September 12, 2014

Why I Don’t Like Suites (Sort Of)

I know, I'm a walking, breathing, contradiction, given that I've "fought" for suite upgrades many times over the years (though that was more on principle than anything else). ;)


But am I the only one that doesn't really like suites when traveling alone?


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Frugal Guide to Geneva

Most famous for it’s Jet d’Eau fountain, Geneva is the quintessential European city, set on a picturesque lake and surrounded by the Swiss Alps. Price-conscious tourists often shy away from visiting Geneva, but there are several ways to visit the city on a budget: 1. Low Season. The shoulder season in Geneva is September – […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/frugal-guide-to-geneva.html

Can science stop shark attacks?

Would an invisible wetsuit or electric pulse emitter make you feel more secure?



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/4-ways-science-fear-sharks/

Disney World splurges that are worth it

Walt Disney World is expensive. No two ways about it. Here are some places that are worth the splurge.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/12/travel/luxury-walt-disney-world/index.html

If We Don’t Like American’s New Catering, They’ll Think Customers Are Telling Them They Don’t WANT Food

When the American and US Airways merger got the final go-ahead, I said there were ten things to expect. So far things are playing out pretty much… as expected. One of those things was the US Airways-ization of American. New leadership said that American’s service standards would survive But what that turns out to meean […]


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Three Sides of Ecuador

On a journey through the diverse South American country, taking in the coast, the mountains and a town with colonial charm.

















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Cultured Traveler: Argentina Rediscovers Its African Roots

From tango to tunnels, a nation begins to trace the once-robust culture of the slaves who were brought there.

















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My Travel Philosophy And Why I Love Hong Kong

I'm in Hong Kong again, which is hands down my favorite city in the world. I've visited it well over a dozen times, and I don't think there's a city I'm more passionately familiar with than Hong Kong (I get lost in New York despite the "grid" system, yet I could guide you around Hong Kong with my eyes closed).


I get asked all the time why I love Hong Kong so much, and I have a hard time explaining it. So I figured I'd step back and kind of explain what I enjoy when it comes to travel, and frame that in the context of Hong Kong.


To me there are two kinds of destinations -- "Google Images" destinations and not "Google Images" destinations. What do I mean?


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Al Jazeera Investigates: Their Hatchet Job on the Boeing 787

Al Jazeera aired a take down of the Boeing 787 — arguing that standards were altered to speed up production, and that this compromised safety. The piece strikes me as sensationalist tabloid journalism. I don’t see the benefit to Boeing to push out an aircraft that compromises safety. And clearly the airlines flying the aircraft […]


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Elephants take over Hong Kong malls

Designer elephants have invaded Hong Kong's Pacific Place mall, attracting a stampede of photographers and tourists.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/12/travel/elephant-parade/index.html

Airlines show off their new flying colors

It's been a big week for makeovers in the world of aviation.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/12/travel/airlines-show-off-their-new-flying-colors/index.html

In Transit Blog: In Greece, a Run With Some History

The Navarino Challenge, a series of runs in the southwest Pelponnesse of Greece, will feature the ultra marathon runner Dean Karnazes.

















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Tech-enabled Kids Corner soon to distract children at Novotels worldwide

Hotel brand Novotel is investing in some organic babysitting with a new tech-enabled “Kids Corner” that will engage young minds with tech-centric ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tech-enabled-kids-corner-soon-distract-children-novotels-worldwide/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tech-enabled-kids-corner-soon-distract-children-novotels-worldwide

24-hour food guide to Princeton, NJ

No stay in Princeton is complete before you’ve been to Bent Spoon and sampled some of their gelato.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/24-hours-food-princeton/

@NatGeoTravel Staff Picks: Best Islands

On the lookout for a great escape? There's nothing quite like an island to transport you to an alternate reality—one where days seem to stretch on forever and troubles fall away like an ebbing tide. Here are a few of the @NatGeoTravel team's favorite islands to get you in that dreaming mood.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/12/natgeotravel-staff-picks-best-islands/