January 28, 2013
Starting on January 28, Amtrak is providing Philadelphia with an awesome late-night deal. Amtrak’s Acela train service is getting you from Philadelphia to a number of major East Coast cities as quickly as they possibly can. Acela train number 2128 leaves Philadelphia at 9:32 p.m. and arrives in New York at 10:45 p.m., after making [...]
Read more»January 11, 2013
If you sleep, eat and breathe art, get ready to experience our brand new With Art Philadelphia™ Hotel Package that allows you to do all that and more. The package is available for one and two-night stays through March 31, and includes a With Art Philadelphia™ Pass, which guarantees one-time admission to six of the [...]
Read more»January 11, 2013
Deal alert: Amtrak and Visit Philly have teamed up to offer a special promotion to you and your friends and family when visiting Philadelphia. When you buy one regularly-priced ticket to Philadelphia on Amtrak, you can get a second ticket — or a “companion” ticket — for 30% off. Just travel from one of the [...]
Read more»January 4, 2013
It was just last week that we posted our Year in Review video highlighting many of the awesome accolades Philadelphia received in 2012. And now, not even a week into 2013, there’s a new major story heaping on the praise for Philadelphia — in this weekend’s New York Times Travel Section, Philadelphia has scored a [...]
Read more»September 25, 2012
Heads up, travelers: Amtrak is holding a three-day online flash sale offering $25 tickets from New York to Philadelphia. With fares usually hovering around $80, a $25 ride on Amtrak is a serious deal. You have to book today through September 27, and it’s valid for travel from November 28–December 13. It’s perfect for friends [...]
Read more»May 4, 2011
Philadelphia is known for its rich history, but the beacons of that storied past are most commonly the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the like. Today’s New York Times “Frugal Traveler” piece expands the lens through which travelers often see Philadelphia history, making a fun (if eccentric) weekend out of visiting the two-mile strip of [...]
Read more»April 27, 2011
CNN Travel ran a thorough guide today to visiting Philadelphia, as part of its “Insider Trip Tips” series. The article specifically highlights as don’t-miss itinerary points: the Liberty Bell, Love Park and Mural Arts’ Love Letter Train Tour. The writer calls Philadelphia “steeped in history,” commending Independence National Historic Park for helping visitors learn something [...]
Read more»April 6, 2011
As the 6th largest public transportation system in the U.S., serving 4 million area residents, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has an enormous impact on Philadelphia and the people moving through it. With its sustainability plan, SEP-TAINABLE, that we mentioned this past February, SEPTA is making major strides in its efforts to improve its [...]
Read more»January 31, 2011
New York City’s Penn Station is now saturated with our With Love, Philadelphia XOXO® ads (225 of them, to be exact). You’ve seen our With Love ads many times, but now the 6 million travelers funneling in and out of New York City will also be privy to our Philadelphia patriotism. Cue pat on back: [...]
Read more»January 6, 2011
The Federal Aviation Administration officially approved a $5.2 billion expansion of Philadelphia International Airport aimed at reducing chronic delays and accommodating the inevitable growth 50 years from now. Philadelphia is situated in the most heavily traveled airspace in the entire nation, and the airport’s closely-spaced runway configuration constantly leads to delays, especially in poor weather. [...]
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