A positive airline story for a change — Lufthansa comes through to fix a mistake
How Lufthansa made a good client, who is a frequent flier to Europe, and one of their travel agents, who books a lot of travel to Europe, very happy.
An iPhone 4S rude awakening courtesy of Verizon
I’ll admit, I have iPhone 4S envy. I wanted one and headed to Verizon to see what I had to do to shift my current iPhone4 that I bought last November over to my partner and buy the new 4S version. Was I surprised! Though I had seen prices in the $199 range, the price for me was $650!
Healthy tips for those leaving on a jet plane
On a flight to Los Angeles Ned Levi discovered loose used tissues in the seat pocket in front of him which was a real health hazard. It started Ned thinking about what else he’s found in airplane seat pockets after settling into his seat, and what airplane passengers can do about potential health hazards while flying.
Weekend what we're reading: Leaning Big Ben, airlines learn from Pan Am, Glass Beach
Pisa expert says Big Ben leaning Big Ben, the clock tower in London, is going the way of the tower in Pisa — it's leaning. So far it has been a civil engineering conundrum, but it could add to the tower's tourism in the future. In about 4,000 years it will be leaning...
The National Haunted House Associaton — really
Who knew that there is a National Haunted House Associaton? I certainly didn’t. One has to love their slogan, “Making the world a safer place to scream.”
Forbes names Top 10 ski resorts for families
Some surprises here, at least for long-time ski writers in New England. Okemo and Stowe were mentioned and, long time family resort champ, Smugglers’ Notch that makes its focus children and families was not.
Aviation in art from an elementary school perspective — the 2011 contest is now open for submissions
Each year for the past few years the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aviation has sponsored an art contest focused on aviation. Getting a child’s perspective on our gift of flight can’t help but make those of us who take flying for granted, smile broadly.
Conde Nast Traveler 24th Annual Readers' Choice Awards
Conde Nast Traveler announced the results of its 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. These awards will appear in the November issue (on newsstands October 18) and are tabulated from the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice survey.
Maine's foliage favorites
Maine tends to get fewer leaf peepers than other New England states, which means roads are less congested and it’s usually easier to get lodging and dining reservations, especially if you follow one of these suggested itineraries. But do plan in advance and don’t tell too many people.
Want a better room? Hyatt Hotels and Resorts are selling standby upgrades
Many travelers can remember the good old days when upgrades were routinely available on domestic flights and sometimes all it took was a smile. With hotels, it’s different.