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Travel News ArticlesBy March 2008, the airline industry began raising fees for luggage, pets, carry on's, fuel surcharges and rolled back on perks of all kinds. Hotels, resorts and cruise lines charged additional fees to make up for the higher costs associated with fuel scaring everyone away from traveling. By September 2008, fuel prices bagan dropping opening up a gradual trend back to travel, but not enough. Unemployment, the stock market and the financial banking crises sky rocketed in the U.S. then spread across the globe causing a sharp decline in all industries. Now that the fuel prices have stabelized, prices for travel have dropped dramatically opening up opportunities we all haven't seen in decades. We created this page so travelers could read relevant news feeds on travel related issues that will hopefully pump some hope back into the travel industry. We scour the Internet looking for travel related articles and will post a short description with a link to where you can read the entire story. Feel free to drop us a note at bluemarlin209@aol.com with any suggestions you have or go to our forum blog pages to write your opinion as to what you are seeing or have experienced while you travel. Although you may read in some circles that the economy is in dire straights, remember, when the economy takes a down turn, that opens the door to unbeleivable travel deals on cruise trip packages to the Caribbean, Mexico and all points in between. We are now seeing airfare prices cut in half, 20% to 40% off hotels and seaside resorts and if things keep going in the direction the experts are claiming, 2009 will be an interesting and very popular year in the travel industry to go just about anywhwre you previously could not afford to go to. July 30, 2009, Economists are now saying we are at the closing days of the reession, but who could tell? Travel is down around the world and especially to Mexico, our neighbor to the South. Now is the best time in the past decade to get on board for a great deal. Read the top trends, tips and destinations for 2009 for to find your next great getaway. World's Most Amazing Pools (Budget Travel) If you have ever wanted to see what the most amazing and the largest pool in the world look like, you have to check out this article at Budget Travel. Top Travel Trends, Tips and Destinations for 2009 (The Best Life) If you can travel in 2009, welcome to a world of bargains, last-minute deals, and relatively uncrowded hotels, resorts and beaches. Swine Flu Spreads Panic in Mexico City (USA Today) Mexico City has become the epicenter of the sickness, which is suspected to have infected 1,324 people nationwide by Saturday night. Read this story and see more links in our blog pages.
Why All-Inclusive Vacations Pay Off! (AOL Travel Ideas) Economists and travel experts say that pre-paying for all the food, drinks, and relaxation you can buy can actually help you have a more enjoyable getaway. 12 Things to Look Forward to in 2009. (Kiplinger Business Resource Center) Hard times can breed good news, too. Travel Alerts to Mexico Crime and Violence increases in Mexico - This Travel Alert from the U.S. Dept. of State updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. Alerts are listed here for every country where cautions are posted. Hotels, Planes, Ships: Fire Sale is on, However you Travel (Chicago Tribune) In a time of economic slowdown, much of the travel industry is on sale. From cruise ships to airfare, hotels, resorts, domestic and international, you'll find attractive rates that in previous years would never have been quoted. 48 Articles on Living in Mexico (PVREBA.com) Dozens of articles relevant to exploring, purchasing and moving to Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere in Mexico. Very informative resource. 14 Ways to Save Money on Your Travels (Los Angeles Times) Here are more than a dozen ways to save on your next trip and help you adhere to your preset travel allowance. Startling Predictions for Airtravel in 2009 (Conde Nast Traveler) Will things really be better un an Obama administration? 27 Affordable Beach Resort Picks (Travel + Leisure Magazine) From Hawaii ($98 a night to Italy $183 a night) 27 perfect sandy escapes that won't break the bank. New Years Resolution: Take Early Retirement by Enjoying Exotic Travel (Examiner.com) As we all contemplate the end of 2008 and look forward to the beginning of 2009, it's good to take a moment to think about what we really want. Best Fares, The Travel Year in Review (Dallas News) Looking back at travel in 2008, we see that it has been a year of fees and more fees. 50 New Hotels Made Travel + Leasure List of Worlds Best Hotels (USA Today) See the list here. Barrack Obama To Relax Travel to Cuba (Weekly Telegraph UK) The President-Elect will move "very quickly" after his inauguration on January 20 to make it easier for Cuban-Americans to visit and send money back to relatives in Cuba. When In Mexico, Be Flexible on the Rules of the Road (Anchorage Daily News) Gearing up for a road trip in Mexico takes a little advance planning, but it's worth the extra effort. Tracking down the far-travelled monarch butterfly in the highlands of Mexico (Sunday Herald, Scottland, UK) Michoacan, in central Mexico has a considerable number of natural wonders, perhaps the most unusual being the sight of the migrating monarch butterflies. AeroMexico Wins "Best Airline in Mexico" Award From Business Traveler for Third Consecutive Year (MSNBC) AeroMexico, the global airline of Latin America, has been selected as the "Best Airline in Mexico" for 2008 by the readers of Business Traveler magazine.
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