OCEANSIDE–The North County Transit District (NCTD) is gearing up for an eventful summer with special events, extra trains and buses in service, and transit/fare packages for the San Diego County Fair. Bike to Work (May 16) On Thursday, May 16, NCTD will support bicyclists from across the county in celebrating the 29th annual SANDAG Bike […]
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Extends Savings On Train Travel For Midweek Getaways
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is extending its midweek getaway offer on train travel through June 27, 2019. The special offers enables passengers who travel midweek, from Monday through Thursday, to purchase one full-fare adult ticket and book an additional ticket on the same reservation at a 50 percent discount. “We are excited to offer this […]
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Offers 50% Off Companion Rail Fares For Spring Getaways
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering special savings on midweek train travel through May 23. For a limited time, passengers who travel midweek, from Monday through Thursday, can purchase one full-fare adult ticket and book an additional ticket on the same reservation at a 50 percent discount. “We are excited to offer this promotion as […]
Study: Hotels Need To Be Home Smart Home
(Newswise)–A new study has found that the average American hotel room lags behind the average American home when it comes to technology, and that hotels need to be more than a “home away from home” in order to satisfy guests. The study, conducted by University of Delaware professors Sri Beldona and Zvi Schwartz, was recently […]
TSA Projects Prepares For Another Record Number Of Spring Break Travelers
WASHINGTON–The Transportation Security Administration kicked off the Spring Break travel period, which typically begins in late February and continues into April, and is prepared for yet another record number of travelers. TSA expects to screen approximately 107 million passengers and crew from March 14 to April 28, which is an increase of more than 3 […]
TSA Projects Prepares For Another Record Number Of Spring Break Travelers
WASHINGTON–The Transportation Security Administration kicked off the Spring Break travel period, which typically begins in late February and continues into April, and is prepared for yet another record number of travelers. TSA expects to screen approximately 107 million passengers and crew from March 14 to April 28, which is an increase of more than 3 […]
Puerto Rico is Open for Business and its Proud and Resilience People Welcomes Your Arrival
By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment/Travel News Editor SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – It has been a year and a half after Hurricane Maria, and San Diego County News visited the island over the Presidents Day holiday and found signs of hope and progress are emerging in Puerto Rico, just as the island’s tourist season […]
Study: Hotels Need To Be Home Smart Home
(Newswise)–A new study has found that the average American hotel room lags behind the average American home when it comes to technology, and that hotels need to be more than a “home away from home” in order to satisfy guests. The study, conducted by University of Delaware professors Sri Beldona and Zvi Schwartz, was recently […]
Recent Rains Bode Well At The Flower Fields
CARLSBAD–Southern California has recently experienced winter storms that have blanketed the area with consistent rain. With less than a month from opening day, the team at The Flower Fields keeps a close eye on the growth and health of the crop…so far, they like what they see! “We’re excited to see that the fields have […]
Easter Islanders Used Rope, Ramps To Put Giant Hats On Famous Statues
(Newswise)–The ancient people of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, were able to move massive stone hats and place them on top of statues with little effort and resources, using a parbuckling technique, according to new research from a collaboration that included investigators from Binghamton University, State University at New York. “Of the many questions that […]