Tally-ho Travels is a web-site designed to bring you the best web-sites, tips and tricks to make your travels go superbly. There is nothing better than taking a trip and having everything go better than anticipated, and I hope to provide you with everything you need to get going! (Feel free to stop by when I’m traveling to hear how my trips are going, as well.)
Tips FOR the modern traveler, FROM the modern traveler
(Horses saying ‘hello’ on the streets of Vienna, Austria)
Current U.S. Airport carry-on regulations: Travel-size toiletries (3 oz or less) that fit into ONE quart size, clear plastic zip-top bag. Prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments in excess of 3 oz. IF they are declared to TSA officers at the security checkpoint. Safety razors, including disposable razors. Scissors, metal, with blades shorter than 4 inches. Lighters (which are NOT allowed in checked luggage.) ONE box of strike matches (also not allowed in checked luggage). View complete list at the TSA website. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtmshapeimage_5_link_0
Southwest Changes Boarding Policy 7 Nov 2007 Southwest Airlines makes changes to its boarding policy, introducing “Business Select” fares that allow customers to jump the line, and get a free cocktail. View the full story from the Chicago Tribune.http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-071107southwest-business,0,6937891.storyshapeimage_6_link_0
Quick Travel Links: Check out your waiting time at the TSA website Search for tickets at Kayak Check for flexible flights within Europe at skyscanner.net Find the best seats your plane has at SeatGuru Check out your airlines or airports at airlinequality See a list of prohibited items at the TSA website Offset your carbon footprint by donating to carbonfundhttp://waittime.tsa.dhs.gov/index.htmlhttp://www.kayak.comhttp://www.skyscanner.nethttp://www.seatguru.comhttp://airlinequality.comhttp://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtmhttp://www.carbonfund.org/site/pages/carbon_calculators/shapeimage_7_link_0shapeimage_7_link_1shapeimage_7_link_2shapeimage_7_link_3shapeimage_7_link_4shapeimage_7_link_5shapeimage_7_link_6
Proof of Citizenship Soon to Be Required 3 Dec 2007 Starting Jan 30th, 2008, all adult travelers will have to present proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate or passport) and proof of identification upon entering the U.S. via land and sea ports, including Canada. View the full story at the U.S. Department of State website.http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2007/dec/96151.htmshapeimage_8_link_0
Weak Dollar Brings More Tourists to New York 14 Jan 2008 The decline of the dollar brings more tourists to the Big Apple as tourism rises 5% from ’06 to ’07. The growth of foreigners visiting is up 17%. Read the full story at MSNBC.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22647346/shapeimage_9_link_0
Older Travel News: Recent Travel News:
Public Transportation Guides: Berlin, Germany: BVG.de Chicago, IL, USA: RTAChicago New York, NY, USA: hopstop.com http://www.fahrinfo-berlin.de/Fahrinfo/bin/query.bin/en?ld=0.1&http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/http://www.hopstop.com/?city=newyorkshapeimage_12_link_0shapeimage_12_link_1shapeimage_12_link_2
Top 5 Travel Myths 14 March 2008 Pauline Frommer reveals the top 5 travel myths that every traveller should know. Find out why you don’t need to change your money at home, last-minute deals are often a fantasy, locals aren’t always experts, and more. The full story is at abcnews.com.http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/BusinessTravel/story?id=4438712&page=1shapeimage_13_link_0
Southwest is “Most-Flown” in 2007 13 March 2008 Despite recent problems with inspections, Southwest still had more passengers than any other airline in 2007. Read the full story at abcnews.go.com http://abcnews.go.com/Business/BusinessTravel/story?id=4446930&page=1shapeimage_14_link_0
Southwest grounds 44 planes 12 March 2008 Spectators wonder whether the FAA has adequately followed-up on inspections after Southwest failed to make regular inspections on their planes a year ago. Read the full story at CNN.comhttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/12/southwest.airlines/index.htmlshapeimage_15_link_0
Germany to launch “clothing-optional” flight 28 January 2008 This summer, an east German travel website will have a chartered, clothing-optional for a select few. It will be held July 5th and hold about 55 people, costing around $730 (€499 ). Read the full story at spiegel.dehttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/12/southwest.airlines/index.htmlshapeimage_16_link_0
Stay green, even when you travel 16 March 2008 Worried about your carbon footprint? Here are tips on how to reduce the environmental impact you have when you travel (yes, those planes, trains, and automobiles all have emissions, but there are many small things you can do to make a big difference). Read the full story at abcnews.go.comhttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/12/southwest.airlines/index.htmlshapeimage_17_link_0
Foreign Language Practice: VOCABULIX To/From: German, Spanish, English VOCABEL To/From: German, Spanish, French, English http://www.vocabulix.com/http://www.vokabel.comshapeimage_18_link_0shapeimage_18_link_1
(For older news, see below.)
American Airlines Grounding Flights 11 April 2008 American Airlines, along with others, have been cancelling many flights in order to do safety checks on their planes. The full story is at npr.org.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89540248shapeimage_20_link_0
American Airlines no longer on Kayak 25 July 2008 American Airlines, tired of having to pay commisions, will no longer have its tickets available from popular search engine, Kayak.com. Read the full story at eyefortravel.comhttp://www.eyefortravel.com/node/14672shapeimage_21_link_0
Green Home Vacation Rentals 3 August 2008 New “Green Homes” are available for vacation rentals, as more people turn to greener travels. Read the full story at nytimes.comhttp://travel.nytimes.com/2008/08/03/travel/03green.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssshapeimage_22_link_0
More and More beaches closed due to pollution 1 August 2008 Pollution is catching up to our water sources, and more lakes and beaches are being closed or avoided due to pollution and contamination. Read the full story at nyimes.comhttp://travel.nytimes.com/2008/08/01/travel/escapes/01beach.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssshapeimage_23_link_0
JetBlue becomes first airline to charge for pillows 4 August 2008 As airlines combat the cost of fuel by charging you for everything apart from the air you breath, JetBlue now charges $7 if you want a pillow on that red eye. Read the full story at abcnews.go.comhttp://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/12/southwest.airlines/index.htmlshapeimage_24_link_0
Quantas has 3 emergency landings in 8 days 4 August 2008 First a hole in the fuselage, then a wheel bay door refuses to close, and now a hydraulic fuel leakage. Read the full story at abcnews.go.com.http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/BusinessTravel/wireStory?id=5509067shapeimage_25_link_0
Know your aquatic enemies 12 July 2008 Planning a trip to the beach? Read about the dangers lurking below, and educate yourself about the animals you share the water with to avoid nasty experiences. (tiger sharks, sing rays, jellyfish, etc.) Read the full story at abcnews.go.com.http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/Weather/story?id=5334589&page=1shapeimage_26_link_0
Recent Updates! I have recently updated some of the language sections (under “Travel”) as well as several of my “top 5’s,” including gifts and near death experiences. Stay tuned for more updates, and enjoy!