Archive for June, 2008
The Bag Wars and the Sensible Alternative
Welcome to the official start of summer. And to kick it off in traditional fashion, it’s getting downright crazy at airports. This time, it’s all about the new pay-for-checked baggage luggage rules and charges. Before I get into the logic and the morality of the new fees, there are some practical challenges. The real key [...]
Farm Work Vacations
Would you pay money to work on your vacation? You might, if it means getting hands-on experience on one of these real working farms.
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Parma, Italy
Nestled in the valley of the Po River in the Emilia-Romagna province, Parma is widely known as the capital of Italy’s famous “food valley.” But much more than that, it’s a city of ancient history, a city of walking, and a city of people-watching. Founded in 183 BC as a Roman colony, Parma’s rich heritage [...]
Hotel Stars Explained
When you’re booking a hotel room, clarity means everything. Why did you choose a particular hotel? An advertisement? Price? Word of mouth? A guidebook? And what do you hope to do at this hotel? Is this a business trip, and you only need a room? Is it a vacation? Does your trip have a combined [...]
Historic Hotel Tours
If you appreciate history, why not stay in a hotel that shares its historic background with its guests?
Naomi’s Air Rage and the Airline Alliance Shuffle
From Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Naomi Campbell … off she goes! She pled guilty for another incident of “air rage,” this time at Heathrow Airport. She avoided jail time, again, but was ordered to pay a $4,600 fine, plus $400 to each of the police officers she attacked and $300 to the captain of the [...]
Radio Archives – June 2008
June 7, 2008 Ithaca, New York June 14, 2008 Aspen, Colorado June 21, 2008 Fire Island, New York June 28, 2008 Naples, Florida
Unusual Hotel Services for Teens
Some hotels claim to have teen programs that turn out to be nothing more than a lounge with a television. The next time you travel with your family, pick a hotel that has some truly unusual services for teenagers.
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