TopDawg's Travelogue

Port of Seattle not concerned about Orbitz Insider reporting SEATAC no. 10 busiest during holidays

Carlanne — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:54:02 +0000

Yesterday afternoon officials at SEATAC airport received the anticipated numbers for the holiday traffic coming through the airport. In speaking with Perry Cooper, Airport Media Officer, he reported that the numbers for the Thanksgiving holiday are in line with last year’s statistics. The busiest day of the holiday will be on November 29th, Sunday with [...]

Travel 101: Tips for easing holiday travel when passing through airport security checkpoints

Carlanne — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:00 +0000

As the holidays are upon travelers, there are things to be aware of when flying that can help ease the frustration and pain of airline travel. Seattle Travel Industry Examiner has compiled a few points to help you get through the holidays with ease and tranquility. However, these tips are only for the traveling time. You have to figure out for [...]

Travel 101: Should I buy travel insurance?

Carlanne — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:09:22 +0000

Is the benefit of travel insurance worth the cost of travel insurance? Knowing you are traveling to see family over the holidays, the last thing you want to worry about is an accident or illness. You have saved both time and money for this holiday vacation. The time you will be spending is frequently worth more than the [...]

Seattle Airport ranked number 10 busiest airport by Orbitz Insider for the holidays

Carlanne — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:14:51 +0000

If you are thinking about traveling over the holidays, keep in mind that SEATAC Airport has just been named the 10th busiest airport in the nation, so you need to plan ahead to avoid and/or deal with delays with a minimum of irritation. Read more… Seattle Airport ranked number 10 busiest airport by Orbitz Insider for [...]

Vancouver celebrated the 100 day countdown by lighting the new Olympic Rings

Carlanne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:02:58 +0000

Wednesday night at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer, VANOC, Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia, and Houourable Mary McNeil, Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC held a ceremony to light the 2010 Olympic Rings at Coal Harbour. The rings now sit on a barge in the water. [...]

Olympic & Paralympic Village handoff to VANOC – 100 day countdown celebration

Carlanne — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:26:01 +0000

Yesterday, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, the City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson officially marked the 100 day countdown by handing over the key to the Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver to John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). Read more…. Olympic & Paralympic Village Vancouver [...]

Postcard from Vancouver – 100 day countdown celebration event today

Carlanne — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:05:08 +0000

Today the City of Vancouver will hold a ceremonial handover of the Olympic and Paralympic Village to the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). The official ceremony begins at 10:30 AM at the Salt Building with Mayor Gregor Robertson officially handing over the keys to the Olympic and Paralympic [...]

Day 5 – Postcard from Whistler

Carlanne — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:40:07 +0000

After a wonderful evening out with Breton Murphy, Senior Manager, Destination Media Relations, Tourism Whistler at Earl’s in Whistler Village, it was back to the Fairmont Whistler for a good night’s sleep. One of the things I most love about the Fairmont hotels is that they allow pets. (a resounding 10!) For someone who has [...]

Day 4 – Off to Whistler from Nanaimo-day 1 of checking out the venues

Carlanne — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:55:10 +0000

November 1st , Sunday morning: We had to have our bags at the Best Western Dorchester by 7AM. Since the time changed at 2AM to fall back 1 hour, we would supposedly still get a little extra sleep. Unfortunately, in the room next door to me there were torch relay volunteers who were throwing their [...]

The 2010 Olympics Flame arrived in Victoria BC on Friday,Oct 30, 2009

Carlanne — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:52:38 +0000

On Friday, October 30, 2009, Victoria BC welcomed the 2010 Olympic Flame and starts 2010 Olympic Torch Relay with emotional celebrations. Victoria was the scene of high expectation Friday morning as the crowds turned out for the arrival of the Olympic Flame. Read more here: The 2010 Olympics Flame arrived in Victoria BC on Friday,Oct 30, 2009 Posted [...]