Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Monastery Stays: Unique and Affordable Places to Stay Throughout Europe
When traveling abroad, accommodation can be a major cost and monastery stays are a fun and unique way to lower the cost, and can often have more amenities than an average hotel room.
Best Ways To Beat Jet Lag, Including Preventative Measures
Jet Lag is the worst way to start a vacation, but unfortunately, when traveling to another time zone, it is also largely unavoidable so here are some tips to beat jet lag so it doesn't interference with your trip.
Sleeping Pods In Airports: The Popularity of These Capsule Hotels Has Expanded to Abu Dhabi
New chairs, called "GoSleep" chairs, were unveiled on Sunday in Terminal three at the Abu Dhabi airport
Best Places for Country Music: Must-See Sights for Fans (VIDEO)
Country music is a uniquely American music form, and for its fans, there are a few destinations that are must-sees, including the house where Johnny Cash grew up.
DoubleTree by Hilton Is Opening Two New Properties in London
DoubleTree by Hilton announced it will be opening two new hotels in London this summer under franchise agreements with Westmont Hospitality.
'Land of the Dreams': U.S. Hopes to Encourage Tourists From U.K. to Visit
A new campaign is partnering Brand USA, the tourism marketing body for the United States of America, and the United Kingdom to promote American tourism in Britain, called the "Land of the Dreams."
European River Cruises 2013: A Growing Industry Promises a More Intimate Travel Experience
River cruises are one of the most popular areas of travel, and European river cruises are experiencing a boom.
Girl Scout Cookie Beer: A Brewery In San Francisco Has Developed Flavors Inspired By the Popular Snack
When most people think about girl scouts, they think about cookies, not beer, but Jim Woods and Matt Coelho took the idea of girl scout cookies, a once a year treat enjoyed almost universally, and recreated it as a beer that can be enjoyed year round.
National Park Service: New Programs Aim to Get Young People Interested In Nature
As the National Park Service (NPS) approaches its 100th anniversary in 2016, they are realizing that for America's national parks to remain viable, they need to grab the interest of new demographics of the population, which they are trying to do with new programs.
Michael Jackson is the Subject of a New Cirque Du Soleil Show Featuring the Moonwalk (VIDEO)
Cirque du Soleil has a new show coming, and it once again uses the musical catalogue of Michael Jackson with the amazing acrobatics of the Cirque du Soleil performers.
Harry Potter: Diagon Alley Attraction Set to Open at Universal Studios Orlando Next Year
Muggles of all kinds are welcome at the new Diagon Alley set to open at Universal Studios in Florida.
Michigan: Travel This Year is Expected to Grow As Gas Prices Decrease
Michigan is not necessarily the first place that comes to mind when you think about planning a trip, but travel to the state is expected to rise in 2013 for the second consecutive year as consumer confidence grows and gas prices remain steady.
Nick Lachey Jessica Simpson: 'I Don't Have to Play Grab A** Under the Table' the Singer Says In New Interview
It was not so long ago that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were almost always spoken about in the same sentence, and now Lachey has spoken out on Bravo's "What Happens Live" where he discussed his current relationship with ex-wife Jessica Simpson.
Stephen Hawking Boycott: Renowned Physicist Decides to Respect Palestinian Call to Protest Israel
British physicist Stephen Hawking has canceled plans to attend a major conference in June that will be taking place in Israel because he believes he should respect a Palestinian call to boycott contact with Israeli academics.
White House 'Racism': A Muslim Woman Claims Bigotry At the Correspondents Dinner
A shocking claim of racism has come out of the White House Correspondents Dinner from Seema Jilani, who is Muslim, and has written about the experience.
Health Preparations and Vaccinations For Safe and Healthy Travel
As summer approaches, many people are preparing for vacations, which include trips abroad to destinations that may contain illnesses travelers may not be prepared for so it's important to take the right precautions to avoid getting sick.
Customs Adapts Electronic Forms to Speed Up the Border Crossing Process for Travelers
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are modernizing their procedures by switching from paper to electronic forms in an attempt to decrease the time it takes for both citizens and foreign travelers to cross the border.
Great Gatsby Plaza Hotel: New Packages Offered With Roaring Twenties Theme
The new film "The Great Gatsby" is reminding people of the romantic ideal of flappers, prohibition and the Roaring 20's, an idea many hotel owners and operators want to cash in on by offering "Great Gatsby" themed packages.
Anderson Cooper Swatted: The CNN Reporter Becomes the Latest Victim of Hoax
Anderson Cooper is the latest celebrity to fall victim to the recent spate of celebrity "swatting" hoaxes.
Chris Christie Lap Band: The New Jersey Governor Has Medical Procedure to Lose Weight
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has long faced criticism for his weight and it was revealed on Monday that Christie had lap-band surgery in February.
Star Wars Video Games: Disney Plans Release Based on Characters From the Franchise
The Walt Disney Company is preparing a new line of "Star Wars" video games. The Walt Disney Company is preparing a new line of "Star Wars" video games, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Dreamliner to Resume Flights for United Airlines on May 20
United Airlines has plans to restart their Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" flights beginning on May 20.
Beijing Smog Causes Travelers to Wear Face Masks To Protect From Air Pollution
Asians wearing surgical masks has become somewhat of a stereotype, but now, surgical masks are a recommended accessory for those traveling to Beijing, to protect the wearers from the negative effects of air pollution.
'Sex Superbug': STD Worse Than AIDS That Hit U.S. Proven False
The Internet is full of reports of a new "sex superbug" that is threatening the United States and is resistant to antibiotics.
Qatar Expands to Philadelphia, Africa and Asia
Qatar Airways is adding Philadelphia as its newest U.S. stop, according to the company, which made the announcement on its Twitter account on Monday morning.
Delta Pop-Up Terminal: Travelers Can Try Out Aspects Of Renovation In Advance
Delta Airlines has opened up a pop-up terminal in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan to display the new amenities and design that are at Delta's new home in terminal four at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
Airport Security Scanners: Due to Privacy Concerns, They Will Be Eliminated Next Month
The current full body X-ray machines won't be part of the airport security process for much longer, with airports planning to eliminate them by next month even though they have passed all safety requirements.
North Korea Tourism: Regent Holidays Plans to Proceed With Trip In Spite of the Recent Arrest of An American Guide
A British tour company has said it will continue with its planned inaugural trip to North Korea. A British tour company has said it will continue with its planned inaugural trip to North Korea, according to the Telegraph.
Flight Attendants Dressed As Maids! Chinese Airline Introduces Costumes for Flight Crew Members
A Chinese airline, Spring Airlines, has caused an uproar with recent plans they have introduced to require the flight attendants to dress as maids and butlers.
Florida Airports: A New Program Will Help the Disabled and Those With Medical Conditions Get Through Security Discreetly
Three popular south Florida airports will begin making allowances for the disabled and those with medical conditions, allowing them to get special assistance to move through airport security.
