Yes, if all they write about are places they travel to.  It seems the traveling public is more interested these days in travel ideas, trends, travel news and technology, than in destinations.

Travel writers love to travel. That’s why most of them are in the business.

But it that the right reason?
I don’t think so.

Matador Notebook points out that the world is so thoroughly Googleized that the tradition of destination travel writers may be coming to an end.

Historically, authentic travel conte

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (August 1, 2012) – Now just a block from their previous location, Santa Fe Trails has moved to join the shops at Old Galveston Square, 2217 Strand.  The Native American and Southwestern jewelry and art shop relocated in order to accommodate repairs to the Ike damaged cast iron columns supporting the exterior of their previous location.

Visitors to historic downtown Galveston may notice the construction underway at 23^rd and Strand, across from Saengerfest Park.  In 2010, Mi

For travellers bound for the Emerald Isle, picking up a car hire in Ireland can be a great way to explore, particularly if you wish to go out into the countryside and not be confined to a single location. Now, driving in Ireland can seem like a no brainer. After all, how different can it possibly be from driving in the UK? The main language spoken is the same, people drive on the same side of the road (the left!), and there's no reason to suppose that driving in Ireland would be any more difficu

The best part about all of the effort to make your wedding day the most memorable occasion is what comes next … the honeymoon, of course! There’s no better way to finish celebrating a lifetime commitment than with a trip of a lifetime.

Wishing for sand and surf, sunny days, palm trees, lounging in hammocks, relaxing dips in a cool pool, romantic couple’s massages, and candlelit dinners with tropical breezes? Think
 Costa Rica. According to CNN Money
 and travel experts,
Costa Rica
 is one of the

The Traveling Eye will do a three-week series of shows, (Aug 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 2012) from, and on BRAZIL. The series kicks-off with Brazil – it’s more then just Rio and will culminate with LIVE shows from Rio de Janeiro. In addition to the radio shows from The Traveling Eye, the host will be filming segments of their trip for American Airlines, www.BlackAtlas.com, as well as daily updates on Social Media. 

The Traveling Eye, is the premier weekly full service travel show, heard Nationwide weekly

When most people think about Costa Rica they imagine wonderful beaches. However, visitors should also discover the mysterious cloud forest. In case you love scenic location and wish to enjoy spending your time out in wild, then you must certainly visit this place. It is waiting to be found.

You can do it by visiting Monteverde and Santa Elena.

Many locals of the region can trace their roots back to the US. During the 1950’s a few Quakersmoved here from Alabama to honour one of their most importan

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN 2013, WITH THE BEST SITE TO BE IN KENYA

Lake Turkana solar hybrid safaris. In November 3, 2013, a total solar eclipse will pass over equatorial Gabon in Western Africa, Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and finally Ethiopia. Lodwar in Kenya reports a very encouraging “percent of possible sunshine” of 74 percent, strong confirmation of a pronounced decline in cloudiness toward the eastern end of the eclipse track, though the value is so high as to invite a little suspicion which result

Del Mar Surfing Academy in Costa Rica has a new and exciting teen group trip that combines the best of its surfing training on the Central Pacific Coast with a Caribbean jungle adventure in Tortuguero.

Del Mar Surfing Academy is one of the top surf schools in Costa Rica for teens (ages 13 to 19), and for families. Based in surfing hotspot Costa Rica, at Hermosa Beach on the Central Pacific Coast, Del Mar Surfing Academy promotes healthy and active lifestyles via the sport of surfing. They offer 7

Seeking for ideal place to spend your holidays in India? Why do you not book any Kerala tour packages that are also available at the reasonable charges from any travel agents in India? Kerala is a soothing destination of Indian peninsula or South India. Renowned as the God’s own country, Kerala invites you in the valley of nature and pleasing vistas of sea shores, hill stations, backwaters, enchanting temples, lakes and green gardens across the state. All the treasures are mind blowing to explor

The London Olympics 2012 got under way with a spectacular opening ceremony viewed by an estimated 27 million people in the UK and one billion world-wide. A commentator described the curtain-raiser master-minded by award-winning film director, Danny Boyle, as bold, British and bonkers. This probably sums up most accurately the epic three-and-a half hour extravaganza which cost 27 million pounds.

The show traced the main stages of Britain’s history beginning with an idyllic pastoral scene featuring

I just entered the Frommer Cover Photo Contest and would be grateful for votes,following this link. There are 5 pictures in all, just click on the arrow to the right. Thank you.

So the Olympic Games have finally begun! Friday’s opening ceremony was viewed by people all over the world, and countries are already starting to rack up medals in events like swimming, cycling, and judo.

Londoners have of course been anticipating the Olympics for years. Now that they’re upon us, we’re starting to get a picture of what London is actually going to be like during the next two weeks. For months we were warned about increased crowds on public transport and encouraged to get excite

Reviews are critical to the hotel industry’s success. In fact, they’re critical to just about any business, but hotels are especially vulnerable because a hotel stay is a big emotional and financial investment, and travelers want to get it right.

So they read many hotel reviews, and read them carefully. Hotel Marketing says that reviews can make or break a hotel, but the site asks, who really writes hotel reviews.
Do women write them more than men?
Do men have more positive or negative things t

The Guerilla Trek provides a remarkable trekking journey through the heartland of post-conflict territory figuring prominently in recent history of Nepal ! the trail is newly promoted,magnificent area worth visiting
for the natural splendor alone but the residents will touch your heart.By choosing to travel in this area you will be spreading tourism wealth to lower income people and helping to alleviate poverty in a sensational
yet overlooked region.
This trail is for unique tourists seeking an exp

 So you are finally on vacation. You left the office. Your automated email is in full swing. Your voice mail informs callers to dial reception or the poor soul who is left with your calls while you are away.

You’ve packed the car. You still aren’t’ sure if you brought enough clothes for the hot days or the cooler nights. You know you forgot something but can’t remember what. You couldn’t decide whether to wear your flip flops in the car or your running shoes so you took both.

You are 10 minute

India is a promising country that enables one to have a good time during his holidays. It is an incredible destination of South Asia which is replete with exotic surprises. Historical monuments of India present true essence of Indian culture to the travelers. If you want to glimpse the wonderful monuments of ancient times, Golden Triangle Tour is a best bet for you

Golden Triangle Tours is one of the worth-mentioning travel circuits, comprising three magnificent cities of India – Delhi, Agra and

New England

Connecticut

After leaving New York City and Liberty Harbor RV Park- we stayed with our good friends (Al & Lori) in Colchester Connecticut for a few weeks.

They played the part of tour guide and have shown us all around New England - Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts.

Diana's Pool

We spent an afternoon hiking at Diana's pool in Chaplin CT. Diana's Pool is a section of the Natchaug River where a series of small falls and cascades have carved out some fantastic pools