With hotels sold out in Denver and St. Paul, the "housing panic" will cause thousands of Obama and mccain supporters will be shut out of the conventions. AirBedandBreakfast.com is a new...
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Wow! That's two mystery travel leads I've received this week! Do I detect a trend? Perhaps the popularity of programs such as CSI, Cold Case and the multiple variations of Law and Order has...
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Here's a bit of an offbeat, albeit maudlin activity for your next vacation in LA. If you've always been a fan of film noir, and if you've always had secret aspirations to become a PI, you...
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When fitness buffs go on vacation, the first thing they might do is look for a local gym. I confess to being guilty as charged. That said, every time I go on vacation and spend a consider amount...
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If you love to ski, but hate the price of lift tickets, lodging and transportation, consider spending a season working at a Colorado ski resort. Some resorts, such as Copper Mountain, even supply...
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Whether you're planning to visit Denver for the Democratic National Convention, for business or to see family, be sure to leave some time to explore other parts of Colorado. Our mountain towns...
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Photo Courtesy of FreeFoto.com As a native New Yorker, I once thought that I knew everything there is to know about the Big Apple. However, I have not lived there for 14 years. Thus, I was surprised,...
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Photo Courtesy of FreeFoto.com Kudos, hosanas and other superlatives to Christine Gilbert for her marvelous article on Travelers Notebook. Christine researched the price differences between flying...
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Travel with kids can be a joy, but getting there can be a nightmare. Now, a company called Little Jet Set has a solution to the problem. Check out these reasonably priced, fun and educational travel...
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As airlines begin to make costly changes to checked baggage policies, one Florida destination is offering travelers some welcome relief. Amelia Island, located off the northeastern-most coast of...
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During the winter, I work as a skier surveyor for Copper Mountain. There's a question on my survey that asks you to agree or disagree with the following statement: "I insist on planning...
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You review every trip you've ever made on TripAdvisor. When you read travel article, you always think, "Heck, I'm better!" Here's your chance to show your stuff and gain...
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In the heat of the summer, many people fantasize about spending a few days on the shore. The fantasy usually comes to an abrupt halt when one considers the price of gas. Now, the owners of the 12...
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In case you haven't noticed, I'm a strong advocate of frequent hotel and frequent flyer programs. How else could I afford to hop the globe so frequently? That said, many people find it...
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Budget dining in Paris? Sounds like and oxymoron! But according to Alexander Lobrano, finding affordable meals in the City of Light is not just a pipe dream. His new book, Hungry for Paris tells you...
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Want to do your part for humanity? Consider a Volunteer vacation. Back in May, I wrote an article titled The High Cost of Doing Good.. Most of us want to be altruistic. But when it comes to volunteer...
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Dilemma: You long to visit a place where you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of a waterfall. Your significant other longs for the excitement of the big city. Now, there's no need to...
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I'm a professional travel writer. As such, I never go anywhere without my laptop. That said, I absolutely hate taking my laptop out to pass through security. Between the stupid plastic liquid...
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Filed in archive by Lisa Marie Mercer on July 02, 2008
Looking for a unique and inexpensive July 4th trip? Why not visit Breckenridge, Colorado? The fun begins on July 4th, with a parade down Main Street. At 10AM, a $20 ticket buys you a delicious brunch...
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Looking for some fun, budget activities for 4th of July? Look no further than Copper Mountain! Copper's 3 Ring is a free and unique holiday weekend, July 4-6, for the whole family featuring live...
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