Tagged With "Gulf of Mexico"
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US-Int'l Air Traffic Sets New Records
International non-stop air traffic to/from the U.S. last hear hit 197.3 million comings and goings, up 7% over the year before. Of the total, about 56% was non-US citizens, and 44% citizens, with the tickets split almost evenly between U.S. airlines...
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Kayak adds Cuba to searchable destinations
Kayak.com has become the first of the major U.S.-based search engines to make it possible to search for flights to Cuba from U.S. cities, in the wake of the loosening of travel restrictions. Not that U.S. airlines have jumped in with non-stops, yet,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 25, 2015: Форт-Росс (Fort Ross)
It had been raining off and on as I drove down California Highway 1 along the Mendocino and Sonoma County coast, when I arrived at the closed gate to Fort Ross State Historic park, a real blow. I hadn’t visited this beautiful and...
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Emirates adds Orlando; more fuel on Open Skies fire?
Emirates, the largest of the Gulf carriers, has announced it will start a daily flight between Dubai and Orlando, starting September 1, using a B777. The expansion comes at a time U.S. carriers are lobbying hard for limits on expansion into the...
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Delta, Aeromexico look to join operations
Delta and Aeromexico, already alliance partners, are asking the two governments for antitrust immunity to form a joint venture allowing them to coordinate schedules, fares and routes between the U.S. and Mexico. It would be similar to the joint...
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U.S. bad weather, strong dollar = big bonus for Mexico tourism
A north-of-the-border 1-2-3 combination of severe weather, cheaper gas and a strong dollar have meant a booming tourist season south of the border, as Mexico is seeing more U.S. tourists than usual, with more money than recently to spend. ...
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Where to go for sun if you can't go "there" now...
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Tunisia and new visa restrictions on individual travel to Egypt, the Telegraph (UK) has gathered up a list of "fun in the sun" places for those in need of sand and tan. The list, with pictures, is HERE...
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Mexico low-cost carrier adds U.S. flights
Volaris, a Guadalajara-based Ultra Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) that has an extensive network in Mexico and also serves cities in the southwestern U.S. is pushing to increase its U.S. business by adding flights to further destinations, especially ones with...
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Europe Takes Issue with Gulf Carriers, too
First, the American legacy carriers (American, Delta and United) had a press conference on March 5, stating Emirates, Qatar and Etihad are violating the fair-play terms of their nations' "Open Skies" agreements with the U.S. by...
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Enjoying the Wonderful Sites in Zacatecas, Mexico
Millions of tourists visit Mexico every year, mostly in the winter as people like to get away from the freezing temperatures and snow in the north. Almost all of these people visit the tourist cities of Cancun, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas,...
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Delta adds Medellin and Cartagena to S.A. service
Delta, which is working with Aeromexico to expand its reach in Mexico, is also extending its route network to include two more cities in Colombia, Medellin and Cartagena. Flights to the two cities from Atlanta will start in December, with a daily...
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Cruise lines drop Puerta Vallarta over violence
Recent street fights between armed drug gangs and Mexican police and troops in Puerta Vallarta have cancelled several cruise's port calls, and curtailed others. Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, Disney's Wonder and Celebrity's Infinity have...
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Is Visa everywhere you want to be?
A Visa Ad Campaign for the Olympics Visa had the slogan “It’s everywhere you want to be" from 1995-2006. And in 2014, they brought back the slogan and trimmed it to “Everywhere you want to be” in their worldwide campaigns. I've tried to bring Visa branded credit cards or debit cards on my travels because of the wide acceptance of Visa. This year I've experienced something new to me on one of the Visa branded debit cards I purchased. I discovered that the biggest pre -paid debit card issuer...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 5th, 2015: Puerto Vallarta Mexico
This is Puerto Vallarta in Mexico...One of its many "squares" or plazas. In Spain, or where they have a Spanish colonial history, these squares have retained their original use as an important part of the local community. A place where...
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A little good news from Delta's SkyMiles: a lower fare
After months of mostly bad news for loyalty-program members, as numbers of airlines reduced opportunities for accumulating points by flying, and some also raised the cost in points for award tickets, Delta (one of the most criticized for previous...
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Historic Route 66 (pt 3) - Flagstaff to Gallup
The next leg of my trip was the shortest distance I had to drive, but it took the longest time. There was a lot to see along the way. Flagstaff AZ I was last in Flagstaff 20 years ago. It was a dismal depressed town in which nothing was...
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CheapAir adds non-stop flights to Cuba
CheapAir, which a few weeks ago became the first U.S. online travel agency to book passengers for flights to Cuba, but only through other countries such as Mexico or Panama, has now begun to offer direct non-stop flights. That's become possible...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 9, 2015: Sunset in Ixtapa
I took this photo of the sunset one evening in Ixtapa Mexico. I wish I had the skills to assemble nature’s display of color in my photographs as Mother Nature allowed me to capture in this shot.
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Visiting Cuba.
After 50 years of strained relations between Cuba and the US it looks likely that travel will soon be possible again. I've been visiting Cuba - for over 15 years - from the UK. - I'm British. I spend some time living in the US...
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Welcome to North America...not!
In a poll by the Guardian (UK) of countries that have the most unfriendly and intimidating border crossings, the Big 3 of North America dominated the top of the list, with the U.S. selected by 22%, Mexico 9% and Canada 8%. Only UAE/Dubai managed to...
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Back to Oaxaca: Xochimilco
PortMoresby finds her ideal neighborhood for a return visit to colonial Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Back to Oaxaca: Michael's House
PortMoresby finds her perfect place in Oaxaca, Mexico, in a strikingly modern house tucked into Xochimilco, the oldest neighborhood in the city.
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World tourism numbers on the rise
International tourism numbers are growing at the fastest rate in years, but some big jumps mean less than they seem to.
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Back to Oaxaca: Mercado de la Merced
Escaping from winter in Mexico, PortMoresby finds yet another market and realizes no two are ever the same.
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Back to Oaxaca: Hoofing It, El Picacho & Teotitlan
PortMoresby sets out on the first of several walks in the countryside of southern Mexico, ending in a Zapotec weaving village.
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Back to Oaxaca: Hoofing It, Dainzú to Tlacochahuaya
This week’s walk in the southern Mexico countryside takes PortMoresby from an ancient Zapotec Ball Game site to a beautifully decorated church in the valley below.
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Back to Oaxaca: Hoofing It, Zegache to Tilcajete
PortMoresby’s southern Mexico walk this week takes her from a wildly colorful church to an even wilder Carnival celebration.
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Back to Oaxaca: San Felipe del Agua
PortMoresby visits a community just outside the city and wonders if she’d enjoy staying there on her next visit to Mexico.
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Back to Oaxaca: The Textile Museum
Join PortMoresby on a visit to her current favorite museum in Mexico, the Museo Textil de Oaxaca.
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Back to Oaxaca: Sunday Market, Tlacolula
PortMoresby winds up another month-long visit in southern Mexico at the famous Sunday market in Tlacolula.
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Portland, Oregon's Lively Farmers Market
Portland has seven Farmers Market locations, each with its own day of the week, and lots of good things to eat.
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Southwest has its eyes on Hawaii
Southwest's passengers are eager for Hawaii, and the airline wants to, but not just yet.
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Smaller U.S. airports get ready for European routes
Hartford, Providence and Newburgh, NY are all getting new international service, and rushing to be ready when they start.
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July 12, 2017: Road Trippin' with Our Fur Babies
Samantha and her husband love to travel with their two small furry friends, and the pictures show why!
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Home of the Gold Rush: Sutter's Fort and Mill
JonathanL takes us on a dive into California history including how the Gold Rush began and why Sacremento is the capital.
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U.S. tourism taking a "Trump slump"
With confusion over new travel rules and widespread issues about the new U.S. administration, tourist interest in the U.S. is taking a slide.
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New York gets a chocolate museum and classes
Chocolatier Jacques Torres hosts Choco-Story, a museum by a man who's created five chocolate museums already.
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U.S. airlines beef up hubs, stake out new routes
Both mainline and discount carriers are building new presence in key markets, often in direct confrontation with each other.
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Top Long Distance Hiking Trails in the USA
Like to go for a long distance walk? Then Brian Bradshaw has just the post for you. Check out some of these beautiful (and challenging) hikes!
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Remember the Alamo? A Unique History Lesson
Samantha guides us through the scene of the most famous event in Texas history, even if the facts are still under debate.
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August 23, 2017: Wolf Creek Pass - Colorado
Join Samantha for an excursion to the San Juan Mountains, and to this scenic pass on the Continental Divide.
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Back to Oaxaca: VWs Everywhere!
PortMoresby returns to Oaxaca, Mexico for another lingering escape from real life.
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Medical tourism: a big trend, growing fast
Travel for medical care is a growing trend, and may grow from $60 billion a year last year to $165 billion by 2023.
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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Alberta (Where Gumbo Was #236)
Gumbo was visiting Writing-on-Stone Provincial park in south-central Alberta. A beautiful prairie landscape dotted with hundreds of hoodoos and the Milk River make for a memorable destination.
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Feb.6, 2017: Rio Grande Gorge
Travel Rob visits the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and sees the spectacular view from it.
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Earthships near Taos, New Mexico
Travel Rob goes to see the Earthships, some of the most innovative off the grid homes.
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Mexico City due for more U.S. flights, discounters
Six airlines, including Mexican discounters, get airport slots for new routes as Delta and Aeromexico enter a joint venture.
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Mar. 7, 2017: Discover Mexico Park, Cozumel
A shore excursion in Cozumel turns into a fascinating day for Marilyn Jones.
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April 18, 2020: No Social Distancing Here!
PHeymont found a swarm of red-eared sliders sunning themselves in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
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Postojna Cave, Slovenia (Where Gumbo was #373)
Gumbo was visiting the spectacular Postojna cave in Slovenia. It's a beautiful cave, with an amazing assortment of dripstone formations.