http://harpblaster.net/travel Traveler Todd DeFeo takes on the world Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:06:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Starting July 4, a limited number of people will once again be allowed to climb to the crown of the Statue of Liberty. The crown was closed after 9/11 for safety and security reasons. “On July 4th, we are giving America a special gift,” Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said in ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/06/03/statue-of-liberty%e2%80%99s-crown-re-opens-july-4/ National Parks nationwide are waiving entry fees on three weekends this summer, and officials hope everyone will take advantage of the deal to visit a park. Fees at the 147 parks nationwide that charge for entry will be waived June 20-21, July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16. In addition, partner companies – ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/06/02/national-parks-waiving-entry-fees-on-select-weekends-this-summer/ A Walt Disney World vacation can seem like a daunting task from the get go, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five tips to make the most out of your vacation and hopefully relieve a little bit of the stress. Map out what you want to see: Each of ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/05/28/five-tips-for-a-smooth-walt-disney-world-vacation/ SmarterTravel has released its list of “Top Five Bargain Destinations for Summer 2009.” The list includes the top vacation destinations that won’t leave you penniless. “While summer is often a peak time to travel, destinations can’t rely on the usual droves of visitors given the nature of the economy right now,” ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/05/27/what-are-the-top-five-bargain-destinations-this-summer/ ATLANTA – Is the staycation a distant memory? If the results of KAYAK’s Annual Summer Travel Survey are any indication, then it may be. The recent survey found that 95 percent of people plan to travel this summer despite the economy. In addition, more than 41 percent said the recession did not ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/05/26/staycation-what-staycation/ The best part of traveling is paying tribute to those who helped make our country what it is. Let's remember that this Memorial Day. http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/05/25/in-honor-of-memorial-day/ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Big Thunder Mountain, Tower of Terror and Expedition Everest. Yes, these are among the must-dos of any Walt Disney World vacation. But that’s just the beginning. Amidst the E-Ticket attractions, here are five must-dos that any Walt Disney World guest shouldn’t let slip through the cracks: Character ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/05/23/walt-disney-world-isn%e2%80%99t-just-about-the-e-ticket-attractions/ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Characters from Pixar’s new animated film “Up” have started greeting guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme Park. Carl Fredricksen, Russell and Dug are meeting guests at the end of The Magic of Disney Animation Tour. “Up” hits theaters May 29. http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/05/20/%e2%80%98up%e2%80%99-and-away-meet-the-movie%e2%80%99s-characters-at-disney%e2%80%99s-hollywood-studios/ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – There are moments in history that are pivotal. For Walt Disney, the 1964 World’s Fair is one of those moments. The fair came only nine years after Disney opened Disneyland, which changed the face of family theme parks for the better. But, in true Disney fashion, ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/05/06/1964-world%e2%80%99s-fair-lives-on-in-the-magic-kingdom/ JACKSON, Tenn. – When Casey Jones’ locomotive crashed near Vaughn, Miss., he vaulted into history and American folklore. The subject of songs and books, Jones, who died on April 30, 1900, has become a larger than life figure in American history in the 11 decades since his death. But, finding the real ... http://harpblaster.net/travel/2009/04/30/get-in-touch-with-casey-jones-and-jackson%e2%80%99s-railroad-past/