TripAdvisor announced the results of their annual December holiday travel survey of 2100 U.S. travelers. While it may not be representative of the nation, there is a 5 percent increase from their last year’s survey, from 38-43 percent, of participants planning on traveling this December.
Month: November 2011
Details on L.A.’s craft beer garden winter event, Karl Strauss’ ugly sweater party
Statement from the website: ColLAboration event has to be postponed due to utility outages caused by the wind storms. ColLAboration Winterfest, L.A.’s mobile craft beer garden is having their last event for the year on Saturday December 3 from 12 PM – 5 PM at Golden Road Brewing in Atwater Village. Winterfest will feature a […]
What do you know about lechón and craft beer?
Now that the turkey days are over, it’s time to move on to another animal. On Sunday, December 4 from 1 PM – 4 PM, Joshua Lurie, the man behind the L.A. Beer Float Showdown is back with another event. Except this time he’s substituting the ice cream for a lechón, a whole Filipino-style roast […]
American Airlines files for bankruptcy
American Airlines and parent company, AMR Corporation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. The airline will continue to operate normally, honoring tickets and reservations. Frequent flyer program will not be interrupted. Thomas W. Horton, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of AMR and American Airlines assured AA customers with the following statement, “American’s customers […]
JetBlue’s ‘Look-and-Book’ fares starting from $44 each way
For today only, JetBlue is offering fares starting from $44 each way with their Look-and-Book sale. Blackout dates from 12/16/11 – 1/3/12 and excludes Friday and Sunday flights. Destinations includes Long Beach, CA to Las Vegas starting at $29, Salt Lake City to JFK starting at $129, Denver, CO to JFK starting at $99. See […]
Do travelers actually return for a local experience?
Expedia‘s recent statement that London was Britain’s top European travel destination this Autumn included a list of activities that locals enjoy. The insider’s guide included treasure hunting in the Thames and visiting the Billingsgate Fish Market. While the fare is geared towards the Brits, curiosity drives the question, do people really want to go back […]