Travel News and Stories for 09/08/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

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Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/08/2009

Off the Beaten Path: Europe’s Unknown Island DestinationsFrom the Mediterranean to the Arctic, explore 10 of Europe’s hidden island gems
http://abcnews.go.com

Capri’s Blue Grotto Reopened After Toxic FearsCapri’s Blue Grotto re-opened to tourists, after fears about its ‘toxic’ water.
http://abcnews.go.com

Predatory tourism? Visitor details a “horrible” vacation in JamaicaHigh crime. Outrageous prices. Fees everywhere.
http://www.elliott.org

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway OregonThis 83-mile route—running from Bend, Oregon, to Sunriver on Oregon 372 and County Roads 46 and 42—can be driven in three hours, but take your time and enjoy the unparalleled Cascades scenery.http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com
Lufthansa and JetBlue Form Ticket PartnershipWhile deepening Lufthansa’s presence in the U.S. market, the “code-share” agreement would also allow JetBlue to market flights to European destinations for the first time.
http://www.nytimes.com

Increased passenger ticket fee may help pay for airport expansions
Ever paid attention to the breakdown of the fees tacked on to your ticket? In addition to the $2.50 9/11 security fee, and a government tax of about $4, you also pay a passenger facility charge (PFC) of $4.50.
http://www.gadling.com

‘Vomit cruise’ operator Transocean Tours files for bankruptcy
The operator of a cruise ship that made headlines around the world this summer when it was the scene of a massive outbreak of norovirus has filed for bankruptcy.
http://www.usatoday.com

Costa Cruise Lines fined for failing to disclose fuel surcharges and taxesWhen it comes to fines, the Transportation Department is on a roll. Last month saw an unprecedented number of actions against airlines for deceptive fare advertisements. And now, the government has put a cruise line in its crosshairs.
http://www.elliott.org

Fighting companies that fudge the numbersHow long is a day? It’s however long your car rental company wants it to be. That’s what Peter DeForest, a risk management consultant from San Francisco, discovered when he picked up a car from Hertz in Austin recently. A flight delay had made him three hours late to the rental counter. He asked if…
http://www.elliott.org

Lufthansa and JetBlue Form Ticket PartnershipWhile deepening Lufthansa’s presence in the U.S. market, the “code-share” agreement would also allow JetBlue to market flights to European destinations for the first time.
http://www.nytimes.com

Where Next: Greek Isles Rock Climbing, Cycling, MoreYesterday’s Wall Street Journal reports on the thriving rock climbing scene on Kalymnos in the Eastern Aegea near Turkey
http://ngadventure.typepad.com

Look before you book: Hilton to close Portland hotel for part of winter
Hotels often close entire floors of their buildings to save money, but this is a new one… A report in the Oregonian says that Hilton – the biggest hotel in Oregon – plans to close its 23-story hotel in Portland for part of this winter.
http://content.usatoday.com

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