A Virgin Atlantic plane on the runway in Manchester (Courtesy eisenbahner/Flickr) How many times have you been forced cut off a phone call practically mid–sentence, or send a frantic "CallyouwhenIland!!" text, seconds before the airplane door closes? Thanks to Virgin Atlantic, that may be a thing of the past—in the not–too–distant future. Passengers traveling between New York and London on the airline's Airbus A330 will soon be able to use their cell phones to talk, text, and surf the web in–flight. It's a bit of news that's sure to delight business travelers and…
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Best Hotels in Spain
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B/D/F/M subways disrupted overnight this week
NewYorkology14 May 2012 | 1:17 pmThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority tonight will begin another series of FASTRACK overnight work, disrupting service on major sections of the B/D/F/M lines from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. B and M service will end early while F and D trains will be rerouted between 59th Street/Columbus Circle and W. 4th Street. See the MTA’s list of service changes for the details. All service will be completely back to normal by Friday morning at 5 a.m. The FASTRACK program, which started earlier this year, has allowed MTA workers to inspect hundreds of signals and switches, repair water damage, track… -
Register Now for Big Club Carlson Hotel Bonuses
SmarterTravel.com: Travel Deals16 May 2012 | 8:30 amClub Carlson is offering generous bonuses for stays at Radisson, Radisson Blu, Country Inns & Suites, and Park Inn hotels. Earn as many as 138,000 bonus points after three stays.
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This Just In
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Passengers On Virgin Atlantic Will Soon Be Able To Use Cell Phones In-Flight
16 May 2012 | 12:41 pmA Virgin Atlantic plane on the runway in Manchester (Courtesy eisenbahner/Flickr) How many times have you been forced cut off a phone call practically mid–sentence, or send a frantic "CallyouwhenIland!!" text, seconds before the airplane door closes? Thanks to Virgin Atlantic, that may be a thing of the past—in the not–too–distant future. Passengers traveling between New York and London on the airline's Airbus A330 will soon be able to use their cell phones to talk, text, and surf the web in–flight. It's a bit of news that's sure to delight business travelers and… -
TSA Misstep Causes Teen to Lose Pricey Medical Equipment
16 May 2012 | 9:02 amA familiar sight at the airport (Courtesy niiicedave/Flickr) There are a lot of jokes at the expense of the TSA, thanks to some ridiculous mistakes and policy misunderstandings on the part of agents. But it's no laughing matter when an agent's ignorance causes a teen traveler's life–saving medical equipment to malfunction. When 16–year–old Savannah Barry—who is a Type 1 diabetic and wears an insulin pump—was flying out of the Salt Lake City airport last Monday, she followed the guidelines for diabetic travelers listed on the TSA website and asked for a… -
Why Flight+ Is Apple's App of the Week
15 May 2012 | 10:33 amThe app Flight+ launched only a couple of weeks ago, but it's already a bestselling app in the iTunes App Store. The reason is simple: This week, Apple named Flight+ its App of the Week, singling it out as exceptional among the 725,000 apps in the store. Flight+ deserves its popularity. It can do complex things in a very streamlined way. That matters most when you need help handling a snafu with your itinerary, such as a delayed or canceled flight. Say your flight is delayed. Flight+ earns its $3 price tag because it lets you track any flight in the sky on a map in real time—at least as… -
Why You Don't Want to Have an Accident When Driving a Rental Car in Mexico
11 May 2012 | 8:45 amRental car in Mexico (Courtesy adam_d_/Flickr) Last year, Wade Bruleson of Enid, Oklahoma, learned the hard way what could go wrong when you rent a car in Mexico. During a vacation stop in Cozumel, Bruleson went on a quick trip in his family's rental car to pick up a map from a local shop. During the drive, he accidentally broadsided a motorcycle, which led to a few broken bones for its two riders. At the police station, Bruleson discovered that the premium insurance policy he bought from his rental car company wouldn't cover everything. In Mexico, the guilty party in a car accident that… -
Will You be Flying or Driving This Summer?
11 May 2012 | 8:25 amAre you a fan of flying vs. driving this summer? (Courtesy Ceo1O17/Flickr) A couple months ago we theorized that no one would be taking road trips this summer due to high gas prices. Turns out, we might have been wrong. According to the Royal Bank of Canada, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, their U.S consumers are feeling better about the economy—and they want to travel. Thanks in part to a recent dip in gas prices, 67 percent of the respondents said they were planning on driving to their summer vacation spot—up 8 percent over 2010—while 34 percent plan to fly…
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Traveling with the Nokia Lumia 900 #Lumia900
11 May 2012 | 4:56 amI’ve had the Nokia Lumia 900 in hand for almost a month. The first two days of use, I had so much fun snapping photos and learning my way around this Windows Phone. I had an iPhone until it fell in my back pond, but I had already been wishing for the Lumia 900 since I first saw it at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. Traveling and working via smartphone can be a daunting task and I was able to manage things somewhat with the iPhone. However, I also had to bring along a larger camera and a higher quality digital video camera to help gather all the images and footage of the destinations I was… -
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
9 May 2012 | 4:02 amA stop in Memphis on Amtrak’s City of New Orleans. A few hours to kill. A taxi ride to see a King. These three things made up what turned out to be a fun and kitschy solo excursion to Graceland, the mecca of all that is Elvis Presley. I hailed a taxi from my downtown Memphis hotel and took the 15 minute ride for my personal pilgrimage. This place isn’t just a house on the top of a hill. It’s a destination full of museums, restaurants, shops, and even a hotel. Across the street stood that iconic white gate I’ve seen in so many movies and on television. Visitors… -
Family Trip Giveaway: Colonial Williamsburg
6 May 2012 | 11:09 pmIn anticipation of summer, Colonial Williamsburg has a special trip giveaway offer for Traveling Mamas readers. One lucky family will have an opportunity to win one (1) complimentary 4 day/3 night package getaway to enjoy interactive history and unparalleled southern hospitality at one of the country’s most popular must-sees for families. This summer, Colonial Williamsburg will be introducing a variety of new interactive programming adding to the fun, and the Colonial Williamsburg Resort is celebrating 75 years of hospitality, so you’ll enjoy the best in customer service, as well. Program… -
Love these Zoubaby monogrammed boots!
6 May 2012 | 1:54 pmI am totally in love with these new boots I just ordered from Zoubaby, a cute new company that offers mongrammed rubber waders for moms and daughters alike. They’re keeping my feet both dry and stylish during this rainy Philadephia spring – can’t beat that! Because even the most organized of moms can’t control the weather (and goodness knows that “organized” is not an adjective most would use to describe me), Zoubaby (www.zoubaby.com) boots were designed with the practical yet hip mom (now, that sounds like me) in mind. Be it spilled cereal or…
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Best Hotels in Spain
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Most Over-the-Top Room Service
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Most Over-the-Top Room Service
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Editor’s Note | June 2012
9 May 2012 | 11:48 amThis month in Travel + Leisure’s annual Hotels Issue we introduce a head-to-toe redesign of this 42-year-old publication. From the cover to the back page, you’ll notice a cleaner look, with larger images, simpler navigation, and more emphasis on digital and social media throughout. Feature stories now appear earlier in the magazine to showcase destinations and T+L’s award-winning photography. You’ll also find dynamic new sections that address a wide range of travelers’ needs: On Our Radar, our expanded compendium of news, finds, opinions, and obsessions; Trip Doctor, offering expert… -
World's Most-Visited Ancient Ruins
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NewYorkology
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B/D/F/M subways disrupted overnight this week
14 May 2012 | 1:17 pmThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority tonight will begin another series of FASTRACK overnight work, disrupting service on major sections of the B/D/F/M lines from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. B and M service will end early while F and D trains will be rerouted between 59th Street/Columbus Circle and W. 4th Street. See the MTA’s list of service changes for the details. All service will be completely back to normal by Friday morning at 5 a.m. The FASTRACK program, which started earlier this year, has allowed MTA workers to inspect hundreds of signals and switches, repair water damage, track… -
Intrepid free screenings start with 'Top Gun' on deck
14 May 2012 | 12:22 pmIntrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will kick off its series of free summer movies with a Fleet Week screening of “Top Gun” on the flight deck of the museum’s namesake aircraft carrier. Another highlight, the July 20th screening of “Star Trek” will coincide with the opening celebration for the museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion. Admission to the movie night will remain free, a museum spokesman confirmed to NewYorkology. On movie nights, doors will open at 7:30 p.m. with members of the public invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, food and… -
Bryant Park Film Fest includes 'Pscyho,' 'All About Eve'
14 May 2012 | 11:41 amThe HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival today announced the schedule of movies for its free Monday night series. On Monday movie nights, the gravel area surrounding the Bryant Park lawn opens at 4 p.m. with access to the lawn starting at 5 p.m. (following bag inspection.) Films begin at sunset, usually between between 8 and 9 p.m. The 2012 Bryant Park free outdoor movie schedule: June 18 - “Psycho” June 25 - “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” July 2 - “The Wizard of Oz” July 9 - “On the Waterfront” July 16 - “Roman Holiday” July… -
Enterprise removed from 747 at JFK
13 May 2012 | 6:36 amEarly this morning at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the the space shuttle Enterprise was demated from the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft that transported it to New York in April. The demating process — a crane and sling project — brings the shuttle closer to its July 19 public debut date at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The shuttle test vehicle is tentatively scheduled to travel to the museum by barge from June 4 through 6. Picture credit: Courtesy Intrepid Museum. Earlier: Enterprise barge trip tentatively set for June 4-6 Space shuttle Enterprise lands in… -
Zooey Deschanel to star in 'Coal Miner's Daughter'
11 May 2012 | 5:12 amZooey Deschanel will star in the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” country music singer (and coal-miner’s daughter) Loretta Lynn said Thursday. Publicists said Lynn made the announcement in Nashville, where she was joined onstage by Deschanel for a duet of “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” In 1979, Lynne held a similar news conference at the Grand Ole Opry to announce Sissy Spacek would star in the movie adaptation of Lynne’s autobiographical song “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” “It’s a long way from Butcher Holler to Broadway in…
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SmarterTravel.com: Travel Deals
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Register Now for Big Club Carlson Hotel Bonuses
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Southwest, AirTran Sales from $60 O/W
16 May 2012 | 7:30 amSouthwest and AirTran have each launched new sales this week—with a twist. Both sales feature a much-longer-than-usual booking window and discounted travel all the way into October. -
EXTENDED: JetBlue Systemwide Sale from $29 O/W
16 May 2012 | 6:33 amYesterday's one-day sale gets an extra 24 hours. Now valid through Wednesday, check out this systemwide sale. -
Up to 30% off AAA Four Diamond Nashville hotel, from $119
16 May 2012 | 6:30 amLuxury living in the land of country. Enjoy a stay at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville for as little as $119. Stay near Vanderbilt University, music venues, and dining. Travel on select dates, May 24-September 3. -
Italy: 9-night trip w/air, hotel, breakfast & trains, from $1,599
16 May 2012 | 6:30 amSee the sights, soak up the culture -- and save some money. Get a flight and 9 nights in Rome, Florence, and Venice, breakfast, and train travel starting at $1,599, May-September. Travel October-February for even less.
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TravelBlogs
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Sam’s Playground
15 May 2012 | 3:14 pmAs with most ‘wanderers’, Sam Kynman-Cole has traversed certain parts of the world. From Asia to Europe, the US, Canada and a few others, he’s been playing Squash. No. Really. He likes playing Squash. He also likes driving across country and doing road trips. No matter where he goes, it definitely is his ‘playground’! © Gretchen for TravelBlogs, 2012. | Sam’s Playground | No comment | Post categories: Blogs Post tags: Asia, Canada, couples, Europe, overland travel, photography, road trip, United States -
AfricAnnum
13 Apr 2012 | 11:41 amIndie (the dingo-looking dog) invited Jenny Hoobler and Ryan Kilpatrick to South Africa when Jenny won a Fullbright Award to conduct research at the University of Pretoria. Hey, who can refuse a dingo-looking dog named Indie?! Certainly, not me! Check out their explorations of life in the Rainbow Nation. © Gretchen for TravelBlogs, 2012. | AfricAnnum | No comment | Post categories: Blogs Post tags: Africa, couples, cultural experiences, education, living abroad, photography -
The Absurd Traveler’s Guide
28 Mar 2012 | 9:59 amKristine Arndt lives the ‘Beat Generation’ life style (think Jack Kerouac and Albert Camus) and is loving every minute of it. From singing for the President of Kazakhstan to herding cattle in Guyana, she has not let adventure pass her by in any way. © Gretchen for TravelBlogs, 2012. | The Absurd Traveler’s Guide | No comment | Post categories: Blogs Post tags: cultural experiences, female travellers, long-term travel, Round the world, solo travel, travel writing, working on the road -
Our Tour
15 Mar 2012 | 5:13 amTurning 40, it seemed the right time for Julie and Jason to rent out the house, break from their jobs, buy a motor home and obtain Charlie’s pet passport. What was to be a one year tour of Europe has them thinking they may remain on the road awhile longer. Charlie (their terrier) seems all for the extension too. Can’t argue with a dog… © Gretchen for TravelBlogs, 2012. | Our Tour | 2 comments | Post categories: Blogs Post tags: budget travel, couples, Europe, living on the road, motorhome travel, overland travel, road trip -
The Cheap Route
14 Mar 2012 | 9:40 amFrustrated with guidebooks and website information, while in Ankara (Turkey), Mike decided to started his own informational site. It is filled with personal stuff, as a traveler and tourist, that will aid others in finding those little gems we’d probably miss on this big blue orb we call home. His posts are realistic portrayals of his adventures. © Gretchen for TravelBlogs, 2012. | The Cheap Route | One comment | Post categories: Blogs Post tags: cultural experiences, living on the road, long-term travel, Perpetual Travel, photography, Round the world, solo travel, working on the road
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Fun Things to Do - Cool Places to Go
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain
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The Kentucky Derby
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World’s Best Restaurants 2012
30 Apr 2012 | 12:37 pmAnnounced less than one hour ago – the full list of the Best 50 Restaurants in the World. I will be updating as I gather more information for you – my readers ;^D 1. Noma Copenhagen Denmark Noma Copenhagen website 2. El Cellar De Can Roca Spain El Cellar De Can Roca, Girona, Spain website REVIEW Review of El Cellar De Can Roca from my friend Ishay Govender-Ypma 3. Mugaritz Errenteria, Spain Mugaritz, Errenteria Spain website 4. D.O.M Sao Paolo, Brazil D.O.M., Sao Paolo, Brazil website 5. Osteria Francescana Modena, Italy Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy website 6. Per Se NYC… -
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Blues Trail, Mississippi
20 Apr 2012 | 5:59 amSource: tumblr.com via Julie on Pinterest
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Costa Rica Vacations Blog
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Best Costa Rica Beaches: Tamarindo
10 May 2012 | 8:08 amTamarindo is one of the best Costa Rica beaches. With great weather year-round and too many things to do in just one vacation, it is easy to see why. -
Costa Rica Jobs
6 May 2012 | 12:28 pmInterested in Costa Rica jobs? Here are great places to start your job searches -
COSTA RICA VACATIONS, PARADISE AND ADVENTURES
5 May 2012 | 11:19 pmI discovered Costa Rica. OK, technically Christopher Columbus did but each of my Costa Rica Vacations brings new discoveries. -
Tourism in Costa Rica
2 May 2012 | 5:06 pmSure, tourism in Costa Rica is special because of the beaches, fishing, and magnificent beauty but do not forget about bullfighting (Costa Rica style), gambling, windsurfing, ziplining and more. -
Tortuguero National Park Eco Tourism
2 May 2012 | 4:56 pmCosta Rica's remote Tortuguero National Park is visited by thousands of concerned eco tourists. Learn why
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Everything Everywhere: Around the World Travel Blog
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Hieroglyphics at the Temple of Kom-Obo, Egypt
15 May 2012 | 7:40 pmHieroglyphics at the Temple of Kom-Obo, Egypt Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?. -
Mountain Lake in Cerdanya Region, Spain
14 May 2012 | 6:53 pmMountain Lake in Cerdanya Region, Spain Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?. -
Photo of Pope John Paul II in St. Peters Square in the Vatican
13 May 2012 | 6:55 pmPhoto of Pope John Paul II in St. Peters Square in the Vatican Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?. -
This Week In Travel – Episode 114
13 May 2012 | 9:08 amThis week’s guests are Spud Hilton, travel editor of the San Francisco Chronicle and Pam Mandel of Nerds Eye View. I wasn’t on the show this week because I was doing a photowalk in Las Vegas. Subscribe on iTunes | Become a Fan on Facebook | Download the iPhone app | Download Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. How many countries have you been to?. -
Photo Tour Update: San Francisco, Yosemite and Death Valley
13 May 2012 | 8:54 amThe photo tour with G Adventures is in full swing. After a week on the road we’ve photographed San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, Las Vegas, Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. We’ve gathered a small collection of photos from the last week to give you can idea some of the things we’ve seen and shot. Most people on the tour, myself included, haven’t even scratched the surface with our photo editing because we’ve been so busy taking photos and driving. In fact, I’ve only been able to upload photos I’ve…
