http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:18:54 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:01 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Hiking-in-Arizona?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner View from the Superstitions - Photo by Carole B. RosenblatNow that summer is finally over here in the Valley of the Sun, it’s time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather and incredible scenery that makes Arizona such a joy to live in. And, ... Ecotourism Staycations Health Locations Travel Planners Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Hiking-in-Arizona?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Luggage-theft-in-Phoenix-nets-thousands-of-bags?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Photo courtesy of Phoenix Police Dept.Earlier this week an alert Phoenix police officer broke-up a luggage theft ring that had been going on for months and, perhaps, a year or more. Police arrested Keith King, age 62, and his wife Stacy Legg-King, ag... Business of Travel Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:32:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Luggage-theft-in-Phoenix-nets-thousands-of-bags?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Discover-America--the-official-travel-and-tourism-website-of-the-US?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Photo courtesy of DiscoverAmerica.com & istockphoto.comLooking for a Segway Tour? How about a Pirate Festival? Or do you just want a great place to hike? DiscoverAmerica.com can help.The U.S. Travel Association - together with all 50 state touris... Business of Travel Travel Tips Locations Travel Planners Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:35:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Discover-America--the-official-travel-and-tourism-website-of-the-US?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Desert-Botanical-Gardens--a-jewel-in-the-desert?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Photo courtesy of Desert Botanical GardenWhere can you see butterflies tagged for tracking, take a hayride to a pumpkin patch, visit with representatives from wineries around the world, see the works of an Apache master sculptor, learn to Flamenco da... Ecotourism Staycations Locations Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:24:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Desert-Botanical-Gardens--a-jewel-in-the-desert?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Sheraton-free-night-sweepstakes-is-open?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Photo courtesy of sheraton.comIn the latest marketing effort by a hotel chain, Sheraton Hotels has announced the Check-In on Us Giveaway. This sweepstakes is part of an effort to show off the $4 billion investment that Sheraton has put into building ... Business of Travel Travel Deals Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:33:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Sheraton-free-night-sweepstakes-is-open?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d4-The-art-of-packing?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner =Photo credit: Samsonite.comPacking. Just the very thought of it puts fear into the hearts of many. Even frequent travelers can feel their hearts race at the thought of fitting everything they need into that small space and forgetting nothing. And wi... Travel Tips Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:11:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d4-The-art-of-packing?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Mayors-of-Phoenix-and-Scottsdale-Meetings-mean-business?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane ; Photo Carole Rosenblat Yesterday, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon held a press conference to discuss the results of the recently released Oxford Economics study, “The Return on Inves... Business of Travel Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:40:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Mayors-of-Phoenix-and-Scottsdale-Meetings-mean-business?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d21-H1N1-advice-for-travelers?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner The H1N1 virus is all over the news these days. It seems that the information is constantly changing. One of the best ways to avoid catching it is to lock yourself in your house and not leave until flu season is over. If you’d prefer a more rea... Health Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:41:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d21-H1N1-advice-for-travelers?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Affordable-Meetings-Conference--a-gathering-of-experts-in-meetings-and-tourism?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Photo by Carole RosenblatOver two days last week, on September 9th and 10th approximately 1,700 meeting and event professionals from across the country gathered in Washington, DC for the 20th annual Affordable Meetings National Exhibition and Confere... Business of Travel Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:52:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Affordable-Meetings-Conference--a-gathering-of-experts-in-meetings-and-tourism?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Hotel-specials-for-Labor-Day-Weekend?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner  Have you ever wanted to stay at the Waldorf Astoria? Well, here’s your chance. One of the Valley’s most famous resorts, The Arizona Biltmore is a Waldorf Astoria property. And on Labor Day weekend, you can get a room for as low as $... Staycations Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:00:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Hotel-specials-for-Labor-Day-Weekend?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Ecotourism-voluntourism-or-just-plain-fun--its-National-Public-Lands-Day?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner National Environmental Education Foundation On September 26th the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) will hold its 16th annual National Public Lands Day in over 2,000 locations throughout all 50 states and the District of Columbi... Ecotourism Voluntourism Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:41:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Ecotourism-voluntourism-or-just-plain-fun--its-National-Public-Lands-Day?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Travel-tips-every-traveler-should-know?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner  Recently I had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Oregon for business. Not unusual for me as most of my work involves traveling somewhere. As I checked into the hotel, a woman was standing at the front desk yelling at the Front Desk Manager... Travel Tips Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:00:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Travel-tips-every-traveler-should-know?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Frommer-publishing-company-releases-statement?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner  Today I am writing a follow-up to my column of August 23rd. This column received quite a bit of readership as well as many comments from people of a variety of backgrounds. This was a good discussion and, as always, your comments are greatly ap... Business of Travel Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:58:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Frommer-publishing-company-releases-statement?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Arthur-Frommer-calls-for-boycott-of-travel-to-Arizona?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner I was reluctant to write this column today for a few reasons. First, today’s column was supposed to be about small details every traveler should know. Second, this column is about tourism, not politics. Lastly, I do not want to give publicity t... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:58:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Arthur-Frommer-calls-for-boycott-of-travel-to-Arizona?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Adventure-racing-for-the-everyman-and-woman?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner  Have you ever watched the EcoChallenge or The Amazing Race and thought, I can do that? Well, here’s your chance. Meet Rick Eastman, owner of Sierra Adventure Sports (SAS). While working as a Stock Broker Rick spent his spare time competin... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:10:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Adventure-racing-for-the-everyman-and-woman?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d1-A-staycation-thats-simply-Enchanting?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Enchantment – Definition – To be influenced as if by charms; to be bewitched.In my continuing series on staycations, we have a new location. It is not a city although, according to a 2003 USA Weekend listing, it is in the most beautiful c... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:23:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m8d1-A-staycation-thats-simply-Enchanting?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Travel-providers-get-creative-and-ask-customers-to-do-the-same?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner  It’s no secret that the travel industry has been damaged by the economy and other factors this year. Both individual travel and the higher profit corporate travel industry have been hit especially hard. So what’s a hotel or airline ... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:15:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Travel-providers-get-creative-and-ask-customers-to-do-the-same?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Ten-Commandments-of-Camping?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner  Many people would like to try camping yet, if they have never gone before, the idea can be intimidating. After all, if you are lucky enough to have a home, why rough it? Aaaahhh. . . for the experience. As a Camping and Adventure Tour Guid... Camping Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:09:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Ten-Commandments-of-Camping?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Camping-as-a-staycation?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner Sometimes life is not about the destination but is more about the journey. The same can hold true for a staycation. Camping is as much of a staycation as a stay in a local resort. And it can be a lot less expensive.The temperature in Phoenix hit 115 ... Camping Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:09:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Camping-as-a-staycation?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Travelers-Ten-Commandments?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner        The Acropolois - Athens, Greece As a Tour Manager and Guide for both inbound and outbound tours, I have heard many travelers lament, “That’s not how we do it.” “We” being themsel... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:22:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15231-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Travelers-Ten-Commandments?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Tourism-Examiner