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NYC hotel owner refuses to boot locals for marathoners The owner of a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Staten Island told a local New York cable channel that he refuses to kick out his current guests to check in... Staten Island hotel owner refuses to boot locals for arriving marathoners http://t.co/coRq7nY7 #Sandy

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10 great places to retrace the footsteps of James Bond In the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film, go global to track down the super agent's exotic locations. Let the movies be your tour guide: 10 great places to retrace the footsteps of James #Bond http://t.co/UHZuivUA #travel

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A new TV series puts the spotlight on Nashville A new ABC TV series puts the spotlight on Nashville, a city that hits all the right notes with tourists. With great restaurants, nightlife, neighborhoods - and music! - #Nashville hits all the right notes http://t.co/9gf2FOii

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The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) bicycle trip Photo tour: Great Allegheny Passage rail-trail beckons bicyclists http://t.co/E4VtfZ0X

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Great American Bites: Fish tacos with a following in La... El Pescador is a full-service fish market that also serves simple seafood specialties. Great American Bites: Feast on fresh fish tacos, unique seafood bowls at El Pescador in La Jolla http://t.co/F2aPz1EB

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World's 10 best cities for coffee These places celebrate the essence of the coffee bean, each in a unique and delicious way. From classic Vienna to caffeinated Seattle (and its regional rivals), world's 10 best coffee cities http://t.co/gtFFMnBH

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Ask the Captain: Finding the runway through the clouds How pilots find the runway through clouds, the distance to the airport, and the perfect approaching speed. Ask the Captain: How are pilots able to emerge from the clouds just above the runway? http://t.co/QH7EM301

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New York City Marathon runners to find packed hotels MARATON we have hree groups 21 1 from nathereoodsannds. a 1 from amsterdam. we had already planned ...thurs fri sat. before this we were already sold... NYC Marathon is on, but will hotels be ready for influx of guests? http://t.co/dRKjnggz

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How to get a better night's sleep while traveling Getting a good night's sleep while traveling can be a challenge. How to get a good night's rest while traveling (hint: look for 'sleep threats') http://t.co/N6EOG9un

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Sandy: Flight cancellations top 20,000, but start to ease The number of Sandy-related flight cancellations remains significant but has finally started to tail off following the 'superstorm.' ... #Sandy flight cancellations dwindle -- 572 today, most at #NYC airports, total tally pushes 20,000 http://t.co/B1hL0FbM

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Which airline fees are worth the extra money? At a time when a plane ticket gets you little more than a seat and a soda, the array of extras passengers can pay for is dizzying. There's a fee to... Which airline fees are worth the extra expense? (hint: pay to sit up front for tight connections) http://t.co/SuEvb4lw

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Stranded Sandy fliers may get help from European Union Like thousands of other U.S. travelers stranded in Europe by Hurricane Sandy, Washington, D.C., resident Patrick Blake wound up taking more... EU rules give fliers affected by #Sandy more compensation during delays http://t.co/85o6TBAz

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In wake of Sandy, a 'cruise to nowhere' from Baltimore Looking for an escape from Sandy madness? Cruise giant Carnival is selling a last-minute weekend getaway from Baltimore starting at $129 per person. ... With regular trip disrupted by #Sandy, #Carnival sells last-minute #cruise to nowhere from Baltimore http://t.co/CoQK0KoL

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Funeral museums liven up the death industry Funeral museums liven up the death industry #Ohio's funeral museums liven up the death industry http://t.co/iYEv1wuh #travel

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Wednesday: Sandy's flight cancellations now at 19,500 The number of flight cancellations resulting from Hurricane Sandy is now pushing 16,000, according to two prominent flight-tracking services. ... With continued disruptions Wednesday, number of flights canceled due to #Sandy now tops 19,000 http://t.co/RodiQ5Xd

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NYC's open hotels get double dose of business Hotels in lower Manhattan - where there's no power - have been scrambling to relocate guests today. At the same time, hotels in the rest of the city... Displaced guests from flood zones + locals without power = Booming business for #NYC's open hotels http://t.co/busd7Amc

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Stranded airline passengers seek one-way car rentals As air service remains disrupted in hurricane-hit areas, stranded and frustrated fliers are taking the wheel, using one-way car rentals to get where... Frustrated fliers seek one-way car rentals to escape choked Northeast airports http://t.co/T8OabwNI #travel #Sandy

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Flights slowly resume, but finding seats is tricky Airlines are starting to fly again along the East Coast. But passengers from 15,773 canceled flights the last few days may have trouble getting seats... East Coast flights slowly resume, but big backlog of stranded travelers makes finding seats tricky http://t.co/6OjOQwST

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Travel agents' tips for stormy weather journeys What to do when traveling at a storm-tossed time: Tips from travel agents Tips from #travel agents to help you cope with #Sandy, or any major weather event http://t.co/NUh6wxjO

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Trendy hotel amenity during Hurricane Sandy? Light sticks A run on light sticksHotels have gotten creative with power outages. Now, they're handing out light stick and/or flashlights.They're popular this week... Hotels in #Sandy's path give fun and functional extra to guests: Light sticks http://t.co/RIoHCIUd #travel

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Sandy wipes out flights at nearly three dozen airports The impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy is resulting in a virtual shutdown of flight operations at a number of East Coast airports today (Oct. 29). ... Airport-by-airport list of how #Sandy is affecting flights in the Northeast http://t.co/abNy414o #travel

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Stranded travelers hunker down and make the best of it HERNDON, Va. – As rain and wind buffeted the parking lot Monday morning at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, members of the Happy Travelers Club were... Stranded #Sandy travelers hunker down and make the best of it http://t.co/j53n9fmY

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What to do if your trip is canceled by Sandy Some advice on what to do if your flight, bus or train trip is canceled because of Hurricane Sandy What to do if your #travel plans are canceled or delayed by Hurricane #Sandy http://t.co/AMLw5wBW

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Marriott hotels in New York brace for Hurricane Sandy Fewer than five IHG-brand hotels are closed in the Northeast due to Hurricane Sandy. The Holiday Inn Express hotels in coastal areas in the DMV and... How Marriott's New York hotels are preparing for #Sandy http://t.co/cAMWZMQf

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Strategies for storm-tossed travelers As Hurricane Sandy gains strength and takes aim at a wide swath of the East Coast, the menacing storm has already shredded travel plans thousands of... From airlines to Amtrak to hotels, here's what travelers affected by #Sandy should expect http://t.co/wzbQtajQ

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Hopi warily welcome tourists to West's 'last secret land' Hopi reservation lays out the welcome mat with new tourist trail. Arizona's Hopi warily welcome tourists to West's 'last secret land' http://t.co/0l0jduTk #travel

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10 great places to get grossed out Author Richard Faulk says gross attractions offer a contrast to vacation spots that stress beauty. From #Seattle's gum wall to #Minnesota's Spam museum, 10 great places to get grossed out http://t.co/ZEjm5Mzb #travel

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Hilton returns to Vegas Strip with Tropicana deal Next January, Hilton Worldwide's top customers will again have a prime spot on the Las Vegas Strip to earn and redeem their points. Hilton... Tropicana Las #Vegas joining Doubletree, giving Hilton HHonors members a spot on the Strip http://t.co/6nVsdj8E #travel

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America's 10 most haunted cities Battles, burial grounds, and natural disasters have left behind an unsettled past in towns throughout the country. From #Galveston's ghosts to spooky spots in #Baltimore, America's 10 most haunted cities http://t.co/tn5nAe8S #travel

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Sandy: Airline-by-airline list of weather waivers (updated... rfg American AirlinesCovers travel to, from or through: Baltimore; Boston; Buffalo; Charleston,W. Va.; Charlottesville, Va.; Greensboro / Highpoint,... Airline-by-airline list of weather waivers for fliers affected by Hurricane #Sandy http://t.co/mnjmYkSj

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Rick Steves: Tips for riding Europe's subways and buses Learning how to use the public transportation system while traveling is a great way to save time and money. Rick Steves: How (and why) to use Europe's excellent public transportation systems http://t.co/hnzyC3KI

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Name that airport ... (Istanbul) Here is this week's 'name that airport' photo. Submit your guess for this week's out-of-season photo by clicking on the comment link and typing your... Name that airport: Can you tell where this photo was taken? http://t.co/j4J7knz4 #travel

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Airlines brace for Sandy-induced havoc U.S. airlines are casting a wary eye toward Hurricane Sandy, which threatens to morph into a giant coastal storm that will make landfall near some of... Airlines waive change fees for flights in Hurricane #Sandy's path, US Airways also includes Northeast http://t.co/qSza7niW

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The world's 'worst' airline joins the Internet age The airline many consider to be the world's worst airline has finally launched a website. Reuters reports that 'North Korea's Air Koryo, has finally... The world's 'worst' airline joins the Internet age as N. Korean carrier launches a website http://t.co/t51vk6Wy

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New 'world's largest' cruise ship could arrive in 2016 Royal Caribbean says it's in negotiations for a third Oasis Class vessel. Royal Caribbean in talks to build new #cruise ship in same class as Oasis, the world's largest http://t.co/xBJwDCI8

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Great American Bites: In NYC, hearty French fare at a fair... The restaurant, which opened in 1976 and to this day is unknown to many New Yorkers, remains a resolutely neighborhood joint. Great American Bites: Looking for hearty French fare at a fair price? NYC's Les Sans Culottes delivers http://t.co/dYpawAPI

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How to maintain your yoga routine while traveling More than ever, yoga enthusiasts have plenty of options for maintaining their routine on the road, instructors say. Yoga is a perfect exercise for travelers; here's how to maintain your routine on the road http://t.co/WjryLYLZ

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First look at the Airbus A350 XWB Photos: First look at #Airbus A350 XWB from the assembly line in Toulouse http://t.co/rBDQLQzR #travel

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IHG picks New York for flagship Even fitness hotel The flagship location for the new, fitness-themed Even hotel will be in New York City near Grand Central Station. IHG to launch new fitness-oriented hotel brand, Even, in Manhattan in 2014 http://t.co/QyJWjRoh #travel

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Singapore Airlines to drop world's longest flights The title for the world's longest nonstop commercial airline flight appears set to change hands. That comes after Singapore Airlines announced... Singapore Airlines to drop world's longest flight, canceling nonstop service from Newark to Singapore http://t.co/ZNrAiLuP

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Where to go in 2013: Travel's new hot spots Where to go in 2013: travel's new hot spots From Ecuador to Sri Lanka, Lonely Planet's top ten picks for 2013 #travel hot spots http://t.co/SMCEnbi0

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At TSA museum, grim artifacts inspire mission The main goal of the project is to share the history of the agency with the TSA workforce. At #TSA museum, 9/11 artifacts inspire agency's mission http://t.co/NfRq21Tb #travel

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Tropical Storm Sandy alters Caribbean cruise itineraries As Tropical Storm Sandy picks up strength south of Jamaica, cruise lines are adjusting their Caribbean itineraries. According to the U.S. National... #Cruise lines alter Caribbean itineraries as Tropical Storm Sandy approaches http://t.co/ednoBm9L #travel

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Latest Las Vegas attraction: A Neon Museum The city famed for bright lights gets a new attraction: a neon museum. The Las #Vegas "Boneyard," a collection of vintage signs, expanding into full-fledged Neon Museum http://t.co/qhF3mIh4

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Alitalia to honor some mistakenly discounted tickets Italian carrier Alitalia has told travelers that it will not honor heavily discounted tickets it mistakenly sold on its Japanese website. Travelers... Alitalia cancels mistakenly discounted tickets; some users booked intra-Europe flights for free http://t.co/naS1YL0I

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Airports offer more amenities for harried travelers Airports are expanding what they offer travelers to take some stress out of flying, set themselves apart and bring in more revenue. From massages to golf to live jazz, airports add amenities for harried travelers http://t.co/UVUQHJKM #travel

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Latest Norwegian cruise ship open for bookings This item was written by Fran Golden, a cruise expert and Trip Coach for Budget Travel magazine. Golden is serving as Guest Editor of The Cruise Log... Norwegian starts taking bookings for newest #cruise ship, Getaway to sail from Miami in 2014 http://t.co/IrlbMxTi

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Recession sparks slump in national park visits A new University of Georgia study links a drop in park visits to a weak economy. Decade-long study shows decline in visits, time spent at national parks http://t.co/KEHDUG0L #travel

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Digital Traveler: 4 apps that help manage your itinerary Four apps - WorldMate, TripIt, TripCase and Kayak - help you handle your reservations and travel plans. Digital Traveler: 4 apps that help manage your itinerary http://t.co/f9rTtpSN #travel

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Ask the Captain: What's the most challenging U.S. airport? Which airport is the most challenging and fun to land at? Ask the Captain: Which US airport is the most challenging for pilots? http://t.co/BRpQoirB #travel

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