By Joe Brancatelli THE AIRPORT REPORT San Jose Terminal B Concourse Opens Its First Five Gates: Aging San Jose Airport in Silicon Valley is getting a $1.3 billion makeover and here’s the first evidence of the upgrade: Five gates have opened in the new Terminal B Concourse. All the gates will be used by Southwest, [...]

By Lena Katz “That chicken club sandwich cost $25 dollars? But it didn’t even have cheese on it!!” *Cue sputtering outrage. Paradisus Palma Real As anyone who’s ever had this reaction to a poolside lunch tab knows, a boatload of extra charges for beverage, food and activities can nearly sink the vacation vibe, particularly if [...]

Aquatica By Samantha Chapnick A Florida vacation is usually about water — either a day at the beach or a dip in the hotel pool. But there are plenty of other, unique ways and places to enjoy the water while you’re in Florida. Here are my family’s top 10: Aquatica: Simply the best water park [...]

Curacao By Lena Katz With 10 contenders flying to Curacao in August to compete for a half-million dollar prize, this Netherlands Antilles island is a treasure-hunting hot spot in 2009. However, cash prizes aside, Curacao’s always been one of my favorite Caribbean vacation destinations, thanks its adorable beach hotels, reasonable prices and colorful culture.  Although [...]

By Samantha Chapnick Exercise equipment at the Hotel Palomar. When your Wii Fit accuses you of borderline obesity it’s time to revisit your fitness routine. These are my top five ways to stay fit while I travel (or, according to  my WiiFit, need to get back into shape). 1. Stay at a no-excuses hotel. It’s [...]

Pigeon Point Beach Trinidad and Tobago, or T&T as I like to call it, is a less traveled destination for most tourists that makes it a nice getaway for those that want some privacy. There are many beautiful beaches on these islands. While there is always a threat of a hurricane if you plan your [...]

The Bahamas are a personal favorite Caribbean destination of mine. Around 700 islands, and some of the clearest beaches you will find anywhere. The most popular tourist destination is Nassau/Paradise Island, so it can be quite crowded at times. There are many different natural attractions to visit while in the islands as well. Hiking in the national [...]

Caribbean Vacation – Caribbean Cruise The most popular of vacations to the Caribbean is taking a trip around the islands on a cruise ship. I recommend either Royal Caribbean or Carnival Cruise Lines if you choose to take a cruise in the Caribbean. When booking the trip, you will have to decide on what part [...]

Caribbean Vacation – Barbados Barbados is a very popular tourist location in the Caribbean Islands. Make sure you check the weather before heading out on a vacation to Barbados. Depending on the time of year you decide to travel, the weather could be less than ideal. For instance you will not want to book a [...]

Caribbean Vacation – Cayman Islands There are many destinations to choose from when deciding on a Caribbean vacation. In this blog I plan on reviewing many options as well as giving my own opinion for tourist locations and activities. I’ll start off with a popular vacation spot, the Cayman Islands. The most important part of [...]