1. Hotel TVs have guests fuming

    USAtoday.com Travel (Hotels) - Top Stories &bull 2 Hours Ago

    Byrd, who stays about 75 nights a year in hotels, says an increasing number of rooms have new flat-screen, high-definition TV sets. But, he says, the picture quality is often poor. And what guests find is hotel and television-industry people saying there's nothing they or a front-desk clerk can instantly do to fix the problems. New hotel TV… Full Story »


  2. China's fast trains may offer tips for U.S.

    USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Yesterday

    Passengers at Guangzhou North Railway Station pose for photos on Dec. 28 before boarding the new high-speed train linking south Guangzhou and Wuhan, China. The train has an average operating speed of 217 miles per hour. Once the speed gauge hits 350 kilometers per hour, or 217 miles per hour, passengers charge down the aisle to photograph the electronic display. The Dec. 26 opening of the high-speed link between south Chinese cities Guangzhou and Wuhan is the latest example of massive state spending to keep China's economy roaring. The fast-expanding network of high-speed trains is stoking… Full Story »

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  4. 'Top Chef' inspires walking tour of New York City

    USAtoday.com Travel (Destinations) - Top Stories &bull Yesterday

    IN THE STEPS OF A TOP CHEF TOUR: Three-hour walking tour (with one short subway ride) in downtown Manhattan, inspired by the Bravo show "Top Chef." Tour currently offered Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m., but schedule subject to change; details from City Food Tours, cityfoodtours.com or 212-535-8687. Tickets, $45 plus $2 online booking fee. FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE: 462 Broadway at Grand Street,… Full Story »

  5. American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets, when available

    USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull 2 Hours Ago

    Now that air travelers are warming to the idea of paying extra for service amenities, American Airlines is going to ask them to pay to stay warm in the air. Beginning May 1, coach passengers on American's domestic flights that… Full Story »

  6. Body found in landing gear of N.Y.-Tokyo flight

    MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday

    TOKYO - A body was found inside a wheel well of a Delta Air Lines plane after it landed in Tokyo from New York, and Japanese authorities Monday were trying to identify the man. A mechanic found the body lying… Full Story »

  7. Observation deck of world's tallest tower closed

    MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday

    The Burj Khalifa, the world's 828 meter tallest building is illuminated during the official opening ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa's owner said Monday, Feb. 8, the observation deck of the world's tallest tower has been unexpectedly shut down. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tourists headed for the observation deck of the world's tallest tower were left disappointed and confused Monday after the owner of Dubai's Burj Khalifa unexpectedly… Full Story »

  8. Five tips for finding hotel deals in 2010

    LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull 5 Hours Ago

    U.S. hotel rates last year fell nearly 9% on average. But fasten your seat belts: 2010 may be rougher going. Leisure Practice in Miami. That means goodbye to great deals 24/7, 365 days a year. Holiday trips may pull off… Full Story »

  9. Keeping your hotel room and belongings secure

    MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday

    We know, we know - when you're on vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is hotel security. But returning from a day of exploring Mayan ruins or sampling French wines to find that your hotel room has been ransacked is a surefire way to put a damper on an otherwise decent trip. Break-ins, fires, natural disasters and terrorist attacks are just a few of the potential threats to travelers' safety in hotel rooms. While we don't recommend being too paranoid about some of these - after all, one safety… Full Story »

  10. "Tis the Season for New Zealand's Wine Festivals

    Perceptive Travel Blog &bull 4 Hours Ago

    While the North America struggles with unexpected snow storms and blizzards, New Zealand is soaking up the sun, dealing with the occasional heat wave, and enjoying wine festival season. From the top of the North Island to the bottom of… Full Story »

  11. Airport terminal evacuated after security breach

    MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday

    ROMULUS, Mich. - A portion of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated Monday after a man walked through a passenger screening checkpoint and refused to obey security officers, officials said. The passenger failed to stop about 7:45 a.m.… Full Story »

  12. Japan Airlines now leaning toward AA, latest 'unnamed sources' say

    USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Yesterday

    Several media reports are saying that financially struggling Japan Airlines (JAL) will maintain its current partnership with American Airlines and the oneworld frequent-flier alliance. If true, that would come despite Delta and SkyTeam pitching a fierce multi-billion-dollar effort during the… Full Story »

  13. Flights halted at W. Va. airport after aborted takeoff

    USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Yesterday

    ET: "We are still working to remove the aircraft from the runway as safely as possible. Airport spokesman Brian Belcher says no one was injured in Monday's incident. Belcher said the airplane blew two tires (photo), but it was unclear… Full Story »


  14. Bus2Antarctica: Bus 2 Bolivia

    Intelligent Travel &bull Yesterday

    Some buses are better than others. In South America, bus companies attract passengers based on levels of bus quality, comfort, security, entertainment, and sleeping space. When leaving Lima I chose the Peruvian bus company Ormeno because I had already taken them in Ecuador and liked… Full Story »

  15. A Better Time Now to Travel With Dollars

    Cheapest Destinations &bull Yesterday

    Its been a topsy-turvy past 18 months for the worlds currencies and for the moment anyway, the U.S. dollar is back up again. If youre up for a winter trip to Europe, your travel dollars will stretch a lot further than they would have at most times in the… Full Story »

  16. United issues travel waivers for Feb. 9, 10

    Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Yesterday

    United Airlines is issuing a travel waiver because of the expected snow for flights traveling to, from or throughIllinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin on Feb. 9 and 10, 2010. In order to be eligible for the waiver, you must… Full Story »

  17. Travel Deals: Flight Sale to 16 European Cities

    NY Times Blog - Travel Q&A Blog &bull Yesterday

    Aer Lingus, the Irish airline, is having a European Spring Sale on flights from New York or Boston to 16 European cities. Fares start at $209 each way for travel from April 13 to April 30, and $229 for flights… Full Story »


  18. 'Skiing' names Targhee the greenest ski resort

    USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Yesterday

    Skiing magazine has labeled Grand Targhee Resort in northwest Wyoming the greenest ski resort in a recent story about environmentally conscious ski areas. The resort also buys renewable energy, has discontinued use of glass-bottled beverages and is trying to cut… Full Story »

  19. Airport Check-in: Asia passes North America was world's largest aviation market

    USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Yesterday

    From USA TODAY's Airport Check-in column: "In an industry first, more people flew within Asia in 2009 than in North America, which has long been considered the world's largest aviation market. The International Air Transport Association says 647 million people… Full Story »

  20. Russia may say 'nyet' to Austrian Airlines for being too German

    USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Yesterday

    Austrian Airlines could be blocked from flying to Russia later this spring over a dispute about the carrier's nationality. ATW Online writes "Russian authorities argue that based on current bilateral agreements with Austria, (Austrian) no longer is considered a domestic… Full Story »

  21. Aspen takes a friendlier tack with tourists

    USAtoday.com Travel (Destinations) - Top Stories &bull Yesterday

    A city tourism initiative announced this week seeks to shake off Aspen's unfriendly reputation. The "Adopt a Tourist" promotion has city officials asking residents to volunteer to play host for visiting tourists. City promoters say the effort aims to put… Full Story »

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