Travel News and Stories for 09/11/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

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Afghanistan has its first national parkHigh in the mountains of central Afghanistan is an area of relative peace and majestic beauty — a chain of six lakes so vibrantly blue that they are clearly visible in satellite photos.
http://abcnews.go.com

NYC’s High Line Becomes The City’s Own Personal Runway
Summer might officially be over, that doesn’t mean that you can abandon a nice outdoor walk and sit back in front of the TV for the NFL seasons.
http://www.jaunted.com

Pinkberry freshens up LAX food offeringsMore good news for LAX fliers who struggle to find decent eats between flights: Pinkberry, the oh-so-hip chain of frozen yogurt shops that originated in Southern California, has set up business in Terminal 1, home to Southwest Airlines and US Airways. You’ll find it on the passenger gate level past security.
http://travel.latimes.com

Golden Ticket awards honor top amusement park rides of 2009
Amusement Today magazine awarded the Golden Ticket today to the Prowler wooden coaster at Worlds of Fun in Missouri as the best new amusement park ride of 2009 in the United States.
http://travel.latimes.com

United Airlines adds fee for second bags
United Airlines said on Thursday it will begin charging to check a second piece of luggage on flights between the U.S. and Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com

Heathrow airport has busiest month ever
Heathrow airport had its busiest August ever as leisure travel made up for falling business trade, airport operator BAA Ltd. said Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com

On Tiny Block Island, Summer Lasts Longer
THE sights of an East Coast summer — body surfers careering toward the beach, children licking fudge ripple off sticky knuckles, bicycles casting shadows on hot pavement
http://travel.nytimes.com

Seaside Resort of a Certain Age Enjoys an Eclectic Renaissance
THE past stands vigil over the present in this once-faded beach resort that has been evolving in recent years into a newly appealing summer weekend destination — or a year-round refuge — for an eclectic population.
http://travel.nytimes.com

JetBlue expects All-You-Can-Jet promo to be a profitable one
JetBlue officials still aren’t revealing exactly how many passes the carrier sold in its “All-You-Can-Jet” promotion last month, but Robin Hayes — the airline’s COO – says the company expects the promotion will be turn out to be a moneymaker.
http://blogs.usatoday.com

Hit the trails: Four road trips for fall
Looking to add some meaning and direction to your next road trip? Then pick an interest and follow the trail.
http://www.usatoday.com

Ski Free in Aspen This Winter
Would you believe us if we told you that you could go to Aspen and ski for free? It’s true: The Little Nell, Aspen’s only ski-in/ski-out property, is offering free lift tickets when you stay at least three nights.
http://www.concierge.com

Antigua police: We took a beating from ‘very aggressive’ Carnival cruise passengers
Police in Antigua say the six Carnival cruise ship passengers detained since Friday on the island hit them, choked them and pulled their hair during a brawl that has made international headlines.
http://www.usatoday.com

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