Gas expected to climb in 2007; AAA says no relief in sight on price pressures (Delaware State News) DOWNSTATE - For motorists, the New Year promises to be less than happy. The old year proved to be one of pain and frustration at the fuel pump for motorists in Delaware and across the country....more...Gas prices 11 cents higher than last year, AAA says (BizJournals) State gas prices were consistently higher in 2006 than the year before, AAA Mid-Atlantic said Friday....more... New Passport Rules Begin Jan. 23 (KGO-TV Bay Area) New passport rules will go into effect January 23rd for millions of international travelers....more... Asia emerging as a popular destination (Los Angeles Daily News) Destinations in Asia and river cruises in Europe are expected to be the hottest travel trends in the new year, while changes in passport regulations and a growing awareness of environmental issues may also affect where and how people vacation in the new year....more... Asia beckons travelers as new year s hot destination (Baltimore Sun) Cruising rivers in Europe also a top vacation choice Destinations in Asia and river cruises in Europe are among the hottest new trends in travel as 2007 begins, while changes in passport regulations and a growing awareness of environmental issues may also affect where and how people vacation in the new year. ...more... Motorists endured pain, frustration at fuel pumps in Md. (Cumberland Times-News) In short, 2006 proved to be a year of pain and frustration at the fuel pump for motorists in Maryland and across the country....more... Holiday Travel Prospects Looking Up (CBS News) A day after Denver's snowed-in airport reopened, airlines sought to resume full flight schedules, but with planes packed to capacity there was little comfort to those unable to complete their travel plans by Christmas....more... U.S. gasoline prices lowest in Oklahoma (Tulsa World) Flights resume in Denver following a two-day snowstorm shutdown. North, south, east or west of Oklahoma, holiday travelers will pay higher gasoline prices, AAA said Friday....more... Home For Christmas? Airlines Are Trying (CBS News) Denver's airport was operating at close to capacity Saturday after being snowed in for two days, but for many travelers jammed in its terminals it was not expected to be enough to rescue their hopes of joining their families for Christmas....more... |