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Rice Shortage Affects Cuisine Around the World
2008-04-24 22:43:00 World travelers will be a little surprised if their Liberian street vendor serves them pasta instead of rice, but with food prices escalating around the globe, that's exactly what they can expect. Despite Costco and other retailers' rice rationing, the US isn't suffering from a food shortage. However, people in other countries are making some pretty drastic changes to cope with shortages and unheard of inflation. read more More About: Family , World , Rice , Around the world , Cuisine
Palmyra Island - Stranded Travelers Hope for Rescue
2008-04-23 17:03:00 They may not be castaways, but trustees from Louisiana are good and stranded 1 off-site meeting... 12 visiting trustees... 1 plane that flies to the island EQUALS... 12 stranded trustees who will probably rethink their next off-site planning meeting. read more More About: Island , Hope , Rescue
Earth Day Solutions: 6 Steps to Greener Travel
2008-04-22 15:14:00 Since Earth Day began in the 1960s (it picked up speed in the nineties) environmental consciousness has moved from anti-litter campaigns to an anti-carbon worldview. Not good news for travelers' peace of mind: I've never been a litter-bug, but my guilty conscience keeps reminding me of plastic water bottles, unnecessary jet fuel, disposable cameras and lots of pretty shopping bags. read more More About: United States , Reviews , Travel , Canada
Eli Manning Wedding Heats up Cabos San Lucas Resort
2008-04-21 20:25:00 Superbowl hero, Eli Manning , and high school sweetheart, Abby McGrew, tie the knot at One&Only Palmilla Giants star quarterback, Eli Manning, and Abby McGrew were married this past weekend in Cabos San Lucas , Mexico. They've been hinting at it for weeks, but at sunset on Saturday, the lovebirds said "I do" to each other during a beachfront ceremony. And we don't think they could have a picked a more picture-perfect place. read more More About: Wedding , Resort
Beautiful Day to Watch 112th Boston Marathon
2008-04-21 15:27:00 Runners from around the world are about to start the biggest marathon of their lives. These dedicated runners love to travel to new race destinations; but to get into the Boston , runners need spectacular qualifying times. Personally, I see marathons as more of a spectator sport, but I vastly admire the 25 000 competitors who beat incredible odds this year to qualify for the prestigious race. read more More About: United States , Watch , Marathon , Beautiful
Richard Quest on the Road to Ruin
2008-04-19 21:52:00 What's up with stupid travel writers? First it was Lonely Planet's Thomas Kohnstamm, who claimed to write about places he'd never been and dealt drugs on the side because the pay was so lousy. Now CNN has entered the fray with one of the most recognizable faces falling hard - in public. read more More About: Quest , Ruin , Road , On The Road , Richard
Illinois Earthquake ? Are Travelers Prepared For Disaster?
2008-04-18 15:27:00 Keep an emergency kit for travelling too! The Illinois earthquake has no reported damage or injuries as of first thing this morning, but it?s a strong enough quake that anything could have happened. We're all smart about emergency preparedness at home (especially since disasters like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina) but do you think the same way when you travel? read more More About: United States , Earthquake , Disaster
Water Bottle Recall - Feds Examine BPA
2008-04-17 15:13:00 Keep your family safe on vacation Rumors that plastic water bottles might not be safe have been scaring me for years. But health officials kept saying not to worry. Could they have been wrong? read more More About: Family , Canada , Recall , Water , Bottle
How to Vacation Like a Celebrity
2008-04-16 20:28:00 Visit a celebrity-owned resort, of course... Ever wonder what really happens at A-list celebrity resorts? Does Paris Hilton chill with the guys from her boyfriend's band, Good Charlotte? Or does she pooh-pooh the entourage, biding her time until she moves onto her next conquest? read more More About: Reviews , Celebrity , Luxury , Hotels , Vacation
DR Congo Plane Crash - Could it Be Prevented?
2008-04-16 16:31:00 What do your travel choices mean for your family's safety? The Democratic Republic of Congo has one of the worst records for plane crashes worldwide. Unfortunately, yesterday brought yet another tragedy. At least 113 passengers were injured and 38 died after the DC-9 jet crashed into a residential area of Gomo, a market town in Congo. read more More About: Plane , Crash
Bikini Bash in Miami
2008-04-15 21:44:00 Cosmo hands out free bikinis on Nikki Beach If you've been putting off bikini shopping (and who isn't) you can get yourself a free one if you're in Miami on Friday. Cosmopolitan is hosting the event, and Old Navy is co-sponsoring it. read more More About: Bikini , Girlfriend , Island , Bash
Delta Northwest Merger: How Will It Affect Your Vacation?
2008-04-15 15:16:00 Are giant airlines better for your budget? Last night's announcement that Delta and Northwest are officially merged is no surprise for travelers. The deal has been in the works for ages, making a mega airline with 800 planes going to 67 countries. read more More About: United States , Vacation , Merger
Are Lonely Planet Books Still Trustworthy?
2008-04-14 15:18:00 Which guidebooks should you read? We're in shock after a Lonely Planet guidebook writer admitted that he made up information for the famous guides. The quirky guidebooks are proudly promoted because of their "untarnished" journalistic integrity. "If it's in the guidebook our authors have been there." read more More About: Books , Caribbean , Lonely Planet
Matthew McConaughey - Father of Future Globetrotter
2008-04-12 23:53:00 World traveling dad-to-be can't wait to share his love of travel Admit it. You love to travel. Trouble is the last time you had a spare minute to plan out your next adventure you were waiting in your OB/GYN's office for your annual exam. Maybe you need to take a lesson from Matthew McConaughey and his glowing partner, Camila Alves who are expecting in January. read more More About: Family , Future , Father , Matthew Mcconaughey
Witherspoon and Gyllenhaal Celebrate Spring at Malibu Creek State Park
2008-04-12 19:58:00 Pollen isn't the only thing in the air at Malibu Creek State Park Reese Witherspoon may not be smitten enough to jump back into an "I-Do" with her Jake Gyllenhaal , but she seems to have a case of spring fever. A walk in the woods, a picnic by the shore, a game of Frisbee... We can't think of a better way to wash away the winter blahs and welcome spring. read more More About: Spring , Celebrate
Celebrity Cruises Snuffs Out Smoking in Cabins and Balconies
2008-04-11 21:05:00 Smokers - Butt out or pay up If following your bliss involves lighting a cigarette, you can forget about getting satisfaction on Celebrity Cruises . Beginning in October, smoking will no longer be allowed in cabins and on balconies. And if you're thinking there's a way around the ban, think $250 cleaning fee for violators. read more More About: Smoking , Celebrity Cruises , Ports of Call
China Gets a Break from Protests with Rallies in Support of Olympics
2008-04-11 15:55:00 Should it affect your Olympic traveling? The Olympic torch survived battles with European and American protesters - and moved onto Latin America, where Argentinean officials are worried their street party could turn ugly. Travelers beware. read more More About: China , Olympics , Break , Support , Rallies
More MD-80 Cancellations: Midwest, American Planes Grounded
2008-04-10 16:15:00 FAA predicts more problems this summer We warned you yesterday; those MD-80s aren't going to fly. In addition to a whopping 900 American Airlines flights grounded today, Midwest Airlines has grounded an additional 13 airplanes. read more More About: United States , Planes
Taste of Chicago - Girls' Getaway Guide to Chicago
2008-04-10 15:06:00 Chicago is known for its regional cuisine specialties, which reflect the city's ethnicity and working class roots. Included among these is its renowned deep-dish pizza, although locally the Chicago thin crust is also equally popular. read more More About: Girls , Wine , Chicago , Girlfriend , Getaway
American Airlines Cancellations Update ? Are Other Airlines Affected?
2008-04-09 19:32:00 Over 1000 flights affected As reported earlier, those pesky people at the FAA are pretty concerned about the MD-80s airworthiness. It resulted in 500 cancelled flights yesterday, and as many as 850 more flights aren't flying today. read more More About: United States , Airlines , American , Update , American Airlines
500 Flights Grounded! American Airlines Passengers Stranded
2008-04-09 15:23:00 Hopefully they didn't switch over from Skybus... We're not sure what the FAA was up to until last month - in March they suddenly started grounding planes by the hundreds, and yesterday's 500 flights added to the toll. read more More About: United States , Reviews , Airlines , Flights , American
Olympic Travel: Torch Protests Spread Throughout the World
2008-04-08 15:59:00 Should Human Rights be an Issue at the Olympics? Armchair travelers have been watching the Olympic torch travel across the world in preparation for the Beijing Olympics, but this year the show is way more exciting! Protesters have marred the usually peaceful ceremonies with demonstrations against the Chinese reaction to clashes in Tibet. read more More About: United States , Reviews , Travel , Culture , World
Skybus Refunds ? Avoid Being Stranded on Vacation
2008-04-07 15:51:00 Credit card companies refund your money Are you prepared for the chance that your airline might go bust? Skybus passengers had a scary weekend, finding out Friday that all the carrier's planes were heading out of service. read more More About: United States , Reviews , Vacation , Avoid
Passport Outsourcing to Thailand ? How Safe is Your Information?
2008-04-03 19:25:00 New e-passports tainted with controversy The Government Printing Office(GPO) has a lucrative deal with overseas companies which lets them rack up the profits - but savings aren't being sent on to citizens. read more More About: United States , Information , Thailand , Outsourcing , Safe
Sex and the City Tour Whips Followers into a Frenzy
2008-04-03 19:19:00 Super saucy tour gives women what they really want... It's been 10 years since Carry Bradshaw prowled New York's city streets. But some followers are still looking for ways to be like the stars of the uber-popular show, "Sex and the City ." At least that's what an NYC Tour Company is hoping. Talk about living out your secret fantasies. read more More About: Whips , Frenzy
Ahwahnee Lodge Offers Affluent Lodging in One of America's Most Beautiful P
2008-04-03 17:38:00 Think the only way to keep kids happy on vacation is a bucket full of sunshine coupled with beaches and rollercoasters? Let me introduce you to Yosemite National Park and the Ahwahnee Lodge. I guarantee your kids won't miss the cotton candy. read more More About: United States , Family , Reviews , Adventure , Luxury
Weight Gain When Traveling - Stacking the Odds in Your Favor
2008-04-02 21:59:00 A thinking woman's guide to eating smart on the road When I travel I eat. Sure, I eat when I'm not traveling, but something about freeing myself from the gravitational pull of everyday life unhinges me from my (almost) religious pursuit of healthy food. read more More About: Reviews , Wine , Weight , Odds , Traveling
Virtual Vietnam Wall - Desktop Travel Pays Tribute to Fallen Americans
2008-04-02 03:53:00 Digitized wall brings losses closer to home We all have our own unique reasons for travel. To explore, to understand, to learn, to cherish. Sometimes travel can feel more like a thank you or maybe an apology, especially when we visit places like Auschwitz, Hiroshima, Vietnam . read more More About: Travel , Desktop , Wall , Virtual
Beauty Contest with a Disturbing Twist
2008-04-01 16:13:00 Beauty is only skin ...err, fur deep Legs that go on forever, more curves than the Indy 500 and eyes ensconced in batting, come-hither lashes. Ah, beauty. We never tire of admiring it, studying it and in many parts of the world, judging it. Contest s in next week's pageant in Saudi Arabia don't have the best manners though - spitting is a favorite pastime. read more More About: Beauty , Twist
Zip Lining Safety - Cruise Passenger Death Raises Safety Concerns
More articles from this author:2008-04-01 13:53:00 Cruise lines scramble to answer safety questions in the wake of tragedy Ever thought of taking a zip-line tour while visiting the Caribbean ? Adrenaline-pumping excursions are lightening rods for cruisers and resort guests who want to feel the rush in a relatively safe environment. But Barbara Sue Fojtasek, 44, of Texas found out that thrills can come with a steep price tag. read more More About: Safety , Adventure , Death , Cruise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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