Archive for December, 2009
Slideshow: Photoshopping Canada’s Ice Hotel
Have you ever come home with a camera full of dull, washed-out travel pictures, despite a lovely destination? Well, these days, you can fix that by knowing how to digitally manipulate your pictures. Pro shooter Rick Sammon shares his tips and tricks on using Photoshop to “defrost” his icy RAW photos.
No Strike: Court Rules in Favor of British Airways
Yes, British Airways passengers, there will be holiday travel. The airline has won its court injunction, thereby legally banning the cabin crew union’s planned 12-day Christmas strike. The nearly one million passengers whose holiday travel plans were in jeopardy can now breathe a sigh of relief. But is another strike on the horizon in 2010? [...]
Volunteer Vacations in State Parks Nationwide
If you’re in the mood to help out while you’re on the road, check this out: state parks offer short and long-term volunteer opportunities for visitors—so chances are there’s an activity that fits your schedule.
British Airways Strike Update: Sparring Sides Agree to Meet
On Monday, the British Airways’ cabin crew threatened a walkout over the Christmas holiday, one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Since then, the higher-ups at BA have been pulling a few tricks in an attempt to avoid a work stoppage, while passengers have been struggling to rework their holiday plans at the [...]
New Medical Options in Airports
If you’re a frequent traveler, you know it can be difficult to find time for everyday errands. So why not take advantage of what’s available right inside the airport—like medical clinics and pharmacies?
Ask Peter: Getting the Best Deals on Las Vegas Hotels & Preventing Hotel Theft
If you’ve got a burning travel question, travel guru Peter Greenberg is here to help. If you’d like to “Ask Peter,” just write us at peter @ petergreenberg.com. Here are two recent questions on how to get the best deals on hotels in Las Vegas and how you can avoid being a victim of hotel [...]
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Much-Awaited Test Flight
After two years of delays, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing’s first entirely new jet in almost 15 years, has finally made its first test flight this afternoon. With its innovative design composed of mostly lightweight composite materials, Boeing claims it can cut fuel costs by as much as 20 percent. Keep reading to learn more [...]
Smoke-Free Rental Car Options
First it was smoke-free restaurants and hotel rooms; now there is such a thing as smoke-free rental cars, so here’s what you need to know….
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