Tourism
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Will Travel Ever Be The Same?
By Wendi Rank As COVID ran through the world as the bulls run through Spain, my husband and I made what our teenagers assured us was a vicious decision. We skipped joining our community pool. Our summer, normally overrun by hours at the pool, early morning swim team drills, and – I kid you not…
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They’re Landing Here Again: International Flights Return to Philadelphia
Now the Philadelphia International Airport can once again live up to its name. International flights started landing again at the airport Monday, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control said travelers from restricted countries will no longer have to land at select U.S. airports and subject themselves to enhanced health screenings.…
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Forbes: Find Stunning Beauty on a Road Trip Through Delaware County
Delaware County offers many options for outdoor exploration and enjoyment, including beautiful historic and artsy sites surrounded by stunning nature making it the perfect place for a fall road trip, writes Lea Lane for Forbes. Beginning at Swarthmore College, home of The Scott Arboretum, drive through the campus to admire the beautiful nature or stretch…
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Delaware County Stakes Its Claim at the Shore
It’s true. No matter where you go in the world, Delco natives always take a little bit of Delaware County with them. One family’s recent trip to the beach included a Delco flag unfurled next to their blanket. In 2019, 48 million people visited the New Jersey shoreline. They probably all didn’t come from Delaware…
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Ridley Creek State Park Places 9th on Top 10 List of Popular PA Parks
Ridley Creek State Park is apparently a popular destination here in Delaware County, and in the Philadelphia region, enough to place it on a top 10 list of most visited state parks in Pennsylvania, writes Cassie Miller for Penn Capital-Star.com. The Media park had the ninth highest number of visitors among Pennsylvania’s 121 state parks spread…
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Be Vigilant: 9 Tips for a Safe Trip to Disney World in a Pandemic
By Wendi Rank I have a confession to make. Even worse than disliking the shore. I don’t like Disney World. Go ahead. Hate me. I deserve it. I asked my Disney-loving friends what they’d like to know about the July 11 phased reopening. They sent me texts for two hours. So I understand the excitement.…
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Pandemic Brings Back the Staycation for Many in Delaware County
Summer travel plans are changing this year for many people because of the coronavirus, particularly for seniors, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. “I’m not getting on any damn airplanes,” said 70-year author Robert McSherry of Edgmont. He’s also avoiding gyms and indoor restaurants. He was looking forward to a 50th high school reunion…
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7 Safety Tips For Hitting Hotels, Rentals and AirBNB’s This Summer
By Wendi Rank To me, there are few things as glorious as staying in a hotel or even a rental. Maybe it’s the escape or the discovery of a new space. Maybe it’s organizing my things in new territory or the inevitable luxury of being away from home. Whatever it is, getaways are enticing. Until…
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7 Common Sense Tips For Hitting The Beach This July 4th
By Wendi Rank The Fourth of July. Beach time, right? I know, I know. I said I’m not a shore person. But I am a beach person. I just do my beaching elsewhere. Sorry. My beach is top secret. It’s not crowded. I’m keeping it that way. Let’s just say that it is open, it…
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Usual Precautions Prevail When Traveling to New York City for Business or Pleasure
By Wendi Rank I was in New York City last year, running to catch my train. A man in front of me had a lizard riding on his shoulder. Right there in the Fashion District. It was 11 o’clock at night. The sidewalk thronged with people. And no one noticed the guy or his lizard.…
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As Life Turns Green, Can I Go To The Shore?
By Wendi Rank I’m not a shore person. But the weather is getting hotter. Local pools are closed. I’m thinking about the beach. Am I allowed to swim? Can I get boardwalk fries? How bad of a person am I? Our best bet is to stay put, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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New Video Announces Delaware County and Philadelphia Region Are Ready for Hospitality, Events, Tourism
In preparation for the summer season, a new video produced by Oliveto Media touts Southeastern Pennsylvania’s readiness for hospitality, events, and tourism. The video features representatives from local businesses and organization including Steve Byrne, Executive Director of Visit Delco PA;Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, and Susan Hamley, Executive…
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Can You Name the Top Tourist Attraction in the Philadelphia Region?
So when everyone is free again to roam about again, what attractions are you going to want to see in the Philadelphia region? Here’s the top 10 most popular Philadelphia region tourist attractions based on 2019 visitors, according to Sharon Oliver for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are: (from least visited to most): Franklin Square in…
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‘Lucy’ Lets This Havertown Couple Motor Around the US in Comfort
Stacy and Mike Schafer were recently forced to drive 19 hours straight from the west coast of Florida to their Havertown home, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was March 19 and hotels were closed because of the coronavirus. The solution to their problem, Lucy, was sitting back home in their driveway.…
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Pandemic Wreaks Havoc on Longwood Garden’s Spring Season
As we warm into spring, another victim of the pandemic emerges, Longwood Gardens and other public gardens, writes Fran Maye for dailylocal.com. Earlier this year, Longwood Gardens was projecting 1.5 million visitors by the end of 2020. Now it appears attendance will be at an all-time low. This has had an impact on Longwood’s 500…
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See Which Delaware County Towns Made the ‘Best’ List for the Western Suburbs
Eight Delaware County towns are among the 29 best towns in Main Line and its western suburbs, writes Tara Behan for the Main Line Today. Each town has a distinct personality and reputation with something different and unique to offer to its residents and visitors. Broomall offers Marple Township’s lower taxes, affordable homes for first-time…
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2019 Saw a Record-Breaking Number of Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport
In 2019, 33.02 million people traveled through the Philadelphia International Airport to and from their destinations, writes Julia Hatmaker for pennlive.com. That’s a 4.2 percent increase over 2018, a new record for the airport. It also increased air cargo volume by 9.4 percent, the second-highest cargo year at the airport. Most of the growth in…
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Philadelphia Union Contributes to Philadelphia Effort to Win Hosting Rights for 2026 World Cup
The Philadelphia Union soccer team in Chester has offered up a $1 million grant in the hopes of attracting the World Cup to Philadelphia in 2026, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Another $1 million grant came from the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and the Philadelphia Comcast Corp. executive David L. Cohen chairs…
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