Categories for Travel

Don’t Forget to Take Your Vacation!

It’s that time of year again – springtime! The weather is starting to get warmer (or at least getting better!), and our thoughts turn to vacation planning. There’s been much research done, and many articles written on the value of taking a vacation and its beneficial effects on work performance, relationships and overall well-being. Unfortunately,…

ARDA Announces “The Timeshare Effect”

The Timeshare Effect initiative, a look at how timeshare vacations have a positive effect on lifestyle, family memories, and finances, is inspired by the “Travel Effect,” a campaign by the U.S. Travel Association. The Timeshare Effect was developed by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) to highlight the link between timeshare vacations and their effect…

4 Items to Help Speed Up the TSA Security Screening Process

TSA security screening at American airports is never fun. Long lines, surly agents, invasive procedures, and fumbling to get all our possessions through the x-ray machine can make for a stressful experience. After many early morning runs through the TSA security screening checkpoints, I have learned what works well in order to get me through…

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Travel News: Crisis in Japan – Part 2 – Tokyo is Safe

In Part 2 of our 3-Part Series that looks at the impact that the Japan crisis is having on world tourism, Reuters is posting a report entitled “Japan Red Cross says Tokyo Safe for Travel.” Following is the Reuters report, posted on March 16, 2011, edited by Jon Hemming. The Japanese Red Cross says Tokyo…