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Friday, December 30. 2005

CNN's 2006 Top Travel Destinations Seem Oh So 2005!

So CNN came out with their top travel picks for 2006 and they look so, how should we say this, 2005. Croatia? Com'on now. Don't they read our blog? Croatia is about as trendy as the French Riviera. If you want to go somewhere cool why not head to Belgrade. Or Warsaw. Or even Kiev. The other destinations on the list read like a who's who of boring geriatric travel. Other than China perhaps, you've got place like Colorado, Arizona, and Mexico on the list. Yawn. Did CNN use the Russel P. Sloan Home for Retired People in Clearwater, Florida to write this? If you're heading to Latin America why not Guatemala or Belize? Better yet head down to Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America. And it's cheaper than Uncle John's suit. Ski in Colorado? How passe. Why not Slovakia? It will cost you half as much, even w/ the flight included. Com'on CNN. You want people to remember their travel in 2006. Not want to forget it.
Posted by WorldTraveler in Destinations, News at 16:05 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Thursday, December 29. 2005

New Year's Eve Hotel Deals - Still Tons of Availability

Wow. Tons of rooms, so you have no excuse not to go out this New Year's Eve. Looks like availability is solid everywhere, even Cabo. Imagine, a few less Sammy Hagars running around. Nice.


For Hotel Rooms arriving 12/30 and checking out 1/02


CityPrice
San Francisco $38
New York City$75
Rio de Janeiro$69
Paris$62
London$57
Las Vegas$89
Tokyo$129
Miami$66
Cabo San Lucas$246
Dubai$80
Hong Kong$39
Monaco$78
Bangkok$13
Tel Aviv$41
Honolulu$89


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 15:24 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

New York Times 20 Most Popular Travel Articles From '05

For your travel reading pleasure, check out the New York Times today for a list of their top 20 travel articles of 2005. The articles include:


1. In Croatia, a New Riviera Beckons By STEVE DOUGHERTY
As the wounds of war heal, Croatia's beautiful and historic Dalmatian coast is being rediscovered by international trendsetters.
2. Girls Gone Mild By MAUREEN DOWD
Sisters on a spring break adventure at a luxury hotel, where T-shirts stay dry and the rest of Mexico is kept at bay. (March 20, 2005)
3. Does the Affordable Paris Bistro Still Exist? Oui. By MARK BITTMAN
A careful search reveals Parisian restaurants both old and new that are not only affordable but terrific. (March 13, 2005)
3. St.-Tropez à Go-Go By SETH SHERWOOD
Yacht or not, star or gawker, each summer, the crowds descend on St.-Trop, French for St. Too Much. (July 31, 2005)
5. 10 New York Hotels for Under $250 a night By DENNY LEE
In the city that never sleeps, visitors have to, but affordable hotel rooms in Manhattan are hard to find. (December 11, 2005)
6. Driving Upstream: A Road Trip With Stops for Salmon By SAM SIFTON
A road trip through Washington State and British Columbia has one goal: eating salmon. (July 10, 2005)
7. Yoga in the Morning, Cooking in the AfternoonBy JANE MARGOLIES
As yoga goes mainstream, resorts up the ante offering it straight up or on the side. (July 24, 2005)
8. 36 Hours in Martha's VineyardBy MARY SUH
Experience Martha’s Vineyard the way the locals do by skipping the shopping streets, using the bike paths and eating well. (July 22, 2005)
9. My Kingdom for a Gin and Tonic: A Caribbean Island Fit for a Princess By ALESSANDRA STANLEY
Mustique hasn't changed much since the days when Princess Margaret held court there. And that's a good thing. (May 1, 2005)
10. Is Le Marche the Next Tuscany? By CHRISTOPHER SOLOMON
Avanishing Italy still exists among the hill towns of Le Marche, a province in east-central Italy with rolling vineyards and golden grain fields topped by crumbling castles. (May 22, 2005)
11. The Oz of the Middle East By SETH SHERWOOD
In Dubai, land of opulent hotels, underwater restaurants and colossal shopping malls, there is simply no such thing as over the top. (May 8,2005)
12. 36 Hours in Block Island, R.I. By PAUL SCHNEIDER
Away from its string of grand wooden hotels, Block Island has a little of the flavor of the quieter parts of Nantucket or the Vineyard.(July 8, 2005)
13. One Capri for 'Only Visiting' and One for 'Don't Even Ask' By ARIC CHEN
The fabled island of Capri is a playground for the rich and famous -- and for those who want to be. (July 24, 2005)
14. The Race to Alaska Before It Melts By TIMOTHY EGAN
Is the state's icy beauty under threat from global warming? Many tourists aren't waiting to find out. (June 26, 2005)
15. Shanghai, a Far East Feast By R. W. APPLE Jr.
Shanghai is again one of the world's most compelling destinations, particularly for those travelers looking for a great meal. (October 9, 2005)
16. 36 Hours in Kennebunkport, Me. By KIMBERLY RIDLEY
Exploring by foot, bike and boat reveals this old coastal town's enduring charms. (July 29, 2005)
17. Seeing Paris on $250 a Day By ANN M. MORRISON
Staying on budget means a hotel room in a hospital and attending a free art auction. (Just don't join in the bidding.) (April 10, 2005)
18. On Molokai, a Land Faithful to Its Roots By ADAM NAGOURNEY
An unspoiled island is far from the tourist parade, and likes it just fine that way. (April 17, 2005)
19. Siena, One Step Ahead of the Crowd By PABLEAUX JOHNSON
Avoiding day-trippers in this well-preserved medieval hill city can be easy, as their routine is as predictable as the tides. (August 14, 2005)
20. Waiting for Havana By LUISITA LOPEZ TORREGROSA
Cuba is one of the last travel taboos for Americans. But plenty of travel companies are already planning for the day when the country once again becomes a Caribbean playground for U.S. citizens. (November 27, 2005)

Posted by WorldTraveler in Destinations, News at 11:00 | Comments (0) | Trackback (1)

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Some Deals, Lots of Increases

Ha, so I'm continuing even past the 28th.  It's a labour of love.  So, it's getting pretty close to NYE and you've been checking the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex for days now, religously, not only for the fares, but also my effervescent writing style.  If you haven't bought by now, you might be fighting an uphill battle.  You're getting close to the departure day, so there are no discounts for early booking.  Duh.  However, sometimes when there's availability, airlines will give seats away for free.  Nah, just kidding.  But NYC-DUB and NYC-BUD are still cheap, so if you feel like getting hammered on Guinness or goulash(?), you're all set. 


For flights departing 12/30 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$427
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$322
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1274
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$1392
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1060
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$2048
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$699
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1447
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1388
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$1004
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$455
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$1588
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$858
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$1435
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$481
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$858
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$226


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 10:46 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Wednesday, December 28. 2005

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Prices Much Lower

Ok, so you've been checking the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex for days now, breathlessly waiting for my post.  And you have been rewarded, prices are much cheaper for almost all destinations.  My suggestion would be to buy now as prices probably won't go any lower.  Availability is probably getting pretty scarce too.  Do it.  Make it happen.  If you ask nicely, I may even continue this tomorrow.


For flights departing 12/30 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$405
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$289
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1262
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$990
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1031
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$1709
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$663
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1533
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1111
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$621
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$420
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$621
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$1015
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$659
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$628
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$1170
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$208


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 10:08 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Tuesday, December 27. 2005

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Prices Roughly the Same

So you're at work right now, wondering what to do for New Year's Eve. Christmas was fun, but you're looking for something ... more fun, funner. It's the 8th day and penultimate day for the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex. Prices to Europe keep inching down, but we suggest to buy now as availability will soon be evaporating.


For flights departing 12/30 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$427
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$322
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1274
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$984
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1061
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$1787
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$1235
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1447
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1388
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$795
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$629
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$849
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$915
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$690
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$524
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$858
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$212


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 10:38 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Monday, December 26. 2005

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Europe Cheaper

The day after Christmas. And while there are usually sales on this day, not too much movement in prices. It's day 7 of the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex. We'll keep updating until the 28th, and then, you're on your own.  Prices from NYC to Europe as cheaper, so if you want to party with Dieter Sprockets in Berlin, now's the time to buy.


For flights departing 12/30 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$517
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$328
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1433
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$984
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1061
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$1788
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$698
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1447
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1388
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$795
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$486
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$756
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$799
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$740
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$520
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$835
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$212


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 09:45 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Sunday, December 25. 2005

New Year's Eve Hotel Deals - Availability Galore

Merry Christmas again!  I ran the FareIndex for Mobissimo Hotels from 30 December to 2 January and, well, the prices are roughly the same.  I could post the difference on the one fare, which was New York, it's now $3 more expensive to stay the night in the same hotel in Parsippany.  Why?  Don't ask why, just go and enjoy.  I think the take away lesson from this is that there is still availability in all the New Year's Eve destinations for hotels, with the exception of Cabo San Lucas.  Apparently there is a tank top and Oakley convention during New Year's and bookings are now hard to come by.  Go figure.  
Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 12:57 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all! It's day 6 of the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex. It's Christmas, and we're still working. We will keep our word and drag ourselves away from our familie, especially my nephew who I have not seen in 5 years, and other assorted 'loved' ones so you can plan a debauched booze night this year. Fare trade? Absolutely, because we're here for you, and that's what counts. Would Expedia do that for you?


For flights departing 12/30 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$398
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$367
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1351
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$984
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1061
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$1779
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$663
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1447
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1388
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$795
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$764
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$1262
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$799
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$1436
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$524
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$835
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$194


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 12:41 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Saturday, December 24. 2005

New Year's Eve Hotel Deals - Cabo San Lucas Expensive

Ok, so I'd go to Cabo San Lucas for New Year's Eve basically when rivers reverse course, the sun sets in the East, and British food becomes edible. I guess what I'm saying is that I'd rather endure a 6 month migraine, trapped in a room with Tony Robbins, with only Spam to eat than go to Cabo. But I digress, I now have just one more reason not to go - hotel rooms are now $375. Zoiks. That means it's actually a popular place to go. I assume after the eastern side of the Mexico got ravaged during the hurricane season, the only place left is ... Cabo. Enjoy and enjoy responsibly.


For Hotel Rooms arriving 12/30 and checking out 1/02


CityPrice
San Francisco $38
New York City$71
Rio de Janeiro$70
Paris$60
London$69
Las Vegas$89
Tokyo$129
Miami$66
Cabo San Lucas$375
Dubai$78
Hong Kong$67
Monaco$50
Bangkok$13
Tel Aviv$41
Honolulu$89


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 11:14 | Comments (0) | Trackback (1)

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Keep Checking

Whooee, it's day 6 of the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex. It's Christmas Eve, and we're still working.  Why?  Because we said we'd update our prices everyday until the 28th.  And we at Mobissimo keep our word.  Here's the skinny, right now, availability is very time specific, fares are changing by the minute.  We have established a baseline here with the FareIndex, you can see what is roughly the lowest price, if you find that price available, we'd suggest that you buy it immediately.  For example, SFO-GIG has dropped $500, so guess where I'm going for NYE?


For flights departing 12/29 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$487
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$367
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1262
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$984
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1480
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$1468
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$648
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1399
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1365
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$604
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$720
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$1185
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$858
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$1427
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$527
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$1199
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$194


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 10:39 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Friday, December 23. 2005

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Fares Have Increased

It's day 5 of the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex. Prices are much higher, better buy now rather than later.


For flights departing 12/29 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$479
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$367
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1254
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$984
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1291
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$1468
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$648
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1741
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1365
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$604
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$787
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$1145
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$1157
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$1427
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$648
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$1191
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$194


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 22:57 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Thursday, December 22. 2005

New Year's Eve Airfare Travel Deals - Fares Have Stabilized

It's day 4 of the Mobissimo New Year's Eve FareIndex. The prices have roughy remained the same since yesterday.  


For flights departing 12/29 returning 1/02


Departure CityArrival CityAirfare
San Francisco (SFO)New York City (NYC)$404
San Francisco (SFO)Las Vegas (LAS)$314
San Francisco (SFO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)$1798
San Francisco (SFO)London (LON)$727
San Francisco (SFO)Paris (PAR)$1191
Los Angeles (LAX)Sydney (SYD)$1693
Los Angeles (LAX)Tokyo (NRT)$648
Los Angeles (LAX)Singapore (SIN)$1400
Los Angeles (LAX)Hong Kong (HKG)$1537
Los Angeles (LAX)San Jose (SJO)$830
New York City (NYC)Dublin (DUB)$799
New York City (NYC)Berlin (BER)$680
New York City (NYC)Budapest (BUD)$953
New York City (NYC)Rome (ROM)$1174
Paris (PAR)New York City (NYC)$502
Paris (PAR)Bangkok (BKK)$1214
London (LON)Dublin (DUB)$194


Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 11:05 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Whats Hot In LA, SF & London: Rooftop Bar, Blue On Blue, Spoon at Sanderson et. al.

Our friends over at NanoTravel are providing us with weekly tips on hot places to go in major cities around the world. In case you've never heard of them, NanoTravel provides great destination guides for 20 top cities around the world for busy travelers with no time to research the info themselves. You can subscribe here or join their newsletter for free here. Here's what they have to say about a few places in London, SF and LA:


L.A

  • Rooftop Bar: Sounds simple - it`s on the rooftop, it`s got a bar. But this is downtown LA, and the crowd is here to go eyeball-to-eyeball with spectacular skyscrapers. Not your everyday rooftop bar. 550 Flower St. +1.213.892.8080
  • Blue on Blue: You can phone ahead and book a private cabana by the pool, or you can just drop in and check out the bar where the Margaritas are as good as it gets. 9400 W Olympic Blvd. +1.310.407.7791

S.F

  • Nectar Wine Lounge: A wine-lovers` paradise with a choice of 45 wines by the glass, and 800 waiting for you in the cellar. Sleek, modern decor and knowledgeable bar staff complete the picture. 3330 Steiner St. +1.415.345.1377

London

  • Spoon at Sanderson: Ducasse never ceases to amaze. The building itself is an experience. Can the food truly live up to the extravaganza? It can. Miles ahead of all other kitchens. 50 Berners St. +44.20.7300.1444
  • Nobu Berkley: Nestled in the sumptuous Berkley hotel, Nobu is the most seductive of Japanese restaurants. So let yourself be seduced, and discover why Mayfair has taken this pearl of the Orient to its heart. 15 Berkeley St. +44.20.7290.9222
Posted by WorldTraveler in Destinations, Restaurants at 10:23 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Wednesday, December 21. 2005

Hotels for New Year's Eve Still Available

Yet again, we searched, and we saw.  Prices have remained the same, and I mean exactly the same.  Strange coincidence?  I think not because we're updating these rates every single day until the 28th.  More importantly, it means that there are still rooms available, though I bet Vegas is going to be running out soon since word has gone out that I'm rolling into town.  And that means fiesta.

Posted by Mobissimo in Deals at 15:59 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
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