Celebrated on the first Monday in September, Labor Day gets its roots from the Nine-Hour Movement in Canada.  Peter J. McGuire, an American labor leader, witnessed the parades held in support of a printer’s strike, and returned to New York where he organized the first American Labor Day on September 5th, 1882.  It became a federal holiday a couple of years later, and is also a state holiday in every state.
Early Labor Day celebrations were parades and festivals that celebrated the solidarity of the labor movement, but these days most people celebrate the weekend as the end of the …read more

Mother Nature has wreaked havoc with airport conditions this week, leaving passengers stranded or with seriously compromised holiday travel plans.
Hopefully, you’ve managed to get through airport security and are patiently awaiting the call for your flight’s departure.
With all that you’ve been through so far, whether it’s general holiday travel stress or exacerbated weather-related travel stress, you’re still going to have to get all your stuff on that airplane.  And that’s easier said than done with all the general crankiness going on out there.
Following a few basic guidelines will help the airplane boarding process go smoother for you and for …read more

After all the preparation that you’ve gone through, from packing efficiently at home, making sure that you have the important things in your carry on, getting to the airport, and checking your bags, you still have the daunting task of getting through the security screening process.
After you check your bags, take a deep breath, queue up, and get ready to wait.  The lines are likely to be long this time of year, but there are things you can do to put that time to good use.  Sure you can chat on your phone or with your traveling companions, but …read more

With all the rushing around during the holiday season, one place you won’t want to be rushing to is the airport.
While you can get away with being fashionably late to your office or party or neighborhood gift exchange, airport counters and security lines are not that forgiving. This will be a busy travel season, despite the recession, and if you’re one of the ones who’ll be flying it’s time now to start planning on how you’ll be getting to the airport.
As you’re making plans, remember to leave plenty of time to get to the airport, and make sure you …read more

Welcome to the December 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers!
Our theme this month was Holiday Travel & Events, and we have a handful of great posts representing this theme.  From tips for holiday travel, to holiday events, to great holiday sights, these travel bloggers joined into the holiday spirit, sharing travel with you.
Enjoy!

Byteful Travel presents The 7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza posted at Byteful Blog, saying, "I travel to Dallas Texas in the winter to witness the musical experience of a lifetime: The 7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, the perfect balance of symphonic pop and holiday music. An album of …read more

Whether you’re traveling during the holidays to celebrate with loved ones, or perhaps to get away from those same loved ones, sometimes you’d just prefer a holiday dinner in a restaurant, rather than at home.
And, for those of use who find that we must work and travel over holidays, like many airline personnel, there are options that allow us to celebrate even though we can’t be at home.
Most cities have restaurants that are open for major holiday, offering both their basic menu as well as special holiday fare.
Zagat Buzz, the blog arm of the renowned Zagat Guides, lists a …read more