The sun beats down on the Mojave Desert heating up the city of Las Vegas to nearly 70 degrees in January. It sounds like beautiful weather but it’s not exactly the kind of conditions you’d expect for the Winter Games. Yet here they are. Like many tourists heading for a … Read more
The thrill, the competition, the feeling of national pride. It had been on my mind for months … the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, of course. I was strolling the aisles of my favorite bookstore when my fantasy of getting to see them in the flesh became a gnawing … Read more
If you’ve been to London before, you’ve probably seen such iconic sites as Big Ben or the Gherkin. However, with the new attention London received for the 2012 Olympics, these new attractions are making visitors even more excited. The first of these is the ArcelorMittal Orbit. It towers 115 meters … Read more
It’s not 2008 anymore: gone are the days of the “staycation”. This year’s travelers have got big plans in all corners of the globe. The summer of 2012 will mean the Olympics, and exotic locations that have undergone significant changes. Here are our top predictions for what savvy tourists have … Read more
The Fringe Pop-Up Club The Olympics is on everybody’s summer itinerary. If you’re heading to London for the mega event and want to escape the throngs, pay close attention. The Fringe is a pop-up members club and entertainment space in London that is providing additional options just for the Olympics. … Read more
Summer is around the corner, and that’s not all. Trailing along are also the fast approaching summer Olympics in London. Already, the world is abuzz with anticipation, and we’re no exception. In commemoration, we decided to hark back to past Olympic hosts. The bar has been set high, but can … Read more
London will experience a surging wave of competitive heat with the approaching 2012 Summer Olympics. If you’re a diehard Olympics fan and won’t succumb to just watching the mega event on TV due to the piggybank-breaking insanity of the airfares, we’ve got your back. Or, rather Fly.com does. Fly.com handles … Read more