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My best flight yet in American business class!

lucky — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:57:24 UTC

Good morning from Barcelona. While I'm about to conk out thanks to the 48 hours of straight flying I've done (flying Tampa to Chicago to Las Vegas to Los Angeles to Miami to New York to Barcelona), I did want to quickly mention what a great flight I had on American. I know, I know, American business...

A Century of Latin American Phogography, in Paris

By SARAH MOROZ — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:11:53 UTC

Sifting through the archives of 19 Latin American countries is a daunting task. Yet a committee of artists and scholars did just that, in order to remedy the critical lack of knowledge about Latin American photography. The outcome of this extensive research is FOTO/GRAFICA, an exhibition at Le Bal in...

In Transit Blog: A Century of Latin American Phogography, in Paris

By SARAH MOROZ — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:16 UTC

How to score the best hotel rooms

www.cnn.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:04:32 UTC

It put me at eye level with the Chrysler Building, and as the sun went down and the city lights began to twinkle, I savored every beautiful minute knowing I'd made a smart choice in paying just $20 for a million-dollar view. You can put me in a (clean) shoebox-size room, but if there's even a glimpse...

Hilton HHonors devoile le Top 10 des destinations de voyage en Europe pour garder le moral au beau fixe en hiver

www.businesswire.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 UTC

LONDRES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avec plus de 2 millions de Britanniques1 qui devraient reserver des vacances ce mois, il est evident que nombre d'entre eux sont impatients d'echapper aux journees d'hiver monotones qui s'annoncent; et ils ont bien raison! Selon Alexandra Watson, specialiste du bonheur, voyager...

Paris airports downplay early impact of strike

www.msnbc.msn.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:49:02 UTC

PARIS - Air France and other airlines have so far limited the damage on Monday from a strike by aviation industry workers by canceling or rescheduling at least 100 flights in advance, Paris aviation officials said. So, you think your last trip was exhausting? Trust us, if you want to know what exhausted...

Hawaii: The Modern Honolulu from $179

www.travelandleisure.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:10:50 UTC

For more information or to book, please visit The Modern Honolulu, or call (866) 970-4161. Simultaneously design-forward and laid back, the Modern is the place for a stylish Honolulu break. It also happens to be an affordable retreat. Standard rooms (which are anything but-teak sliding doors, terrazzo...

Four Seasons Alexandria, the glamorous destination in Egypt

Bhavesh Bhatia — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:36:15 UTC

The azure blue Mediterranean Sea in front of the magnificent 29 storey building of Four Seasons Alexandria, situated at San Stefano, outlines this outstanding landmark on Alexandria beach. This glorious Egyptian styled building allows guests to explore another part of this historic region. Every room...

The Athens War Museum

Sean McLachlan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 UTC

This is a Heckler & Koch MP5 9mm submachine gun with gold plated parts. It was given by the Defense Minister of Kuwait to former Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou, probably as a thank you for his nation's help in liberating Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Greece has a long and proud military...

Brea, California - Hyland Motel Brea

David (noreply@blogger.com) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:41:53 UTC

This motel is located in Brea, California. The Brea Mall, California State University Fullerton, and Disneyland Park are area attractions, all just a short drive away. There are 26 guestrooms at the Hyland Motel that are accessible via exterior corridors. They feature: cable TV, *complimentary high speed...

How to be Zen in China

Christine — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:47:23 UTC

Okay, so I'm really beginning to enjoy China but these things keep happening to me. I'm fully aware of how stupid it sounds. I mean how many times can I say, "I swear it's not me but" before even my in-laws are emailing me travel advice?

Exploring Europe Through Wine

karen@europealacarte.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:09:21 UTC

The vineyards and wine cellars of Europe are great tourist attractions and I can understand why - try some new wine, perhaps have a tasty meal and enjoy a good view while you're there. When I lived in southern Germany, I thoroughly enjoyed having easy access to a variety of vineyards.

New York Helmsley Hotel Launches $65 Million Transformation in Preparation to Fly the Westin Flag in Spring 2012

www.businesswire.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:48:00 UTC

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST) announced the launch of a $65 million renovation of the historic New York Helmsley Hotel which will fly the Westin flag following the extensive re-branding initiative. Debuting...

A Traveler in the Foreign Service: A birthday that went up in smoke in Belgrade

Dave Seminara — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 UTC

So my options were to spend the auspicious occasion with people whom I barely knew, or spend it alone. I ignored her and turned up at Skopje's forlorn train station on Saturday morning November 9, for my birthday trip to Belgrade. I love train travel and thought that it would be a pleasant way to spend...

8 cities in Europe best explored while running

Jessica Festa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:00 UTC

While most people love enjoying the walking tours many European cities have to offer, another great way to see the sights while also improving your fitness is to take a running tour. There are so many facets to this capital city it would be hard to take it all in during a leisurely stroll. Participants...

Save up to 40% in Florida - Save!

www.orbitz.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:49:47 UTC

Select the number of rooms. Select the number of guests you want for each room, starting with Room 1. Only enter guests for the rooms you selected. Sorry, we cannot perform that search at this time. Either the pick-up or drop-off location needs to be an airport. Florida is more than just the Mouse....

No greater risk of blood clots from flying economy class

yourlife.usatoday.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 UTC

New guidelines offer a short list of those at highest risk for blood clots and refute the notion that people flying economy class are at a greater ...

Hilton HHonors maakt de Top 10 Happiest Winter Travel Destinations in Europa bekend

www.businesswire.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 UTC

LONDEN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nu naar verwachting meer dan 2 miljoen Britten1 deze maand een vakantie boeken is het zonneklaar dat veel van hen ernaar verlangen om te ontsnappen aan de komende sombere winterdagen; en ze hebben een goede reden. Volgens Alexandra Watson - expert op het gebied van geluk - kan...

Hilton HHonors desvela los 10 principales destinos de viajes de invierno que elevan los niveles de felicidad

www.businesswire.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:06:00 UTC

LONDRES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Con mas de dos millones de britanicos1 que realizaran la reserva de sus vacaciones este mes, es evidente que muchos estan deseando dejar atras los dias monotonos de invierno y con razon! Segun Alexandra Watson, experta en felicidad, viajar en los meses de invierno puede proporcionarte...

West Coast cruises to Hawaii on the rise

itineraries.msnbc.msn.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:09 UTC

These days, though, more people are doing so before they even arrive." As fans of Hawaii well know, the islands are great place to chill out, de-stress and generally slow down.