| Meet the 'idiot' who plans to travel 32,000km by jetski Kiwi adventurer Jeremy Burfoot has now learnt to ignore people when they call an idiot for attempting to traverse 32,000km from London to New Zealand on a... | |
| Pilots quit Philippine Airlines for higher-paying jobs The Philippines' flag carrier Saturday cancelled about a dozen domestic and international flights after several pilots resigned for higher-paying jobs with foreign... |
| Obama envoy to visit India to engage with Muslims Rashad Hussain, son of an Indian migrant couple from Bihar who is US Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, will travel to India Aug 1-9 to discuss Obama Administration's initiatives on education, global health, entrepreneurship and countering violent extremism with Muslim leaders and... |
| Hotels that make a splash The pool at Grand Hotel Amrath in Amsterdam was like swimming inside a violet flower. The pool at Pelican Eyes Resort in Nicaragua was like swimming on the edge of eternity -- the sun setting in... |
| Expedia lost her airfare first, then her goodwill Q I need your help with a vacation to St. Kitts that was missing a key component: our airline tickets. I had paid Expedia $2,521 for the package, which was supposed to include airfare from... |
| Bank rates, July 28, 2010 www.oanda.com ), an online service that updates rates daily. These rates do not include fees, commissions and profit margins calculated by banks, exchanges or credit cards. The easiest and usually... |
| A peak experience: From Vancouver to Whistler IF YOU GO The Sea-to-Sky trip begins on a Sunday at 7 a.m. in Vancouver and returns there late afternoon the following Friday. For more information, contact Whistler Outback Adventures at... |
| The magic of Marceline, hometown of Walt Disney A sparse crowd strolled through downtown Marceline, Mo., where Walt Disney lived from 1906 to 1911. Disney used the street as the model for the Main Street USA area of... |
| Syria, Saudi Arabia leaders travel together to Lebanon The leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia, once bitter rivals, made an unprecedented show of cooperation by traveling together to Lebanon in hopes of preventing any violence if members of a militant... |
| Top 10 child-friendly boutique hotels Holidaying with children doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style, with a growing number of hotels offering family-friendly features from playrooms to tree houses while still appealing to... |
| The United States-based United Airlines has introduced lie-flat seats in its first and business class sections on flights connecting Incheon and San Francisco. By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff reporter The United States-based United Airlines (UA) has introduced lie-flat seats in its first and business class sections on flights connecting Incheon and San Francisco.... |
| Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it has renewed its honorary ambassador contract with the Manchester United striker Park Ji-sung for another year. Park has been honorary ambassador to the flight company for three consecutive years and this will be hi.. By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it has renewed its honorary ambassador contract with the Manchester United striker Park Ji-sung for another year. Park has been... |
| Asiana Airlines, the smaller of Korea's two national flag carriers, and Air Canada will expand their alliance aimed at strengthening their cooperation in all areas of business. Asiana Airlines President Yoon Young-doo, left, and Air Canada President Calin Rovinescu, pose after signing their comprehensive alliance pact at the Korean carrier’s headquarters in western Seoul,... |
| Ahead of the summer holiday season, Korea’s top two airlines will increase flights to China and the United States. By Do Je-hae Staff Reporter Ahead of the summer holiday season, Korea’s top two airlines will increase flights to China and the United States. Korean Air will raise the number of weekly... |
| Delta Air Lines is offering spring special fares for travel between Korea and the United States. Special fares starting from 500,000 won include round-trips to favorite destinations from Seoul or Busan to Hawaii, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta, Detroit and Chicago. / Courtesy... |
| India's biggest travel opens in Kolkata Kolkata, July 31 : India's biggest travel mart- The Travel and Tourism Fair or TTF- opened at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here with over 300 participants from across India and seven... |
| Philippine Airlines cancels 11 flights due to inadequate pilots The Philippine Airlines (PAL) canceled at least 11 of its flights Saturday due to "inadequate" pilots, its spokesman Jonathan Gesmundo said.The country's flag carrier apologized to its... |
| Philippine Airlines cancels flights Flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said on Saturday it had to cancel several domestic and international flights after some of its pilots quit without giving enough notice.Three flights to Hong... |
| A tour of Brooklyn's offbeat DUMBO neighborhood DUMBO - which stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass - is home to Brooklyn Bridge Park, which offers panoramic views of the bridges, Empire State Building and Statue of... |
| London gears up for two-wheeled revolution The sprawling, congested city of London speeds towards a greener, nimbler future Friday with the launch of a new bike hire scheme aimed at kick-starting a cycling revolution ahead of the 2012... |
| [07/30] Syria, Saudi leaders travel together to Lebanon BEIRUT (AP) - The leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia, once bitter rivals, made an unprecedented show of cooperation Friday, traveling together to Lebanon in hopes of preventing any violence if members... |
| Tune Hotels.com Introduces a Low Cost Solution to the UK Hotel Market Tune Hotels.com is opening up its first UK branch in Westminster at the end of August. Tune Hotels.com is already a successful brand in Asia, and works off the same model as a low cost airline. The... |
| Hotels-London.co.uk - Get a Kick Out of London's When I Am Big Exhibition LONDON, ENGLAND, July 31, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A new London exhibition called When I Am Big looks at the hopes and dreams that some key figures had when they were younger and displays these... |
| Sunset Magazine Releases Free Travel Guide on the Best of Portland: Hotels, Dining, and Attractions 2010 Sunset editors bring you insider travel tips on Portland hotel deals, top picks for Portland dining and biking, and more in the free Sunset Travel Guide, Best of Portland: Hotels, Dining, and... |
| GrandLife iPhone app Launched by the Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels, New York New York, NY, July 31, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Soho Grand Hotel and Tribeca Grand Hotels based in downtown New York have released a new app:... |
| EU opens in-depth probe into Olympic Air's merger with Aegean Airlines The European Commission opened an in-depth probe on Friday into the planned merger between two Greek carriers Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines.The European Union (EU)'s antitrust watchdog said its... |
| Pilots quit Philippine Airlines, flights cancelled, delayed jobs with foreign airlines.Dozens of flights were also delayed for hours due to the lack of pilots, according to Philippine Airlines (PAL).PAL spokesman Jonathan Gesmundo said the problem affected... |
| Travel for less with ibis this summer ibis summer promotion offers a solution to all your travel desires. Holiday-makers can take off to discover France, Europe or the world*, without worrying about their... |
| Travel firms enhancing sales of overseas tours using Haneda airport TOKYO — Japanese travel agencies are stepping up sales of overseas trips departing from Tokyo’s Haneda airport ahead of the launch of regular international flights there on Oct. 31, with... |
| Hotels in urban areas pocket lion’s share of SA’s World Cup spoils Edition 1 Ethel Hazelhurst Hotels and others offering accommodation during the World Cup did very well out of the event, according to Cobus Venter, a director at Econex. Venter said two... |
| Journeys: British Dorm Rooms Substitute for Hotels Never mind that the dining hall used in the Harry Potter films is down the street at Christ Church College. Victoria Hall — the longest hall in Oxford — is an excellent doppelgänger.... |
| As airlines post profits, here's what to expect in fare sales Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is... |
| `Stranded Traveler' scammers attack online Debbie Laramie wasn't robbed in England. She was hacked in Michigan -- a victim of the ``Stranded Traveler'' scam that is sweeping cyberspace. Last month, bad guys hacked into her Facebook and Yahoo... |
| B.C.'s most popular parks offer a little of everything ).Great family camping can be found at Alice Lake, an hour or so north of Vancouver, as it has a great swimming lake, awesome hiking, mountain-bike trails and a playground.To get you started, here... |
| Bellingham Bay basks in beautiful coves, parks I'm riding down a pine needle-covered trail in Whatcom Falls Park and I am praying for one thing: to avoid falling off the bike.The 241-acre park is home to old growth hardwoods and dirt and gravel... |
| US Congress OKs bill to make air travel safer Congress on Friday approved far-reaching US aviation safety legislation that was developed in response to a deadly commuter airline crash in western New York state last year.The Senate approved the... |
| Alaska Airlines lawsuit continues Friday, July 30, 2010 | 5:05 p.m. CARSON CITY – A federal appeals court has ruled a group of Egyptian businessmen and their wives could resume suing Alaska Airlines for being removed from a flight... |
| Travel solo, never alone It's really simple: the great thing about travelling alone is that there is no one else with you. No one whose wishes and needs you have to consider when you want to spend the day at your hotel in... |
| Travel challenge: A family holiday in the Austrian Tirol Every week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specific holiday. Today: a week in the Austrian Tirol. Prices are for a family of four travelling in the second half of... |
| Travel Agenda: Dublin observation wheel; Grassroots Festival; Skyscanner's Festival in the Sky; My Lake Hotel; Sveti Stefan Today: Enjoy a new perspective of Dublin from the brand-new 60m observation wheel, which offers 360-degree views over the capital (worldtouristattractions.co.uk). In Jersey, the Grassroots Festival... |
| Chic chambres: Paris's best boutiques Best for fabrics and furniture: Hôtel Daniel Style: Orientalist opulence Setting: Elegant Huitieme The Lebanese proprietors of Hôtel Daniel, who also own the elegant Hotel ... |
| 48 Hours In: Rio de Janeiro 48 Hours In...Rio de Janeiro map Travel essentials Why go now? The sun is shining again in Brazil's most flamboyant city – and new flights should mean lower fares. After... |
| Spanish secrets uncorked: Discover the delights of Rioja Most hotels pride themselves on the view from the window, but at the Hotel Viura, in northern Spain's Rioja region, guests are just as likely to walk out of the door to gaze back at the building... |
| Iceland: Bare bones of a beautiful island I'm standing on top of a windswept cliff, 20 metres above sea level on the north coast of Iceland. It's two o'clock in the morning in the middle of June and it's cold, but the sun is still up,... |
| Traveller's Guide: Irish lakes Drift away Ireland's countryside is emerald green thanks to the abundance of water; the island is blessed with numerous rivers, streams and lakes. An impressive concentration of these can be... |
| Super Sava: Find beauty, wildlife and history on the shores of this mighty river Over the centuries, this river has borne witness to epic struggles between East and West, Allies and Axis, and most recently, capitalism and communism. It may be a mere tributary of the mighty Danube... |
| My Life In Travel: Sean Hughes, comedian First holiday memory? We were quite poor so we'd go to see my granny; there were no brochures involved. My first proper holiday was when I was 14 and I was sent to the Isle of Man to babysit... |
| FAA downgrades Mexico's air safety rating, could have economic impact on some airlines WASHINGTON - Mexico's aviation safety rating was downgraded Friday due to concerns about the country's safety oversight, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The action won't stop flights... |
| Great white sightings close Cape Cod beach CHATHAM, Mass. — Officials have closed five miles of a Cape Cod beach after a spotter pilot saw three more great white sharks, including one swimming about 100 yards from a party on the sand. ... |
