The final score, at least as far as Indianapolis is concerned: the Super Bowl Village welcomed 1.1-million visitors, and the NFL Experience exhibit/fest drew 265,039 to the Indiana Convention Center. And are ziplines now the must-have attraction for big events? Indy’s drew 10,429 riders. The economic impact to the city has not yet been released but reviews of Indy's Super Bowl performance have been glowing . . . . Among the interesting golf packages now being offered at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach is a 50-minute “Golfer’s Massage,” which uses golf balls to apply…
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TSA to expand 'Pre-check' screening option
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Video: Disneyland 1957
Gadling8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmFiled under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, North America, United States, Video This footage of Disneyland 1957 was previously unreleased until recently. The film was cleaned up, edited, and paired with music, but all of the images are original. In 1957, the Disneyland park in Anaheim, California wasn't even yet two years old. The park opened in July of 1955. The best part about this footage is that it is actually good! The editing and overall cleanup job helps, of course, but the original filmmaker did a respectable job at capturing various aspects of the park and the young Disneyland… -
Beijing: What Not to Do in The Forbidden City: The Top Five Tourist Mistakes
Jaunted - The Pop Culture Travel Guide8 Feb 2012 | 2:43 pmOne of the top tourist sites to visit in Beijing is the Forbidden City, the former Imperial Palace. We told you the other month how powerful it was arriving at Tiananmen Square—which sits across from the Forbidden City—but today we're telling you what NOT TO DO when you actually step inside the imperial walls. As always, these are just our tips so by all means, please add your own! So without further ado, here is the Jaunted guide of What Not To Do In The Forbidden City: The Top 5 Tourist Mistakes. 5. Don't Pay for Your Tickets with a Credit Card Both locals and tourists mostly pay…
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Wednesday Travel Ticker: Indianapolis scores at Super Bowl
8 Feb 2012 | 11:14 amThe final score, at least as far as Indianapolis is concerned: the Super Bowl Village welcomed 1.1-million visitors, and the NFL Experience exhibit/fest drew 265,039 to the Indiana Convention Center. And are ziplines now the must-have attraction for big events? Indy’s drew 10,429 riders. The economic impact to the city has not yet been released but reviews of Indy's Super Bowl performance have been glowing . . . . Among the interesting golf packages now being offered at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach is a 50-minute “Golfer’s Massage,” which uses golf balls to apply… -
Southern California theme park fans will find savings in CityPass
8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amWinter always gets me thinking about going to theme parks in Southern California, even if I don't have visitors underfoot. The prospect of cooler temperatures and lighter crowds in February and March sends me looking for discounts on the high cost of tickets. I found that the Southern California CityPass -- with a flat rate for admission to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood and SeaWorld San Diego -- offers good savings, even when compared with incentives for SoCal residents. -
World's best bridge? Grand Canyon Skywalk, travel magazine says
7 Feb 2012 | 6:39 pmIt's hard to say what makes something a landmark -- and how long it takes to earn such status. For the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona, it took just five years. The glass walkway built as a tourist attraction over the western part of the Grand Canyon recently was selected by Travel + Leisure readers as the world's top new bridge. -
San Francisco: Valentine's Day discount on tandem bike rentals
7 Feb 2012 | 11:16 amA bicycle built for two might make for a romantic spin around San Francisco . Bike and Roll offers a discount on daily tandem bike rentals for Valentine's Day -- and lots of suggestions on where to pedal. Maybe over the Golden Gate Bridge , which turns 75 this year? -
Air France advises passengers to postpone flying until after four-day strike
7 Feb 2012 | 9:22 amAir France said it would cancel almost half its long-haul flights Tuesday on the second day of a strike by French pilots, flight attendants and other workers. The airline advised passengers to postpone their trips until after Friday.
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Report: Air marshals face discrimination on the job
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Animal Attraction: Strange but true!
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Airfare Expert: Cheap flights to U.S. ski destinations
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Disney 'Cars Land' attraction due in Anaheim
8 Feb 2012 | 11:39 amA new attraction called 'Cars Land' -- based on the popular animated films -- is due to open at Disney California Adventure Park. -
Europe safety agency orders check on Airbus A380 fleet
8 Feb 2012 | 9:59 amEurope's air safety authority ordered checks on the entire global fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets for cracks on parts inside the wings.
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TSA to expand 'Pre-check' screening option
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French flights snarled as strike grinds on
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TSA chief: Private baggage screeners cost more
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Boeing seeks checks of 787 Dreamliners
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Video: Disneyland 1957
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmFiled under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, North America, United States, Video This footage of Disneyland 1957 was previously unreleased until recently. The film was cleaned up, edited, and paired with music, but all of the images are original. In 1957, the Disneyland park in Anaheim, California wasn't even yet two years old. The park opened in July of 1955. The best part about this footage is that it is actually good! The editing and overall cleanup job helps, of course, but the original filmmaker did a respectable job at capturing various aspects of the park and the young Disneyland… -
National Geographic has untold cruise disaster stories
8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmA new National Geographic special coming up on Sunday, February 12 is promising to answer a whole lot of questions about the grounding of the Costa Concordia last month. Featuring first-hand accounts of American survivors who share their own home video, Nat Geo will present Italian Cruise Ship Disaster: The Untold Stories. "How did the ship sink? Could it have been prevented? Why weren't the passengers warned earlier? What are the similarities to and differences from the Titanic?" asks and answers NatGeo in the special episode Sunday night. Costa Concordia was carrying more than 3,200… -
Video: Haight Ashbury Museum of Psychedelic Art and History
8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pmFiled under: Arts and Culture, Learning, North America, United States, Video, News The Haight Ashbury movement may seem like a thing of the past. That's true or false, mostly depending on who you ask. But no matter how present the psychedelic spirit might still be in modern culture, its debut was art-altering, no one can deny that. That's why I hope the dream of the Haight Ashbury Museum of Psychedelic Art and History is soon realized. Tourists flock to Haight Ashbury in San Francisco as it is--maybe we should support giving them all a destination wherein they can view art from and learn… -
Kimpton helps foster boutique hotel expansion in midwest with planned Cleveland entry
8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pmFiled under: Hotels and Accommodations Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is adding to its existing portfolio of 50+ hotels across with plans to expand into Cleveland, Ohio. The brand announced their plans to launch a 161-room hotel in the city's historic downtown Schofield Building. The hotel will open in 2013. "For us, it's especially exciting to see the demand for the boutique concept in general spreading to more mainstream cities in the Midwest and other areas of the country outside the urban centers of New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco," said Kimpton CEO Michael Depatie. The brand… -
10 things to do in every city you visit
8 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amFiled under: Biking, Climbing, Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, Scuba Diving, Food and Drink, Camping, Budget TravelWhile every city has its own unique landmarks, culture, and sights to see, there are certain general things you can do in any city you visit to make your experience more memorable. To enhance your next trip, take this checklist with you and try to do each of these things in every city you visit. Sample the local cuisine One way to really get to know a culture is through the food. It's seriously incredible how much cuisine can differentiate from culture to culture,…
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Beijing: What Not to Do in The Forbidden City: The Top Five Tourist Mistakes
8 Feb 2012 | 2:43 pmOne of the top tourist sites to visit in Beijing is the Forbidden City, the former Imperial Palace. We told you the other month how powerful it was arriving at Tiananmen Square—which sits across from the Forbidden City—but today we're telling you what NOT TO DO when you actually step inside the imperial walls. As always, these are just our tips so by all means, please add your own! So without further ado, here is the Jaunted guide of What Not To Do In The Forbidden City: The Top 5 Tourist Mistakes. 5. Don't Pay for Your Tickets with a Credit Card Both locals and tourists mostly pay… -
The Newest Foursquare City Badges: Baltimore, Richmond, Des Moines, Oklahoma City and Stamford
8 Feb 2012 | 11:56 amSo, while Foursquare was churning out all those shiny new international city badges, they were also thinking about good ol' America, and the fact that there are plenty of towns with awesome venues that would benefit from the exposure and tourism that comes with a special badge. A contest pitted individual Foursquare user-created lists against each other, and the winners were named today. These winners, and therefore the next cities to have their own Foursquare badges, are: Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; Des Moines, IA; Oklahoma City, OK; and Stamford, CT. Some pretty random choices in there,… -
Madonna Will Kick Off Her 2012-2013 World Tour in Israel with Some 30,000 Tickets
8 Feb 2012 | 11:53 amThe last time Madonna performed in Israel was in 2009, when she held two concerts as part of her record-shattering Sticky & Sweet tour. This time the newly-rechristianed Queen of Pop is not just holding any old concert in Israel, but using the event to kick off her entire 2012 world tour. The Israelis are, needless to say, pretty excited. They're not as excited as Perez Hilton—who brought out lots and lots of exclamation points for the announcement—but they are still pretty excited. The world tour will kick off on May 29th in the Israeli city of Ramat Gan and stretch all the way… -
Manchester: Mile High Club or Not, You Could Have Valentine's Dinner on the Concorde
8 Feb 2012 | 10:25 amThe Concorde may technically be dead, but airline romance isn’t, if British Airways’ Valentine’s deal is anything to go by. A couple of years ago, the UK airline did a neat Valentine’s Day party kinda thing on flights between London and New York; this year, the celebration is on a more personal scale, though still rather spectacular: dinner for two on the Concorde. The bad news? You’ll have to pay for it. The good? It’s for charity! Just bid for it in a blind email auction, and you’ll win dinner for two on board BA’s flagship Concorde G-BOAC at… -
Virgin Atlantic's Big News: Sexy New Clubhouse, Sexy New Seats, Sexy New S & P Shakers
8 Feb 2012 | 9:20 amWhen some sweet airline news comes down the pipeline, we get a little shiver of a thrill. The latest carrier to give us those goosebumps of expectation is Virgin Atlantic, as they've got a slew of updates hitting the sky later this year: · New Upper Class seats, coming Spring 2012. 100 million GBP. That's how much Virgin Atlantic is laying out to get you all laid out in "enhanced" Upper Class seats and enjoying all their spring 2012 upgrades. While we don't yet know specifics like seat width, gadgets or even the design, we do know that the seats will debut on the airline's London-New…
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Are Airlines Cracking Down on "Airplane Mode"?
8 Feb 2012 | 7:53 amAlec Baldwin might have gotten a high–profile slap on the wrist for trying to use his smart phone during a takeoff, but he’s hardly the only flyer loath to give up Words With Friends privileges. Despite repeated reminders from airlines and flight attendants, there are always those people who can’t seem to tear themselves away from their electronics. That’s why "airplane mode" (or "flight mode") has been such a boon for the technological traveler: By disabling a cell phone’s transmission capabilities, airplane mode renders cell phones acceptable for non–call purposes during… -
A More Comfortable Hotel Stay? There's an App for That
7 Feb 2012 | 2:38 pmWe've already shown how you can use your phone to find a place to stay, whether it's booking at the last minute, finding the nicest room in a hotel, or revealing which property you're about to book on an opaque site like Hotwire. But what about making your actual hotel stay more comfortable? Now there's an app for that too. The same company that works with hotels to set up interactive television systems such as the ones you find at The Iroquois in New York has developed a free app aimed at optimizing the hotel experience for anyone with a smartphone. (Courtesy LodgeNet Mobile)By downloading… -
Gulf Coast Beaches Recovering In BP Aftermath
7 Feb 2012 | 1:24 pmPresident Obama being briefed on the spill in May 2010 (Courtesy usepagov/Flickr)Following the recent hurricane season, environmental inspection teams have analyzed the coastlines impacted by the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill (also known as the BP oil spill) to check for additional impact, and the results show gradual improvements across the region. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality last month completed a 40-mile shoreline oil spill inspection, or 111 segments of shoreline, of which three segments need additional cleaning and monitoring. In Florida, 39 miles of… -
Best Reader Tips for Flying with an Infant
7 Feb 2012 | 12:53 pmWell, we survived our first flight! It actually wasn't so bad and our son was a trooper (that's him, taking it all in). (Courtesy Danielle Contray) Thanks to all of you that weighed in. The advice that came in handy the most was to stay calm—something I had to remind myself to do on a couple occasions. I've listed some of the most useful advice below, and I'll give you a couple of my own. Screening processes are different at every airport. We flew out of JFK and sailed through security no problem, even with bottles of formula and liquid antibiotics (which we packed separately and… -
Using Pinterest for Travel Inspiration
6 Feb 2012 | 11:32 amPinterest for travel inspiration (Courtesy Pinterest travel page of Julie Gallaher) The scrapbooking site Pinterest is a sudden sensation. In the past few months, the site has quadrupled in membership, with about 7 million visitors a month, most of them women. Pinterest is "a visual social network that organizes images by topic and lets you reshare with just one click," in the words today of tech celeb Pete Cashmore. The surprisingly addictive free site allows users to upload visually appealing pictures and content (such as advertisements or images of magazine covers) to "boards." Any time…
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Jaunted Tends an Airport Garden While VegasChatter Awaits The Nobu Hotel
8 Feb 2012 | 3:35 pmFinding a hotel is often only one part of your trip. The other half is getting there. And our bro Jaunted does a bang-up job of covering the latest news and trends in the travel world. Out in Vegas, VegasChatter is keeping us informed on what's going down in Sin City. JAUNTED · Virgin Atlantic Has a New Sexy Clubhouse · Skip the Zip Lines for the Aerial Tram in Panama · Hanging Out at Singapore's Changi Airport: So Many Gardens · Remembe When? JetBlue's Very First Website VEGASCHATTER · The Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace Now Set for a Fall Opening · Take Home… -
Dubai: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai to Be Tallest Hotel in the World
8 Feb 2012 | 1:36 pmWell it looks like Marriott Hotels won't be relinquishing their title of "World's Tallest Hotel" anytime soon. Though that distinction belongs currently to the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong come later this year, it will be wrested away by the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai.Marriott made the announcement today saying that the two towers of the 1,608-room hotel will stand 1,164 feet tall, making them just 85 feet shorter than the Empire State Building. And unlike other hotels in buildings this tall, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai will be entirely dedicated to hotel operations. -
Tokyo: Where to Score a Royal View in Tokyo
8 Feb 2012 | 12:45 pmA quick tip for a stay at the ridiculously well located Peninsula Tokyo: pay the extra to secure a Deluxe Park View, because that "Park" bit actually means Imperial Palace gardens. They may be out of focus in the photo above, but can you blame us for being far more focused on a large Japanese breakfast spread at the moment? Rooms on the park side of the hotel have commanding views of the Imperial Palace and its acres—bring mini binoculars to watch the processions, full of pomp, without having to even venture outside and join the throng of photo-snapping tourists. At night the view is… -
Where Not to Celebrate Valentine's Day This Year
8 Feb 2012 | 12:20 pmLast week we rounded up some hotels for lovers this Valentine's Day but if you're not currently attached, that doesn't mean you can't hit up a hotel for V-Day. Quite a few hotels have put together some fun packages and events for singletons. In fact, we're kind of jealous. These are waaaay more exciting than champagne and rose petals. Here's where you can let your single flag fly high and proud. · Four Seasons Miami: The downtown Miami hotels is hosting a "Lonely Hearts Club group dinner on Valentine's Day. Served in a communal table in the Hotel’s new restaurant, Edge Steak and… -
A Room at The Saguaro Hotel Comes with a Private Design Consultation
8 Feb 2012 | 10:08 amAs you can see from this room shot above, what makes The Saguaro Scottsdale stand out from most other hotels is the abundance of eye-popping colors. And these happy hues aren't found just in the guest rooms but rather throughout the hotel's public spaces and even down by the pool area. The duo responsible for the colorful look is the design team of Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat of Stamberg Aferiat Architecture who used "12 vibrant tones found in native desert wildflowers" as the foundation for the color scheme. The colors also follow the light spectrum which then creates different…
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Nintendo and Converse collaborate on an amazing sneaker
8 Feb 2012 | 5:25 pmClear out room in your closets, gamers. Converse is releasing their ‘One Star Super Mario Bros.’ shoe this March! Via Like Cool. Get your Nintendo fix. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Why Congress is way richer than you [infographic]
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The bookcase that’s always ready for more
8 Feb 2012 | 4:19 pmThe thing about bibliophiles is that, before you know it, the bookcase is full and it’s time to drag in a few more boards and cinder blocks to accommodate the newcomers. With the REK, such worries are a thing of the past, as the system accordions out when more space is needed and collapses into a handy rectangle when it’s time to pack up shop and move on to greener pastures. Unfortunately, the price is listed as “on request” meaning the 99% is out of luck, but perhaps it’ll inspire you to hit the workshop for a little DIY action if you can drag your nose out of… -
How Harvard spends student tuition [infographic]
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Lizard shortage offers rare evolution test
8 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pmA devastating 2004 hurricane that wiped out a Caribbean lizard population offered an unprecedented opportunity to put an evolutionary theory known as the “founder effect” to the test. The founder effect describes the loss of genetic variation that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population. “Founder effects are very hard to study,” says Thomas Schoener, a professor of evolution and ecology at University of California, Davis and a co-author of the study. “One must be in exactly the right place at the…
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Lytro Teardown Shows Potential Wireless Capability, Smallish Sensor
8 Feb 2012 | 4:51 pmIt’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about Lytro (other than nearly grabbing a Crunchie (I voted for them)), the camera where you shoot now and focus later. And the latest news comes not from the company itself, but from the FCC, which just today published the internal photos from its investigation of the device. There’s nothing fabulously surprising, but Wireless Goodness points out that the chip pictured, a Marvell Avastar 88W8787, has Bluetooth and wi-fi capabilities. Companies don’t generally include capabilities in hardware they don’t expect to use;… -
Nokia Cuts 4000 Jobs; Last European Phone Assembly Work Goes To Asia
8 Feb 2012 | 2:35 pmIt’s a sign of the times, though not a particularly surprising one: Nokia has finally eliminated its European phone assembly infrastructure and will be moving those 4000 jobs to Asia, according to a Reuters report. The factories are not being shuttered altogether, and localizing and finishing work will still be done there, but the primary assembly work is being relocated. The news and layoffs were expected, as the company has slashed many more thousands of jobs over the last year, but this particular cut is symbolic: the intensely European company has been battered into submission, and… -
Nest Labs Responds To Honeywell Lawsuit, Says It Has The Resources To Defend Itself
8 Feb 2012 | 1:55 pmNest is ready to fight. The Palo Alto company just issued a followup statement regarding Honeywell’s recent patent infringement suit. In short they’re not going to roll over. They’re going to stand tall. The plan is to “vigorously defend itself” from what they call an attempt to stifle “thoughtful competition.” Nice. Go get ‘em, boys. From Nest Labs: We at Nest are proud of creating products that bring true innovation to home efficiency and we are continuing to innovate and bring products to market. The Nest Learning Thermostat is already making… -
Google Offers To Pay People To Have Their Web Use Tracked Minutely
8 Feb 2012 | 1:05 pmSome people might say that there’s no way Google could be more aware of your browsing habits. Not true! There is much they don’t know. But it’s not because they don’t want to know. Last night Google rolled out two programs aimed at increasing their awareness of how people use their browsers — what sites they visit, for how long, for what purpose, etc. They’ll pay you for the privilege, a bit like being a Nielsen family. They even give you a little box! The “lightweight” option (first noted at Search Engine Land) is simply a Chrome browser… -
Study: iPhone Resale Value 63% After One Year, Android 46%
8 Feb 2012 | 12:50 pmAll smartphones do not depreciate equally. 18 months after purchase, iPhones can be sold for 53% of their original price, while Androids can only be sold for 42% and BlackBerries for 41% on average according to a study by Y Combinator second-hand price guide startup Priceonomics. That frown on Android fanboy faces gets even larger the quicker they try to resell. 12 months after purchase, iPhones can pull in 63% of their day 1 manufacturer suggested retail price, compared to 46% for Android. Early adopters who must have the latest model would do well to stick with Apple. 6 months after…
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Airlines transparent ‘administration fees’ are a joke
14 Jan 2012 | 6:52 amEarlier this morning I read on Europe a la Carte that EasyJet has ditched its free fee payment option for passengers using the Visa Electron card and now charges £9 administration fee for all debit cards payments. What has annoyed me though is that this move is supposedly to improve the transparency of surcharges for [...]This post was syndicated from the Travel Rants Consumer Blog. Airlines transparent ‘administration fees’ are a joke -
Air Passenger Duty to increase in April 2012
30 Nov 2011 | 8:45 amI am sat here wondering if the UK government gives a damn about tourism, or, do they even want the electorate to leave the country – frustration for travel consumers as we face more expensive holidays after the Chancellor announced that the Air Passenger Duty (APD) increase will go ahead as planned in April next [...]This post was syndicated from the Travel Rants Consumer Blog. Air Passenger Duty to increase in April 2012 -
Advice for passengers affected by airport strikes
28 Nov 2011 | 5:20 amQuite a lot of buzz this morning about the announcement that airport operator, BAA have warned passengers of delays of up to 12 hours on flights coming into London Heathrow on Wednesday 30 November. This has meant a number of airlines have cancelled flights or reduced services. News on other UK airports I spent some [...]This post was syndicated from the Travel Rants Consumer Blog. Advice for passengers affected by airport strikes -
Thomas Cook financial troubles: don’t panic!
22 Nov 2011 | 12:05 pmAs expected today I received a flurry of emails from consumers worrying about their holiday or concerns about booking a holiday with Europe’s second biggest tour operator, Thomas Cook, who are reportedly asking banks for an extra £100m to add to a debt that was £900m in September this year. Tough times for travel industry [...]This post was syndicated from the Travel Rants Consumer Blog. Thomas Cook financial troubles: don’t panic! -
No surprise that domestic holidays go uninsured
30 Oct 2011 | 4:09 pmI dislike the term ‘Staycation’ and I don’t trust ‘consumer surveys’ when they are being used to promote travel products, but a recent press release from Columbus Direct caught my attention because it highlighted that 55% of domestic holidays are uninsured. To be honest, I am surprised that figure is not higher. Need for travel [...]This post was syndicated from the Travel Rants Consumer Blog. No surprise that domestic holidays go uninsured
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Dispatch from the Yukon Quest Trail
7 Feb 2012 | 11:57 amI’m on the road this week, doing some writing and social media work for the Yukon Quest. For those unfamiliar with it, the Quest is a 1,000-mile sled dog race that runs from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon (my hometown). I’m following along, and on the trail with me is a traveling crowd of volunteers, veterinarians, race officials, “handlers” (assistants to the mushers), and friends and family. We drive from checkpoint to checkpoint, meeting up with the dog teams whenever they intersect with the sparse road system. I’m writing this from Central Corner, an… -
2012 Travel Writing Conferences
5 Feb 2012 | 10:22 pmSpring and summer are fast approaching, and that means warmer days, Major League Baseball and, yes, travel writing conferences. Gadling recently noted several upcoming conferences. Among them: Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) The annual travel blogger gathering created by Kim Mance lays claim to being “the world’s premiere and largest conference of travel bloggers, writers, and new media creators.” Discussions and workshops explore the art and business of travel blogging, including ethical considerations and social media best practices. For many, it’s a reunion, of sorts:… -
NATJA Announces 2011 Winners
3 Feb 2012 | 12:36 pmThe complete roster of North American Travel Journalists Association award winners was announced this week. National Geographic Traveler took the grand prize for top travel publication, while Andrew McCarthy and Jill Schensul were named the travel journalists of the year. Several World Hum contributors were also among the winners. Larry Bleiberg took Gold in the Historical or Hobby Travel category, while Daisann McLane received a Gold award for Cultural, Educational or Self-Improvement Travel. Lola Akinmade Akerstrom received two Gold awards—one for Personality and Profiles and one for… -
‘Downton Abbey’ and the Art of the English Library
1 Feb 2012 | 11:17 pmLike so many people, I’ve been glued to PBS’ “Downton Abbey” and the scheming and backstabbing unfolding in Highclere Castle. Here, series creator Julian Fellowes discusses his favorite room in the castle: the library. I love his take on it. The French have their drawing rooms. The Austrians have their ballrooms. Libraries, he says, are the rooms the English get right. Watch Downton Abbey: Julian Fellowes on a Favorite Room at Highclere on PBS. See more from Masterpiece. -
Looking for the Old Hippie Trail
31 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amAt Old World Wandering, Iain Manley has a long, worthwhile post on the classic overlander, mixing his personal experiences as a “novice traveller” on the route with a history of the trail’s literature, from “Across Asia on the Cheap” all the way back to the Romantics of the 1700. Here’s a taste: I knew something of the old Hippie Trail by the time we arrived in Goa, but only as much as I had read in Paul Theroux’s Great Railway Bazaar. Theroux had encountered the freaks making their way out east - “like small clans of tribesmen setting out for a…
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Apollo Theater offering February discounts
8 Feb 2012 | 12:10 pmThe Apollo Theater throughout February is offering discounted admission to its shows and tours as part of a promotion with the city’s official tourism agency. As culture spot of the month, the Apollo Theater will honor a coupon issued by NYC & Company that allows $3 off tickets for Amateur Night performances, $5 off shows at the Apollo Music Cafe or $3 off the price of Wednesday tours of the historic theater. The Apollo Theater is located in Harlem at 253 W. 125th St. Earlier: Apollo Theater to host free Open House events Free backstage tours at Apollo for 75th anniversary -
Renoirs reunited at the Frick Collection
7 Feb 2012 | 1:02 pmThe Frick Collection today opened an exhibition of nine full-length paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir including “La Promenade” and eight works on loan. Situated all in one gallery at the museum, The Frick is selling timed-entry tickets for the exhibition. Renoir, the son of a tailor and a dressmaker, was something of a fashionista, Colin Bailey, the museum’s director and curator of the show, said Monday during a preview of the exhibition. “The Umbrellas,” which originally was shown in New York City in 1886 as “Rain in Paris” can be viewed as two… -
NYC skyline to go all in blue for Giants' Super Bowl win
6 Feb 2012 | 2:02 pmMany of New York City’s skyscrapers and other iconic building will light up blue tonight in salute to the Giants’ Super Bowl championship. The top of the Empire State Building, One Bryant Park and Four Times Square, the ConEd Tower, Brooklyn Borough Hall and the JFK Airport control tower will all shine blue tonight, officials at each building have confirmed. Most of the buildings will remain blue again on Tuesday night after the ticker-tape parade and other celebrations. Image source: File picture from Edelman. -
'Honeymoon in Vegas' bets on Broadway for 2013
6 Feb 2012 | 11:14 amA musical based on the “Honeymoon in Vegas” movie aims to open on Broadway with Tony Danza in the spring of 2013, publicists for the show announced today. The new musical of “Honeymoon in Vegas” will debut in Toronto in November before heading for Broadway. The production features music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Andrew Bergman. Gary Griffin will direct and Denis Jones will handle choreography. Additional cast and creative members have not been announced. The 1992 movie of the same name starred James Caan, Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker. The… -
Giants Super Bowl victory parade: Feb. 7, 2012
5 Feb 2012 | 7:03 pmThe New York Giants, the winners of Super Bowl XLVI, will get their victory parade Tuesday morning, Feb. 7. The first details are available from NYC’s 311 service: “In celebration of the Giants Super Bowl victory, the City is holding a Championship Ceremony at City Hall Plaza at 11 AM on Tuesday, Februray 7th, rain or shine. On Monday, February 6th, at 9 AM, you can click, text, or call 311 for your chance to win 2 VIP seats for the ceremony. You can enter if you are 18 or older and live in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. If you win, you will be contacted and you will have…
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Getting Lost on Florida’s “Forgotten” Coast
8 Feb 2012 | 12:30 pmSt. George Island, Fla., is in the middle of nowhere. And that’s the way they like it. Why else would they call this area, along the northeastern part of Florida’s panhandle, the “forgotten” coast? It is remote, undeveloped and, at this time of year, no one’s here. Oh, wait. I should have said, no tourists. Out in the flat-as-glass Apalachicola Bay every morning, we found dozens of oyster boats quietly harvesting the famous shellfish from the shallow sea floor. They say it gets busy during the summer, but it’s a different kind of busy than frenetic Panama… -
I Heart My City: Jennifer’s Abu Dhabi
8 Feb 2012 | 9:57 amJennifer Garcia-Alonso is co-founder of The Purple Passport, a web-based collection of chic, one-stop-shop guides to experiencing the world’s cities in style. She is a New Yorker who has been living in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, for the past three years (which we think qualifies her as a local at this point). Check out Jennifer’s take on her home away from home, then leave a comment below if you have anything to add. Abu Dhabi is My City The first place I take a visitor from out of town is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural wonder. It is the largest… -
The Radar: Islands Made for Valentine’s Day, Barcelona Freebies, How to Enjoy the Australian Outback
8 Feb 2012 | 6:20 amJust because they’re free doesn’t mean they’re not beautiful. Five places in Barcelona you can enjoy without spending a dime (or a Euro). [Amateur Traveler] The Outback isn’t just a great spot for spotting kangaroos. Experience the beauty that Australia’s Northern Territory has to offer. [Matador Network] Just in time for Valentine’s Day: Check out these four heart-shaped islands. [LA Times] Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back in the morning for our daily roundup. Photo: Kahouli Jawher/My Shot -
Photos: Where You Went
7 Feb 2012 | 10:59 amOur readers boast impressive travel résumés. That’s why we ask you the same question on Facebook every Friday: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where you — or readers like you — went, and get inspired to plan your next trip. Want to share your photos with the National Geographic community? Upload your favorites (don’t forget to add a caption, or we won’t know where you went) to Your Shot/Travel at ngm.com/yourshot. Tag all your submissions #travelshot, then look for your photos online in one of our My Shot galleries or here on the blog. -
Behind the Lens: Macduff Everton in Japan
7 Feb 2012 | 8:30 amChiiori guest house in the Iya Valley of Shikoku Travel photographer Macduff Everton has been around the world to cover stories for National Geographic Traveler magazine. His most recent assignment took him to the island of Shikoku in Japan for a January/February feature story. Our photo editor Krista Rossow asked Macduff to tell us more about his experience while photographing the island. Krista Rossow: You first went to Shikoku as an 18-year-old hitchhiking around the world. Were your impressions different this time around? Macduff Everton: There’s a world of difference. Japan was…
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Most Relaxing U.S. Resorts
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Most Relaxing U.S. Resorts
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How to Avoid Luggage Theft
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How to Avoid Luggage Theft
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World's Least Romantic Places
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The Insider: Should I take a cruise?
8 Feb 2012 | 12:53 pmThe world of travel used to be divided into two groups: People who cruised -- and people who didn't. -
I have a seat but I don’t have a seat assignment
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Did United Airlines do enough for mystery meat victim?
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Don’t fall for these scams!
6 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmI‘m often asked about the worst “gotchas” out there, and given that I wrote the book on the subject, I ought to know. But as I discover in this week’s Mint.com personal finance column, the answer is constantly changing. You’ll want to read it to find out what scams to... -
Black mold in my Amtrak cabin — how about a refund?
5 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmHere's a case where a ticket contract and the reality of an experience find themselves on a head-on collision of sorts. And I'm kinda in the middle.
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The Pearl Earring by Dorothee Golz
2 Feb 2012 | 5:15 amAs the original is here in The Hague: The Pearl Earring by Dorothee Golz Can you tell us a little bit about your interest in the portraits you decided to use in your work? Was there something specific about them that worked well with the message of your work, or did you choose them because of their iconic recognisability? In the first instance I chose these paintings due to their photorealistic quality. The pictures almost look like arranged photos- take my image of Girl at the Window for example: the photo pretends to be the painting The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Vermeer, just as his… -
Dutch Queen Beatrix turns 74!
31 Jan 2012 | 6:42 amToday Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands turned 74. Happy Birthday to our Majesty! These two beautiful photos (from ANP) were taken a while ago when she visited a mosque in a Muslim country. Off course our peroxide blond parliamentarian asked the question why she made a political statement by covering her hat with a shawl. Luckily, according to certain polls, the guy lost 3 seats in Dutch Parliament after he’d posed the question on twitter. Dutch Queen Beatrix turns 74! is a post from: Happy Hotelier. Would you like to subscribe to my newsfeed, or my weekly newsletter? -
Honeymoon Suite Whirpool for Two
18 Jan 2012 | 5:31 pmSeedy, stylish, romantic or just fun this Whirlpool for 2 in your honeymoonsuite? Its in an all inclusive couples only resort in the Pocono Mountains PA, USA. Toast your romance with a sensual soak in the world-exclusive, 7-foot tall Champagne Glass Whirlpool Bath-for-Two. Set on Pocono Palace’s golf course, The Roman Towers are designed in a Grand Roman theme with floor to ceiling columns, stunning arches, vaulted ceilings, covered walkways and a private, arched underpass for parking. A cathedral window offers a panoramic view of Pocono Palace’s lush surrounding landscape. Via the Roman… -
What are You Thinking About? (2) – Carly’s Voice | Changing the World of Autism
18 Jan 2012 | 4:28 amHealth, Precarious Health! I’m really happy with a healthy wife, two healthy kids and two healthy grand kids. Today somebody I follow on Twitter pointed me to this amazing Youtube video about Carly, an autistic Canadian girl who couldn’t speak, but eventually found a way to express herself, just by typing on a notebook. She finally was able to show she is far from backward. We now can know what she is thinking. I’m happy for her and she is an example for many other people out there including the “experts” who have to do with autism. Also it reminds me that people… -
What are You Thinking About? (1) – Lateral Thinking
13 Jan 2012 | 4:36 amIntroduction I have a very associative mind. I see something and think of a totally different thing by association. Usually most of my relatives and friends totally fail to understand my associations at all. Obviously they need a decoder. I’ve honed my associative capabilities after reading a book from Edward De Bono. He is a business guru who had his hey days in 70ies and 80ies, but seems still alive and kicking. Lateral Thinking, he teaches will enhance your creativity. For me the Internet is a great tool to help me broaden my associations and creativity. Photo’s or images are a…
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A Dream Family Vacation for Less with @HomeAway
7 Feb 2012 | 5:54 amBrought to you by Most families dream of taking a vacation full of fun bonding that won’t break the bank. When I was growing up, my parents made sure that we always had a week together each summer. We would get a condo or house at the beach, sometimes with other families, and it would be a magical week of sun, swimming, and no worries. Now that I have my own family, we’ve continued the tradition of an annual family vacation. I’m always searching for destinations and lodging that offers a good value without compromising all our needs. One of our favorite destinations is the Northwest… -
Romantic Destinations for Valentines
30 Jan 2012 | 5:35 pmI’m a romantic at heart and love to hear stories of couples stealing away for a few days of romance. In fact, my travel writing career began by writing about romantic destinations and honeymoons. One thing many couples forget as they become parents, is that one day their kids will grow up and its just the two of them again. Just because you are parents doesn’t mean romance should go flying out the window. There are a few elements that make a place romantic in my book. There has to be a touch of luxury, with plush bedding, a big bathtub, a shower for two. There has to be Champagne… -
Why Now is the Best Time to Take a Cruise
24 Jan 2012 | 6:34 amTravelingMamas.com sends thoughts and prayers to the crew and passengers involved in the Costa Concordia accident. For recent updates from Costa Cruises, visit the official site. I was looking at the itinerary for the Carnival Breeze, set to launch in June of this year, when I saw the news about the Costa Concordia. Any time tragedy occurs, especially in the travel industry, consumers and the experts begin to criticize safety, and they analyze what could have or should have been done in the circumstances. One thing I’ve noticed about these types of events is that safety and security… -
Clearly, a good deal in Florida
21 Jan 2012 | 8:09 amBeat the winter blahs with a tranquil trip to sunny Florida. Travelers booking a flight plus hotel vacation package for four or more nights to St. Petersburg or Clearwater beaches can save $100 per reservation. Use code SUN100 when booking a flight and hotel on Southwest Airlines Vacations. Choose a participating hotel and receive one night free. Save as much as $120 per person roundtrip with the Bags Fly Free–even golf bags. Vacations must be booked between now and February 9, 2012, (6 pm CST). Trip must be taken between January 14 and May 25, 2012. Black out dates apply and one day… -
Love is in the air in Albuquerque
20 Jan 2012 | 7:08 amOne hundred hot air balloons will fly over Albuquerque, New Mexico on Valentine’s Day weekend. You and a guest could win a romantic getaway for two and celebrate during the Friends and Lovers Hot Air Balloon Rally. The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a contest and giving away: Two nights accommodations at the Crown Plaza Albuquerque Balloon ride for two at the Friends and Lovers Hot Air Balloon Rally A $200 Visa card–useful for either airfare, gas, dinner or shopping Contest entries must be received by 11:59 pm MST January 31, 2012. Enter online at…
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Congress Finally Gets Moving on a Bill to Reauthorize the FAA After Way Too Many Wasted Years
7 Feb 2012 | 3:45 amI never thought we’d ever see the day come when Congress could actually agree on something, but sure enough, it appears to have happened. After more than 20 extensions of the old authorization which officially expired last decade, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is on its way to being reauthorized by Congress. It’s about freakin’ time. Congress is responsible for reauthorizing the FAA every few years. That reauthorization sets funding levels for a variety of projects and it sets priorities. So, when Congress can’t stop jerking around, the FAA sits and spins,… -
American’s New Business Plan Looks a Lot Like the Old One But With a Lot More Outsourcing
6 Feb 2012 | 3:45 amFebruary 1 was a big day at American. It was the day that the airline went over its (not really) new and improved business plan with employee groups, and that meant detailing the cuts it was going to ask for. As you can imagine, this brought some outrage but also a lot of sadness. American is asking for very deep cuts from employees (and elsewhere), and it’s not really presenting anything new. This seems like the same plan it’s been operating under, just free of some employee contract limitations. Admittedly, American hasn’t shared all the details of its plan. That… -
Cranky on the Web (January 30 – February 3)
4 Feb 2012 | 3:45 amWhy Spirit Airlines Is Right – Conde Nast Daily Traveler Admittedly, this post was meant to stir the pot up a little. I do see merit in what Spirit is doing in fighting the feds on one hand, but that doesn’t mean I think the rule should necessarily disappear. Still, fun to look at it from Spirit’s side. The Pros and Cons of American Airlines’s New First Class and Business Class – Conde Nast Daily Traveler Just a little piece on American’s new 777 interiors. Not much more than what I wrote about here. Waiting to board with Brett Snyder –… -
Topic of the Week: Southwest’s Bigger Airplanes Start Flying Soon
3 Feb 2012 | 3:45 amYesterday, Southwest loaded the new 737-800 aircraft into its schedules. Starting on April 11, you can start flying the 175-seat birds from Chicago and Baltimore to Florida. That same day, Southwest will start separately selling its 737s in the new 143-seat configuration (6 more than before) on certain routes. Anyone going to try to chase one of these down to try them out? Or do you care? -
Five US Airports Doing Great Things with Concessions (Guest Post)
2 Feb 2012 | 3:45 amGetting back to speed with a new baby in the house isn’t easy, so I’m posting one more guest post today to help me catch up. (Besides, I need time to read through all the American Airlines changes as well as the FAA reauthorization bill for posts next week.) This one is from a familiar face . . . – My frenemie Brett “Cranky Flier” Snyder begged me (ok, he just asked) to write a guest post for his tiny, insignificant blog. Normally, I would have just ignored Brett’s email (which I do 98.7% of the time). But he and his lovely wife delivered my baby avgeek…
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Cheap Hostels in Las Vegas: Stay at Las Vegas Hostel in Sin City
2 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amIt’s Sin City of the Bellagio fountain light show, Thunder from Down Under Australian dancers, Celine Dion, and thousands of bachelorette parties per year. And footing the weekend bill here gets crazy expensive. Name that city? Yep, you guessed it: Viva, Las Vegas! Instead of booking a hotel suite that’ll cost hundreds, save your cash by staying in a cheap hostel while you’re in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Hostel, located on 1322 Fremont Street, is more than just a place to sleep in Vegas. It’s the Vegas hot spot for young people on a budget, offering free breakfast, tea and coffee, a pool,… -
LG Guide to Buying Your First dSLR
2 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amBy Jill Martiniuk Special to Lost Girls Admittedly, I really had no clue what I was doing when I bought my dSLR camera. I had just finished my Master’s degree, and was about to serve as faculty for Semester at Sea for the summer. A new degree and a nine-week trip around the Mediterranean seemed like the right reasons to get an expensive camera. Looking back, I was completely unprepared for my new camera. That summer I basically used it as an expensive point and shoot. Three years, lots of research and experience later, I feel my dSLR has made me a better photographer and traveler. Here… -
Lost Girl of the Week: A. Christine Maxfield
1 Feb 2012 | 3:21 amThis week’s Lost Girl, Christine Maxfield, had a hard wake-up call—working at a travel magazine didn’t necessarily mean that she was able to travel! So she quit her journalism job in New York, stuffed her goods in storage, and bought a one-way ticket to Africa on a quest to experience the same adventures that she was only able to write about. Now, a year later, she’s back and her career has never looked better… I blame my wanderlust on my first true love—my grandfather. He was the one that got me hooked on National Geographic by having a full magazine collection in his basement… -
Spain…art!
31 Jan 2012 | 7:59 pmBy Will Jones Special to The Lost Girls Spain. A country rich in colorful and diverse history; of incredibly varied regions; and warm, welcoming people. First-time visitors often expect bullfights, sangria, and sombreros, and while these are vital and traditional aspects of Spanish culture, there’s much more to modern Spain as a progressive, diverse, and unique society. Cities to Visit The three top cities in Spain to visit are Madrid, Barcelona, and Granada. Madrid is a big city, and most travelers find excitement in the fast pace and extreme size of the city. Barcelona is known for… -
Backpacking On A Budget In New Zealand
31 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amBy Sarah Deveau When you think backpacking, Europe likely pops into mind. Yet far-flung New Zealand is a popular backpacking destination, especially for adventurers looking to avoid the hassle of skirting around areas of turmoil or travelling nervously through them. A compact country with relaxed beaches, spectacular scenery and a reputation for extreme fun, New Zealand has everything a backpacker wants. But can you afford it? “Granted, we have no $11 a night beach huts or $2 noodle bowls, but backpackers won’t have to thumb their way across the country if they travel smart,” says…
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Top 2011 Food Trends San Francisco Fancy Food Show
3 Feb 2012 | 12:07 amFood and travel connect at Fancy Food Show Imagine Willy Wonka stepping into his Chocolate Factory, suitcase or carry on bag in hand. I recently had my Willy Wonka moment as I sipped and sampled my way through 1,300 exhibitors presenting 80,00 food and beverages for me to taste in San Francisco, January 15-17, 2012 at [...] -
Dining in San Francisco Neighborhoods
27 Jan 2012 | 12:02 amWelcome to the Neighborhood, A Series About San Francisco Neighborhoods About the author. Dianne Admire is the co-owner of San Francisco company Carried Away. Carried Away offers private, custom, experiential tours of San Francisco and the Bay Area for up to 4 people. Dianne and her business partner Vikki Garrod (a.k.a. The Ladies of Carried [...] -
4 Honolulu Bars with the Best Happy Hour
25 Jan 2012 | 3:24 pmBars with the Best Happy Hour I love to experience the outdoors and jump at any chance to get my heart rate going while also exploring a new activity. In this regard, it’s safe to say that Hawaii pretty much has my name all over it. Of course, I also love good food and drinks. After [...] -
Things to See and Do in Florence, Italy
20 Jan 2012 | 12:01 amFlorence – a must see in Italy My Italian sojourn in October of 2011 included a “mandatory” visit to the city of Florence, or Firenze in la lingua Italiano. It is the cultural capital of Italy because it is home to many museums and renaissance structures. In fact, it is where the Renaissance actually began. My [...] -
San Francisco 2012 Fancy Food Show – Food Entrepreneurs
13 Jan 2012 | 12:11 amSan Francisco Fancy Food Show Now in its 37th year, the Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest marketplace devoted exclusively to specialty foods and beverages on the West Coast. It is strategically held in January when buyers are looking to stock up for the new year, and to plan way ahead [...]
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CEO: Disney Cruise Line bookings down, too
8 Feb 2012 | 7:28 amThe company is the latest cruise ship operator to note a drop following the Costa accident. -
Princess ship emerges from major makeover
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Illness outbreak forces early end to cruise
7 Feb 2012 | 11:20 amNearly 400 passengers and crew on a Princess ship this week have reported suffering from a gastrointestinal illness. -
Top cruise seller launches 'pay later' offer
7 Feb 2012 | 7:15 amNational chain CruiseOne says customers booking a cruise this month don't need to make a deposit. -
Photo tour: The Miami-based Norwegian Sky
7 Feb 2012 | 4:04 amThe 2,002-passenger Norwegian Cruise Line vessel sails twice weekly to the Bahamas.
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Report: Air marshals face discrimination on the job
8 Feb 2012 | 5:01 pmA quarter of federal air marshals claims a tense relationship with their bosses, a government inspector general finds. -
Animal Attraction: Strange but true!
8 Feb 2012 | 2:40 pmA new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences aquarium explores the weirder side of animal attraction. -
Airfare Expert: Cheap flights to U.S. ski destinations
8 Feb 2012 | 1:55 pmAfter a dodgy early season, most U.S. ski resorts are now sporting nice coats of snow. So grab your board or skis and let's find you a deal. -
Disney 'Cars Land' attraction due in Anaheim
8 Feb 2012 | 11:39 amA new attraction called 'Cars Land' -- based on the popular animated films -- is due to open at Disney California Adventure Park. -
Europe safety agency orders check on Airbus A380 fleet
8 Feb 2012 | 9:59 amEurope's air safety authority ordered checks on the entire global fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets for cracks on parts inside the wings.
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Voyages: The World of Charles Dickens, Complete With Pizza Hut
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A Visit to Dickens World
8 Feb 2012 | 3:55 pmSam Anderson visits Dickens World, a theme park based on the works of Charles Dickens. -
Where Seals and Hikers Mingle
8 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pmOn Santa Rosa Island, 100 miles from Los Angeles, an undeveloped island offers hikers a place to explore. -
Journeys: 100 Miles From Los Angeles, True Solitude on Santa Rosa Island
8 Feb 2012 | 1:05 pmJust off the West Coast, a refuge of untouched beaches, native foxes and camping with solar-heated showers. -
Practical Traveler: For Older Fliers, Plan Ahead
8 Feb 2012 | 10:20 amHow to make the airport experience less distressing for your elderly friend or relative.
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Global Entry — final DHS rule expands program
8 Feb 2012 | 6:30 amThe Department of Homeland Security announced the Final rule that establishes Global Entry. This program allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to streamline the international arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification—as a permanent program. -
Booking a vacation rental through a tour operator — it could save your vacation
8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amCondominiums and villas can be a great vacation option. For prices that are similar to that of a hotel room, travelers can end up with more space and a kitchen, which even for those who don't want to cook, can save a lot of money on snacks and beverages. But, if there is a problem, having a good tour operator on your side may make a big difference. -
What we’re reading: Favorite defunct airlines, 10 best travel apps, most romantic cities in Canada
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amFavorite defunct airlines, 10 best travel apps, most romantic cities in Canada (unknown to many Americans) -
Bill aims to scuttle new airfare pricing rule
7 Feb 2012 | 3:40 amEnjoy the government’s new airfare rule. It might not last. On Jan. 26, the Transportation Department began requiring airlines and ticket agents to quote fares that include all mandatory taxes and fees. Since 1988, they’d been allowed to advertise fares that didn’t include government-imposed taxes and fees. -
What we’re reading: Cruise ship critics in Venice, Boeing orders inspections of Dreamliners, Private airport screeners again?
7 Feb 2012 | 3:35 amCruise ship critics in Venice try to limit tourists, Boeing orders inspections of Dreamliners, Private airport screeners may be coming back
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Budget Travel Tips - EuroCheapo
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When Rail Journeys are Disrupted: Meet the Railteam Alliance
8 Feb 2012 | 8:14 amThe great majority of our many rail journeys across Europe work perfectly. Most trains really do arrive punctually. But from time to time Europe’s railways do have bad days, particularly when bad weather rolls in and plays havoc with schedules. When winter strikes In three of the last five winters, we have had at least one trip where we were seriously delayed on journeys back to our Berlin base, in each case not reaching home until a day later than anticipated. And that is just what happened last weekend: what should have been a routine journey from London to Berlin turned out to be a… -
Berlin: Cheapo events calendar for February – June 2012
7 Feb 2012 | 2:39 pmWe’re always ready to head to Berlin. However, a number of Cheapo-friendly events taking place over the next several months has us ready to jam, dance, put on a wig and check out some art. (In other words, we’re ready for Berlin.) Here’s a quick run-down of free or cheapish events to attend in Berlin in the first half of 2012: The 62nd Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) February 9-19, 2012 The Berlinale is the city’s largest cultural event, bringing in tens of thousands of film professionals, journalists and fans. Up to 400 films will be shown during the… -
Paris: Cheapo day in the Marais; Free photo exhibit, cheap lunch, vintage shopping
6 Feb 2012 | 8:57 amBy Theadora Brack— This week, I decided to get on the horn with the charismatic Caroline Simonds, founder of Le Rire Medecin, a troupe of hospital clowns that are currently the focus of a free photo exhibit at the Hotel de Ville. “Let’s make a Cheapo day of it in Paris,” I told her. Wasting no time, she created a Big Top-worthy tour through the Marais for us. She also threw in a few shopping tips. Grab a pencil and a red rubber nose, too! "Nez rouge, toi-meme" is on display at the Hotel de Ville through February 18, 2012 Free Exhibit: Hôtel de Ville Open: Monday through… -
Dublin When It’s Cold: Fun winter activities
3 Feb 2012 | 8:48 amBy Jessica Colley— Winter is one of the best seasons for Cheapos to visit Dublin. Not only are airfares and hotel rates at their cheapest for the year, but the cold temperatures offer a great excuse to get snug in the pub and order up an Irish coffee. From shopping to sports to comedy, there is plenty to do in Dublin when the cold drives Cheapos indoors. Stay warm in Dublin this winter with the following indoor activities: Shopping Music, literature, and design all provide insight into Irish culture. Spend a day shopping at the following stores and find great deals along with local… -
Eurolines Coach Passes: Are they right for your trip?
1 Feb 2012 | 9:34 amOkay, chances are you know quite a bit about the fabulous range of rail passes which are available for exploring Europe. From Eurail and InterRail to BritRail and a great range of locally sold passes within individual countries, those keen to roam the rails are spoilt for choice. But for bus fiends, devotees of road transport who feel inclined to coach the highways of Europe, most rail passes are of little help (although some locally sold passes, such as the Explore Wales pass, do usefully combine road and rail transport). Euroline's London Victoria Coach Station ticket counter. Photo:…
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Go Green Travel Green
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Our 4th Anniversary: Looking Back and What’s Ahead
28 Jan 2012 | 3:31 amWhen we launched Go Green Travel Green four years ago today, our goal was to make sustainable travel and living accessible to everyone. We wrote about our travels to Argentina and Belize, the steps we were taking to reduce our environmental impact, and tips for making travel easier and cheaper.We shared tips about finding cheap plane tickets, bidding on Priceline, and learning a language for free. We created guides to help you choose a healthy water bottle, stainless steel cookware, and travel sandals and walking shoes.Our 25 Days to Green Travel took readers through sustainable travel basics… -
Write for Us: We’re Hiring
6 Jan 2012 | 6:26 pmGo Green Travel Green is growing and we’re thrilled to announce a job opening for a Travel Writer. If you’re an excellent writer with a travel for passion and environmentalism, we’d love to have you join our team. The job description is below and at http://gogreentravelgreen.com/jobs/.Travel Writer with Environmental FocusDeadline: 1/31/12 or until filledGo Green Travel Green (GGTG) is a leading travel website dedicated to making sustainable travel accessible for everyone. We’re growing and looking for a stellar writer to contribute 4-8 blog posts per month. Each post… -
How to Prevent Bedbugs While Traveling: In 3 Easy Steps
27 Dec 2011 | 7:23 amDon’t let bedbugs keep you down during your New Years’ Travel. Nothing will make you lose sleep faster than wondering if the bed you are sleeping in is secretly harboring creepy crawly blood-sucking bedbugs. Protect your peace of mind by being prepared, taking the proper precautions, and using preventative measures to make sure you don’t inadvertently bring a few unwanted visitors back home with you. Even though the bedbug infestation is widespread, you can travel safely by following a few simple rules at each step of your trip. We put together this helpful checklist so you can sleep… -
Ten Tips for Using Priceline for Car Rentals
20 Dec 2011 | 7:30 amYou are in the midst of making all the arrangements for your next great adventure and it’s time to finalize your transportation and arrange for a rental car. Although people have been using Priceline’s Name Your Own Price function for years to find great deals on flights, many of us don’t think to do the same for our car rental reservations or don’t feel confident that we can name our own price without missing something and ending up with a non-refundable reservation that isn’t what we needed.Because the discounts Priceline offers through this program can result in a significant… -
Groupon Alternatives for Travel
13 Dec 2011 | 9:42 amLast week we wrote about using Groupon for Travel, but there are some great Groupon alternatives for travel.Currently the best seems to be Hotel.com’s Deal of the Dayave up to 50% on the hotel Deal of the Day!We also use Priceline Bidding to stay up to date on the best deals. If you’re looking for international flights from Australia, Flight Centre might be a good deal.What else do you know of that allows you to get deal of the day type deals for travel? We will keep a running list.Note: This post contains affiliate links. When you click on the links in this post and make a…
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Weekly Deals for Feb 8
8 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amFeatured Family Travel Deal Darya enjoys an Après-ski cookie at the Four Seasons Ski Concierge in Whistler The Four Seasons Whistler is offering a Family Ski Package that includes your room, lift passes, breakfast and more. My family visited last winter, here's my review of the Four Seasons Whistler The Hyatt Grand in Seattle is offering an American Girl Doll Package. Darya and I are going to check it out ourselves later this month... wish us luck on our very girly mom & daughter slumber party. Aulani, Disney's new resort in Hawaii is offering a sixth night free offer that includes a daily… -
Whistler With Kids: Peak 2 Peak Gondola
7 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amThis is a memory from last year's Family Trip to Whistler Everest was done. Just through. He'd tried skiing for two days, and he hadn't quite gotten into a groove. To make things worse, his baby sister had surpassed him, speeding down the mountain on her first green run while he was still struggling with turns and snowplow stops. Everest is more cerebral than is sister, he needs time to think and reflect, and sports don't come easily to him. With two days of skiing under his belt, I felt that Everest had given the sport a fair try. We'd loop back around later, but at this point, adding a… -
Shhhh. Secret Giveaway: 3 Traveling Toddler Car Seat Travel Accessories
6 Feb 2012 | 4:33 pmAs a fun way to reward my regular readers, I'm giving away three Traveling Toddler Car Seat Travel Accessories (one per winner). This product lets you attach a carseat to your rolling bag so that you can cart it through the airport. You can even use it as a stroller with your child sitting in the seat. (One thing to be aware of, you'll need to disassemble it to put everything through the x-ray at airport security.) I'll publicize this giveaway just on Facebook and here, so your odds of winning one of the three accessories is great. To enter, just fill out the form below by Feb 8, 2012 at… -
Photo Friday: Seattle Library Escalator
2 Feb 2012 | 2:12 pmYellow escalator at the downtown branch of the Seattle Public Library People look at me like I'm a little nutty when I recommend the Rem Koolhaas designed Seattle Public Library as one of the best places to check out when you're visiting Seattle with a toddler. Afterall modern architecture is hardly a mainstay toddler interest. But really, what two year old wouldn't want to ride on that escalator? Related Links Seattle With Kids City Guide What is Photo Friday? Post a travel photo on your site. It can be about any topic, as long as it is G-rated. The focus of the post should be on your photo. -
Weekly Deals for Feb 1
1 Feb 2012 | 8:37 pmFeatured Family Travel Deal The Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver, Canada is offering a buy two nights get the third free package. I've stayed at this hotel (on my own dime) in the past, and it is well located and welcoming with marble bathrooms, down duvets, generally comforting and warmly decorated rooms. The hotel also was a very generous host to our Passports with Purpose Cupcake Party last summer. Featured Travel Gear Deal The Britax B-Ready Stroller is on sale for $319, that's a whopping $180 off of the retail price Eagle Creek's No Matter What Duffel Bag, Black, Medium is on sale for…
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The Castaways at Urban Coffee Lounge
8 Feb 2012 | 1:34 pmWe’re doing it again. At the Urban Coffee Lounge in Kirkland, Friday, February 10th. Event details on the Facebook. “Like” us to find out where we’re playing next. Oh, and we have a snappy new website. -
Guest Post: More Than a Travel Writer
8 Feb 2012 | 6:14 amOn a recent flight to New York City, my seat mate asked me what I did for a living. Still high from the release of my first book, I was all too happy to tell him I was a bona fide, true blue, working American writer. Two days post-release, I’m not afraid to say I was feeling pretty darn giddy about it. We chatted about the book for a few minutes before he asked, “So how does one get to write a book these days?” “Oh, well, I’m a freelance writer,” I started to explain. “Before the book, I wrote for magazines, mostly science and a lot travel stuff…” “Wait—you’re a travel… -
The Bubble Waffle Lady
6 Feb 2012 | 11:36 amWe were in Richmond, BC in January and one of the places our guides (the stellar ladies of Richmond PR, thanks Kristen and Stacey!) took us to Mrs. Ma’s bubble waffle stand in the Parker Place food court. Mrs. Ma was quite the waffle show-woman, delighted to show off for us gringos. Plus, the waffles? Yummy. Warm, a little eggy tasting, and sweet and crunchy, nothing short of a perfect snack on a cold afternoon. -
Guest Post: Welcome to the Jungle
6 Feb 2012 | 8:08 amWhen the plane starts to head for the ground, I crane my neck to see what’s ahead. Seated in the co-pilot’s seat of a six-seater bush plane, all I can see is the same thing I’ve been looking at for the entire 45 minute flight, a vast pincushion of endless green forest canopy. We skim the treetops and finally, seconds before hitting the ground, I see the grass landing strip. A couple of bumps, and we have arrived in the tiny village of Quehueri’ono in Ecuador ’s Amazon rainforest. My husband and I are here to spend five days at Huaorani Ecolodge, a community project organized by… -
Guest Post: Chasing Mardi Gras Indians
4 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amAn emerald sedan sped past with a black man standing in the passenger seat—the yellow feathers of his headdress streaming out the sun roof. “Follow that Indian!” Glen swung a quick U-turn on Rampart Street, the northwest division between the French Quarter and the Tremé—the nation’s oldest African American neighborhood. The car now headed east towards the Faubourg Marigny, another boundary of the Quarter. We’d been up since 8 a.m. searching for Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans on an unseasonably warm March 19th—St. Joseph’s Day. A newspaper had published the parade schedule,…
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Distribution experts dissect hotel channel analysis study findings
7 Feb 2012 | 11:05 pmNow that hoteliers have had a chance to read over the 214-page Distribution Channel Analysis study, discussion and debate over the conclusions found in the study can begin. Distribution experts applauded the authors on their deep dissection of data, however, some are questioning the findings. -
Hotels recovery begins to lag behind that of airlines
7 Feb 2012 | 11:04 pmConsolidation among airlines, which were never as fragmented as hotels, underscores that, at times, there is strength in fewer numbers. Hoteliers' biggest headache, however, may be in their distribution strategies, enabled and influenced by an ever-increasing number of creative online options. -
Online, mobile and brand reputation increasingly important for UK travelers
7 Feb 2012 | 11:03 pmAccording to new data, 68% of UK smartphone owners already use their device when traveling or planning to travel. Almost 30% of mobile owners have used their smartphone to browse for holidays or travel tickets, whilst another 11% of smartphone owners have completed a travel purchase from their device. -
The hospitality industry’s mobile web failure
7 Feb 2012 | 11:02 pmHaving a well thought-out mobile strategy has become critical to online success. Yet, according to a recent intelligence report from a leading digital think tank, it seems that many in the hospitality industry aren’t actually taking the mobile web as seriously as they should. -
Pinterest is over-hyped
7 Feb 2012 | 11:01 pmThere’s no denying that Pinterest is fun, looks great, and a lot of people love playing with it. That is also true of kittens but no one’s rushing to include them in their 2012 marketing plans.
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Girls Night IN!
8 Feb 2012 | 1:55 pmSmack in the middle of everything two girls in a Manhattan mood could ever want, Hyatt’s 48 Lex is just the place to kickback between shopping. Like a perfect espresso, 48 Lex is energetic chic served in a stylish cup. Check-in is just a taste of the cool to come. There’s no check-in counter or line to stand, no forms or index cards. Instead, we’re greeted by a sharply-dressed 48 Lex host toting a lap-top with all our 411– including our dinner reservation– ready for me to verify and we’re swiftly on our way to the room. Is this what they mean by a “New York… -
Los Angeles Times Travel Show Hits 21% Increase in Attendance
8 Feb 2012 | 10:17 amThe Los Angeles Times’ 14th-annual Travel Show and inaugural industry conference, January 27-29, convened more than 24,300 celebrity speakers, travel professionals, industry leaders, members of the media and consumers at the L.A. Convention Center, smashing the previous attendance record by more than 21 percent and officially making it the must-attend Southern California travel event of the year. RELATED: Here’s my story from this year’s show. “The 2012 Travel Show surpassed our wildest attendance expectations and it’s enormously gratifying to have our first… -
Travel News: Week of February 9, 2012
8 Feb 2012 | 9:54 amWeek of February 8, 2012: Chicago Tribune Ways to save on your next trip to Hawaii Smartest cities on the globe More From Chicago Tribune Travel* Los Angeles Times Romantic getaways Hollywood finds romance in travel Travel updates for 2012 More From L.A. Times Travel* New York Times Texas Road Trip, Part I: Barbecue, Dr Pepper and Tortilla-Tossing Single in the Caribbean Avoiding Baggage Fees 36 Hours: Park City, Utah More From N.Y. Times Travel* USA Today Aruba offers the New England Patriots a consolation vacation Alaska Air adds Philadelphia, drops Miami for Fort Lauderdale How to avoid… -
My Trip to Trinidad and Tobago
7 Feb 2012 | 11:26 pmI’ve been traveling so much that I have a backlog of stories to share so I’m going to start with the first destination of my recent around-the-world trip … Trinidad and Tobago! I got invited to this Southern Caribbean destination and I accepted for a couple of reasons: number one, I had never been and number two, they had an interesting concept. They asked all five of the journalists to poll their readers/followers to create an itinerary for them – that’s why I told everyone my destination in advance. Usually, I like to make it a surprise and let people guess my Twitter (@JohnnyJet)… -
Where To Eat In Trinidad
7 Feb 2012 | 11:09 pmAbout a 45-minute drive north of Port of Spain is Maracas Beach. It’s the only beach that I that remotely resembled one of those picturesque Caribbean images you have embedded on your brain. The current is strong so be careful swimming, but the real reason you want to go here is not to hit waves but to hit the food stalls and order bake-and-shark. Richard’s is by far the most popular, probably because it’s the original and his younger brother told me they make it with either Mako or Black Tip Reef that’s been breaded, fried and then put inside a doughnut-like bun. But that’s not…
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TSA Pre✓™ Pilot to Expand to 28 of the Busiest US Airports
8 Feb 2012 | 11:01 amEarlier today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole announced the expansion of TSA Pre™ to 28 additional airports across the country following the success at seven pilot locations. Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, and New York JFK. As part of the initiative’s expansion, TSA Pre™ will be rolling out at the following 28 airport locations this year:- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)- Boston Logan International… -
TSA Week in Review: Coral Covered Explosively Viable Cannonball
3 Feb 2012 | 3:31 pmCannonball: A cannonball was discovered in checked baggage at Ft Lauderdale (FLL). Nothing malicious here, just a diver who found the old projectile near a 1750-1800 era shipwreck. It was determined that the coral covered cannonball was explosively viable which triggered an evacuation of the checked baggage area and a visit from a TSA explosives specialist and a Broward County bomb tech. Cannonballs found on the ocean floor can retain their explosives and have been known to detonate on their own. The bomb tech took possession of the item for further identification, diagnostics, and safe… -
Travel Tips for Fans Traveling to Super Bowl XLVI
2 Feb 2012 | 12:50 pm40,000 or more additional passengers are expected at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) during game week, more than 70 additional commercial flights and 30 charter flights. Arrivals will increase the entire week before game day. We thought it might be helpful to put together a little list with some helpful hints related to things football fans might want to know. Super Bowl Information: For extended airport operating hours, Super Bowl travel accommodations, special airport amenities, etc., please visit the Host Committee’s website. Body Scanners: Contrary to what you may have heard,… -
TSA Week in Review: Leave Your Throwing Stars at Home, Grasshopper
27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pmConcealed Razorblades: Two razorblades were found concealed in the frame of a carry-on bag at Sacramento (SMF) Leave Them at Home: A throwing star was found in a carry-on bag at Baltimore (BWI) and another found in a passenger’s bag traveling out of Lexington (LEX). Either leave these at home or pack them in your checked baggage, but be sure to check state laws before packing them,Grasshopper. $22,373: A passenger at Jackson (JAX) turned in an abandoned bag to a TSA supervisor. The bag made its way back toits owner along with the $22373.00 that was inside it! West Side Story?: Four… -
Passengers who Refuse Screening are Denied Access to the Secure Area
23 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pmEarlier today, Senator Rand Paul raised some questions about the screening process after going through one of TSA’s millimeter wave body scanners that use automated target recognition (ATR) technology. The ATR software displays the same generic image for all passengers to further protect passenger's privacy. The benefit of automated target recognition is that when a passenger alarms, the officer can look at the generic image to see where the alarm is and then do a targeted pat down to clear the area. For example, if the alarm shows that something might be in your cargo pocket, the officer…
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SFO’s New Yoga Room
8 Feb 2012 | 2:23 pmI don’t know about you, but unless you have a streamlined, super business traveler routine for trip preparation and packing, (a la George Clooney in the film Up in the Air) you often wind up at the airport with slight back spasms. I always travel with my yoga mat and often head to the back of the plane in-flight to stretch out and realign. Now you can actually use all that post check-in extra time at the San Francisco Airport to center yourself and work out the travel kinks. The City by the Bay has opened a yoga room in terminal two. If you don’t carry your own mat, mats are provided in… -
Great Travel Reading
17 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pmOne of the great pleasures of travel is reading about places, whether on the road, before you go, or after you’ve returned. The UK’s daily Telegraph recently posted a list of great expat travel books, both memoirs and novels, to get you started dreaming or reminiscing. World Hum canvassed its contributors and fans for their favorite travel books, and the list that resulted could build a great library of travel literature. And of course a reliable source for superb travel reading is Travelers’ Tales, whose annual Best Travel Writing collections take you all over the world and… -
New Year’s Resolutions Affect Travel in 2012
3 Jan 2012 | 12:27 pmI hate New Year’s resolutions. I like the idea of starting fresh, having goals, plans and renewed energy, but the cliché focus on resolutions is tired, in my opinion. Yet, when I read this quote from Jay Leno, it got me thinking… “Now there are more overweight people in America than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average…which means, you have met your New Year’s resolution.” As Americans waistlines expand, there are so many ripple effects. From healthcare to clothing, design considerations to travel safety, more personal bulk means… -
Upstate New York Winter Wonderland?
22 Dec 2011 | 5:02 amAs I once again dig through bins of snow gear to prepare for a trek to the Sierras, I think about growing up on the East Coast. My mom hails from Upstate New York. That fact, combined with the brutal winters and my family’s enthusiasm for all things ski, skate and sled related, has shaped my winter wanderlust. We are headed to a house, inaccessible by road in winter. Set on 100 acres of land, the generosity of the owners allows us to live out my alpine fantasies. We snowshoe or ski one mile into the house, carrying backpacks and pulling a sled full of all our gear, food and an… -
Sundarbans Dolphins
6 Dec 2011 | 2:31 pmThe Sundarbans, in Bangladesh is a natural wonder. The largest coastal mangrove in the world, it covers nearly 1500 square miles. Endangered Bengali tigers draw tourists during the dry winters. In the summer time, monsoon rains bring unpredictable flooding. This inhospitable environment is also home to the extremely rare and endangered Ganges river dolphins and Irrawaddy dolphins. Local fishermen do not target them, but they often unintentionally get caught up in their nets. Now, to help protect the beautiful beasts the Bangladesh government is declaring three areas in the southern Sundarbans…
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Howler Brothers LoggerHead Shirt – WanderGear Wednesday
8 Feb 2012 | 6:45 amLast fall, I started running – for the first time in my life. Running was something I said I could never do. But I was faced with needing to train for a trek in Bhutan and, with months of travel prior to that trip, I knew I couldn’t get to a gym on a regular basis. So, I needed to figure out a way to exercise where ever and whenever I could. Running has opened up a new world of friends, conversations and the need for some new gear! In the process of filling up my new “running drawer,” I discovered Howler Brothers and the Loggerhead Longsleeve Shirt. This version of… -
Vietnam Buddhism – Photo of the Day
3 Feb 2012 | 7:02 amI was thinking about what aspect of Vietnam I love most. After having traveled there 8 times, I wouldn’t exactly call myself an “expert,” but I’ve become familiar with many aspects of the country – to the degree that I have such close friends there that I consider them my Vietnamese family. One of the strongest things that speaks to me is the Buddhist nature of the people. A Buddhist practitioner myself, I don’t follow their particular lineage, but I am drawn to their kindness and gentleness – which I think grows out of their religious beliefs. -
Win Dovetail Body Bands – February Contest!
1 Feb 2012 | 7:58 amI’ve always said I’d make a million bucks if I could create the perfect way for women to carry their money and passport. I think Dovetail Travel in Peace might have come up with what I’ve been wishing for for years. There are 2 body bands that are part of the Dovetail collection. They include a waistband that wraps around your hips (left) as well as the wing in which you insert your arms through the loops and the pocket sits against your back and over your bra. I’m not sure that either of these are meant to replace your money pouch (which you normally would want to… -
Best Books About India
31 Jan 2012 | 6:25 amThere are lots of books out there on or about India. Here’s just the start to a list that could go on forever. Travelers Tales India – There’s nothing like reading other people’s true stories about their travels to a given destination. It really helps to envision yourself at that locale (for better and worse!). This collection from Travelers Tales is a wonderful compilation from well-known and little-known travel writers. With nearly 50 stories in all, it will get you excited either prior to your trip or will help to put things into perspective once you’ve… -
Burma Photos (Part III – Food)
27 Jan 2012 | 7:27 amThe first time I sat down to a meal in Burma and ordered a set menu, I was surprised that everything arrived on the table at the same time. Appetizer, soup, entree and dessert all beautifully presented on a tray. As someone who likes to eat her hot dishes hot, this was a bit of an issue. Impossible really. Unless I wanted to eat really quickly – which I didn’t. But the meal was good none-the-less. I enjoy food at markets far more than a big sit down meal. It’s likely because I’m not a big eater and prefer to eat small amounts of food throughout the day. For this, the…
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A Cruise to Iceland and then to West Greenland: Spectacular Scenery
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Namibia: A Horseback Safaria across the desert
6 Feb 2012 | 7:10 amIt's billed as a challenge to anyone who knows how to ride. After riding in Kenya and Botswana, Dina Bennett decided to challenge Namibia's desert on a horseback safari. -
Contemporary Art in Languedoc-Roussillon, France
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Sleeping in England's Treehouse Hotels
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Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? You decide!
30 Jan 2012 | 7:09 amThomas Kohnstamm goes to Brazil and is assigned to review 100s of hotels and resorts. How does he possibly do this on his meager Lonely Planet wages? How does any travel writer do this? Find out in this really hilarious book.
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Desktop Calendar: February 2012
31 Jan 2012 | 4:16 pmI'm just back from a trip to the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, home to lovely beaches, including this one in Las Terrenas. Now that I'm home in chilly Seattle, I'm wishing I had stayed put, but staring at this photo warms me up a bit and allows me to daydream about my next beach adventure. In the coming weeks, I'll be sharing my experiences and ideas for trips to the Dominican Republic. But until then, check out these old beach posts for inspiration. Choose the size that best fits your screen. I've also added an iPhone wallpaper this month that works well on your lock screen,… -
Forget The Guidebook: Los Angeles
31 Jan 2012 | 8:01 amWe think the web is full of great "travel guides," created by people who live and love the places we visit. Before you shell out a dime on a mass-produced book, check out these great blogs and websites before your next trip to Los Angeles, and get a taste of the city as locals see it. Image: Kansas Sebastian. Los Angeles, California is a huge city. It's hundreds of square miles of neighborhoods, highways, and beautiful sunshine. It's also home to countless foodies, music fans, taco trucks, and relentless lovers of their home city. To help you plan your next visit to the city of Angels, I've… -
Artsmart Roundtable: Frescoes, Wall Art, and the Test of Time
30 Jan 2012 | 10:58 amArt Smart Image: Binder.donedat. Many people, when they first stand in front of a fresco, think that they're looking at a work straight from the hand of the artist. While there is some truth to that though, what many don't realize is that there are many other hands that have worked, manipulated, and restored the painting over the years. The next time you're standing in front of a fresco, admire the genius of the artist, but also think about the many ways that the painting has survived throughout the years. read more -
CES 2012 Travel Tech Roundup
16 Jan 2012 | 7:55 amImage: jaymiheimbuch. CES, the yearly technology extravaganza in Las Vegas, offers the gadget and gear lover an almost endless array of new toys to drool over. This year seemed focused on thin laptops, sleek tablets and smart TVs. But what about tech for the traveler, especially ones who already have all the laptops and tablets that they could want? I went searching through the products released at CES and found a few that could help keep your devices powered and connected while you're on the road, even better than ones I've seen in the past. Keep reading to see what I found. read more -
Ten Travellious Destinations for 2012
12 Jan 2012 | 3:52 pmRecently, I've been going crazy at the daily announcement of yet another "hot places to travel in 2012" list. Everyone is doing them and I can't help but wonder, what purpose do they serve? Are they the work of lazy journalists who aren't quite ready to ramp up to serious work in a post-holiday coma? Or are tourism boards pleading with the powers that be to get their name front and center? It's probably a mix of things and unless you're concerned with being travel trendy, they do little to inspire your travel plans. Not wanting to be left out of the list making phenomenon and wanting to take…
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How to be Zen in China
6 Feb 2012 | 8:47 pmOkay, so I’m really beginning to enjoy China but these things keep happening to me. I’m fully aware of how stupid it sounds. I mean how many times can I say, “I swear it’s not me but…” before even my in-laws are emailing me travel advice? When people who have never left the US think they could handle China better than you, then maybe you should stop being so honest. “Maybe I could just write a post about dumplings or something,” I wonder. Dumplings! They are seriously wonderful pillows of heaven, but alas, no dumpling stories today, just the… -
TV Counts as Cultural Immersion (Right?)
5 Feb 2012 | 5:43 amWeekly photo: Where is Cole? Location: Beijing, China watching 喜羊羊与灰太狼 on youku.com The nanny starts on Tuesday, a Hebei-transplant who doesn’t speak any English but who is sweet and can at least pretend to understand my slightly mispronounced and wrong-toned Mandarin. I consider her hire a big milestone for me, not only did I conduct the interview in Mandarin (with prepared notes) but managed such niceties as “would you like something to drink?” (no, she did not) and “please have a seat” (she did). When I’m watching chinese cartoons… -
Found In Translation: Week 1 (VIDEO)
1 Feb 2012 | 5:35 amThe only way to really talk about learning a language, is to talk about it. I can’t imagine writing, “I am now super fluent in Mandarin” in six months, and having that suffice. ”It’s amaaaazing. Too bad there isn’t technology that will let you see me speaking this language or track my progress as I learn.” Oh crap. Right. We do have the equivilant of a traveling film studio because of our work on the documentary. So here goes. Cole and I are learning Mandarin together. I’m studying with a tutor,… -
And Then We Found An Apartment
30 Jan 2012 | 12:23 amA friend said this to me via email, “You know, you’re not selling Beijing to me. You really aren’t. To be fair I never had much of a desire to go there before, but now? Not at all.” Okay, does this do it for you? That’s not an overexposed shot, that’s the view from my desk. According to BeijingAir right now it’s “unhealthy” levels. Last night it was perfectly clear and rated “good”. It comes, it goes, and after a month of living here, it’s as much a part of our life as the weather. Is it sunny out? How’s the air? I… -
Pop Quiz: Parenting #Fail
27 Jan 2012 | 8:39 amWeekly photo: Where is Cole? Location: Some hotel, Beijing, China Can you guess the number of parenting fails in this photo? Let me get you started: 1. Despite my entirely misleading photo last week of Cole clothed, and outside, this is in fact a lie, and he has been nearly naked for almost a month now. 2. My son is naked sitting on a hotel chair, where invariably, other people have sat. Naked. I try not to think about it. 3. We are in a HOTEL. Not an apartment, not in a flat, but in a hotel room because after approaching a month in Beijing we still…
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Ten Percent Off Hawaiian Airlines
7 Feb 2012 | 1:46 pmThere’s another Hawaii travel deal this morning that makes it possible to spend less on a Spring Break Hawaii vacation. Hawaiian Air is fighting back after today’s excellent sale from... Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii! -
Bay Area to Kauai or Big Island $139 Each Way
7 Feb 2012 | 10:44 amHere’s a great Hawaii airfare sale this morning, that includes almost all of Spring Break and then some. I’ll keep watch to see if it expands further or to other airlines. The sale is... Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii! -
12-Day West Coast to Hawaii Cruise $67+/Day
6 Feb 2012 | 12:08 pmThe recent cruise ship tragedy in Italy has certainly impacted the industry. With bookings down at the moment, here’s an opportunity to take advantage of a short-term window for a great Hawaii... Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii! -
Hawaii Airlines Tap Gourmet Tastes and Money
2 Feb 2012 | 2:56 pmThere are new food and beverage options in the skies flying towards Hawaii this week. Some of these are free and others are not. Together with baggage and other ancillary fees, there’s clearly... Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii! -
Free VIP Alerts Giveaway | Get Hawaii Travel Deals First
1 Feb 2012 | 1:33 pmIf you don’t already know about VIP Alerts, it’s our way of quickly informing you of Hawaii deals from your chosen city. Now, you can win free VIP Alerts for an entire year, so... Please click link above. Mahalo for subscribing to Beat of Hawaii!
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Where (and How) to Waltz in Vienna
8 Feb 2012 | 8:49 amWhat would be more romantic than dancing a waltz in Vienna for Valentine’s Day? St Valentine’s Day is waiting just around the corner impatient to revive February’s frozen gloomy days and I am sitting in my kitchen fancying the perfect romantic break. Digging into my memories, there are not many things that reflect true romance [...] -
Wallace Collection: free art in London
7 Feb 2012 | 3:20 amA lot of the museums in London are free and I love it. I find that one visit usually isn’t enough for me to really take in a museum, plus my feet start to hurt and, after about an hour, my brain has absorbed all it can. So being able to go back multiple times [...] -
Virginia Wineries
6 Feb 2012 | 7:30 amWhen most people think of American wines, their thoughts gravitate toward California–specifically Napa and Sonoma. Nothing wrong with that; California turns out an excellent product. On the opposite coast, however, is Virginia. While not as prolific as California, Virginia’s wineries turn out several complex and tasty varieties amid scenic surroundings that are just as lovely [...] -
Five Ways to Improve Your Long-Haul Flight Experience
2 Feb 2012 | 10:51 amYou’ve always longed to visit Tahiti, but that coconut-perfumed dream never includes the utter, abject misery of being stuck on a plane for close to an entire day. Don’t let fear of confined spaces, boredom or blood clots keep you from taking that exotic trip; there are things you can do to make your long-haul [...] -
Our Picks for the 10 Most Romantic Places on Earth
31 Jan 2012 | 7:23 amA romantic mood can strike in surprising places. It seems that many of us have found ourselves on a secluded beach somewhere, perhaps enjoying a golden sunset or spectacular view…but *gasp* alone. We’ve pooled our bloggers and our community to find out where they’d like to return with a lover. Some have held on to these [...]
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Disney’s ABC, Univision Mull News-Channel Launch – Wall Street Journal
6 Feb 2012 | 7:05 pmWall Street Journal Disney's ABC, Univision Mull News-Channel LaunchWall Street JournalBy ARIAN CAMPO-FLORES And SAM SCHECHNER Walt Disney Co. and Univision Communications Inc. are in talks to create a new 24-hour cable-news channel that will broadcast in English, in an effort to keep pace with changing demographics among US Hispanics …Sources: Univision, Disney working on deal to create a 24-hour English news …Washington PostUnivision and Disney In Talks For An English-Language News ChannelNew York Times (blog)all 193 news articles » Disney – Google News -
Earnings Preview: Ads in view as Disney 1Q seen up
6 Feb 2012 | 7:04 pmThe Walt Disney Co. has historically traded at a higher valuation than its media peers, and analysts will be looking to see if that premium is still justified when the company reports earnings for the final quarter of 2011 on Tuesday after the market closes. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results -
Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Miranda Cosgrove – Everything That Really Matters – Ep. 15
6 Feb 2012 | 7:04 pmIn today’s episode of The Rundown of Everything That Really Matters, Lilly and Sarah talk about Justin Bieber’s new fragrance “Someday”, Demi Lovato’s album “Skyscraper”, Miranda Cosgrove playing guitar on tour, and how to accessorize with headbands! Make sure you watch every episode to stay in the loop with what’s popular now! Play Dream Mining: www.dreammining.com Subscribe! http Dream Mining is a place to create, to dream and to play! At Dream Mining it’s all about fashion, music, and film especially when YOU design, sing and make… -
Disney Parks Blog Fans Paaarty Like Pirates at Our ‘Jake and the Never Land Pirate Band’ Meet-Up
6 Feb 2012 | 7:03 pmThis Saturday, Disney Parks Blog fans came ashore at Disney California Adventure park for a special performance by Sharky and Bones – the Never Land Pirate Band from the Disney Channel hit series, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.” Before the band took the stage, “Jake and the Never Land Pirate Band” Meet-Up guests visited with the stars of the show – Jake, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee – in an exclusive meet-and-greet opportunity. Pirate games throughout the room gave our partying pirates the chance to test their skill at essential pirate tasks like firing the cannon! -
Disney, Time Warner, Lions Gate Earnings On Tap – Investors Business Daily
5 Feb 2012 | 12:50 pmStarting off 2012 with a strong showing for its revival of the Muppet movie franchise, entertainment giant Walt Disney (DIS) is expected to report solid first-quarter earnings Feb. 7. The family flick brought in $ 29.5 million nationwide over the three-day … Disney – Bing News
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Disney reports first-quarter earnings
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Opening date announced for Disney's Cars Land
8 Feb 2012 | 8:18 amDisney President and CEO Iger announced that Cars Land at Disney California Adventure will open in June. -
Earl of Sandwich to open at Disneyland
7 Feb 2012 | 1:36 pmEarl of Sandwich will open a restaurant at the Downtown Disney District in Disneyland. -
Rumor: FASTPASS late returns to end in March
7 Feb 2012 | 9:15 amA rumor is spreading around the internet that Walt Disney World may soon begin enforcing FASTPASS return times. -
Super Bowl MVP heads to Disney World
6 Feb 2012 | 10:39 amEli Manning, the Super Bowl's MVP, is headed to Walt Disney World today for a parade down Main Street U.S.A.
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L.A. Times - USC Trojans
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Byron Wesley is a bright spot in a dim USC basketball season
8 Feb 2012 | 4:50 pmFreshman guard is getting an opportunity to play because of injuries to other players and is more than holding his own.USC's struggles and injuries have put the Trojans on track for one of their worst men's basketball seasons in school history. -
USC loses another football assistant, receivers coach Ted Gilmore
7 Feb 2012 | 8:12 pmTed Gilmore is joining the NFL's Oakland Raiders, less than a week after linebackers coach Joe Barry agreed to terms with the San Diego Chargers. USC Coach Lane Kiffin now has three staff vacancies.Recruiting season is still open at USC . . . only now it's for coaches in addition to players. -
First-place Huskies beat undermanned USC, 69-41
5 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amThe Trojans miss their first 14 three-point attempts. Tony Wroten leads Washington with 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds.SEATTLE — Tony Wroten had 13 points, eight assists and six rebounds as Washington kept a hold on first place in the Pac-12 with a 69-41 win over USC on Saturday night. -
Former USC lineman arrested for domestic violence
3 Feb 2012 | 7:21 pmDerek Simmons, who last played with the Trojans in 2010, was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony domestic violence. -
USC to stick with long-distance shooting
3 Feb 2012 | 6:34 pmThe Trojans made nine of 25 three-point attempts in a loss to Washington State on Thursday, and Coach Kevin O'Neill says the team will continue that approach. USC plays at Washington on Saturday.During an injury-plagued season that won't get any easier with Saturday night's game at Washington, USC Coach Kevin O'Neill has told players to keep moving forward, that better times are ahead.
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Published and Profitable Writers Tips Blog
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Lessons in book cover design from 2011′s best promo ebooks, Pt. 2
6 Feb 2012 | 3:31 amWriting and publishing success begins with front covers that attract the reader’s eye, engage reader interest, and contribute to the author’s personal brand. The front cover of Danny Iny’s 241-page Engagement from Scratch!is an excellent addition to my ongoing series of design lessons from the front covers of 2011′s best promotional ebooks. In fact, it was one of the ebooks that sparked the series. (You can read Part 1 here.) Front covers set the stage The front cover of Danny Iny’s Engagement From Scratch! is its “openness” and apparent simplicity. -
20 Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book – free mind map
2 Feb 2012 | 10:35 amBefore you write a book to build your personal brand, get a free copy of my 20 Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book mind map. The 20 questions address the fundamental Publishing Success issues that must be answered as early as possible in order to avoid disappointment and wasted time. Authors can immediately use the mind map as a planning tool after downloading the free MindManager format map at Mindjet’s Maps for Thatsite. 20 Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book includes instructions for using the map as a framework for answering questions using MindManager’s online,… -
How to Own Your Niche
31 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pmStephanie Chandler’s latest book, Own Your Niche, is a credible and useful 1-stop source of information, details, & examples for Internet marketing success. There’s a lot to like in Own Your Niche, subtitled, Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority In Your Field and Promote Your Service-based Business, including: Just enough information. When you know your topic inside and out, like Stephanie, having built and promoted several successful online businesses, it’s easy to write an encyclopedia–when all readers really want is a fresh perspective and… -
Free mind map of visual thinking resources
27 Jan 2012 | 5:29 pmDownload a free mind map of visual thinking resources tracing sketching, recent mind mapping innovations, and several current bestselling business books. Get a fresh perspective on using sketching and mind mapping to solve complex business and writing problems like choosing book titles, creating a table of contents, & preparing book marketing plans. The map includes links to examples and reviews. Visual Thinking Resources traces the origins of today’s growing interest in mind mapping and its popularity on mobile devices and the popularity of using simple sketches to solve complex… -
Free coaching call to discuss obstacles to writing a book
25 Jan 2012 | 3:54 pmJoin a teleseminar call addressing the question, “What’s keeping you from writing a book?” during a Published & Profitable’s free book coaching call. When asked what’s keeping them from writing and publishing a brand-building book, most people mention one, or more, of the following: I’m not creative enough. I don’t know what to write about. I don’t have the time. I’m not a good enough writer. I don’t know where to begin. And, there may be others! But, are these really the reason more books aren’t written? Or, are there other factors at work?
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Las Vegas Travel Guide
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Why You Should Add Las Vegas to Your Round the World Trip
7 Feb 2012 | 11:29 amVegas is a destination that everyone should go to at least once. Of course, once you do go to Vegas, you will most likely be drawn back again at some point. It’s a fantastic destination for a myriad of reasons – bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings, and concerts among them. There’s always something to do in Vegas, even if you aren’t a big gambler. For those of you considering a trip around the world, Vegas might be a great addition, particularly if you’ve never been there before. Part of the appeal of a RTW trip is going to places you’ve never been… -
Gifts for Las Vegas Lovers
22 Nov 2011 | 11:02 pm‘Tis the season to love Las Vegas! What better way to celebrate the best of Sin City than with a gift that brings a little bit of Las Vegas home … wherever you might live? Not sure what to get for the Las Vegas lover in your life? Here are several ideas: Fuzzy Dice They’re fun, cheap and just a little bit tacky. Hang a pair of fuzzy dice from the rear view mirror of your car, and you’ll remember the good times you’ve had in Las Vegas—and those yet to come—every time you hop behind the wheel. >>Buy fuzzy dice now. Authentic Elvis Sunglasses Nothing says… -
Getting from Fresno to Las Vegas
30 Sep 2011 | 10:13 amFor people in Fresno looking for a long city weekend getaway, there are options beyond Los Angeles. Las Vegas, which is within driving distance, may be better reached by plane. Fresno and Las Vegas Driving distance between the two cities is 390 miles / 638 kilometers. Air There are several nonstop flights from Fresno to Las Vegas every day. Carriers include Continental, United, US Airways, Delta and American Airlines. Flights with a single stop almost always land in Los Angeles before continuing on to Las Vegas. Flight costs usually run somewhere between $150 and $200, but you should always… -
7 Biggest Hotels in Las Vegas
30 Sep 2011 | 6:46 amWhen it comes to hotel rooms, there is no shortage in Las Vegas. In fact, it is often the resorts themselves that are the attractions … and for good reason. These aren’t your average hotels. They have wild themes (think Luxor and Paris), huge casino floors, dozens of restaurants and attractions to keep visitors busy for days on end. Considering the fact that the hotels draw travelers to Las Vegas, it’s probably no surprise that the city also has some of the largest hotels in the world. Of the many accommodations in Sin City, here are the seven largest hotels in Las Vegas. -
Las Vegas Bikefest
29 Sep 2011 | 3:06 pmFor more than ten years, tens of thousands of bikers from across the country have descended upon Las Vegas for the city’s annual BikeFest, a national motorcycle and biker rally that is held every fall. The four-day rally is one of the nation’s largest exhibitions of biker culture, and it includes a variety of competitions, shows, demonstrations and exhibits. One of the highlights of the event is the Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship, an invitation-only, peer-judged competition that showcases innovative master bike builders. Other events, which are open to all…
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We Try Harder - the Avis UK blog
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Portugal Toll Road Payments
3 Feb 2012 | 6:49 amWe’ve had many questions on the electronic toll payments on the Portugal toll roads so here’s some useful information to put you at ease on your travels! When driving in Portugal you may experience electronic tolls where you will not need cash, but where an electronic tracker identifies the vehicles on the road and generates an automatic charge. When renting a car with Avis in Portugal, you can take advantage of the Avis e-Toll Solution. The Avis e-Toll solution makes an electronic payment for all Avis cars so you don’t need to think about how, when and where to pay for driving on… -
Avis becomes fastest growing car rental company in the UK
2 Feb 2012 | 7:40 amWe’re delighted to announce that we now have over 340 car rental branches in the UK. Over the last 12 months, we’ve been busy opening new locations up and down the country as part of our efforts to make it more convenient for customers to have access to a quality car hire service. Our growing UK network now includes 29 airport locations and 310 town and city branches, including partnerships with local hotels, golf clubs, leisure centres and managed offices. In addition to these, we also operate 46 pick up points at rail stations across the country, providing a taxi service to the… -
Classic Avis ‘We Try Harder’ advert #2
30 Jan 2012 | 7:44 amFollowing on from our classic advert #1, here’s the next one in the series from our famous ‘We Try Harder’ advertising campaign from the 60’s. This particular ad from November 1963 highlighted our We Try Harder attitude when it came to speed of service. Although the ad might look a bit dated, the message and our values remain the same, as does the high level of service you receive when you rent a car with Avis. Today, we offer the 3 minute promise, where we promise to get you your keys in under 3 minutes (of we’ll give you a £20 John Lewis voucher!) You just need to be an Avis… -
Research highlights growing demand for delivery services
25 Jan 2012 | 10:25 amAs our car hire delivery and collection service continues to grow, we recently conducted research into the delivery habits of UK consumers and found that British consumers are becoming more demanding than ever. Topping Brits wish list of most desirable delivery items are a cooked English breakfast following a night on the tiles, freshly brewed high street coffee to kick-start the working week, fish and chips from the local chippy, alcohol post closing time and a cooked Sunday roast. Not forgetting emergency supplies such as toilet rolls, petrol for when the nearest filling station is out of… -
Unusual Road Laws from Around the World
10 Jan 2012 | 8:24 amIf you’re in the midst of planning your next holiday – make sure you swot up on the more unusual overseas driving regulations that exist before you take to the open road. For example, did you know that it’s in fact a recommended requirement to carry an extra pair of specs when driving in sunny SpainAnd, if you’re heading to Italydon’t make the assumption that headlights are only for night time driving; it’s compulsory to have them on at all times outside of built up areas. If all that sunshine is making you thirsty and you happen to be behind the wheel in Cyprus, make…
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On the Go with Amy
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Love at first sight: Best Western Premier Mariemont Inn
5 Feb 2012 | 10:18 amLast night I was browsing hotels on BestWestern.com and I fell in love—with the Premier Mariemont Inn in Cincinnati, Ohio.The Tudor-style inn with timber framing is on the National Register of Historic Places and it looks as if it was plucked from the English countryside. The hotel was built in 1926 as part of a planned suburban town, and everything in this corner of Cincinnati is in the Tudor style.I just might be planning my summer road trip around this hotel...I think we need to stop in Cincinnati, Ohio.Take a look at the inside of the hotel: -
Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle: A great place to spend an afternoon
3 Feb 2012 | 8:43 amWashington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle might be our country's most famous traffic hub, but it's also a vibrant neighborhood where you can easily spend a day. You can stop in the shops along Connecticut Avenue, and then take side streets to discover boutiques and little art galleries. And don't miss the stately homes and embassies, marked with flags and plaques, on Massachusetts Avenue, west of Dupont Circle. Here are a few spots I discovered on a recent visit:Panas Gourmet Empanadas: This casual little place with counter service specializes in crescent-shaped turnovers stuffed with meats, veggies,… -
Ask Amy: Is Mexico safe for a 3-month-old baby?
2 Feb 2012 | 8:12 pmQuestion: I just found your blog and it feels like a lifesaver right now... or soulsaver I guess I should say. I just found out I'm 2 months pregnant (not planned). I do retreats out of the country and have been excited about my career path and the possibilities for travel in my future. Having a family is something I didn't really have strong ambitions for, although I did feel I would welcome the experience. Finding out I am pregnant was less than welcomed at first. After a few weeks now of processing, I am starting to get excited. Your blog makes me happy to see that women are traveling and… -
Will Europe be on sale this summer?
26 Jan 2012 | 7:51 pmWith Europe in the midst of a major financial crisis, will U.S. travelers heading across the pond find incredible deals?Yes, possibly in a few countries. Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain—the worst hit countries should—have some deals. USA Today reports:...travel agents are seeing potential bargains in these countries in everything from airfares, hotels and restaurants, to in-country transportation and visits to key tourist sites.The agents also regard these four nations as potentially cheaper to visit this summer than three other top tourist European destinations: Britain, France and… -
Awesome news for air travelers!
24 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pmThis is a good day for air travelers. According to the SFGate:Airline passengers gain new rights this week including the ability to hold a reservation without payment — or cancel one with a full refund — within 24 hours of making the reservation, as long as it’s made at least a week before the departure date. Some airlines were doing this voluntarily but now it’s a requirement. It’s one of several new regulations the U.S. Department of Transportation announced in April 2011 that take effect today.
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Randy's Journal
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787 production update
7 Feb 2012 | 10:48 amYou may have heard reports about a shimming issue on some of our 787s. I wanted to give you an update on where things stand. First, let me explain the issue itself. Shimming is a routine practice used across the industry to fill small gaps that occur naturally during manufacturing. Shims are basically engineered fillers used to make sure parts fit together. In this case, we found that incorrect shimming was done on the support structure of the aft fuselage of some 787s. Our engineers have a good handle on the situation and have a straightforward fix. The good news is there's no short-term… -
Double delivery
6 Feb 2012 | 3:42 pmSome of my colleagues described it as Cirque du Soleil meets Boeing. In what was a stunning ceremony, Korean Air took delivery today of a 747-8 Freighter and a 777 Freighter. Korean becomes the first airline in the world to operate both types of our freighters. In fact, they're the first customer to order both the 747-8 Freighter and Intercontinental. Nose to nose. The 747-8 Freighter (left) and 777 Freighter. The ceremony at the Future of Flight in Everett began with members of an acrobatic troupe dressed in Korean Air uniforms. After a few minutes of doing some flips on a trampoline, they… -
Taking a breather
3 Feb 2012 | 8:49 amAs we head toward the weekend, I'm catching my [breath](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOGaugKpzs&feature=related) before what promises to be a very busy stretch going into the Singapore Airshow. First of all, I wanted to step back and say a huge thanks to Aer Lingus for playing host to us during the Dream Tour's stop in Dublin last week. More than 1,000 people visited the 787 during that stop in Ireland and it was exciting to see all the buzz. Great photo from Dublin looking out the 787 windows and onto the wing. During my time in Dublin, I also took part in the annual European Airfinance… -
White room with a view
1 Feb 2012 | 12:47 pmThere's something very elegant about an airplane painted in simple [white](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJZHWMD6N3k&feature=related). And when that airplane just happens to be the first 747-8 Intercontinental scheduled for delivery, it's even more beautiful. The Intercontinental being readied for delivery conducted its first flight from Paine Field this week. Ed Turner photo. Earlier this week, the airplane reached another milestone by completing its first production flight (B-1 Flight) from Paine Field in Everett. During the flight, the pilots checked the Intercontinental's systems to make… -
Already legendary
27 Jan 2012 | 8:45 amI'm just back from Dublin, Ireland where the 787 Dream Tour made another [impressive stop](http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0127/1224310810388.html). Hello from Ireland! I've used many adjectives over the years to describe the 787. Now there's a new one to add to the list - legendary. Mike Sinnett, vice president and chief project engineer for the 787 program, accepts the Aircraft of Legend award. Courtesy of Kiddie Hawk Air Academy / Larry Grace. During a ceremony in Beverly Hills, the Living Legends of Aviation presented the 787 Dream Team with a special award-- the very…
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Delta Air Lines Blog
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We’ve Got the Magic (Johnson)
8 Feb 2012 | 1:35 pmWhen our team started planning the cover subject for our second annual Los Angeles issue, we wanted someone who connected with L.A.; who was L.A. A few names came to mind but it didn’t take long to know who we needed. He’s a former star of the L.A. Lakers, a member of the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team” and a successful business man. He is Magic Johnson. Ever the entrepreneur, motivational speaker, busy traveler, and friend to Delta, we were thrilled when Magic agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to talk to us. As the interview and photo shoot made its way from the Erwin Hotel to… -
Delta & USSA Are Reaching High Altitudes Together!
3 Feb 2012 | 7:03 amHey Winter Sports fans! Starting this weekend and continuing through March 31, 2012, we will be at 3 different U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding events bringing you access to top athletes like Emily Cook and Nate Holland, plus a chance to win tickets on Delta! So how does it work? During the allotted dates below, tweet a question to @Delta that you want one of our allotted athletes to answer. Put your thinking caps on and be creative with your questions, because the only the best tweets will get face time with the athletes and the competition will be tough! As an added bonus, everyone who… -
New Boarding Pass Debuts On Delta.com & Airport Kiosks
1 Feb 2012 | 7:09 amIf you’re traveling today be sure you’re on the lookout for the newly redesigned boarding pass! You’ll see it both on delta.com and at the self-service airport kiosks around the world. Why the new design? It’s all for you! You’ll notice the design is more intuitive and easier to read, with your flight information more neatly organized. Now you can get all the boarding information you need by simply reading from left to right. Check it out: We’d heard from many of you, as well as from our own airport employees, that finding the time you need to be at the gate was one of the most… -
It’s Your Vote! New In-Flight Amenities
26 Jan 2012 | 11:45 amIn a continual effort to improve the products you see in-flight, we’re testing new options for circulation in late 2012 and want to know what amenities are most important to you! We’ll take the information you share here and consider your feedback when we’re planning for new amenities this year. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Thanks for your input! If you have any other suggestions, we’d love to hear them! Be sure to start looking for new amenities changes in late 2012. Melissa R. Onboard Experience -
A New Year Means More Ways Than Ever to Surf the Internet on Delta!
6 Jan 2012 | 11:58 amHappy New Year everyone! Since my last update, we’ve gone from one lonely Wi-Fi-equipped regional jet to 134 as of today (Jan. 6, 2012). So now you have more opportunities than ever to keep in touch with work, friends and family, update your status on Facebook, flip through your favorite websites and check your flight status on delta.com (and remember, access to delta.com is ALWAYS free). Delta and Delta Connection by the numbers—some interesting factoids: A majority of Delta’s two-class regional jets are now Wi-Fi-equipped 100% of Delta’s domestic mainline fleet features…
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Garmin Blog
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Get to know Garmin's new Approach G6 golf GPS
7 Feb 2012 | 3:56 pmSince the Approach G6 was announced last month at CES and showcased at the PGA show in Orlando, it's attracted a lot of attention from golfers who appreciate a streamlined design, a touchscreen interface and innovative technology. Moreso, it's impressed those who want preloaded courses (25,000 of them!) rather than getting stuck with subscriptions or pay-to-play fees on their GPS handhelds. So for all of you who wanted a lot more information about the Approach G6 - and to see it in action - here's an introductory video that highlights the key features and will have you itching to… -
Team Garmin notches first win of 2012 in true team fashion
6 Feb 2012 | 11:11 amGarmin-Barracuda scored its first victory of the 2012 professional cycling campaign in true team fashion, winning the team time trial of Stage 2 in the Tour of Qatar. Here's the report from SlipstreamSports.com: The boys in argyle blasted through the 11.3km out and back ‘Merckx-style’ time trial course, setting an early time of 12 minutes and 38 seconds which held throughout the day. The impressive result also moved team sprinter Tyler Farrar up to second overall on GC while the second-year rider Ramunas Navardauskas moves into the best young rider jersey. With more sprint stages to… -
Peg’s Posts: students spin to be green
3 Feb 2012 | 2:57 pmLast week I had a chance to mix up a few of my favorite topics — fitness, families and being green — at a math and science night at a local school. Garmin associates Greg and Kerri helped with our interactive demo where we invited young participants to see how pedaling their way to school and errands is the green way to go. With the help of a Garmin speed/cadence sensor and an Edge 800 bike computer, the students were able to see their spin speed while the bike was secured in a trainer. Plenty of “time trials” ensued throughout the evening with young riders wanting to one-up their… -
Motivate the next generation: join SoleMates for Girls on the Run
1 Feb 2012 | 2:15 pmAs a national sponsor of the Girls on the Run SoleMates charity runner program, Garmin is partnering with this great organization to further their mission and share the stories of the women and men who are “running for a reason”. Runners can sign up for any event — runs, walks, bike rides or triathlons — and raise funds that will support their chosen council of Girls on the Run. Want your next race to help change lives? Find out more here. Today’s story comes from Marsha, who coaches Girls on the Run in North Carolina and is a SoleMates fundraiser. Marsha tells how she’s gained… -
Enter to win a fishing trip with FLW Tour winner Scott Martin
1 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmIf you love Garmin's echo fishfinders, you'll definitely want to check out our Fish with a Pro sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Florida to spend a day on Lake Okeechobee fishing with Garmin pro, Scott Martin, on his tournament boat rigged with the latest and greatest in Garmin equipment! Our echo fishfinders feature the highest performance, power and pixels for your money - each echo model features Garmin's HD-ID target tracking technology which provides the clearest possible picture of what lies below; each offer…
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The Official Google Blog
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Going gothic with bestselling author Anne Rice
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amBestselling Southern American author Anne Rice is coming to Google headquarters to discuss her latest book, The Wolf Gift, on Friday, February 24 at 10am PT. One of the most popular authors of contemporary fiction, Rice has bewitched readers with her vampire chronicles, tales of the Mayfair Witches and other metaphysical gothic fiction for more than thirty years. Submit your question online between now and Feb 23 at midnight PT, and it could be asked during the Interview with the Vampire—we mean, the interview with Anne Rice. To watch the live broadcast, tune in to the Authors@Google… -
Introducing Chrome for Android
7 Feb 2012 | 9:40 amIn 2008, we launched Google Chrome to help make the web better. We’re excited that millions of people around the world use Chrome as their primary browser and we want to keep improving that experience. Today, we're introducing Chrome for Android Beta, which brings many of the things you’ve come to love about Chrome to your Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone or tablet. Like the desktop version, Chrome for Android Beta is focused on speed and simplicity, but it also features seamless sign-in and sync so you can take your personalized web browsing experience with you wherever you go,… -
What’s your X? Amplifying technology moonshots
6 Feb 2012 | 6:10 pmLast week, we ran an experiment. We hosted a gathering, called “Solve for X,” for experienced entrepreneurs, innovators and scientists from around the world. The event focused on proposing and discussing technological solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems. Discussions began last week with this small event, and now we invite others to join the conversation on our website and our Google +page. The Solve for X gathering, which we co-hosted with Eric Schmidt, is a place to celebrate a concept we champion internally and that we believe will inspire many others: technology… -
Supporting U.S. student veterans with a new scholarship
6 Feb 2012 | 3:03 pmThe newest addition to the Google scholarships family is the Google Student Veterans of America (SVA) Scholarship. We’re partnering with the nonprofit Student Veterans of America (SVA) to support their mission of providing veterans with the resources, support and advocacy they need to succeed in higher education and throughout their careers. The Google SVA Scholarship is available to student veterans who are pursuing degrees in computer science and related fields in the U.S. for the 2012-2013 academic year. In addition to the financial award, recipients will be invited to attend the annual… -
Super Bowl XLVI: Mobile, Manning and Madonna
6 Feb 2012 | 6:35 amNow that the final Super Bowl touchdown has been scored, the dip bowl wiped clean and the last of the chicken wings devoured, we’re taking a look at some game-day search trends to see what football fans were searching for this year. As the Giants and Patriots battled it out on the field yesterday, U.S. viewers multi-tasked, watching the game on television and also going online more than ever before, turning to their smartphones and tablets to look up players, halftime show performers and their favorite Super Bowl commercials. In fact, around 41% of searches related to [Super Bowl ads] that…
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Have Kids Will Travel
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Australia For Budget-Minded Families
31 Jan 2012 | 6:29 amThe glorious Gold Coast of the east. The towering Uluru in the arid centre. The glittering marine life of Queensland. The bustling streets and elegant architecture of Sydney. No doubt about it — Australia is a country with endless appeal to tourists. And that includes families who want to get an authentic Down Under experience without [...] -
Family Fun in Scotland
30 Jan 2012 | 9:27 amKeeping kids entertained on holiday is one of the most difficult tasks known to man. They often get bored and restless very easily. Luckily, that won’t be the case if you visit Scotland, as there’s plenty to do and see, especially during half-term or the summer holidays. Scotland has a number of child-friendly attractions to [...] -
Golf Getaways for Romantics
14 Nov 2011 | 8:09 amNot many people will have mentioned the words ‘golf’ and ‘romance’ in the same sentence and got a positive response from their partners. Well, they might be pleasantly surprised to discover that there is a wide range of golf holidays abroad available around the world that specialise not only in the sport itself but also [...] -
Cyprus: A Mediterranean Gem
10 Oct 2011 | 6:38 pmLooking for something a bit different for your next family holiday? Then why not try Cyprus, one of the Mediterranean’s lesser-known gems? The combination of beautiful seaside towns with hilly countryside means that you can have more than a standard holiday on the beach and can explore the hidden marvels of Cyprus’s rich history. If [...] -
Add Ski Classes to Your Next Family Getaway
6 Oct 2011 | 8:33 amTeaching your children a new sport can be one of the most rewarding activities in the world, especially if it is a sport which you enjoy. As winter draws near there has never been a better time to teach your children how to ski and the options are endless. By taking your children on a [...]
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Mashable!
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7 Pinterest Clones: Can You Tell the Difference?
8 Feb 2012 | 7:11 am“It’s like Pinterest, but…” Welcome to my inbox for the last several months. Just as the world now has a Groupon and a Birchbox for everything, so too is Pinterest creating a wake of copy-cat sites. We’re not talking about sites that merely incorporate Pinterest’s design elements. There are sites that have copied Pinterest’s style, functionality and even portions of its name. Pinterest hasn’t released user numbers, but one study found it drives more traffic to websites than Google+, YouTube and LinkedIn combined. Copy-cat sites are another… -
Brazil Sues Twitter Over Speed Trap, Roadblock Tweets
8 Feb 2012 | 6:55 amIn what may be the first test of Twitter‘s new international censorship strategy, Brazil is suing the company over tweets that warn drivers of police roadblocks and speed traps. The suit, filed in a federal court in Goias by the attorney general’s office, is also going after users who compose the tweets. Brazil’s government is levying fines of $290,000 until Twitter changes course. The government charges that such tweets break the law and directly endanger “life, safety and property,” CNN reports. The roadblocks, the suit contends, may thwart purveyors of other… -
Sprint Reports Strong iPhone Sales in Q4 2011
8 Feb 2012 | 6:39 amSprint‘s Q4 2011 earnings report is out, and the results aren’t stellar, but strong iPhone sales are among the highlights. The company reported a $1.3 billion net loss on a $8.72 billion revenue, with much of the losses attributed to iPhone subsidizing costs. Sprint said its iPhone sales in the quarter were 1.8 million, 40% of which were to new customers. However, one has to keep in mind that if Sprint sold more iPhones, its loss would be even bigger. Overall, Sprint now has 55 million net subscribers — 1.6 million more than in Q3 2011; 33 million of those subscribers are… -
8 Legal Steps for Starting Your Business
8 Feb 2012 | 6:23 amThis post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. With each new year, budding entrepreneurs look to turn their vision into a business. These startups are often overflowing with tremendous ideas, energy and optimism — but don’t always have a roadmap for the legal aspects involved in starting a business. In the flurry of drumming up new customers, getting ready for a website launch and building the first prototype, it’s all too easy to put off some of the less… -
Paul McCartney’s Next Performance Is Coming to You Live, and for Free, on iTunes
8 Feb 2012 | 5:48 amEver since The Beatles and Apple kissed and made up in 2007, Apple products and its fans can’t seem to get enough of the fab four and its surviving members. The service already has the legendary group’s 13 studio albums (added to iTunes in 2010) and now Apple is helping former Beatle Paul McCartney promote his latest album with a free live stream of his performance from Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Calif., on Feb. 9. The album, Kisses on the Bottom, is not a Beatles retrospective. Instead, McCartney is treading the well-worn path of countless other aging rockers and singing songs…
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Gizmodo
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Google's Getting Sued for Consolidating Its Privacy Policies [Privacy]
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The Last Photo Lab to Develop Kodachrome [Video]
8 Feb 2012 | 4:40 pmKodak's decision to stop producing Kodachrome film in 2009 left a hole in people's nostalgia-seeking hearts. This documentary short by Xander Robin takes us into Dwayne's Photo, the last remaining lab to develop the coveted film. It really shows how cumbersome and complex the process of developing film is/was, and why analogue photography never really stood a chance against the onslaught of digital technology. [Vimeo via LaughingSquid via PetaPixel] More » -
Apple's Failure Lets Developers Steal Your Address Book [Apple]
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Two People Are Dead Because They Unfriended This Man's Adult Daughter on Facebook [Crime]
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How Does This Tiny Wood Grill Reach 1,100 Degrees? [Cooking]
8 Feb 2012 | 4:00 pm
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Engadget
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AT&T and Verizon lobby for less FCC spectrum control, Sprint and other carriers respond
8 Feb 2012 | 4:26 pmSince 1993, the FCC has held the ability to restrict bidders' participation in spectrum auctions based on their current spectrum holdings, needs and dominance in the marketplace. Given that wireless spectrum is a public resource, the current law tasks the FCC with the responsibility to ensure competition in the marketplace and prevent monopolies and duopolies from forming. A new proposal contained within the JOBS Act, H.R. 3630 -- a sweeping bill that primarily addresses the extension of unemployment benefits -- threatens to strip the FCC of this authority and return spectrum auctions to the… -
Paul McCartney: 'You can keep free streaming for the birds and bees, now give me money'
8 Feb 2012 | 3:57 pmA wise man once told Engadget that streaming and bought music services could live side-by-side like a piano keyboard. It looks like impoverished multi-millionaire Sir Paul McCartney didn't hear that particular song, as he's withdrawn all of his music from streaming service Rhapsody, after doing the same to Spotify some time ago. He's the latest in a long line of impecunious artists including Adele, Coldplay and Tom Waits, who have done the same as they feel they're not getting fair compensation for their labors. It would be cynical to point out that McCartney's move comes just ahead of a live… -
Record-breaking freefall advances space suit technology (video)
8 Feb 2012 | 3:18 pmJumping to Earth from the edge of space is no mean feat. Not only are you dropping like a stone, there's also the minor issue of your blood boiling as you do so. These are challenges daredevil Felix Baumgartner and the Red Bull Stratos team will be taking head-on -- literally -- with their record-breaking 120,000 foot "spacedive." To ensure Baumgartner lives to claim his honors, the Stratos team is using a custom spacesuit. It's designed by the David Clark Company, which made the first pressurized suits for World War II fighters, and includes a gas-filled bladder and integrated valve to… -
Disney considering 28-day rental window, because 'On Stranger Tides' was that good
8 Feb 2012 | 2:46 pmThat sound you can hear is the studios dashing around as they look for a new scapegoat. Disney's got Redbox and Netflix in its sights as it declares plans to impose a 28-day window before it'll make its titles available for rental. Despite conceding that the studio hadn't seen any impact on overall DVD sales, CEO Bob Iger pointed to a 16 percent drop in quarterly revenue compared to 2010 as the motivation. It's also collecting splinters in its backside as it watches to see how well digital locker service UltraViolet fares with consumers before committing to join the program. Of course, given… -
NVIDIA and Rambus settle, sign patent deal, kiss and make up
8 Feb 2012 | 2:23 pmSome of you thought it would never happen. You thought that these two mortal enemies would spend the rest of their multinational corporate lives alternately at each other throats and eyeing the other with suspicion from across the boardroom. After dropping some claims and winning others, Rambus has signed an agreement with NVIDIA that puts to rest their remaining legal disputes. The deal will allow NVIDIA to use patented Rambus tech in its products for the next five years, without fear of legal action -- though, neither side will say how much that privilege cost. Now that the battle between…
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Pinterest makes a profit from all our pointless pins
8 Feb 2012 | 12:25 pmYes, we know half of you are so sick of the Pinterest-related posts already and the other half of you are sat there furiously pinning away and sharing bags and books and blankets. But yesterday LLSocial uncovered something rather interesting... -
Logitech launches Touch Mouse M600, a treat for your fingertips
8 Feb 2012 | 9:55 amToday Logitech has launched a new gesture-enabled mouse called the Logitech Touch Mouse M600. Set to take on the Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse and Apple's Magic Mouse, the sleek device has a touch-sensitive top surface, allowing you to swipe... -
Path 2 has been storing your personal details on its servers
8 Feb 2012 | 5:25 amThe Path mobile application was re-launched back in December as Path 2 and has since become increasingly popular among iPhone users. It's meant to be a simple way to share key moments of your life, through photos, videos, thoughts... -
OPINION: Is Pinterest just a beautiful but sad fantasy land?
8 Feb 2012 | 3:20 amNow before I begin, know that I'm a big fan of Pinterest. I see how the very clever and popular visual inspiration site is useful to individuals and even brands alike. I use it for all different kinds of... -
Has Facebook copied Google+ with new photo viewer?
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 amFacebook has begun rolling out a new way to view photos that has the very same 'lightbox' look as Google+, with a huge photo in the centre and darkened edges. Now if you click on any photo it'll pop-up...
