Articles by Carly Okyle
Happiest U.S. Town: San Luis Obispo, California
What to expect from the "happiest" town in the country. San Luis Opisbo in central California was named the "Happiest Place in the U. S.
Best Beaches 2012: Dr. Beach's Top Picks
Coronado Beach tops Dr. Beach's list of Best Beaches of 2012 For over 22 years, Steven Leatherman has reviewed and ranked beaches worldwide, earning himself the nickname Dr.
New York Travel Guide 2012: Apple iTunes App Features 675 Listings
Apple products, like the iPhone 5, will have a new travel guide for New York City from Peter Pauper Press.
Euro 2012: Ukraine Fun Facts
Since half the stadiums for Euro 2012 are in Ukraine, here are some interesting tidbits on the country.
Euro 2012: Inside the Arenas
Euro 2012 is in Poland and the Ukraine. Learn more about the stadiums where the games are taking place
Save $70 in 2 Weeks for Your July 4th Weekend
Save money on the Independence Day holiday Travelocity released their Fourth of July Booking Barometer results, proving what everyone already knows: booking flights early saves money.
Save Money on Your Car Rental
What every traveler should know to save money on a rental car With ticket prices and baggage fees and hotel costs, there's no doubt that trips are expensive.
Drive Without a Blind Spot
New technology for car mirrors give drivers a better view Blind spots are dangerous. In the United States, about 4% of automobile accident fatalities -- or approximately 1,000 deaths each year -- are caused by blind spots.
Best iPhone Apps for Travel
Five iPhone Apps that make traveling better Apple Maps came out on the new iOS 6 system, but there are plenty of other travel apps that will make your trip easy and fun.
Apple Maps: How the New App Can Help Your Travels
The new Apple Maps has advantages over Google's version While Google Maps has long been a standard stand-by for travelers who need assistance with navigation from their smartphones, there is now a challenger.
The Perfect Playlist for… a Cross-Country Drive
When you're out on the road, make sure these songs come out of your speakers. Even with high gas prices, there’s an undeniable allure to the open road.
Travel Tips for Families
Traveling with kids can be fun, as long as you keep these tips in mind. A vacation as a family is a great way to make lasting memories and enjoy each other in a way that just can’t happen when there’s homework and house chores to contend with.
Man Survives a Suicide Attempt at Niagara Falls
A man deliberately plunged 180 feet into the Niagara River in a suicide attempt. He survived. By surviving a purposeful 180-foot plunge on Monday, a man becomes only the third person in history known to live after plunging over the falls without a safety device.
10 Movies NOT to Watch When Traveling
These are movies you want to avoid watching just before a voyage. Travel films can be filled with breathtaking landscapes and exhilarating adventure. There are no shortage of films that will inspire you to get out and see the world.
Ecotourism Affects Shark Behavior
Unsure of whether ecotourism is harmful to sharks -- and therefore the balance of the ocean's ecosystem -- scientists are conducting research
USS Iowa Battleship to Become a Los Angeles Museum
A historic battleship, decommissioned in 1990, will become a floating museum in San Pedro, Los Angeles.
Keith Wright, 95, is the “World’s Oldest Backpacker”
Keith Wright backpacks through Europe. He's 95. At 95-years old, an Australian named Keith Wright is proving that age is just a number. Just as he’s done for the past ten years, Wright will spend the summer traveling alone through Europe.
Cleveland Bets a New Casino Will Revitalize Downtown
Ohio's first casino opened earlier this week. Why go to Las Vegas to gamble when you can visit. . . Cleveland? It took investors an estimated $350 million, and it needed five state-wide votes in two decades, but Ohio is now getting its first casino.
Beach News: Nude Sunbathing and Shifting Sands
All the news about the beach that you've always wanted to know. Life can be a real beach – especially in summer! There’s plenty of news out there about the sand and surf, so for those of you who are interested in the latest beach news, here it is: It’s no surprise that the beach is a popular vacation spot during the summer months, but there’s some discrepancy as to exactly how popular of a destination it is.
Report Says TSA “Does not have a complete understanding” of Breaches
A report from the Department of Homeland Security outlines TSA's vulnerabilities and raises concerns
Richard Branson Is So Cool, He's Ice Cold
Virgin Atlantic airlines is serving ice cubes in the likeness of Sir Richard Branson Have you ever wanted to come face to face with the rich and famous? Well, some lucky fliers on Virgin Atlantic planes will have that opportunity.
Big City Fun Facts: New York City
Here are a list of things you don't know about The Big Apple There were approximately 50. 6 million visitors to New York City – both foreign and domestic – in 2011, according to NYCGo.
Cruise Line Sued By Stranded Fisherman for Negligence
Cruise lines are in trouble again. This time, Princess Cruises is being sued. Whoever thought of the phrase “smooth sailing” must not have had cruises in mind.
Travel Trends
Surveys from TripAdvisor and AAA tell how many are planning to travel and where. Summer means warm weather and long daylight hours. For many, summer also means travel.
Australian Couple Goes the Distance to Promote Fuel Economy
With gas being so expensive, you might think it’s too costly to take a road trip. John and Helen Taylor prove that you thought wrong.
Carbon Emissons Reports Arrive at European Commission, China and India Delayed
The European Commission requested emissions reports from all airlines who fly in and out of the EU. Almost every airline complied.
Lady Gaga Cancels Sold-Out Concert in Indonesia
Indonesia denied Lady Gaga a permit on Tuesday, forcing her to cancel a sold-out concert The 52,000 people who have tickets to Lady Gaga's "Born This Way Ball" concert in Jakarta will not be able to use them.
Connecticut Unveils a "Revolutionary" New Tourism Campaign
On Monday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Connecticut's new tourism campaign: Still Revolutionary
