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Welcome to Riviera Maya Travel!
2010-12-31 12:59:00 Let us help you book a memorable vacation to the Riviera Maya, Mexico. We live, work and play in beautiful Playa del Carmen, down the road from Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, Tulum and more. We share with you our personally selected hotels, condos, villas, and tours. Enjoy eco tours, ATV’s, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, ruins. Don’t ...
T3 Motion Releases CT3 Commuter Vehicle Concept
2009-07-04 18:36:00 A few years ago, a company called T3 Motion began designing low cost means of transportation that were both clean and practical. Recently, the company has released details about the latest in their line of eco-friendly vehicles, which has been dubbed the CT3.
Oaklander Supports Free Iran
2009-07-04 07:36:00 Guess I shouldn’t have been so surprised to see this sign as I approached the Bay Bridge, given my left-of-center friend who was wearing green for Iran. Seems even the folks in Oakland support freedom for the Iranian people. Sorry I couldn’t get a better picture, but snapped this in very slow traffic.
By: GayPatriot
Vacation Like The Pioneers At Feather Down Farms
2009-07-04 03:40:00 Forget modern vacations with all of the modern conveniences of in-room beverage dispensers, room service, and on-location spas, and escape to a vacation that lets you live as the pioneers did in days gone by at this unique UK vacation spot.
New Aircraft to Circle Globe on Nothing but Solar Energy
2009-07-03 19:32:00 For the past four years, a team of engineers has been working on an aircraft that is powered only by solar energy. After countless hours of measuring, calculating and building, their aircraft was finally ready to be unveiled to the world.
Aston Martin and Toyota Team Up to Rebadge the iQ
2009-07-01 05:22:00 Aston Martin is known for making some of the most powerful and luxurious vehicles to ever hit the market. Unfortunately being produced in small numbers has put them out of reach for most people. A recent partnering with Toyota however, may bring the Aston Martin nameplate into reach for many new car buyers.
Human-Powered Walkie Talkies Keep You In Touch
2009-07-01 03:00:00 An eco-friendly, reliable communication device for the backcountry, the Wind Up Walkie Talkies keep you in touch with those traveling with you. Don't get burned by dead batteries, always maintain a communication line.
Full Scale Production In Sight For Yamaha?s Hybrid Motorcycle
2009-06-30 01:24:00 Back at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, Yamaha unveiled a hybrid motorcycle concept called the Gen-Ryu. Since then, it seems as though the company has been busy filing patents and gearing up to put the hybrid motorcycle into full production.
Travel Quip
2009-06-29 17:43:00 Airplane travel is natures way of making you look like your passport photo. Al Gore Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC! Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
Yuneec E430 to be World?s First Production Plug-In Aircraft
2009-06-29 04:39:00 Small, personally owned aircraft are becoming more common throughout the world. Not only are they becoming increasing easy to fly, but they also are becoming less expensive to operate and maintain. A perfect example of this can be seen with the Yuneec E430 all electric airframe set to go on sale next year.
1 Car and 540,000 Miles....They Don?t Make ?Em Like That Anymore
2009-06-27 01:11:00 Most people consider themselves lucky to get over 200,000 miles out of today's engines. For Rachel Veitch however, the 200,000 mark has long since passed and her car is still running strong.
10 New & Exotic Foods Coming To NYC's 2009 Summer Fancy Food Show
2009-06-26 21:59:00 The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) is holding its 55th Summer Fancy Food Fair in New York City this weekend (June 28 - 30, 2009) and my mouth waters just reading about some of the luscious new foods premiering at the event. If you can get there, here are ten tasties I'd love you to try for me! (This list leans to the sweet, I warn you.)
Beta Travel Program Joobili Focuses On When, Not Where
2009-06-26 12:00:00 When it's time to travel, you always want to pick a vacation destination where things are happening, and where it's the right season to go there based on ideal weather conditions and all that great stuff. However, when booking with a travel agency the research is often left up to you, because all they want to hear is where you want to go and when you want to do it. Finally, one innovative travel agency provides suggestions based on when you want to go.
Umbrella Changes Color When Rain Hits
2009-06-26 02:00:00 The Squidarella features a black-and-white London cityscape. When wet, the illustration becomes infused with color.
New Spin on Skating: The Stepboard
2009-06-25 21:30:00 The Stepboard replaces the traditional foot push-off of a skateboard or scooter with step-based forward motion.
Solar-powered Tent
2009-06-25 16:00:00 The Orange Concept Solar Tent uses photovoltaic fabric to capture the energy of the sun. A wireless hub with touchscreen LCD allows you to manage your energy consumption.
NHTSA Proposes New Labels for Tires...Could Satisfy California's Requiremen
2009-06-25 03:00:00 A few days back, we brought you the news of California?s proposal to include rolling resistance information on all tires sold inside the state. While that was still in the works, it appears that the NHTSA has come up with their own means of conveying economy information to those in search of new tires.
Hacking Priceline and Hotwire for Cheaper Travel
2009-06-24 18:10:00 Yesterday I tried "hacking" Priceline, something that has always helped me get great hotel rates in the past when I use a few simple tricks, which I will share in a moment. If you haven't used Priceline or another travel bidding Web site before, the idea is that hotels sell unused inventory at steep discounts without diluting their brand. The way they do this is that they sell you a certain quality (star level) hotel room in a certain location, but they don't reveal the name of the property until you have already bought a nonrefundable room. There are two factors that you, the buyer, can gain a little more control of in this sometimes-scary process: the price and the specific...
Volkswagen 1.4 Liter Wins International Engine of the Year
2009-06-24 00:44:00 Every year, a group of automotive enthusiasts come together and are presented with a list of today's most highly rated engines. After sorting through the data, the group then decides which among them can be considered the best. For 2009, the title of International Engine of the Year goes to the 1.4 liter Twincharger manufactured by BMW.
Zap Germs Before They Zap You With A Magic Germ Wand
2009-06-23 20:14:00 The Pocket Sized Germ Eliminating Light is the ultimate magic wand with the ability to eliminate up to 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses, and mold in 20 seconds. It's UV-C light is used in hospital settings to sterilize surgical instruments, so you know it works... because no hospital is interested in law suits, right?
Toyota's Supra Successor On Track for 2011 Delivery
2009-06-23 03:26:00 For nearly 2 years now Toyota has been working on the FT-HS concept vehicle that was originally unwrapped at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Since then, it has been in and out of the spotlight without providing any real information about production or pricing or anything for that matter. Now, it seems as though the Supra successor is on track for a 2011 delivery.
California Proposes new Method to Standardize Testing for Tires
2009-06-20 22:31:00 Low rolling resistance tires are just now coming into the spotlight with many manufacturers, most likely due to the steadily increasing averages they are required to meet. One issue with the production of these new tires is the lack of a standardized method of testing and rating them based on how much resistance they produce. A new proposal by the California Energy Commission (CEC)hopes to solve this problem and help consumers move toward the new tires by removing all the guesswork.
The Green Truck Brings Green Food To You
2009-06-20 07:30:00 Somewhere in Los Angeles California a sustainable meal truck, the Green Truck, is delivering meals made with organically grown ingredients. To find the truck's location a customer can track it via a GPS tracker, twitter or by phone. So, a customer can always know where the truck is parked right now.
Citrus Fueled Sports Car Could Freshen Up The Future of Automotive Design
2009-06-19 23:03:00 While many people are focused on redesigning our tried and true internal combustion engine, others are more interested in improving the fuel source we use in them. Most of these people are content trying to alter our current sources of fuel, but a few like to step off the beaten path. There are no better examples of this than the designers of the Stauro Concept.
Travel Channel Offers Free Mediterrean Cruise
2009-06-19 18:07:00 Enter to win a Mediterranean cruise from the Travel Channel. The prize is a Mediterranean cruise for two (2) departing from Barcelona, Spain. Prize package includes roundtrip coach-class air transportation from an airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Barcelona, Spain; one (1) night accommodations at a hotel in Barcelona, Spain ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
Cruise Travel Trivia ? Who Is The Oldest Cruise Line?
2009-06-19 03:39:00 Did you know that the British based cruise line P&O Cruises was recorded to be founded in 1838 which makes it the world’s oldest cruise line still in operation in 2009. Happy 171st Anniversary P&O Cruise Lines! Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC! Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
Mazda Planning Direct Injection for Next Generation Rotary Engine
2009-06-19 02:00:00 Rotary engines are almost always associated with the name Mazda. For their small size, they can produce quite a bit of power, but at the expense of fuel economy and tailpipe emissions. Mazda, most likely in an effort to reduce the latter two, has been granted a patent for a newly designed rotary engine.
Travel Tips For Safety
2009-06-17 22:36:00 If you were to loose your wallet while you were on travel, would a good Samaritan know how to contact you? Place your home or cell phone number on a card that states ‘If lost please contact…” To be safe, before you travel thin down your wallet or even better, carry a whole separate wallet with ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
XR3 Diesel Hybrid Now Available Factory Assembled
2009-06-17 03:12:00 Back in 2006, the XR3 diesel hybrid went on sale as a kit car. While it was great for the DIY-ers, anyone who wanted the vehicle but didn't have the time to invest in assembly was out of luck. A problem solved by the recent decision to assemble the XR3 at the factory and ship it to buyers from there.
Jamaica Not Ready For An Oasis
2009-06-17 00:56:00 The new Falmouth, Jamaica cruise port currently under construction, will not be ready for the soon to debuted Royal Caribbean Oasis Of The Seas. The Oasis was to first set to stop at the newly built Jamaica cruise port in May 2010 but Royal Caribbean has had to change the ships cruise itinerary due to ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Powered Volkswagen Golf Hits Showfloors
2009-06-15 00:38:00 Back in December, the folks at Volkswagen unveiled the new Golf BiFuel mkVI. The VW can run on either traditional petroleum or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and has just now entered the German Automakers lineup.
A Microblogging Search Engine by Google?
2009-06-14 15:32:00 If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! The Google Operating System blog, which is widely known as the town crier for Google's "unofficial news" reports that Google Inc. is preparing to launch a search platform that will index content from Twitter and other microblogging sites.
Track Somebody Worldwide With The Tracker Pro
2009-06-12 20:57:00 If you've read any of my previous spy gadget articles, you know that stuff like this sort'a scares me. In this case we have a really small tracking device... that works on a global scale. I'm already searching my pockets to make sure that I don't have one on me...
Disney Pixar Is Really ?UP? With A Special On MySpace
2009-06-12 19:43:00 MySpace Movies is offering you a chance to win and take adventure of a lifetime with their new movie “UP’. It is easy to enter. 1. Add “UP” to your top friends 2. Leave a comment for a chance to win a trip to Costa Rica They are also offering all kinds of background information, the trailer (it ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
Two Italian Exotics Planning Hybrid Vehicles in the Near Future
2009-06-12 17:20:00 Ferrari and Lamborghini. Together, these two companies have more than 100 years of experience building some of the fastest and most exciting vehicles ever driven on public roads. Now, both of the Italian based performance gurus are planning to offer vehicles that appease both the automotive enthusiast and the environmentalist.
Ford's Bobcat Engine Test Proves Feasibility of Smaller Engines: Could Be P
2009-06-12 03:16:00 Ford's new Ethanol Injected Engine, codenamed "Bobcat," has been in and out of the spotlight throughout the past few months. While how the engine operates is known, just how powerful a moderately sized version of the Bobcat would be was a question that was left unanswered, until now.
Bike Laser: Making Streets Safer for Bicyclists
2009-06-10 22:00:00 If your daily commute involves biking post-dusk on busy streets, the Laser is of interest to you. Replace the ineffective bike light with a full laser perimeter that honks when vehicles get to close.
CMA Music Fest in Nashville
2009-06-10 17:13:00 PatriotPartner and I are in Nashville for the annual CMA Country Music Festival. Last night was our first ever visit to Grand Ole Opry for a great show: Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels Band and a few others. Quite an event! All week there are concerts and events, many free, ...
By: GayPatriot
New BMW System Could Aid Drivers in a Medical Emergency
2009-06-10 02:12:00 More often than not, people suffering from certain medical conditions will elect not to drive due to the risk of causing an accident should their condition flare up. However, this problem may soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new system being developed by BMW.
New Audi Technology Could Reduce Fuel Consumption By 20%
2009-06-08 23:03:00 Reducing fuel consumption is no easy task, especially when considering how heavily we rely on motorized transportation. Audi, however, has designed a new system that they claim will be able to cut fuel consumption by as much as 20% compared to the 2007 level.
Harry Potter?s Wizarding World Is Getting Ready To Fly High In Florida
2009-06-08 06:18:00 Universal Studio’s is creating ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ as an exciting new theme park within their Orlando, Florida theme park. The park will immerse guests into the town of Hogsmeade, as described in the Harry Potter book series. The entire town is being recreated as the magical world described by the author R.K. Rowlings, this is ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
Tiny Keyring GPS Helps You Find Your Car
2009-06-05 22:00:00 If you're one of the millions of people that regularly stare blankly up and down rows of vehicles with absolutely no idea where yours might reside, the IDC Ecco is for you. Don't leave it up to your shoddy memory or landmarks like "the light pole"; track your way back with GPS.
Unpack Your BING Before You Travel
2009-06-04 20:02:00 Bing Travel aims to dramatically reduce the amount of time consumers spend searching for travel information by presenting comprehensive results in one place, and to help consumers make more informed decisions. According to a recent survey by Bing Travel, more than fifty percent of potential travelers search three or more sites before booking their flight and hotel arrangements. By aggregating Expedia, Cheap Tickets, Cheapoair, Priceline and Booking Buddy on the Bing Travel site, travelers can not only search for flights and hotels but book without ever leaving the search engine.
Top Ten "Have Netbook Will Travel" Options
2009-06-02 12:05:00 This side of the millennium has spawned legions of "on the go" digerati who need their electronics to travel with them...and units that can offer the same computer features that we are use to having at home and in our offices. Netbooks are unique in their size, speed and functionality...and based on their light weight, they travel well. Whether you call them Netbooks, mini-laptops, or quasi-notebooks, these small, low-cost, low-power systems are the hottest thing to hit the electronics scene... since the first laptops!
ChalBabaChal - Travel Search Site is Percept Knorgin’s Second Online
2009-06-02 05:36:00 Percept Knorgin, the digital arm of Percept Holdings has launched their second online media property called ChalBabaChal.com. It is a travel search website, rather another travel search website to go along with the likes of Ixigo, Sprice, Kayak, etc. Percept Knorigin claims that ChalBabaChal.com is capable of searching details of about nine lakh hotels, across 20,000 destinations in 118 countries. This is their second media property after Cinecurry.com, which they had launched in December last year. And news has it that they are looking at launching two more sites soon in the education and automobile niches. When they launched cinecurry.com, it seemed a perfect foil for their offline work considering Percept’s movie interests, in fact the site’s launch coincided with the promotion of their animated movie Jumbo. However, chalbabachal.com seems an attempt (or an excuse) to pitch Adchakra - their ad network, better to potential advertisers. Online travel is amongst the f...
By: WATblog
Heated Itch Relief: The Perfect Companion When Those Pesky Insects Are Out
2009-05-30 18:00:00 Just in time for the onslaught of nibbling, flying organisms, Heated Itch Relief is a device that uses heat to eliminate the itching and swelling of those unavoidable bug bites.
Live Like A Rock Star At London?s Rock ?N Roll Theme Hotel
2009-05-29 15:48:00 Want accommodations that make you feel like a rock star? Visit the Pavilion Fashion Rock ?N Roll Hotel in London. A little hotel with a very big, glamorous and entertaining theme that will make you feel like a rock star in your own, even if you've never set foot on stage. Read on, but don't be disappointed, groupies are not included.
Freelock Locking Bike Frame
2009-05-29 00:00:00 The Freelock bike allows you to drop the lock and use the frame as a means of securing your bike from thieves. Good luck hacking this and getting any money from it.
June 1st Deadline for Passports For Travel Approaching
2009-05-28 00:10:00 As the June 1st, 2009 deadline for passport requirements looms in the next few days. Much attention has been given over the past year to the new travel requirements that are going into effect. Even though there is one small loop-hole left for cruisers only for ‘closed loop’ cruises, that too will be changing in the ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!
By: Travel Lady Blog
LIMITÉ MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
2009-05-26 15:53:00 Limité Magazine is an academic journal dedicated to capturing the echelon of modern world culture - elevating the unique and inspiring in fashion, design, travel, the arts, and pure expression. Fueled by a desire to serve as the voice uniting cultures from around the globe, Limité celebrates diversity, creativity, and the modern lifestyle of today?s man and woman. |
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