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Sain's plane trip spurs agency's full flight disclosure (Orlando Sentinel)
Stung by criticism after paying nearly $9,300 for a business-class airplane ticket to Dubai, Orlando's tourism bureau insisted Thursday that it has been a responsible steward of the tens of millions of dollars it receives every year from both public and private sources.
Traveling takes affordable turn (The Tennessean)
With the economy in distress, there might be no cheaper time to travel than this winter as a sharp drop in demand forces airlines, hotels and cruise companies to slash fares, cut rates and lower fees.
Mudcat offers color-blind message of togetherness (USA Today)
Last Friday night in New York the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association held its annual Legends for Youth Dinner. The event raises money for youth baseball clinics that the organization holds, with many former players as instructors.
Misconduct by female teachers appears to be rising (Orlando Sentinel)
It wasn't until last month that Eustis High's principal heard the rumors on campus: Mrs. Pace had been having sex with two teenage boys.
Dubai hotel issues etiquette guide after sex on the beach scandal (Times Online)
One of Dubai's most popular beach hotels has issued guests with an “etiquette guide” after two Britons were convicted for having sex on the beach near the hotel.
Air, cruise and hotel prices tumble (Seattle Times)
Amid the economic downturn, more people are holding back on travel spending, driving airlines, hotels, resorts and cruise companies to cut deals and drop prices.
Disney for adults, too (Poughkeepsie Journal)
You've raised your kids and, as official empty nesters, it's time for some fun and relaxation.
Travelers enjoying lower airfares (Hartford Courant)
Airlines and hotels are cutting prices and offering bargains to lure strapped consumers in a sluggish economy. With the economy in distress, there may be no cheaper time to travel than this winter as a sharp drop in demand forces airlines, hotels and cruise companies to slash fares, cut rates and lower fees.
Sustainable vacation (Winnipeg Free Press)
1Is it still 'eco' if you have to fly 4,500 kilometres to get there and back, if the group inadvertently damages local habitat, or if your tourism dollars line the pockets of an out-of-country owner? As ecotourism moves from trend to standard practice, environmental advocates say sustainable traveling is about more than green window-dressing.
20 great gifts that aren't gift cards (MSN Money Canada)
Don't get back in the gift card rut. Most of these smart ideas are easy on the giver and the environment, and some can even be money savers for recipients.
