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 2012-02-09T17:01:55Z en-us 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:01:55 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/New-security-screening-at-Sky-Harbor-will-let-you-keep-your-shoes-on-138976579.html 2012-02-09T17:01:55Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:16:02 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Venice-rebels-against-cruise-ship-intrusions--138935599.html 2012-02-08T16:16:02Z 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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:05:59 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-agents-know-something-you-dont-138417029.html 2012-01-31T19:05:59Z 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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:08:56 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Bill-would-upend-new-airline-fare-advertising-rule--138417294.html 2012-01-31T19:08:56Z 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:22:08 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Will-Costa-Concordia-tragedy-turn-people-off-of-cruising-137491338.html 2012-01-17T17:22:08Z 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. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:01:29 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-Mom-offers-last-minute-holiday-trips-ideas-135867778.html 2011-12-19T18:01:29Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Americas-best-winter-cities-135773623.html The readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine have spoken. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:22:39 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Americas-best-winter-cities-135773623.html 2011-12-17T22:22:39Z 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. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:35:47 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/American-Airlines-parent-seeks-Ch-11-protection-134668458.html 2011-11-29T14:35:47Z 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. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:41:32 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/55968f9c769cb478d88c90bbfc8b8d30c2d9bb45-134254383.html 2011-11-21T18:41:32Z 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. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:56:52 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Holiday-gift-guide-for-your-special-traveler-134158028.html 2011-11-19T23:56:52Z