Archive for April, 2007
Literary Tours: Great American Writers
Great literature is supposed to spark our imagination, but it can also inspire many of us to travel. In fact, many of us can’t help but want to take a pilgrimage to the settings of our favorite novels or poems. You may have read the works of legendary American authors Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain and [...]
Connected in the Caribbean
Planning a Caribbean getaway, but still want to stay connected? Find out which islands are high tech – and which ones aren’t. One of the most connected islands in the Caribbean is Puerto Rico, which boasts dozens of Wifi hotspots and Internet cafes. Jamaica has seen a recent, rapid expansion of connectivity, and now doubles [...]
Avoiding Bed Bugs in Hotels
Want to make sure the bedbugs don’t bite while traveling? Find out what you need to know about the increase in bedbugs in hotels — and how you can avoid them. Before going to bed, look around the headboard and mattress in your hotel room. If you see dark blood spots — evidence of bedbugs [...]
Bangkok
Time in Bangkok From backpacking soul seekers to cosmopolitan business travelers, Bangkok is a mecca for adventure seekers worldwide. The city pulsates with modern life but is inextricably linked with a deep sense of tradition. You can spend one day scoping brand names in a glitzy shopping mall and the next haggling with local vendors [...]
Bye Polar
With tourist traffic increasing dramatically to the Arctic and Antarctic, is it time to say “bye, polar?” Or can tourism be a boost to the farthest reaches of the planet? According to Virtuous Traveler Leslie Garrett, the answer in this International Polar Year seems to depend on a light touch…
Where to Get Stats on Delays, Complaints and “Mishandled” Baggage
The official Transportation Department statistics are in and it’s official: 2006 was a pretty bad year to be an air traveler. Delays are up again this year, and again, Hawaiian Airlines had the best on-time record, followed by Frontier and Southwest. You can find the detailed statistics on delays at http://BTS.gov. Mishandled bags are up [...]
Eco-Friendly Volunteer Vacations in Your Own Backyard
As many of you know, Earth Day — a day dedicated to the appreciation and awareness of our environment — was Sunday, April 22. However, if you missed it, don’t worry — there are still plenty of ways in which you can show your appreciation for the planet. In fact, with the help of some [...]
Handling “Mishandled” Bags
April 19, 2007A few weeks ago, I was flying from Atlanta to Frankfurt, and had to check bags. Those of you who read or watch me regularly know I’ll do anything not to check bags… in fact, I WON’T check bags domestically — I courier them ahead of time. But for overseas flights? I don’t [...]
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