Travel News Archives

The Roaming Boomers Live on NBC in Las Vegas

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Here is our very first live television interview. We were in Las Vegas for the BlogWorld and New Media Expo 2010 social media conference and the local NBC…

Video: Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Completes Space Rocket’s First Solo Flight

Monday, October 11, 2010

I wonder how long it will be before commercial travel is available to space?

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman Aqua Day Bed

Monday, October 11, 2010

I was doing my typical morning scan through e-mails and such this morning when this Ritz-Carlton photograph caught my attention. Nice, I thought to myself, I can absolutely…

Incredible Travel Deals on 10.10.10

Friday, October 8, 2010

The Internet is ablaze with travel deals for October 10th, 2010, otherwise known as 10.10.10. I just received this Tweet from @StKittsMarriott: “On 10.10.10 the 1st 10 followers…

SkyRider Saddle-Style Airplane Seat ~ World’s Worst Idea?

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Mooooo! Round-em up! Yippee-Kayay! The world is often repulsed at the tight quarters given to calves who will one day be served up as veal in a fancy…

Foreign Travelers to US Must Now Pay $14 Tourism Promotion Fee

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Back in February, I wrote an article about the newly created Corporation for Travel Promotion which was promulgated by the Travel Promotion Act. From the US Travel Association:…

Travelers: 10 Tips to Protect Yourself Against Bedbugs

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Nighty night. Sleep tight. And don’t let the bedbugs bite! This was an oft heard phrase from my childhood. However, in my 53 years, I don’t think I…

What Do You Think of the New Wisconsin Law That Bans Smoking in all Hotel Guest Rooms?

Saturday, September 4, 2010

USA Today’s Barbara De Lollis is reporting that Wisconsin in July passed a statewide smoking ban that bans smoking in every hotel guest room. From USA Today: “In…

Photograph: Hurricane Earl From the International Space Station

Thursday, September 2, 2010

This photograph possesses three things important to any traveler: travel (albeit space travel), weather (Hurricane Earl), and very cool lodging (International Space Station). Photographed by an Expedition 24…

Huge News for The Roaming Boomers!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

We were recently asked to participate in a national “Battle of the Travel Bloggers” by the fine folks over at the Kiwi Collection. This not only gives us…