Articles tagged “road trips”

Airlines

The Investigative News Project Taking on One Small U.S. Airport at a Time

Interactive, multi-media, and unusual, this project will likely be a fascinating look at the under-examined American destinations. And a bit of a thrill for excellent reporter/airplane buff Fallows.

Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Road travel: How fast is fast enough on U.S. highways

We're not advocating imposing autobahn-like freedoms, but upping the speed limit to 70 mph on Interstate highways in Illinois and elsewhere hardly seems like a radical move.

The Pantagraph | 11 years ago

Hotels

Five travel startups focus on design, communities and local experiences

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Obama rails against disrepair of nation’s roads, bridges and trains

In the current economic climate, with lines drawn between backers and opponents of government spending, it is unclear how much of a commitment Obama will be able to get for a much-needed upgrade of the country's roads, ports, bridges and rail lines.

Reuters | 11 years ago

Online Travel

Roadtrippers launches an iPhone companion app just in time for holiday travel

The ultimate success of Roadtrippers depends on its mobile apps and although a companion app is a step in the right direction, it’ll need full trip planning capabilities to take off with today’s mobile travelers.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Poison’s Bret Michaels readies to rock out RVs on Travel Channel’s new series

With 25 years experience tricking-out his own trailers, Michaels certainly has the expertise, but it remains to be seen if a man known for groupies and substance abuse can connect with the family-focused demo that is typically behind the wheel of RVs.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Food Network’s new travel app suggests nearby restaurants from travelers’ favorite shows

Food Network has figured out how to make its TV content relevant and fun for mobile users. The app encourages users to share their favorite stops on Facebook or custom build road trips based on themed shows.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

New web app Roadtrippers brings you on the quirkiest, not quickest, route

Roadtrippers captures the allure of driving to a destination by recommending little-known local wonders, but they’ll need to create a mobile app before they make it onto any driver’s packing list.

Skift | 12 years ago