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Cruise lines drop Houston as a cruise port

The two cruise lines that have been sailing from Houston’s cruise port have cancelled plans to use the port after the middle of next year. The port has been open since 2013, after a $100 million renovation. Local officials had hoped that it would be…

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Greyhound expands to Mexico, offers $1 promo fare

Greyhound, long the biggest intercity bus operator in the U.S., is expanding into Mexico, where it will become the first U.S. operator to run domestic routes in Mexico. Service is starting with Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo, connecting to Greyhound hubs…

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What happens to water parks in a drought?

California’s drought and water restrictions are very much in the news these days—and as a prime travel area, that affects tourists as well as locals. And for some attractions, basic questions of survival and sustainability jump out: How can the…

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No “Love” in this battle for Dallas airport gates

Southwest, which already controlled 16 of the 20 gate spots at Love Field, Dallas’ second airport, has been approved to buy two more from United, in a move that could freeze Delta out altogether.   The gate slots are highly prized because the…

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NYC-LAX for $32—-is it possible?

Jet Blue is doing some amazing promotions these days, including limited numbers of seats at ridiculous prices if you can grab them.   Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays through Feb. 21; other destinations include San Francisco, Austin TX, Fort…

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Cruise lines drop Houston as a cruise port

The two cruise lines that have been sailing from Houston’s cruise port have cancelled plans to use the port after the middle of next year. The port has been open since 2013, after a $100 million renovation. Local officials had hoped that it would be…

Read More

Greyhound expands to Mexico, offers $1 promo fare

Greyhound, long the biggest intercity bus operator in the U.S., is expanding into Mexico, where it will become the first U.S. operator to run domestic routes in Mexico. Service is starting with Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo, connecting to Greyhound hubs…

Read More

What happens to water parks in a drought?

California’s drought and water restrictions are very much in the news these days—and as a prime travel area, that affects tourists as well as locals. And for some attractions, basic questions of survival and sustainability jump out: How can the…

Read More

NYC-LAX for $32—-is it possible?

Jet Blue is doing some amazing promotions these days, including limited numbers of seats at ridiculous prices if you can grab them.   Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays through Feb. 21; other destinations include San Francisco, Austin TX, Fort…

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