AZ Family - Blogs - Travel http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel RSS Feed for AZ Family - Blogs - Travel en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:01:55 GMT New security screening at Sky Harbor will let you keep your shoes on http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/New-security-screening-at-Sky-Harbor-will-let-you-keep-your-shoes-on-138976579.html The dreaded security lines will get a little shorter for some frequent fliers and those willing to pay. On Wednesday, the Transportation Safety Administration announced an expansion of its Pre✓™ program. Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Venice-rebels-against-cruise-ship-intrusions--138935599.html The fatal grounding of the Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast has sharpened the focus on the largely unchecked boom of these ever-larger luxury liners, and nowhere more so than in Venice. Travel agents know something you don't http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-agents-know-something-you-dont-138417029.html In an age where travelers of all ages turn to the Internet to book flight and hotel reservations, modern travel agents are offering expert advice and time-saving guidance, exclusivity and security in a complicated world. Cost of flying: Bill would upend new airline fare advertising rule http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Bill-would-upend-new-airline-fare-advertising-rule--138417294.html A new rule requiring airlines to include government taxes and fees in their advertised price is continuing to cause turbulence in the travel industry -- and a congressman said Monday he'll introduce a bill to overturn it. Will Costa Concordia tragedy turn people off of cruising? http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Will-Costa-Concordia-tragedy-turn-people-off-of-cruising-137491338.html The pictures of the cruise liner Costa Concordia on its side after running aground off the coast of Italy are unforgettable. Many say the deadly accident is reminiscent of the Titanic tragedy. Travel Mom offers last-minute holiday trips ideas http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-Mom-offers-last-minute-holiday-trips-ideas-135867778.html Emily Kaufman, aka The Travel Mom, sat down with Scott Pasmore to suggest some easy road trips that are great last-minutes getaways. America's best winter cities http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Americas-best-winter-cities-135773623.html The readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine have spoken. American Airlines parent seeks Ch. 11 protection http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/American-Airlines-parent-seeks-Ch-11-protection-134668458.html American Airlines and its parent company are filing for bankruptcy protection as they try to cut costs and unload massive debt built up by years of high fuel prices and labor struggles. There will no impact on travelers for now. Sky Harbor offers Thanksgiving parking discount, travel tips http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/55968f9c769cb478d88c90bbfc8b8d30c2d9bb45-134254383.html If you are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday and planning to park at the Airport, Sky Harbor is offering a coupon for 40 percent off the terminal garage rate Nov. 16-30. Holiday gift guide for your special traveler http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Holiday-gift-guide-for-your-special-traveler-134158028.html I love to scour the Magellan's catalog of special travel goods this time of year.