Archive for February, 2010
Agritourism & Farm Stays
You may have heard of the term agritourism, which has long been popular with budget travelers abroad. But if you’re planning a family getaway, a farm stay can be a great choice right here in the U.S.
London Shopping Guide: Portobello Road, London Malls and Beyond
Shopping aficionada Sarah Lahey recently jetted off to London on an off-season adventure where she uncovered bargains and deals galore. Dear Peter, It’s been spitting rain thru the London fog, but that hasn’t dampened my spirits or slowed me down. I’ve found bargains galore! Yeah, I know that’s difficult to calculate with an exchange rate [...]
Flighty Feline Causes Airport Fracas at Newark International
A capricious cat briefly wreaked havoc on security at Newark Liberty International airport when it bolted beneath a bomb-detection machine and refused to come out. The brown-and-black cat made its daring escape when a woman and her young daughter removed it from a pet carrier so the cage could pass through an X-ray machine. What [...]
Japanese Airline All Nippon Airways to Offer Women-Only Toilets
Starting next month, Japan’s All Nippon Airways will assign one lavatory on most international routes to be used exclusively by women. Airline officials say that this move comes in response to numerous requests. A recent survey also showed that 90 percent of women polled were in favor of the idea.
Being Part of the Art With Museum Experiences
If you’re someone who prefers to learn about the process more than the finished product, you may be surprised to learn that there are museums catering to your interest. Several museums are now allowing visitors to watch art being made, up close and personal.
Travel Detective Blog: Too Fat to Travel, Airplane Safety, and Stolen Luggage
What a week for news in travel. People are getting thrown off the plane for just about anything. Just ask Kevin Smith. Have you sat in a Southwest seat lately? We’re all too fat to fit. But he got thrown off and now it’s going to be an interesting challenge to see what the definition [...]
Cruise Ship Sickness: Hundreds Fall Ill To Mystery Bug
More than 400 people on a cruise in the Caribbean are being treated for a gastrointestinal illness that is sweeping the ship. About one out of every four of the 1,800 passengers on the Celebrity Mercury has reported symptoms of upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea. Keep reading to find out what the ship is doing [...]
Barcelona Art & Architecture Guide and Barcelona Hotels
Irvina Lew first visited Barcelona, Spain, during the 1992 Summer Olympics, and returned on another sporting mission: the announcement of an international sailing race between New York and Spain. In between interviewing skippers, she explored the city’s art, culture and hotel scene. I’m in Barcelona, a chic, cosmopolitan port city that I first visited in [...]
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