Travel Stories and News for 5/21/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 5/21/2009

Airport security bares all, or does it? – CNN.com
Privacy advocates plan to call on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to suspend use of “whole-body imaging,” the airport security technology that critics say performs “a virtual strip search” and produces “naked” pictures of passengers, CNN has learned.

Tips for saving money at amusement parksVisiting an amusement park for the day with a family of four can add up. But there are ways to cut costs, from discounts on admission to strategies for keeping food spending down.

Digital detox at a boutique hotel? We dare you to unplug… – Travel – LATimes.com
Bite the bullet. Stay offline for a night or two and try to enjoy the real world. Why? Try 30% off at some really sweet hotel digs, that’s why. Broughton Hospitality, which includes 12 boutique hotels in California and Chicago

40 Most Useful Travel Websites That Can Save You a Fortune | Wise Bread
Traveling doesn’t have to break the bank (in fact, you can travel for free), and there are plenty of places that’ll help you find the best vacation for your budget. Get discounts and the insider scoop with these great resources. Don’t forget to ask for free travel upgrades.

Adventure Travel – National Geographic Adventure Magazine
If you’ve been following coverage of this year’s Everest season—now in full swing—it’s probably put you in the mood to climb a challenging, brag-worthy peak of your own. Not everyone, we know, has the ability—or the time, or the cash—to bag the big guy, but thankfully there are plenty of worthy ascents in our own backyard.
photo credit: KM Photography..