Disneyland all to yourself -- a kid's dream. (A parent's dream, too, I think.) Disney is making the inevitable crowds a bit more manageable. They've just announced Mobile Magic, the mobile app that announces wait times for rides and the nearest location for a character hug. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Mobile Magic: Disney Park's new app for wait times
Disneyland all to yourself -- a kid's dream. (A parent's dream, too, I think.) Disney is making the inevitable crowds a bit more manageable. They've just announced Mobile Magic, the mobile app that announces wait times for rides and the nearest location for a character hug. ...Gadling readers compile Belize must-sees
Gadling would first like to congratulate Dave C., the lucky winner of our Moon Belize giveaway! Dave C. wrote: "I don\'t get the change to do as much diving as I like, but when I can, I won\'t miss it. If in Belize, I would certainly not want to miss the opportunity dive at ...How to effectively complain about your trip via Twitter
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Now that airlines have all jumped onto the social media bandwagon, we constantly hear about miracle stories of lone customers being ...Enter to win Sosauce's "Decorate Our New Digs" postcard contest!
Sosauce, a self-proclaimed "travel geek blog," is looking for the most unique, engaging, and breathtaking postcards that celebrate the saucy side of travel. If you have a favorite travel photo, turn it into a postcard and help them decorate their boring white walls and ...Explore London with Sherlock Holmes
In anticipation of the Christmas Day release of the new Sherlock Holmes movie (starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law), Visit Britain has developed a microsite to help guide fans to the London locations used in the film. The site also offers possible itineraries for a ...Free wi-fi in Times Square
It's been quite the week for free wi-fi announcements. Airlines and airports seem to be offering it up like mad, to much thanks from travelers who need to stay connected. The latest hotspot for free wi-fi: New York's Time Square.
Yahoo!, in cooperation with Times Square ...Friday the 13th: a lucky day for booking a hotel reservation
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Superstitious or not, if you're thinking about booking a hotel, you might want to wait until Friday the 13th to book.
(Is that like ...The newest edition of Moon Belize is a gem
The first things that come to mind when I think of Belize: Mayan ruins, world-class diving, bird-watching, and hiking through nature. Sounds like a vacation in paradise, if you ask me - and I'm from Hawaii. Joshua Berman, a travel expert to both Nicaragua and Belize, ...Frequent Flyer Master -- A product review
If you've ever heard of the brand The Art of Non-Conformity you may have heard of Chris Guillebeau. Self described as a man who "writes, travels and helps people take over the world," Guillebeau is a frequent traveler, speaker, entrepreneur and all-around social maven out ...Get sports, news, entertainment and more on your phone with Lexy
Getting access to the latest news, sports scores and other information on your phone is nothing new - many of us have been traveling with a browser enabled phone for years. But what if you are not equipped with the latest and greatest smartphone, or you just want to catch up ...Free airport WiFi this holiday season - courtesy of Google
Starting November 10, 2009 , and ending January 15, 2010, Google is giving holiday travelers free WiFi access at 45 airports.
The list includes major airports like Las Vegas, Seattle, Boston and Orlando, but sadly does not include some of the largest in the country, like ...A review of Cheapflights.com's "Travelnomics: Calling on Cuba" guide
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Change is upon Cuba, and American travelers are especially eager to capitalize on the end of the travel embargo. In ...UK online bookings to grow this year
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Yes, you read that correctly – online bookings are expected to finish higher in the United Kingdom this year! Even in this dismal economy ...Gadlinks for Friday 11.6.09
I don't know about you guys, but I'm really grateful it's Friday! I need the weekend to decompress, but these great reads have already helped me on my way.
I love companies that give back. Here are five travel outlets that make giving part of buying. [via Jaunted]
...Expedia drops telephone booking fees
There is a bit of a war going on between the various large online travel sites. They are battling each other to see who can provide the best service, with the lowest fees. Of course, this war really only has one winner - consumers.
This morning, Expedia announced the ...New Virgin Atlantic iPhone app helps people with a fear of flying
I suffer from serious anxiety while flying. I've tried learning about the mechanics of flight, popping Xanax, I've even taken a flight lesson in an effort to cure my fear. Sometimes I can stay calm, but on other flights, for apparently no reason, I'll suddenly have a panic ...Plan your airport layover with T+L's Airport Navigator
I hate airports. I hate sitting around and waiting, and I hate being unable to escape the thought that soon my plane will be the one zooming down the runway and lifting off into the sky. So rather than arrive early to the airport and allow myself time to get anxious about ...Rosetta Stone TOTALe - Can you really learn a language online?
Rosetta Stone contacted me and (full disclosure) sent me a free trial of their new Totale program. This online-based language learning system includes:
Social networking capabilities
Coach-led practice sessions
Engaging language games and access to native speakers
...The Empire State Building colors explained!
On your last visit to New York, did you notice the colors of the Empire State Building? And, when they changed the next night, did you find yourself wondering what the devil was going on? You're not alone. Most New Yorkers feel the same way -- we look up at the glowing wash ...Joie de Vivre deals: Mobile Mondays, Twitter Tuesdays, Facebook Fridays
Before you finalize your travel plans, check the calendar first. The California hotel chain Joie de Vivre is offering deals galore, but you have to know where and when to look. If it's a Monday, check your cell phone. If it's a Tuesday, check Twitter. If it's a Friday, check ...
