Archive for May, 2011
Travel Deals: Memorial Day Travel Including Beaches, Diving, And Illicit Fishing
Procrastinators, listen up… Memorial Day is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to book a travel deal to kick start your summer. Whether you’re interested in hitting the beach or hitting some balls on the links, PeterGreenberg.com’s weekly travel deal roundup has options that offer solid value for your travel dollars. So [...]
Travel Tip: Emergency Items For Car Trips
It’s almost summer driving season, but are you prepared for an emergency situation? There are some supplies you should always have on hand, and some surprises as well. Of course, you should always carry a flashlight, extra batteries, a First Aid kit, and emergency automotive supplies. But then there are some items that people often [...]
Israel Travel: 10 Things About Israel You Probably Didn’t Know, Part Two
From deserts to nature reserves to green initiatives, a journey to Israel can encompass a lot more than you might expect. In part two of her roundup of 10 things you probably didn’t know about Israel, Jeanine Barone explores outdoor activities and under-the-radar cultural experiences. 5. Desert Adventures The Negev, a vast swath of arid [...]
After Spate Of Attempts, How Dangerous Is Opening Emergency Door Mid-Flight?
Recent incidents involving airline passengers trying to open the emergency exit in flight have some travelers wondering whether they are in real danger around such unpredictable behavior. Yesterday, prosecutors filed an affidavit in St. Louis federal court alleging that Reynel C. Alcaide was trying to commit suicide when he pinned a flight attendant against the [...]
Travel Tip: Vetting And Buying Travel Apps
Sure, there are a zillion travel apps out there for your smartphone, but where do you go for the best information? Here are some of the options… Most iPhone users will usually head straight to the Apple Store… But there’s also GetJar.com, which offers apps for all types of smartphones. And coming down the pipeline are [...]
Austin Restaurants: Food Trucks, Casual Dining And Upscale Restaurants, Part 3
Austin’s mobile food scene may be exploding, but traditionalists can rest assured that brick-and-mortar restaurants are still alive and well. In the final part of his spotlight on Austin’s dining scene, roving foodie David Latt uncovers some hotspots that were born from trailers, as well as longtime local favorites. Until recently, the aptly-named Cutie Pies Wagon [...]
Premium Passenger Traffic Takes A Stumble, Airline Profits To Tumble?
First-class cabins remained underutilized in March as rising demand for those seats slackened, said a report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Monday. The report revealed that the pace of growth in the premium travel category, which includes international business and first-class travel, dropped significantly from the previous month. Premium travel in [...]
AirTran Pilot Removed From Flight, Arrested After Testing Over Legal Limit For Alcohol
AirTran is currently investigating a pilot suspected of being legally intoxicated before his Saturday flight. The pilot, who was flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, was arrested and removed from his flight to Milwaukee. The flight was delayed 35 minutes, but later resumed with a replacement pilot. A TSA manager at Minneapolis-St. Paul was [...]
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