Archive for March, 2011
5 Tasty, Portable, Healthy Snacks for Gorgeous Globetrotters
Whether you’re a frequent flier or an occasional vacationer, nothing can derail a health and beauty regimen faster than traveling. That’s why Debbi Kickham, author of The Globetrotter’s Get-Gorgeous Guide, set out to poll travel experts, beauty pros, and celebrities to get their tips on staying on top of their “tour of beauty.” Check out [...]
State Department Issues New Middle East Travel Alert: Yemen Faces Unrest, Terrorism
The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning for Yemen on Sunday due to civil unrest and terrorist activities. The warning stems from the escalating violence between government loyalists and protesters seeking the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Piracy on the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean further threatens the [...]
DOT Report: Near-Record Number Of Flight Cancellations In January
A new report released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday reveals that almost 4 percent of all U.S. flights were canceled in January, one of the highest rates on record. The cancellation rates were pushed up not only by paralyzing winter storms in the east, but also the airlines trying to avoid paying [...]
The Latest From Peter’s BNET Business Travel Blog: The Contrarian Traveler
As always, Peter has an opinion about this week’s travel news… Read what he has to say in his latest “Contrarian Traveler” blogs for BNET.com, the business traveler’s resource from CBS News. Recently, Delta announced that it’s sending 11,000 of its front-line workers to “charm school” after dealing with an avalanche of customer complaints. But [...]
Travel Tip: Hotel Loyalty Programs
This year, we’re seeing a lot of changes in hotel loyalty programs, from new alliances to expanded offerings. Here’s what’s out there … For starters, hotel loyalty programs aren’t only for the big hotel chains these days. Stash Rewards is a reward program for independent hotels, including boutique and historic properties. Each stay collects points [...]
Louisiana’s Mardi Gras: Celebrations Of Mardi Gras In New Orleans And Beyond
The party may be just starting in New Orleans, but Mardi Gras celebrations have been taking place throughout the state of Louisiana. Marcy MacDonald investigates the big business of Mardi Gras and explains how you can experience the local traditions … without flashing a single body part. Whether you’re winging or rolling on the river [...]
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival: Samba Schools, Brazilian Hotspots, Hip Parades And Ballyhoo
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival (known to the Brazilians as “Carnaval”) is underway, but in this party town, there are ways to celebrate all year long. Marcy MacDonald reports on how to experience Rio de Janeiro like a local whether you’re in town for Carnival or beyond. Dress down and drink up: Brazilian summer begins in [...]
Florida’s High-Speed Rail Project Canceled By Republican Governor’s Opposition
A plan to bring high-speed rail to Florida has been put on hold indefinitely after the Florida Supreme Court voted on Friday to uphold Governor Rick Scott’s decision to reject federal money for the service. Last month, Scott rejected $2.4 billion in federal stimulus money meant to fund the construction of an express train between [...]
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