Archive for October, 2010
Airlines Profit Thanks to Ancillary Revenue Like Baggage Fees
Airlines Profit Thanks to Ancillary Revenue Like Baggage Fees The airlines are flying some very friendly skies with United-Continental, Delta, US Airways, AMR Corporation, and others, posting better than expected earning for this year’s summer travel season. Third quarter profits for the airline’s topped already optimistic Wall Street expectations with some perennial losers posting profits [...]
10 Tips on Road Tripping With Your (Big) Dogs
10 Tips on Road Tripping With Your (Big) Dogs While some pets are compact enough to sit happily in a travel bag or crate, embarking on a road trip with oversized pets can be a challenge. Michelle Shearer shares the tips she’s learned along the way … not all by choice. As any dog-owner can [...]
Travel Tip: Avoiding Travel Ailments
Travel Tip: Avoiding Travel Ailments Nothing derails a trip faster than getting sick on the road. And in many cases, it’s in the first 24 to 48 hours when people make crucial mistakes. You’ve heard the old cliché about not drinking the water. But people think they’re playing it safe by ordering a soda…with ice! [...]
Hidden Gems: Jamaica, Part 2
Peter Greenberg continues his exploration of off-the-beaten-path adventures in Jamaica, with a focus in this part on the restaurants and cuisine of the island nation. Jerk chicken, anyone? Find more of the Hidden Gems of Jamaica with Peter Greenberg in the video below, and don’t miss the other segments… Hidden Gems: Jamaica, Part 1 Hidden [...]
Free Travel Videos: Harvest Time in California Wine Country
Harvest, or “crush,” is in full swing in the Napa Valley. Wineries are working around the clock to bring in the grapes from the vineyards. Sarika Chawla headed to St. Helena for an up-close look at harvest-season activities at Louis M. Martini Winery and Monte Rosso Vineyard …and got her hands a little dirty in [...]
Free Travel Videos: Love Your Layover
A long layover is something that most travelers (rightfully) dread. But at some airports, it might actually be possible to love your layover. Find out about some great layover experiences in major hub airports around the world, including Frankfurt, Dallas and Honolulu.Find out about some great layover experiences in major hub airports around the world, [...]
Harvest Time in California Wine Country
Harvest Time in California Wine Country Harvest, or "crush," season is in full swing in California Wine Country. Wineries are working around the clock to bring in the grapes from the vineyards. Sarika Chawla headed to St. Helena for an up-close look at harvest-season activities at Louis M. Martini Winery and then onto Monte Rosso [...]
Southwest Buys AirTran: What It Means For The Airlines & Frequent Fliers
Southwest Buys AirTran: What It Means For The Airlines & Frequent Fliers While the airlines have been going through merger mania in recent years, the announcement that low-fare carrier Southwest Airlines is acquiring AirTran is a something of a game-changer in the industry. Peter spoke with Chris McGinnis, director of Travel Skills Group, about how [...]
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