http://www.worldvacation.org/ New Article Alert From From worldvacation Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT en-us http://www.worldvacation.org/images/blogs/vacation-new-alert-7880.jpg http://www.worldvacation.org/ 100 74 http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2009/tips-for-booking-cheap-flights-online.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2009/tips-for-booking-cheap-flights-online.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Up until the early 1980's, flying was a big deal. It cost a huge amount of money, and only the truly wealthy or the really desperate could afford to fly. But, when Southwest was introduced in the 1980's as America's first no-frills, low cost airline, things changed, slowly but irreversibly. These days, there are low cost flights every where. Cheap international and domestic carriers are beginning to take over the market as more and more people decide that these provide the cost efficient way to see the world. ....... ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2009/shuttle-bus.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2009/shuttle-bus.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Looking at the growing needs of traveling passengers, the introduction of the shuttle bus especially at busy airports is a blessing. The purpose is specific- to transfer air passengers from one domestic airport to another in minimal time. The shuttle bus is also useful for group of passengers who have luggage and need to be ferried to the hotel in the city. Thus the main purpose of these buses is strictly from one point to another. It has no stops in between like transport buses. Their function is mostly like taxis. Taxis are used by individuals. But for groups like executives, students, tourists the shuttle buses are far more convenient. There are no tickets, no conductors (guides yes) and group fares within city limits. These services are free at airports and other large areas like industrial units where people walking on tarmac can be dangerous and accident prone. ....... ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/8-2009/cheap-hotel-booking.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/8-2009/cheap-hotel-booking.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT A comfortable and inviting accommodation does not have to be a huge drain on your pocket. It is possible to make a cheap hotel booking and still enjoy good hospitality and a beautiful ambience. While cheap hotels are one option, one can also find discount accommodation at higher ranked hotels. All this takes is a little bit of time as well as knowledge about where to look and what to do........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/8-2009/tips-for-buying-a-home-in-potomac-md.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/8-2009/tips-for-buying-a-home-in-potomac-md.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Buying a home is a huge event in any person's life. After all, where you live is one of the most important aspects of your daily life. People who are interested in buying a home in Potomac, Maryland, though, quickly discover that the critical decision of location is easily solved in this remarkable community. That's because virtually any neighborhood in Potomac is sure to please those who want luxury, upscale living arrangements. Additionally, those looking for family friendly neighborhoods are sure to be doubly pleased with what Potomac has to offer........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/rent-a-car-to-explore-maui.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/rent-a-car-to-explore-maui.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Are you planning a family vacation or an urgent business trip to Maui? Other than tour buses, this tourist destination has limited transportation options and taxis are expensive. Consider renting a car so that you can explore Maui to the fullest. There are two types of car rental agencies in Maui. The major, international car rental agencies are available at airports. These mainly concentrate on corporate deals. The other option is less expensive particularly for long-term rentals but do not provide pick-ups at airports........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/oregon-vacation-rentals.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/oregon-vacation-rentals.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Staying at Oregon vacation rentals will help double the fun of exploring this beautiful state. Lush green forests, transparent streams and beautiful beaches make up much of Oregon. Although the place is blessed with marvelous natural beauty, the nightlife of Eugene and Portland is equally popular........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/kauai-car-rentals.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/kauai-car-rentals.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Kauai is a wonderful Hawaiian island, famous for its lush greenery. It attracts thousands of travelers every year because of its natural beauty as well as its affordable traveling. In fact, the average daily price of Kauai car rentals is much lower than car renting anywhere else in the US. Kauai Car Rentals: Vacationing....... ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/congestion-pricing-could-solve-the-problem.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/congestion-pricing-could-solve-the-problem.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT In London, motorists pay a fee to drive into certain parts of the city during peak traffic hours, and the idea has been considered for implementation in New York as well. Now Dr. Itai Ater, an economist from Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Management, is suggesting that introducing "congestion pricing" at airports could save travellers time and airlines money........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/8-2008/ancient-supervolcano-at-yellowstone.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/8-2008/ancient-supervolcano-at-yellowstone.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT The geysers of Yellowstone National Park owe their eistence to the "Yellowstone hotspot"--a region of molten rock buried deep beneath Yellowstone, geologists have found. But how hot is this "hotspot," and what's causing it? In an effort to find out, Derek Schutt of Colorado State University and Ken Dueker of the University of Wyoming took the hotspot's temperature........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/3-2008/ski-tourism-stressing-capercaillie.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/3-2008/ski-tourism-stressing-capercaillie.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Ski tourism is raising stress levels among capercaillie, which could harm the birds fitness and ability to breed successfully, ecologists have found. Writing in the British Ecological Societys Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers warn that forests should be kept free from tourism infrastructure if they are inhabited by capercaillie - a species whose numbers are declining markedly across central Europe........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/11-2007/yellowstone-rising.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/11-2007/yellowstone-rising.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT The Yellowstone "supervolcano" rose at a record rate since mid-2004, likely because a Los Angeles-sized, pancake-shaped blob of molten rock was boiled up 6 miles beneath the slumbering giant, researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) report in the November 9 issue of the journal Science........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/11-2007/3d-models-of-world-landmarks.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/11-2007/3d-models-of-world-landmarks.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT More than 10 million members of the photo-sharing Web site Flickr snap pictures of their surroundings and then post those photos on the Internet. One group at the University of Washington is doing the reverse--downloading thousands of photos from Flickr and using them to recreate the original scenes........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/see-brooklyns-biggest-baby.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/see-brooklyns-biggest-baby.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT The New York Aquarium is proud to announce the birth of a little giant. On June 12, 2007, Kulusiq, AKA "Kulu," a 13-year-old female Pacific walrus, delivered her first calf. This rare event marks the first birth of a walrus at the Aquarium-and in the history of New York City. Once Aquarium staff confirmed that Kulu was pregnant last winter, preparations began for the birth. The keepers acclimated the expecting mother to an off-exhibit site that would serve as the birthing area. Cameras were installed to capture the first-ever photos and videos of this rare event. They would also allow the mother and calf to be monitored around the clock........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/project-to-help-design-bostons-future.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/10-2007/project-to-help-design-bostons-future.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in association with State Street Corporation, Distrigas/Suez, Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Boston Foundation, announced Oct. 8 a major project designed to help position Boston at the forefront of world-class cities of the future. "FutureBOSTON: Creating Competitive Edge in the Global Economy" will address the challenges and opportunities facing Boston in the coming century, and offer participants the chance to propose solutions to issues affecting the life of the city........ ]]> http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/9-2007/catch-and-release-in-less-than-4-minutes.html http://www.worldvacation.org/blogs/permalinks/9-2007/catch-and-release-in-less-than-4-minutes.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:24:27 GMT Recreational fishing that involves catch-and-release may seem like just good fun, and that released fish go on to live happily ever after, but a recent study at the University of Illinois shows that improper handling techniques by anglers can increase the likelihood of released fish being caught by predators........ ]]>