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Track Flights for Thanksgiving and Holiday Travel

Eric Meier — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:12:30 +0000

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year. If you’re heading out of town or expecting visitors, here are links to tracking flights at airports around New York. Track flights to and from Syracuse Airport (KSYR). Track flights at Albany Airport (KALB). Track flights at Buffalo Airport (KBUF). Track flights at [...]

10 Real Life Horror Movie Locations

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:08:19 +0000

Now that Halloween is quickly approaching, why not grab a few friends and visit these 10 real-life locations that famous horror movies used in order to scare and thrill their audience? It's a good way to get some spine-tingling chills as you walk past these infamous sites without having to spend the money to visit a haunted house or go on a ghost tour.

The 10 Most Haunted Places in America

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:07:51 +0000

As Halloween draws near, shut the lights off, grab your pet, a well-worn blanket, and curl up to read about some of the most spine-tingling and frightening places on Earth. As the ghost stories of each place draw you in, be aware of that disembodied footstep or strange rapping noise-it may just be a spirit trying to reach out to you!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo By Visiting One of These 10 Unbelievable Mexican Destinations

Kathy Landin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:53:13 +0000

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we have Mexico on the brain. Perhaps this year, instead of celebrating the day with watered-down margaritas at your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant, you should start planning that trip to Mexico you’ve always talked about taking. The country is filled with a rich culture, profound history and [...]

Forget That Vacation in Hawaii — Why Not Book a Trip to Space? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:59:08 +0000

If you’ve ever dreamed of going to outer space, your wish may soon come true — and you won’t have to join NASA to make it happen. Three companies have jumped into the space tourism business and are currently taking reservations for future flights. Booking a seat isn’t cheap, but it won’t cost anywhere near [...]

Italy Tops the List of Most Popular Vacation Destinations in 2012 — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:41:42 +0000

Are you planning on using your passport in 2012? According to a Travel-Ticker survey of 2,301 people, Italy is the most popular overseas travel spot for the coming year, with 43 percent citing it as one of their “dream destinations.”

7 Intense Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations for Winter Thrill Seekers [VIDEOS]

Carl Pettit — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:46:19 +0000

Are you one of those roller coaster fanatics? If yes, you're probably in ride withdrawal during the winter, so why not try flying off the side of a mountain instead. Some of the best spots for extreme skiing and snowboarding are in the Canadian Rockies. It doesn’t matter if you’re delivered to the top of [...]

90 Million Americans Hitting The Road For Christmas

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:43:52 +0000

Are you planning on fighting the legendary “Left Lane Battle” on the thruway this holiday season? The left lane battle is when certain drivers insist on using the left lane for more than just passing. Well suit up with your armor because according to a new survey from Triple A, more than 90 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Christmas holiday.

Tips To Survive Holiday Travel

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:17 +0000

Are you planning on traveling this holiday season? Are you prepared to deal with the massive headache and stress that will accompany you? I’m not going to sugar coat it; travel will suck this time of the year. The time with your family and friends is well worth it. Here are tips for surviving holiday [...]

Traffic Alert: New York State Thruway Blocked Between Syracuse and Canastota

Eric Meier — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:31:44 +0000

The New York State Thruway is a no-go for travellers this afternoon between Interstate 481 in Syracuse (Exit 34A) and Canastota (Exit 34). All of the westbound lanes are blocked due to a vehicle fire while gapers delays hamper eastbound travel. If you are traveling eastbound to the Mohawk Valley this afternoon, exit at [...]

Thousand Islands Bridge is Dedicated Today in 1938

Eric Meier — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:50:53 +0000

It was on this date in 1938 that the Thousand Island Bridge in Upstate New York's Jefferson County was dedicated. The bridge opened to traffic the year before but today is the anniversary of a dedication ceremony featuring President Franklin Roosevelt, the former governor of New York State.

The international border crossing at the 1000 Islands is actually a series of bridges connecting the US mainland near Alexandria Bay to New York's Wellsley Island, Canada's Hill Island and finally the Canadian Mainland.

People You Don't Want To End Up Next To On A Plane

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:00:12 +0000

Airline travel (especially with the whole family) can be pretty miserable. When you lose the “seating lottery” and get stuck sitting near a problem passenger, things can get bad fast. Here are some people according to Guyism.com you don’t want to end up next to on a plane: 1) The Non-stop Talker 2) The Armrest [...]

The 5 Best Routes To See The Leaves Change In New York State

Eric Meier — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:54:47 +0000

Autumn means cool, crisp air and the annual explosion of color on the landscapes of Upstate New York as the leaves change from verdant to vibrant with reds, oranges and yellows replacing the green of summer. Short drives within a few hours of Utica will yield some amazing panoramas of color thanks to Mother Nature. [...]

America's Top Dirtiest Cities

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:22:41 +0000

Everyone thinks that bigger cities must be better. For the most part they are, but you’ll have to sacrifice a few things in order to like them. Most big cities are pretty filthy, and we have the top ones in the country. Here are the Top dirtiest cities in the U.S. according to Travel.Yahoo.com: New [...]

Happy Birthday, Interstate Highway System – Travel I-790 Today to Celebrate!

Eric Meier — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:57:21 +0000

It was on this date in 1956 that the Interstate Highway System was created. A system of limited access, high speed routes were needed to serve the travelling and defense needs of the nation. There were similar highways created earlier like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the New York Parkway system (for a ride back in [...]

Eric Meier's Top Upstate New York Dream Drive: NY Route 97

Eric Meier — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:02:18 +0000

I received my copy of AAA's Car and Driver magazine yesterday. One of the articles was a list of thier choices for the top 3 Dream Drives in New York State. They included Route 30 thought the Adirondacks, Route 22 from the Bronx to the Canadian border in Clinton County and US 6 across the mid Hudson Valley.