We had our fun with puns about the “Florida Keys” and “new meaning for the term piano bar.” But as the sandbar-marooned piano was replaced by a sinking bistro in Miami‘s Biscayne Bay, it was time to find a new twist. French Dip, anyone? Miami is not new to quirky artistic appearances (Christo took it [...]
By T. Foster Jones In the past, when booking a cruise, it often seemed that one’s choices were either a refined voyage geared exclusively towards adults or a circus-like atmosphere teeming with kids. As the industry evolved, Holland America coming out on top for big ships that caters to families of all ages. Well-traveled passengers [...]
Artists, honeymooners, and sightseers agree –there are so many things to do in Paris, France it’s hard to know where to start. While vacationing in Paris, it is impossible to not be romanced by the countless cultural institutions and the array of architecture in the city. It seems as if everywhere you look there is [...]
Namibian police have intercepted a suspected bomb with a ticking clock in luggage on an Air Berlin plane that was to fly from the southern Africa country to Munich, Germany. Germany’s Federal Crime Office (BKA) is investigating the suspicious object, which appeared to be a detonator with a clock. It was not clear if the [...]
The trend continues: Exotic and tropical locales are attracting couples for a memorable honeymoon experience. Fabulous beaches, tropical settings and dramatic sunsets are enjoyed by honeymooners at these exciting destinations: Mexico and the Islands of the Caribbean – Just a short flight away, these popular destinations offer a wide array of accommodation from luxurious private [...]
Qantas Airways says about 40 Rolls-Royce engines on the world’s fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft will need to be replaced to ensure safety. “We’ve been talking to Airbus and Rolls-Royce and we understand that the number (of engines to be replaced) is around 40,” Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce told reporters. That number would represent [...]
“Handbag, Louis Vuitton (disguised) (counterfeit)”, 2010 A bird corpse, overproof Jamaican rum, Botox and fake Louis Vuitton bags are part of a photography show opening at a Beverly Hills art gallery on Wednesday. All the images in the show, “Contraband,” are of items seized from passengers or express mail entering the U.S. Photographer Taryn Simon [...]
The public has voted and the Fountain on Locust in St. Louis has been named the place with “America’s Best Restroom” for 2010. The facilities at the vintage ice cream parlor were recognized for their hand-painted murals, ornate fixtures and designer mirrors. “We are absolutely thrilled and honored to have been chosen by the public [...]
More proof of increasing tension at airport security checkpoints. An airline passenger has been arrested for punching a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer in the chest after passing through a full-body scanner at Indianapolis International Airport. John Christina, 51, of Simsbury, CT, says the incident was a joke. But the TSA says it is no [...]
For those who get irked paying for Wi-Fi in hotels, some properties are experimenting with a two-tier system that would at least reduce charges for some. Sixteen luxury Four Seasons properties are already offering travelers who don’t need much bandwidth the option of paying for basic Wi-Fi, rather than being charged for a faster [...]
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