Travel News

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 7/29/2009
tripso.com | 7 basic standards of excellence needed to merit 5-Stars
The 5-Star hotel and restaurant standards varies for different people depending on personal requirements and expectations. There’s no question that some part of a 5-Star ranking is subjective. But here’s a summary of a few [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 7/27/2009
Lost cities of the world – Telegraph
Ancient history books are littered with examples of cities that were destroyed, abandoned or swallowed up by the sea. The existence of some have never been proved. The remnants of others can still be visited.

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 7/22/2009
Kissing, chewing — the ‘germiest ‘ tourist attractions – CNN.com
They scream germs: Used gum. A flock of pigeons. A tomb covered with kisses. Dirty pigeons flock to St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy. These bacteria-infested attractions have topped an unusual list compiled by editors at [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 7/20/2009
Unusual Buildings in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known for being home to some fairly unusual people; it’s also built upon the back of Hollywood, a very unusual industry. So it goes without saying that Los Angeles has a few unusual buildings. Here are a few [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 7/9/2009
Broken guitars and viral videos don’t improve an airline’s customer service
Seen the hilarious new music video “United Breaks Guitars” yet? United Airlines has done a mea culpa on the luggage-vaulting incident, and even asked the Canadian country music group Sons of Maxwell for permission to [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 7/7/2009
Introducing: Here is Where – Intelligent Travel Blog Although today marks the official launch of my 50-state trip to find forgotten history sites throughout the U.S., I’ve been seeking out these unmarked spots for 15 years now. This began essentially as a hobby. Whenever I [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/18/2009
We’ll Always Have Paris…Texas – Intelligent Travel Blog
Traveler photographer Bob Krist recently paid a visit to Paris… Paris, Texas that is. Here, he shares some of the charms of the city on the far, far, left bank of the Seine.

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/16/2009
World’s top hotel mini-bars add luxury to nuts – Luxury- msnbc.com
Hotel minibars catering for a discerning type of guest are becoming more inventive with luxurious items such as Champagne cocktails and designer clothing found alongside the drinks and snacks.

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/12/2009
Things To Do On A Road Trip Alone – Entertain Yourself When Driving Alone
there are times when I take roadtrips on my own and I find that I’m just as easily bored in the car as my four year old. I don’t mind traveling [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/10/2009
Life at the top: Luxury vacations for less – Jun. 5, 2009
Looking to get away? Good timing: The rates at high-end hotels have rarely been this low. From the Caymans to the U.S. capital, we found spots to suit any budget.

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/8/2009
Mile-High Dogfight: Real Sweat, Fake Weapons – Forbes.com
Golf too slow? These weekend warriors roar through the sky searching for the next ”kill.”Hitman screamed across an azure sky at 5,000 feet in hot pursuit of Mack Attack, pulling some serious Gs as he shot up out [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/1/2009
elliott.org | Vacation-phobia: Top 5 travel fears
Vacation-phobia: Top 5 travel fears
When Robin McMullin heard about the swine flu outbreak in Mexico, her heart sank. She had planned to celebrate her graduation from nursing school with a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun. “When we [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 5/28/2009
Get Some Exercise In-Flight With ‘Airobics’ on Turkish Air || Jaunted
About an hour into the New York to Istanbul flight in our turquoise, upholstered 1980s vintage seats on Turkish Air, our private screening of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” was interrupted with an in-flight video exercise [...]

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 5/26/2009
Best Digital Cameras To Take On Vacation – Forbes.com
Taking lots of photos is a vital part of every summer vacation, but it’s no fun to lug around a digital camera if you’re constantly worried that it might get broken.
Going Somewhere? New Passport Rules – [...]