Archive for August, 2009
Cruises and Hurricanes
Hurricane season has officially started, so is it the end of cruise season? Of course it’s not! You can get great deals on cruises right now.
Hiking With Outdoor Experts
If you’re headed to a destination known for its great hiking opportunities, why not get the most out of your experience and bring an expert along?
Early Release of Pan Am Lockerbie Bomber Stirs Controversy
The release of Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, the man who was convicted of blowing up a Pan Am plane over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988, has prompted outrage and condemnation from U.S. and British officials, even as doubts linger about the legitimacy of the conviction. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill released Megrahi on compassionate grounds Thursday and [...]
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Glasgow, Scotland
While visitors often head immediately to Edinburgh, Scotland’s second city, Glasgow is where travelers can immerse themselves in the authentic Scottish experience. The largest city in Scotland and the third largest in the UK (greater Glasgow makes up 41 percent of Scotland’s population), this bustling port city has evolved into a metropolitan center that maintains [...]
Wake Up Calls at Hotels
Raise your hand if you’ve had this nightmare: You’re on a business trip, the alarm clock fails and the front desk forgot your wakeup call. And the worst part? It’s not a dream.
Hurricane Bill Gains Strength, Changes Course
Three days after it formed far out in the Atlantic, Hurricane Bill has rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is threatening to wreak havoc on Bermuda and eastern Canada as it moves north. As of Monday Bill was only a Category 1 hurricane and was headed west-northwest toward Puerto Rico. Forecasters had predicted [...]
Can a High-Tech Business Traveler Disconnect for 48 Hours?
Gadget guy Phil Baker has a problem and he’s not afraid to admit it. He’s addicted to staying connected, 24/7/365. But when his wife threw down the gauntlet—to stay disconnected and work-free for 48 hours while visiting Napa Valley—he took on the challenge. Is “getting away from it all” as easy as it sounds?
Flight Attendant’s Lawsuit Raises Questions About Potentially Toxic Cabin Air
A lawsuit by a former flight attendant who claims that toxic fumes on airplanes made her chronically ill has focused attention on the question of whether cabin air is indeed safe for both passengers and flight crew. Terry Williams, 40, who worked for American Airlines for 17 years, is suing Boeing because she alleges that [...]
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