Travel Stories and News for 7/29/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

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 musts and there are additional criteria.

Sun, Sand, and Sports in the Heart of Paris | Frommers.com
Paris has some of the best museums in the world, but if you start to experience overload or your family threatens a mutiny, it’s time to discover some of Paris’ other recreational options.

Tent City – Child’s Urban Adventure in the New York City Parks – NYTimes.com
One of the better-kept secrets of the city is the series of one-night family campouts that the Parks & Recreation Department has every summer weekend. They rotate through 13 city parks, spread across the five boroughs. Dinner, breakfast and all supplies except sleeping bags are provided. It’s free.

Fliers trapped on tarmac push for rules on release – USATODAY.com
“Passengers don’t want to be treated like cargo — they want to be treated like paying passengers,” says Kate Hanni, who founded FlyersRights.org after her family spent more than eight hours on the tarmac. “Passengers feel completely powerless trapped in a sealed metal tube with no access to goods and services, and no way to get off.”

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