Archive for the ‘Travel Trends’ Category

Five Places to Visit in 2010

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Its a new year..a shiny new start!  If the sour economy forced you to stay home in 2009, you might be itching to get out and explore the world.  And its a great time to go. Travel fares remain at bargain prices, allowing you to save some bucks while seeking out those authentic experiences around ...

2009 Geotourism Challenge - Participate & Support Responsible Tourism

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

News from National Geographic Traveler's blog.... National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations, in conjunction with Ashoka's Changemakers, is now accepting nominations and official entries for the second annual Geotourism Challenge.  I'm a big advocate of initiatives like this.  As our world becomes more interconnected, we need to awaken a greater awareness and concern for the ...

Escape Your Worries for Awhile With A Spiritual Travel Adventure

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Despite the economic downturn, there continues to be a strong interest in spiritual travel.  Such vacations offer opportunities for self-reflection, renewal, and study of philosophical thought while exploring foreign destinations, and is one of the hottest segments of the travel industry, according to the World Religious Travel Association.  In North America alone, spiritual travel is a ...