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Minor-league ballparks: Fan-friendly, affordable, fun
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A building boom over the last decade has turned drab minor league
ballparks
into showplaces of America's pastime. Many have the same fan-friendly
features
found in the major leagues without the high prices. And combined with
nearby
attractions, a trip to the ballpark can be part of a perfect getaway.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-07-17-minor-league-parks_x.htm
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Discover Niagara's world-class wine country
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With top-notch wineries, a renowned theater festival and
Victorian-themed
hotels and shops, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, has taken its place as
a world-
class getaway destination. SmarterTravel.com's Anne Banas shows how you
can
plan a prime trip to Canadian wine country on a $500 budget.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/deals/inside/2006-07-19-niagara-on-the-
lake_x.htm
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We thought we were gone' says cruise passenger
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Investigators are looking at whether human error may have played a role
in an
accident Tuesday aboard a Princess cruise ship that left four people in
the
hospital. "There were dozens of people with broken noses, bloody noses.
We
thought we were gone," says one passenger.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-07-19-cruise_x.htm
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JetBlue not in Nashville yet, but fares are already falling
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It's a month away, but the entry of JetBlue Airways into the Nashville
market
is already having an impact on ticket prices to New York City. The
lowest
weekday fares between Nashville and the two major airports in New York
will
drop for Delta Air Lines and American Airlines once JetBlue starts
daily flights to JFK on Aug. 31.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2006-07-20-nashville-jetblue_x.htm
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Cruise business could take hit from Tuesday's tilting
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Negative publicity is likely to have at least short-term repercussions
for the
cruise business after a ship tilted Tuesday, sending 116 people to
hospitals,
cruise-industry experts and Wall Street analysts say.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-07-20-cruise_tilt_x.htm
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Sleep tight in a fantasy suite paradise
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Once the novelty of standing in a fake jungle passes, it becomes easier
to
understand why Gary Strobusch's creations have been installed in hotels
around
the nation. Strobusch specializes in the romantic escapes known as
fantasy
suites that come in every shape and size. From the heart-themed Cupid's
Corner to the most recent, an igloo, the popular suites have waiting
lists.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2006-07-19-fantasy-suites_x.htm
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Mayors look for alternative to passports at Canada, U.S. border
crossing
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A group of officials from Canada and the USA are preparing for a
meeting
Thursday to see if they can brainstorm an alternative to the passport
requirement. The summit will focus specifically on helping the travel
industry,
and the mayors hope to have a joint statement to present to the U.S.
government by day's end.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-07-20-passport-alternative_x.htm
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California wine country not limited to small towns
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Windsor isn't an obvious choice for an affordable wine country getaway.
But if
you run down the checklist of things you need for a wine country
weekend --
proximity to wineries, cozy accommodations, fine dining and a downtown
for
puttering around -- Windsor measures up reasonably well.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-07-19-windsor-winery_x.htm
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