http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F The latest travel headlines from Philly.com. en-us Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149847&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_In_Obama_s_backyard.html WASHINGTON - For 24 hours, President Obama and I were neighbors. Not that we talked through his wrought-iron fence, as Tim Allen's character in Home Improvement did with his backyard buddy, Wilson. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT fbc916230e3abe5827fe29ab46836cc8 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168556&44=69354557&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2Fcasinos%2F20091106_CasiNotes__Borgata_serving_up_celeb_chefs.html IT HAS to be a foodie's ultimate fantasy: Getting up-close-and-personal with a slew of superstar chefs while sampling some of their dishes. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8b2887ac88805528d60c6465352c45ea 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149787&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Personal_Journey__Cowgirl_dreams_become_reality.html With my 50th birthday looming, I wanted to celebrate in an active fashion. On my desk sits a black-and-white photo of me at age 6, wearing a blue-and-white cowgirl outfit and swinging an imaginary rope. An avid horseback rider for most of my life, the cowgirl is still there. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0db13bb5e7db59f0db5497c6ef99f2e0 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149837&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Stories_help_sell_this_town_s_wines.html PASO ROBLES, Calif. - A framed jacket draws the eye when you walk into the downtown tasting room of D'Anbino Vineyards & Cellars. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1c17f0226d7d4bdf5c01a65c413888fd 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149807&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Ark__house_was_Clinton_s_first_home.html HOPE, Ark. - The Bill Clinton First Home Museum will soon be a part of the national park system, a designation that will give the modest structure on a busy street more visibility as a tourist destination. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d5576a739211d46b7c160f2df11f919d 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149827&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_See_how_it_grows.html The Blossom 4-in-1 Seating System from Graco is a high chair and booster-seat system that goes and grows with your child. The modular system comes with a folding high chair and toddler booster seat that can be used separately or together to convert from a lightweight high chair to an infant feeding booster, a toddler booster, or a youth chair (for children who can sit up unassisted). Using different configurations, you can seat two children at once. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT bca1b0a3b571be1fd2fc07dfb18a40a2 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149782&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Online_Traveler__Niche_sites_offer_lots_of_hotel_deals.html Go online to book a hotel room, and you'll be bombarded by options from Las Vegas to Laos, in no particular order. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 75f797e428dea00b67f8151db192f032 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149852&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Tell_Us_About__Your_Journey.html Did a travel experience move you, change you, give you a new take on life or just great memories? Tell us how, in 500 words or fewer. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2f84f4e655f163d6d924c11c45b890e6 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149842&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Make_a_note_of_it.html Duffelup.com brings back the simplicity of travel planning with virtual Post-it notes. What's hot: Drag and drop your stickies into the different days of your trip itinerary. You can clip ideas from anywhere on the Web with the "bookmarklet" tool. The map view has numbered pins with the locations of all the planned stops on your trip. And in the left navigation bar, you'll find extra details, such as dates, addresses, and Web links. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 51640698776fbeb2d5e1b70b42175411 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149812&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_CruiseCritic_names_best_lines__ships.html Royal Caribbean won the award for best family cruise line and Carnival won in the category of best for first-time cruisers in CruiseCritic.com's annual editors' awards. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d1d4f0ef9a964ccd383480697b000e5a 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149817&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Year_of_the_Deal_awaits_2010_bargain_hunters.html If you thought the travel bargains were unbelievable this year, just wait until 2010. I'm fully aware that this prediction flies in the face of conventional wisdom. I mean, how many travel experts have you seen on TV lately, warning that the deals are going, going, gone? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c8e7ac9d47c2e8c0eaa250a00ded0ee7 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149832&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Top_10.html New Golf Courses From Golfweek magazine: 1. Rock Creek Cattle Co. Deer Lodge, Mont. 2. Palouse Ridge Golf Club Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT bafdf531dcb4bc5ae18a913add291b64 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149797&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_10_for_the_Road.html 10 for the Road You can plan now to attend these weekend events, occurring within a few weeks and within a day's drive of Philadelphia. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT cdf3bb40f1f982df45268bfbd8ec911e 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149792&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Foreign_Exchange.html Here is what a U.S. dollar buys (in commercial trades; consumer rates may be lower). Country   Oct. 29 Year ago    Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT bea7ec95764a0ab378c649a714f2dd4a 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69149802&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091108_Travel_Troubleshooter_.html Question: I am having a tough time getting my money back from Best Western, and I need your help. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d4843917457e7fda0bab892c7a8d3c84 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168551&44=69052857&32=3796&7=195582&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Ftravel%2F20091104_Winter_s_the_time_for_hot_deals_on_offseason_rentals.html NEW YORK - Winter is a traditionally slow season for vacation home rentals. But if you're a would-be renter, you can score terrific bargains on off-season rentals and enjoy a different type of getaway, sipping hot chocolate in front of a cozy fireplace instead of running around to see the sights. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:37:42 GMT 46a8fd00d3de9b46687179ef58e380f1 2009-11-04T17:37:42Z