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Memphis airport hopes blue soothes travelers
It's hard not to get stressed out at airport checkpoints as travelers rush to get through with the correct carry-on luggage and personal identification.
The Tennessean – 13 hours, 9 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Tennessee: Nashville
It's hard not to get stressed out at airport checkpoints as travelers rush to get through with the correct carry-on luggage and personal identification.
The Tennessean – 13 hours, 9 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Tennessee: Nashville
Seeking sun, savings
Some travelers seeking sun, sand and salty beach air are retooling their plans because of rising gas costs and a slumping economy.
The Clarion-Ledger – 14 hours, 3 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Mississippi: Jackson
Some travelers seeking sun, sand and salty beach air are retooling their plans because of rising gas costs and a slumping economy.
The Clarion-Ledger – 14 hours, 3 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Mississippi: Jackson
Tourists heading to area via plane
A group of more than 100 tourists will arrive in Bowling Green on July 15 for a one-day visit. They’ll tour some of the area’s popular tourist spots, including the National Corvette Museum and Mammoth Cave. What sets this group apart from others that roll into town? They’ll arrive in Bowling Green via airplane.The Rockford (Ill.) International Airport has launched a series of one-day air trips for tourists from the northern Illinois city. The first trip with 131 travelers was to Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Thursday. On July 15, another group will land in Bowling Green for the airport’s second “Day Tripper.”The trips have been a long-term goal of Rockford International Airport Executive Director Bob O’Brien.“We’ve never been able to launch it before, but now is the time,” said O’Brien, citing increased fuel costs as an incentive for tourists to fly rather than drive to destinations. “This saves two days of driving and hotel costs.”For about $144, travelers will depart Rockford at 7 a.m. July 15 via a Southern Skyways MD-80 jet and arrive at Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport about an hour later. Charter buses will then take them to either the Corvette Museum, Mammoth Cave National Park or they are free to explore on their own. The return flight departs at 7 p.m.“Collectively, people are saving gas - they’re carpooling, if you will,” O’Brien said.The first trip to Niagara Falls quickly sold out, and he expects the same for the Bowling Green trip.O’Brien said trips to a number of destinations within about an hour’s flight from Rockford - including Mount Rushmore, Indianapolis and Mackinac Island, Mich. - have been in the works, but Bowling Green jumped to the top of the list because of the strong support from local airport officials.“We reached out to Bowling Green and they were very, very anxious to work with us,” O’Brien said. “Plus there are great attractions nearby.”He said the trips to Bowling Green and other destinations could be a regular feature.“We are not looking at this as a one-timer. If it’s popular enough, we might also look at (having) overnight trips.”O’Brien said the future of the trips will largely depend on the willingness of local officials to market the region to travelers.“It’s a quality of life issue on our end, an economic impact issue on your end,” he said. “We’re not looking to be a tour operator. The burden now really shifts to Bowling Green to reach out to the 130 people we’ll deliver and sell yourself.”Vickie Fitch, executive director of the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, said they are ready to help give the tourists a warm welcome.“We’ll help in any way we can,” she said. “It will be a nice addition, especially for our attractions.”Longer trips that would include an overnight stay in area hotels would be especially welcome. “We’re very excited by the possibility,” Fitch said.O’Brien said he’d like to hear from local business and tourism destination operators who would like to offer information to the Rockford tourists. He can be reached at bob@flyrfd.com.
Bowling Green Daily News – 16 hours, 6 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Kentucky: Bowling Green
A group of more than 100 tourists will arrive in Bowling Green on July 15 for a one-day visit. They’ll tour some of the area’s popular tourist spots, including the National Corvette Museum and Mammoth Cave. What sets this group apart from others that roll into town? They’ll arrive in Bowling Green via airplane.The Rockford (Ill.) International Airport has launched a series of one-day air trips for tourists from the northern Illinois city. The first trip with 131 travelers was to Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Thursday. On July 15, another group will land in Bowling Green for the airport’s second “Day Tripper.”The trips have been a long-term goal of Rockford International Airport Executive Director Bob O’Brien.“We’ve never been able to launch it before, but now is the time,” said O’Brien, citing increased fuel costs as an incentive for tourists to fly rather than drive to destinations. “This saves two days of driving and hotel costs.”For about $144, travelers will depart Rockford at 7 a.m. July 15 via a Southern Skyways MD-80 jet and arrive at Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport about an hour later. Charter buses will then take them to either the Corvette Museum, Mammoth Cave National Park or they are free to explore on their own. The return flight departs at 7 p.m.“Collectively, people are saving gas - they’re carpooling, if you will,” O’Brien said.The first trip to Niagara Falls quickly sold out, and he expects the same for the Bowling Green trip.O’Brien said trips to a number of destinations within about an hour’s flight from Rockford - including Mount Rushmore, Indianapolis and Mackinac Island, Mich. - have been in the works, but Bowling Green jumped to the top of the list because of the strong support from local airport officials.“We reached out to Bowling Green and they were very, very anxious to work with us,” O’Brien said. “Plus there are great attractions nearby.”He said the trips to Bowling Green and other destinations could be a regular feature.“We are not looking at this as a one-timer. If it’s popular enough, we might also look at (having) overnight trips.”O’Brien said the future of the trips will largely depend on the willingness of local officials to market the region to travelers.“It’s a quality of life issue on our end, an economic impact issue on your end,” he said. “We’re not looking to be a tour operator. The burden now really shifts to Bowling Green to reach out to the 130 people we’ll deliver and sell yourself.”Vickie Fitch, executive director of the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, said they are ready to help give the tourists a warm welcome.“We’ll help in any way we can,” she said. “It will be a nice addition, especially for our attractions.”Longer trips that would include an overnight stay in area hotels would be especially welcome. “We’re very excited by the possibility,” Fitch said.O’Brien said he’d like to hear from local business and tourism destination operators who would like to offer information to the Rockford tourists. He can be reached at bob@flyrfd.com.
Bowling Green Daily News – 16 hours, 6 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Kentucky: Bowling Green
Budget-savvy travelers take 'stay-cations'
With gas prices putting a dent in many local wallets, vacationers are putting the brakes on long-distance travel, opting instead for the attractions the Bayou City has to offer.
KHOU.com – 18 hours, 33 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Houston
With gas prices putting a dent in many local wallets, vacationers are putting the brakes on long-distance travel, opting instead for the attractions the Bayou City has to offer.
KHOU.com – 18 hours, 33 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Houston
Midlands travelers stake out holiday fun
The region's state parks and recreation areas, fueled by good weather and in some cases high gas prices, generally enjoyed a solid weekend. Some who visited the parks said they wanted to stay close to home this summer because of gas in the $4-a-gallon range.• Photo Gallery: Friday's area parades• On the Web: More fireworks displays in Nebraska
Omaha.com – 18 hours, 42 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Nebraska: Omaha
The region's state parks and recreation areas, fueled by good weather and in some cases high gas prices, generally enjoyed a solid weekend. Some who visited the parks said they wanted to stay close to home this summer because of gas in the $4-a-gallon range.• Photo Gallery: Friday's area parades• On the Web: More fireworks displays in Nebraska
Omaha.com – 18 hours, 42 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Nebraska: Omaha
Bossier City gas buy down
Record high gasoline prices greeted Fourth of July travelers on Texas highways. AAA reported the statewide average for regular was $3. 96 per gallon, Up three cents compared to last week. For several hours Saturday a Bossier City church extended a 30 cent rebate to costumers filling up their gas
KTBS 3 – 19 hours, 6 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Louisiana: Shreveport
Record high gasoline prices greeted Fourth of July travelers on Texas highways. AAA reported the statewide average for regular was $3. 96 per gallon, Up three cents compared to last week. For several hours Saturday a Bossier City church extended a 30 cent rebate to costumers filling up their gas
KTBS 3 – 19 hours, 6 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Louisiana: Shreveport
Gas Prices and Boating
The pain at the pump is affecting travelers across the country..whether by car, air, or boat. In Lake Milton today we find out what effect high gas prices are having on valley boaters.
WYTV.com – 19 hours, 19 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Ohio: Youngstown
The pain at the pump is affecting travelers across the country..whether by car, air, or boat. In Lake Milton today we find out what effect high gas prices are having on valley boaters.
WYTV.com – 19 hours, 19 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Ohio: Youngstown
Families Travel with the Convenience of One Tiny Suitcase
As airlines tighten their baggage allowance policies, there are new services to help family travelers cope with the crunch. Just how do you get through the airport with a baby, a car seat, a stroller, a play pen and a diaper bag brimming with a week’s worth of baby supplies? You don’t.One Tiny Suitcase in Calgary helps stressed out parents by renting the latest in baby gear and providing traveling families [PR.com - July 05, 2008]
PR.com – Jul 5, 2008 07:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Press Releases
As airlines tighten their baggage allowance policies, there are new services to help family travelers cope with the crunch. Just how do you get through the airport with a baby, a car seat, a stroller, a play pen and a diaper bag brimming with a week’s worth of baby supplies? You don’t.One Tiny Suitcase in Calgary helps stressed out parents by renting the latest in baby gear and providing traveling families [PR.com - July 05, 2008]
PR.com – Jul 5, 2008 07:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Top Stories: Press Releases
Beachgoers don’t let overcast skies dampen July 4th plans : Local News
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Even though the sun wasn't out for most of the Fourth of July, that didn't stop beachgoers from enjoying South Padre Island.Roy Haarmeyer, his wife Joyce and their family planned their trip to the Island for three weeks, he said.For Haarmeyer, the overcast skies meant not worrying about getting sunburned, he said."I don't mind it at all," Haarmeyer said.The Haarmeyers have spent the Fourth of July holiday on the Island for the past five years, he said.The couple from Conroe, north of Houston, said they planned to stay on the Island for four days, and decided to make the trip despite rising gas prices because it's one of the few times they travel each year, Roy Haarmeyer said."It (high gas prices) just made us think about it a little more, but we still came anyway," Haarmeyer said.South Padre Island resident Michael Jones said he's lived in the area for about 20 years.Jones said he thought the Island was as busy, if not busier, this Fourth of July as in years past."If you're making plans, you're going to come," Jones said.Jones said he was shopping at the Blue Marlin, a grocery store on the Island, early Friday and saw employees there restocking shelves.Jones said the Island is an ideal driving distance for travelers from places including San Antonio or Monterrey, Mexico."I think people are more willing to make the short drive here as opposed to getting on a plane and taking a longer trip," Jones said.Monterrey resident Cesar Arriaga and his family made the drive to South Padre Island Friday from Matamoros, where they were staying with family for a few days, he said.They planned to go to the beach and spend the remaining days of their vacation shopping in Brownsville, he said.It was their first trip to the Island he said, and they enjoyed what they had seen of the town.The trip was longer for David Payne, his wife Monika and their children, Steven and Jessica, who were visiting from Germany.They were on the Island with David's mother, Lynda Kramer, a Harlingen resident, he said.The family stood overlooking the Laguna Madre as a light rain came down.They were very disappointed with the weather, he said, and hoped the sun would come out."It was coming down in buckets earlier," David Payne said.The family walked along the beach collecting sea shells between bouts of rain and ate lunch at Amberjack's, Kramer said."Other than the rain, the ocean is very pretty," Kramer said..
Valley Morning Star – Jul 5, 2008 05:11 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Harlingen
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Even though the sun wasn't out for most of the Fourth of July, that didn't stop beachgoers from enjoying South Padre Island.Roy Haarmeyer, his wife Joyce and their family planned their trip to the Island for three weeks, he said.For Haarmeyer, the overcast skies meant not worrying about getting sunburned, he said."I don't mind it at all," Haarmeyer said.The Haarmeyers have spent the Fourth of July holiday on the Island for the past five years, he said.The couple from Conroe, north of Houston, said they planned to stay on the Island for four days, and decided to make the trip despite rising gas prices because it's one of the few times they travel each year, Roy Haarmeyer said."It (high gas prices) just made us think about it a little more, but we still came anyway," Haarmeyer said.South Padre Island resident Michael Jones said he's lived in the area for about 20 years.Jones said he thought the Island was as busy, if not busier, this Fourth of July as in years past."If you're making plans, you're going to come," Jones said.Jones said he was shopping at the Blue Marlin, a grocery store on the Island, early Friday and saw employees there restocking shelves.Jones said the Island is an ideal driving distance for travelers from places including San Antonio or Monterrey, Mexico."I think people are more willing to make the short drive here as opposed to getting on a plane and taking a longer trip," Jones said.Monterrey resident Cesar Arriaga and his family made the drive to South Padre Island Friday from Matamoros, where they were staying with family for a few days, he said.They planned to go to the beach and spend the remaining days of their vacation shopping in Brownsville, he said.It was their first trip to the Island he said, and they enjoyed what they had seen of the town.The trip was longer for David Payne, his wife Monika and their children, Steven and Jessica, who were visiting from Germany.They were on the Island with David's mother, Lynda Kramer, a Harlingen resident, he said.The family stood overlooking the Laguna Madre as a light rain came down.They were very disappointed with the weather, he said, and hoped the sun would come out."It was coming down in buckets earlier," David Payne said.The family walked along the beach collecting sea shells between bouts of rain and ate lunch at Amberjack's, Kramer said."Other than the rain, the ocean is very pretty," Kramer said..
Valley Morning Star – Jul 5, 2008 05:11 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Harlingen
Airports expect drop in number of flights
COLUMBUS (AP) - Flights out of airports in Ohio are expected decline in the by the end of the year, meaning travelers will find higher airfares and fewer available seats, analysts said.
Coshocton Tribune – Jul 5, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Ohio: Columbus
COLUMBUS (AP) - Flights out of airports in Ohio are expected decline in the by the end of the year, meaning travelers will find higher airfares and fewer available seats, analysts said.
Coshocton Tribune – Jul 5, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Ohio: Columbus