Becky Youman Writing

09/11/2013

PLease help my friend Ted in DC with a quick vote for his company Triptuner.com. Just click the link, scroll down and click the green TripTuner button. http://tech.co/who-is-dcs-hottest-showcasing-startup-poll-3-2013-09

Tech Cocktail has traveled the country, from Dallas to DC, Boise to Boston, uncovering the hottest startups in more than 20 cities. Now, the word is out: winning startups from each city will go onto the next round and get the chance to qualify for Tech Cocktail Celebrate, our new national startup c...

05/27/2012

I tweeted to del Palmar at the islands of Loreto that I hoped there was a margarita with my name on it when I got here. THERE WAS!

05/17/2012

Which nation is most likely to sunbathe n**e? I guessed right. Did you?

It’s not the one you might expect. Expedia’s summer travel survey posed the question on n**e sunbathing to 8,600 people around the world and found that only 2 percent of Americans were likely to shed their clothing on the beach — no big surprise there. The Brits also came in at 2 percent, as did ...

05/10/2012

Check out this fun scratch-off travel map. I want one!
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/scratch-map

We are kinda in love with this. A map of the world begins with all the land masses having a brassy sheen, but that metallic surface scratches off like a lottery ticket to keep track of your travel destinations. The other side is blank and white for you to mark your flight paths. Boast your worldline...

05/09/2012

Just got a new gig with TripTuner as Contributing Editor and Social Media Sensei. Check out the site -- it's a fun, personalized travel discovery engine.

Like us please. I promise you won't get spammed.

05/09/2012

Article on some of the world's best airport restaurants. Way to go Austin for getting a shout out. I usually pick Maude's over Salt Lick though. Why don't all airports have some of the favorite local restaurants represented?

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-05-10/Worlds-best-airport-restaurants/54813954/1?csp=34travel&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28Travel+-+Top+Stories%29

Leading airports are upping their gourmet game, offering everything from Michelin-starred chefs' menus to local delicacies in food stalls.

04/20/2012

Just read this on ABC News. Funny.

Leave it to Spirit Airlines. They’re always coming up with some sort of catchy, yet borderline offensive, way to capitalize on news headlines. This time it’s a sale on fares to Cartagena, Colombia, named . . . wait for it . . . More Bang For Your Buck. Oh yes they did.

04/17/2012

Chimani is giving away their National Parks apps for free this week (usually $4.99-$9.99) in honor of National Parks week. Grab 'em while they're free -- they're good ones.

04/17/2012

If you are planning a vacation for this summer and have not bought your plane tickets, you had better get on it. Experts say that airfares are only going up between now and August. Some destinations with lots of competition between airlines (and therefore somewhat lower prices) are Denver, Boston, Florida panhandle and southern beaches, LA area, and Orlando.

http://travel.usatoday.com/experts/seaney/story/2012-04-17/Airfare-Expert-Six-cheapest-summer-vacation-destinations/54320258/1?csp=34travel&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28Travel+-+Top+Stories%29

Airfare prices are not the worst we've ever seen, but there are no steals. And it's likely to get worse for terminal procrastinators.

04/16/2012

Just ran across this travel site called EveryLodge. It is an aggregator of flash travel sale sites, so it's got all sales from Groupon, LivingSocial, Jetsetter, Vacationist, etc in one place. Good spot to check first when you are making travel plans...

http://everylodge.com/

Find private flash sales offering up to 80% off rack rates at hotels and resorts around the world.

04/14/2012

Wow. Watch this video. St Maarten is famous for the airport being right on the beach, so you can stand behind a jet when it takes off. Bryan and I were there last September, but opted to stay on the French side and eat rich food instead of getting sandblasted by the jet wash. So glad we did because this looks a like a real bummer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LV28AL0k1kY

Copyright Joahnn Pidoux. All right reserved. On the beach at Maho Sint Maarten, behind Princess Juliana International Airport, a girl is blowing through the ...