Aug 11 2008

The Daily Travel Wire: Put Those Breasts Away, Creative Advertising, and Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest

Women asked to cover up during breastfeeding - [Gadling]
Airlines turn to creative advertising - [CNN]
Oktoberfest Specials - [Frommers]
10 Spectacular resorts - [Trifter]
Orlando Theme Parks Prices go up - [USA Today]

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Aug 11 2008

Today’s Destination: Valley of the Kings, Egypt

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Valley of the Kings, burial site used by Egyptian rulers of the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 bc). It is located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the modern town of Luxor.

Although only a few kilometers west of the riverbank, the valley is concealed by high cliffs and a long, narrow, and winding entranceway.

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Aug 11 2008

100 Celebrity Holiday Favorites

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Where do the stars go when they need to kick back and relax? Which restaurants, shops, resorts and hotels do they rate above all others?

100 of Britain’s best-known celebrities tell all.

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Aug 11 2008

Eight Tricks to Beat Airport Delays

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Anyone who flies these days knows that the experience can often be as enjoyable as root-canal surgery.

Such annoyances are becoming increasingly common. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, this year has had more flight delays than any other year in the past decade. But you don’t have to abandon air travel altogether. You’ll be relieved to know that with a little savvy and some help from technology, you can avoid problems before you head for the airport and get rebooked quickly if your flight is delayed or canceled..

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Aug 11 2008

The Hardest-Drinking Cities in America

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AustinAustin, Texas, is famous for its parties. People flock from around the world to attend events like the annual South by Southwest film and music festival.

And when they get there, chances are they make like the locals and throw back a few cold ones–because Austin may be the hardest-drinking city in America.

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Aug 08 2008

Picture Time: The Deepest Pool in the World

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Brussels, Belgium is home to the world’s deepest swimming pool. There are numerous underwater windows that allow outside visitors to look into the pools at various depths and contains several simulated underwater caves at the 10m depth level.

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Aug 07 2008

The Daily Travel Wire: Airline Nightmares, Expensive Sushi, and What to Pack for Safety

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Airline

Summer of airline nightmares - [CNN]
The most expensive Sushi restaurant in LA - [Cosmotourist]
What to pack in your traveling medical kit - [Frommers]
Oddest travel guides you will ever read - [Gadling]
Eco-luxury to China - [LI]
Top Ten trips for the ladies - [The Expeditioner]

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Aug 07 2008

10 Gadgets You Need For Flying

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Ipod

Times have changed and most of us, including kids, have become pretty demanding. If you are a frequent traveler, you’ll probably be fed up with watching the same movie for the third time (or Beethoven’s Third for the first time).

So, in this list of gadgets, here are some high-tech ways to pass the time.

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Aug 07 2008

Bar Hopping Like It’s 1975

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Bar

As ’80s high-tops and slim jeans parade their way into contemporary fashion, it’s throwbacks to the prior decade that are surfacing in the design and architecture of L.A.’s nightlife venues.

Maybe it’s only a coincidence that problems we have on our hands now—an oil crisis and a lengthy war—are the same ones we faced three decades ago, but several bars and clubs are making it clear: The ’70s are back.

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Aug 07 2008

How the Airline Passenger Experience Changed in the Last 20 Years

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Airplane

Looking at a range of trends, it’s amazing to see how much business travel has changed since 1990.

Back then, using a laptop in-flight was such a rare novelty that it involved fending off questions and comments from flight attendants and passengers.

There were no automated check-in kiosks, or even electronic tickets. Every passenger got a complimentary meal.

Nowadays…….

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