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The prestigious World Travel Awards North and Central America Ceremony took place this past weekend in Orlando. Everybody and anybody in the world of the travel was at the event, which was held at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin and sponsored by Eurostar.

American Airlines took top honors as “North America’s Leading Airline,” while the St. Regis Hotel, New York was named “North America’s Leading Hotel.” The 15th World Travel Awards winners were voted by travel agents around the globe. Read the full story

If you are planning to travel on Labor Day weekend, you may be surprised by the lack of crowds at airports. According to numerous reports, Labor Day weekend travel by air is expected to drop by almost 6% when compared to the 2007 numbers. Within the United States, the decrease could be as high as 8-10%.

Labor Day weekend in terms of travel is actually judged for the whole week. This year Labor Day is on Monday, September 1. Therefore, travel from August 27-September 3rd is not expected to be as hectic for travelers as this time of year is historically. While travelers should still head to the airport in plenty of time, they should also expect to find quicker than usual lines once in the airport.

Many factors are coming into play that will limit the Labor Day weekend travel. First of all, the skyrocketing fuel prices are forcing airlines to charge more per ticket. Fuel prices are up almost 80% from last year at this time and with most people having less disposable income, that isn’t a good combination. In addition to fuel prices, airlines simply aren’t traveling to as many destinations as they were this time last year.

If you can afford to travel during Labor Day weekend, this year would actually be a good year to travel. With less traffic at the airports and on the planes, you should be able to enjoy your airport experience much more than in recent years.

If you want to get through the airport faster and with more ease, use the following travel tips to help you breeze right through, saving both time and hassle. Read the full story

The United States will soon have a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

Travelers who are coming to the U.S. from one of the 27 waivers countries which don’t need a visa to fly to the States will have to fill out an online form about their health and criminal background starting January 12, 2009. The form can be filled out by travelers online anytime before their departure date, but it’s encouraged to be at least three days before traveling.

The 27 waiver countries include:

Andorra
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brunei
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Though the requirement doesn’t go into effect until January, the new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form will begin a testing phase this Friday, August 1, 2008.

The online form is currently free, but it is unknown if that will change in the future. Travelers will be asked questions about contagious diseases, mental disorders, physical conditions, drug abuse, criminal convictions, and if they have been involved in spying, terrorist activities or genocide. The answers will determine whether the applicant is eligible to travel under the VWP and whether the traveler poses a law enforcement or security risk.

Once the form is completed online, authorization will be given immediately in most cases and the permit will be good for two years.

The European Commission will be monitoring the test phase to make sure its not actual a faux visa in disguise. The commission expect to give a report about the ESTA in November.

Who can picture Paris without the Eiffel Tower? Yet when the tower was built in 1889, no one thought it would be around for this long.

Originally built as the main entrance for the 1889 World’s Fair, designer Gustav Eiffel could only get a 20-year permit for the structure. At the time, many thought it was an eyesore that clashed with traditional Paris architecture. By 1909 there were calls to tear it down. Yet the tower survived to become a symbol of Paris. Read the full story

When it comes to vacation ideas, green is the new black. Eco vacations are becoming more and more popular as travelers seek experiences that enable them to get close to nature without leaving a mark.

So what’s an eco vacation and where do you find one? Read the full story

Pico Ayer Sun After Dark

Pico Iyer is a travel writer who’s nearly always worth reading. He’s never going to tell you about mainstream tourism or souvenir hunting, but when you’re in the mood to get into the deep reality of what traveling actually does to us, then Iyer is a good bet.
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A Jamaican Beach at Sunset

A trip to Jamaica can be relaxing, active, formal, or casual… but it’s always enjoyable. Jamaica, the third largest of the Caribbean islands, is a beautiful, wild, and diverse place. It’s the home of reggae and ska music, the Rastafari movement, miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches, luxury and laid-back resorts, and spicy Creole cuisine. Whatever your interests, there’s sure to be a place in Jamaica for you. Read the full story