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 […]
San Diego Women In Tourism And Hospitality Launches New Website
SAN DIEGO–San Diego Women in Tourism and Hospitality (W.I.T.H.) revealed their latest move in “leading the way” in San Diego through the launch of the new website, www.sdwithit.com. W.I.T.H. is a program led by Clara Carter, founder and CEO of the Multi-Cultural Convention Services Network (MCCSN). W.I.T.H. focuses on issues relating to women in the […]
Essential Places to Go While Staying at Marriott’s Marbella, Spain Vacation Club Resort
By Danny R. Johnson/Travel News Editor MARBELLA, SPAIN–Marriott’s Marbella Beach Vacation Club Resort is located on the gleaming Costa del Sol, which is a dynamic and vibrant hidden gem and Mediterranean seaside resort on Spain’s southern coast. Marbella is situated on the Mediterranean Sea, between Málaga and the Strait of Gibraltar, in the foothills of […]
San Diego International Airport’s Innovation Lab Welcomes Innovators Into New Accelerator Program
SAN DIEGO–The first successful applicants have begun testing their ideas in the Airport Innovation Lab at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The first two focus areas are airport parking and easing the airport experience. Five companies were welcomed into the space last month: Baggage Nanny, FreedomPark, ParkConnect, TravelCar, and Vark; the companies will participate in […]
Universal Studios Hollywood is Summer 2018 Premiere Destination for Family Fun and Adventure
By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment/Travel News Editor Universal City, CA – Since its inception as a theme park in 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood has undergone numerous of transformations, expansions and upgrades over its 54 years of existence. Without question Universal Studios Hollywood is the “Entertainment Capital of Los Angeles,” and is the only movie […]
CA State Parks Offers Tips To Recreate Safely This Fourth Of July Holiday
SACRAMENTO–Fourth of July is around the corner and for many outdoor enthusiasts, it is the perfect time for camping, hiking and swimming with family and friends. California State Parks wants our visitors to recreate safely and enjoy their time by keeping their loved ones safe. Because the hot summer weather invites many people to head […]
Amtrak Offers Residents New California Everyday Discounts Program On Train Travel
ORANGE–The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner recently launched the California Everyday Discounts program offering year-round savings on train travel for seniors, students, and passengers with disabilities. The Pacific Surfliner route travels between San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo, connecting nearly 3 million passengers a year to many of Southern California’s […]