Evelyn Kanter Eco Report

NYC Gets LEED Certified Green Hotel in Times Square

Evelyn Kanter — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:31:05 +0000

InterContinental Times Square is NYC's largest LEED certified hotel

The brand new InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel is the largest hotel in New York City to achieve LEED certification, as well as the largest new hotel in The Big Apple to open since 2002. The 36-story, 607 room hotel is a shining example of [...]

Travel Bargains of the Week: Airfare and Getting to the Airport

Evelyn Kanter — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:10:46 +0000

The end of July is packed with travel bargains. In addition to airfare bargains, there are some discount deals to get you between the airport and home or downtown. Grab these great green travel deals before they disappear.

Delta Airlines has launched a global sale on both domestic and international flights. You have to book [...]

Chicago Car Show Celebrates Small, Mini and Micro Cars

Evelyn Kanter — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:23:48 +0000

Hollywood icon Cary Grant and a vintage BMW Isetta microcar

Small cars are back in style, thanks to gas prices that peaked at $4 per gallon last year, and the additional power, style and comfort manufacturers have been able to pack into new models like the Ford Fiesta and Audi A3 TDI clean diesel, named [...]

Best Websites to Save Money on Your Car

Evelyn Kanter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:23:34 +0000

Gas prices are down substantially from last year, and you can buy great new car for under $20,000, but owning and maintaining a vehicle is still expensive. These websites will help you save green — dollars, that is — with whatever you drive.

Repairs — Check Repairpal.com to find out what the job should cost. This [...]

Best Green Hotels in U.S.: W San Francisco

Evelyn Kanter — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:54:04 +0000

The W San Francisco makes history by earning the first LEED certification for an existing building belonging to a major hotel chain, and only the seventh hotel in the United States to earn the LEED Silver rating. The W San Francisco is also certified by the state of California as a green business. This is [...]

Travel Advisory: US Passport Fees Going Up

Evelyn Kanter — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:48:43 +0000

US Passport fees increase substantially on July 13, 2010

If you have been planning to get a U.S. Passport, or renew one, act fast. U.S. Passport fees increase dramatically on July 13, 2010. The cost of a new passport jumps from $100 to $135. Renewing your existing passport will rocket from $75 [...]

Great Drives: Experience a Ferrari in Monaco

Evelyn Kanter — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:14 +0000

Get behind the wheel of a legendary Ferrari and drive the famous Corniche road of the French Riviera in Monaco. Yes, you can do it. A company called Monaco Auction is offering four different great drive choices on this curving, scenic road that is the perfect place to let a roadster stretch its legs and [...]

Avoid Gulf Coast Oil Spill Charity Frauds

Evelyn Kanter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:17:02 +0000

The good guys are volunteering and working overtime to undo the damage of the BP oil spill, the worst environmental disaster US history. Beware of frauds. The bad guys are out there scamming instead of skimming.

Job Scams — One fraud is asking you to pay up front for a job helping clean up the [...]

Airline Travel Deals to Save Your Green

Evelyn Kanter — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:21:12 +0000

There are discounts galore from airlines and hotels. Act fast, since these travel bargains don’t last forever.

AirTran Airways has a getaway sale valid for travel on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. You have to book your flights by July 8, 2010, but you can travel through November 16, 2010. Sample fares are $114 each way [...]

Five Best Pet Friendly Budget Hotels in USA

Evelyn Kanter — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:38:16 +0000

Dog ramp leads to 2010 Honda Element

Summer vacations with Fido, Fluffy and maybe the kids, too, can stress out the budget. There’s a growing list of pet friendly hotels, especially in the budget category that will help stretch your travel dollars. These five top pet-friendly hotel chains are from Petside, the pet-friendly website [...]