Travel articles Swimming Pool at Excalibur Hotel Casino
Picture and details about the swimming pool area at the Excalibur Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. Travel and the Oscars
Forget about the new president, the skyrocketing unemployment, or even George Clooney's latest acting turn. The real news this week is the announcement of the Academy Award nominations! And why do we care? Because this is one of the most travel-centric collections of films the Oscars have ever seen.
The Obama Bounce: A Positive for Travel?
Now that President Obama has settled into the Oval Office, tourism officials want to know: Will he deliver the hoped-for masses? Expectations are high.
Airfare Specials this Week
I actually said "wow" out loud when I saw the sheer depth of airfare specials available for sale this week. Some even have travel dates that extend to summer and... More on Negotiating Your Hotel Rate
"I just arrived from Cairo," writes reader Janice Schacter, "where I was able to negotiate my room rate at the Four Seasons. Not only did I get a third-night-free deal, but I also lowered the rate by calling the hotel manager. I then negotiated the airport transfer, which was really a price gouge."
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