Archive for March, 2010
Avoiding Data Loss When Traveling
It’s every frequent flier’s nightmare: you’re on the road, and your laptop dies. But play it smart, and you can avoid a major crisis.
Travel Jobs: Finding Long-Term Careers in Travel
Some dream of getting paid to travel the world, while others have found a lifetime career in the tourism industry at home. In late 1960s New Orleans, Charlie Farrae—a recent high school graduate—“got called for work on a Tuesday and came to work on a Wednesday,” as he likes to put it. “When I got [...]
Rhode Island Renaissance: Fine Dining in Newport, Block Island and Bristol
In the final part of his profile on Rhode Island dining, David Latt investigates the surprisingly forward-thinking fine-dining scene in the state’s traditionally laid-back southern half. Newport is probably Rhode Island’s best-known tourist destination. Located on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island, Newport is home to Cliff Walk and the world-famous mansions built at the [...]
New Passenger Rights Laws Could Shake Up Aviation
From the JetBlue debacle in 2007 to the flight that led Kate Hanni to set up the Coalition for a Passengers Bill of Rights to the most recent example of a Virgin America flight being diverted and then stuck in Newburgh, New York, passengers being trapped on planes has been a growing problem for several [...]
Art Hotels: More Than Just Watercolors in the Lobby
Here’s an unusual concept: sleeping inside an art gallery. A number of hotels are taking the design concept to a new level by showcasing works of art in public spaces and rooms.
Radio Guests – March 20, 2010 – Providence, Rhode Island
Peter’s radio show is coming to us live from the Renaissance Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island this weekend. Featured guests include: Providence Mayor David Cicilline, the first openly gay major of a U.S. state capital, talking about his favorite aspects of the Renaissance City; Simon Cooper, CEO of Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts, telling tales [...]
Airport Competition Heats Up As Traffic Falls
New data from the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics reveals that of the 50 largest airports in the U.S., only four showed growth in passenger traffic in 2009. With airports and airlines struggling to fill seats, more and more airports are beginning to compete aggressively for travelers. So which airports are adding customers [...]
Conquering Your Fear of Flying At the Airport
If you’re afraid of flying, don’t worry…you’re not alone. The good news is there are workshops to help conquer phobias—and in many cases, it’s happening right there in the airport.
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