Stories by Ben Abramson - USA TODAY Reporter Feed

Airport Check-in: Vail reopens after runway extension

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:45:21 GMT

Colorado’s Vail/Eagle County Airport reopens Tuesday after extensive renovation of its runway. The airport has been closed since April 15 for the work. The renovation is part of a five-year, $60 million airport improvement project that included expansion of the terminal and upgrade of radar.

Web Watch: Bing tells travelers the best time to buy

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:15:15 GMT

Buy now or wait? Bing Travel, which launched this week as part of Microsoft’s new Bing.com search portal, offers the most direct advice available online for a prospective traveler.

Airport Check-in: Some fear trash center would attract birds

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:03:14 GMT

Pilots and some elected officials are crying foul over plans to build a garbage transfer station that would be about 700 yards from the end of a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Hit these websites before you hit the road

Thu, 21 May 2009 22:19:40 GMT

Road trips have come a long way from when you’d set out with a set of gas station maps and hope for the best. Arm yourself with for the voyage by hitting these sites before you hit the road this summer.

Hit these websites before you hit the road

Thu, 21 May 2009 22:19:40 GMT

Web Watch: Hotel video site lets you look before booking

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:41:56 GMT

TVtrip.com offers video tours ─ shot by professional videographers ─ of hotel exteriors, lobbies, guest rooms and more.

Web Watch: Hotel video site lets you look before booking

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:41:56 GMT

TVtrip.com offers video tours ─ shot by professional videographers ─ of hotel exteriors, lobbies, guest rooms and more.

Web Watch: See Europe by train

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:30:59 GMT

With a plethora of booking options across 35 different European rail operators, Raileurope.com is nicely designed to help travelers find the right pass or ticket.

Web Watch: See Europe by train

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:30:59 GMT

With a plethora of booking options across 35 different European rail operators, Raileurope.com is nicely designed to help travelers find the right pass or ticket.

Jackson Hole tram is back on track

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:30:23 GMT

Alpine thrill seekers will be rejoicing this weekend as Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort launches its new aerial tram.