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KLM wants air travelers to get social in the sky
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 21:45:15 GMT
KLM has launched a new social networking program that allows passengers to link their flight reservations with their Facebook or LinkedIn profiles and find out who else is on their flight.
How to save money on food when you travel
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:07:49 GMT
If you're willing to map out an eating plan that includes buying provisions at grocery stores and following some of our other tips, you can save a good chunk of change on your travels, and still eat well.
Plug in at America's techiest cities
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:44:39 GMT
High-tech havens Seattle and San Francisco, the two highest ranked cities on the list, support such high-tech heavyweights as Amazon, Microsoft and Apple.
Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:59:26 GMT
The fatal grounding of the Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast has sharpened the focus on the largely unchecked boom of these ever-larger luxury liners, and nowhere more so than in Venice.
America's most romantic hotels
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:09:57 GMT
With Valentine’s Day looming and no end to winter in sight, who doesn’t dream of stealing away on vacation?
Celebrate winter in Idaho at a Polar Bear Float
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:58:59 GMT
Head to the small town outside Pocatello this weekend, get yourself an inner tube and join the other adventurous spirits competing in the annual Polar Bear Float on the chilly waters of the Portneuf River.
Hundreds of cruise passengers hit with stomach illness
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 19:43:08 GMT
Princess Cruises has announced delayed embarkation times for the next sailings of Crown Princess and Ruby Princess, following an increased number of suspected Norovirus cases on each of the ships' current voyages.
High-tech bling for the deep-pocketed traveler
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:57:19 GMT
There’s plenty of high-tech stuff that can make trips more enjoyable and relaxing. The tough part is choosing and paying for it.
Winter survival app helps ditched drivers
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:58:59 GMT
Making the wrong decision in a winter driving emergency can have deadly consequences. Here's how to make sure you're prepared.
TSA to Super Bowl fans: air horns don't fly
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:52:06 GMT
If you’re flying to or from Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI this weekend, the TSA has some advice for you. Packing for the game? TSA blogger Bob Burns lists some popular game-day items that won’t fly.
Need a passport? It'll cost you more
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:58:59 GMT
Planning an international trip? For Americans who still need to obtain a passport, or renew an existing one, the cost is going up.
Controlling your kids at sea
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:53:09 GMT
While cruise lines can set and should enforce policies, it's a parent's responsibility to ensure his or her children are aware of -- and abide by -- the rules.
Starwood ups the ante for its most loyal guests
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:08:41 GMT
Acknowledging its most loyal customers, Starwood Hotels and Resorts this week announced enhancements to its Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty program.
Travel photo of the day: Autumn day at the Old Mill
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:53:32 GMT
Randy Clegg shared this photo of the Old Mill at Berry College, a small university near Rome, Ga.
'Portraits from Denali' captures raw emotion
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:58:59 GMT
So, you think your last trip was exhausting? Trust us, if you want to know what exhausted truly looks like, check out "After: Portraits from Denali," a new photographic exhibit on display at the Anchorage Museum Feb. 3–April 15.
Report: Climate of 'mistrust' in air marshal program
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 21:10:20 GMT
The Federal Air Marshal program is rife with acrimony between supervisors and air marshals, creating a climate of "tension, mistrust, and dislike," according to a report due to be released next week.
It's a Snap: Travel photos from around the world
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:58:27 GMT
Our readers have submitted some inspiring photos from around the world. Scroll through the gorgeous set of images and vote for your favorite.
West Coast cruises to Hawaii on the rise
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:53:09 GMT
As fans of Hawaii well know, the islands are great place to chill out, de-stress and generally slow down. These days, though, more people are doing so before they even arrive.
The world’s weirdest restaurants
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:13:44 GMT
How about eating while seated atop a toilet? Or ditch the utensils and eat medieval. A restaurant can create an ambience to suit different tastes.
US tourist dies while diving in Cayman Islands
Sat, 4 Feb 2012 18:29:32 GMT
Police in the Cayman Islands say a 47-year-old U.S. tourist has died while scuba diving off popular North West Point in Grand Cayman.
Dig in! Hotels you don't have to leave for fine food
Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:01:06 GMT
One food trend for 2012 could mean you don't have to leave your nice hotel to find a superb meal.
Buckle up: Spooky '7500' prepares for take-off
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:19:29 GMT
Think your last flight was a nightmare? If the just-released trailer for the upcoming movie “7500” is any indication, you should probably count your blessings.
The best cruise ships for kids
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:53:09 GMT
Cruises pack in extra value for families — most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys galore, and family-friendly diversions like waterslides, miniature golf courses, and rock-climbing walls.
Service set for Minn. couple missing in ship wreck
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:45:45 GMT
A memorial Mass has been scheduled for a Minnesota couple who are missing in the Italian cruise ship disaster, their family announced Sunday.
Search on for missing cruise passenger near Mexico
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:22:13 GMT
A search is under way in waters near Mexico for a British cruise ship passenger who apparently went overboard.
