Travel Stories and News for 7/27/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

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.

End of the mileage run? United’s latest super-low fare ‘not eligible’ for miles – Today In the Sky – USATODAY.com
Are you willing to take advantage of ultra-low fares even if it means you won’t earn miles? United Airlines has posted its latest Tware – special fares offered via Twitter. The deal is a good one: $90 round-trip between Chicago O’Hare and Philadelphia.

The TSA Blog: TSA Wants You! Send Us Your Top 5 Questions
We want you! That’s right, we want your input. I know, I know, there are thousands of comments within this blog overflowing with input you’ve given us, and I have already sent in my top 5 based on feedback I’ve read from the blog.

Fliers Trade Miles, Airlines Collect Fees – ABC News
Scott Hintz needed more miles with American Airlines to book a free trip to Morocco this spring, and he had several thousand miles from another carrier that he thought might be just the ticket. The San Francisco travel executive went online, found a willing trader for his Alaska Airlines miles and made a swap. In May he was roaming North Africa.

Justin Timberlake opens eco-friendly golf course | Gadling.com
Justin Timberlake – singer, dancer, actor, restaurateur, golfer, and. . . eco-innovator? That’s right, the guy who “brought sexy back” is also responsible for the first Platinum LEED certified golf course in the United States. The course also received the first Audubon International Classic Sanctuary certification in the U.S.
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