFi-at-47-airports-and-on-Virgin-America-flights-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Skiers-and-snowboarders-can-save-up-to-40-at-Bulgarian-resorts?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Skiing at Borovets, Bulgaria – Photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis (Creative Commons) Recent research by British insurance provider InsureandGo reveals that skiers and snowboarders can save up to 40% this winter by staying at Bulgarian ski... North America Europe Accommodations Sports Tourism Holiday Destinations Winter Destinations Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:37:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Skiers-and-snowboarders-can-save-up-to-40-at-Bulgarian-resorts?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-Golden-Lamb-Thanksgiving-dinner-at-Ohios-oldest-inn?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    The Golden Lamb – Photo: R.P. Piper (Creative Commons) Recognized as Ohio’s oldest inn, The Golden Lamb, with its grand architecture and rich history, offers the perfect surroundings for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. T... North America Cultural Tourism Culinary Travel Accommodations Holiday Destinations Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:07:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-Golden-Lamb-Thanksgiving-dinner-at-Ohios-oldest-inn?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Weakening-Hurricane-Ida-affects-tourists-in-Mississippi-Alabama-and-Florida?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Hurricane Ida Radar Image — National Weather Service Tourists visiting the U.S. Gulf Coast in southern Mississippi, Alabama and Florida’s western panhandle are having their vacations cut short by Hurricane Ida. On Sunday, t... Travel Alerts/Warnings Breaking News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:08:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Weakening-Hurricane-Ida-affects-tourists-in-Mississippi-Alabama-and-Florida?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Hurricane-Ida-causes-cruise-ships-to-change-schedules-in-Caribbean-and-Gulf-of-Mexico?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner   Hurricane Ida satellite image on Sunday morning – Photo: NOAA Hurricane Ida, approaching the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Sunday morning with maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour, has caused several cruise ships to ch... Travel Alerts/Warnings Breaking News Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:02:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Hurricane-Ida-causes-cruise-ships-to-change-schedules-in-Caribbean-and-Gulf-of-Mexico?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d5-How-to-protect-yourself-from-H1N1-swine-flu-on-airplanes?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Confined space in aircraft cabin – Photo: MarcosR (Gnu Free DL) As the H1N1 swine flu pandemic continues to spread across the globe, many travelers have increasing concerns about catching the virus while traveling on airplanes. ... Travel Tips Medical Information Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:18:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d5-How-to-protect-yourself-from-H1N1-swine-flu-on-airplanes?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-H1N1-swine-flu-pandemic-increases-need-for-travel-insurance?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner A Romanian mocks the masked health workers that disinfected a school, which was closed, after five confirmed H1N1 flu virus infections were reported among staff and students in Bucharest, Romania, Monday Nov. 2, 2009. Health state secretary Adrian S... Travel Alerts/Warnings Travel Tips Medical Information Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:32:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-H1N1-swine-flu-pandemic-increases-need-for-travel-insurance?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Montserrats-Volcano-HalfMarathon-and-fun-run?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Sourfriere Hills Volcano eruption – jpre86 (Flickr Creative Commons) The island nation of Montserrat known as the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, will be conducting its first ever Volcano Half-Marathon on December 5, 2009. Th... Ecotourism Action/Adventure Tourism North America Cultural Tourism Sports Tourism Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:51:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Montserrats-Volcano-HalfMarathon-and-fun-run?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d2-BikeHike-2010-Ecuador-adventure-travel-trips?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Chimborazo Volcano, Ecuador – Photo: Francesco Bailo (public domain) Vancouver-based BikeHike Adventures has announced five new Ecuador adventure travel trips for 2010. These diverse itineraries range from mountain biking through... South America Action/Adventure Tourism Wildlife Tourism Cultural Tourism Sports Tourism Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:22:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d2-BikeHike-2010-Ecuador-adventure-travel-trips?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Irelands-Ashford-Castle-offers-Harry-Potter-style-Halloween-packages?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner Ashford Castle in Autumn – Photo: Trever Miller (Creative Commons) Medieval Ashford Castle, nestled along the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, Ireland, is offering one and two-night Harry Potter style packages for Halloween. These &ldquo... Europe Halloween Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:57:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Irelands-Ashford-Castle-offers-Harry-Potter-style-Halloween-packages?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Field-of-Screams--Mountville-Pennsylvania-Build-it-and-they-will-come-but-can-they-leave?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner    Field of Screams Every year from early September through Halloween, a section of gently rolling farmland in Lancaster County Pennsylvania is transformed into a haunted spooktacular called Field of Screams. Featuring three haunted attra... Haunted Houses Halloween Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:48:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Field-of-Screams--Mountville-Pennsylvania-Build-it-and-they-will-come-but-can-they-leave?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Halloween-in-Transylvania-The-Dracula-tour?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner      Sighisoara tower clock – Photo: Byrth (Creative Commons) Vampires, and Dracula in particular, have long been considered synonymous with Halloween. Every year, numerous travel companies around the world now offer Hallo... Europe Cultural Tourism Halloween Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:51:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10331-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Halloween-in-Transylvania-The-Dracula-tour?cid=exrss-Worldwide-Travel-Examiner