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Priceline Recognizes Albuquerque as Americas most Friendly City for Travelers
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lbuquerque, N.M. April 10, 2013 – Albuquerque, New Mexico has been named by priceline.com as the number one place in America for people traveling with their pets. This ranking comes as a result of the city’s high number of pet-friendly hotels, off-leash dog parks and overall walkability. “People love their pets and many can’t imagine traveling without them,” said priceline.com’s Chief Marketing Officer Brett Keller. “But not all cities and hotels are created equal when it comes to accommodating fourlegged friends. We’ve created this list as a guide to help travelers find the best experiences no matter who’s along for the ride.” A great place to start that ride with your pet in Albuquerque - Route 66. Beautiful spring temperatures pave the way for a relaxing stroll with Fido down Central Avenue, formerly known as Route 66, here in Albuquerque. Everything from dog boutiques and groomers to pet-friendly lodging is accessible along the city’s main drag. When it’s time to stop for a drink, make a pit stop at a pet-friendly patio (“petio”) like Kelly’s Brew Pub or O’Neill’s Irish Pub. Local Flying Star restaurants also offer great petios around town. “Whether you are exploring the Downtown Growers Market or shopping at one of our local establishments, you will encounter people enjoying what our city has to offer with their pets,” said Dale Lockett, President &
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CEO of the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau. “They are part of our everyday lives here, and we are thrilled that priceline.com has recognized Albuquerque at the top of their pet-friendly destination list.” Around the city, Albuquerque residents and visitors enjoy 13 dog parks, many pet-friendly lodging options and a handful of great dog-friendly hiking trails like those at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area and Petroglyph National Monument. Each November, Animal Humane New Mexico puts on its largest fundraiser and signature event at Balloon Fiesta Park called the Doggie Dash & Dawdle that welcomes locals and visitors alike. Albuquerque topped the list of ten great pet-friendly cities across America including Portland, Oregon and Austin, Texas. See the complete release here. For a look at a local pet travel expert’s reaction to the ranking, visit Travelin’ Jack’s blog. - ItsATrip.org
A Smarter Way To Hit The Road T
echnology continues to make road trips better. USB power adapters for all our gadgets, thermoelectric coolers for food and beverages, and affordable cameras that can withstand being dropped in the parking lot or dunked in the pool are helping to keep travelers comfortable and connected. But there’s one technology that helps travelers plan a great trip even before putting the pedal to the metal: the map and travel planning software from Microsoft, Streets & Trips. Streets & Trips 2013 makes it easy to create inspired, customized travel plans with your computer. Cover All Your Bases Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 is designed for planning the perfect road trip from start to finish. The 2013 edition features an updated user interface designed for easy viewing, adds 150,000 more miles of roads in North America, and includes more than 2.5 million points of interest, with online ratings and reviews for restaurants and other businesses. Customize Your Routes And Stops Whether traveling by RV, motorcycle or sedan, adventurers might choose to customize their trips by planning to avoid main highways, visit the most national parks or travel by ferry. Build a trip around a theme or inspiration, such as historical sites or important locations in family history. Generate maps and directions, customize start and stop times, set driving speeds and view the quickest routes with one-click trip optimization—all without an Internet connection. Prepare For Curveballs Flexibility is built in. Streets & Trips 2013 users find it useful to add notes for planned stops, reservation details, phone numbers and more.
Also available are free collections of special points of interest such as low clearances, big-rig-friendly fuel stations, Walmart stores or the best barbecue stops. Streets & Trips 2013 helps plug all this and more into the itinerary but still lets travelers change plans on the go and reroute for an impromptu excursion, even without an Internet connection. (NAPSI)