The article The best of the worst travel behaviour in 2013 was published in the Globe and Mail. The title of the page is ‘It takes all kinds: The Globe’s 29th Annual Travel Infamy Awards’ hence the title of the post. Some of the awards: The You Think You’re So Clever Award … goes to U.S. TV…
This article Airlines to sell events in real time on board drew my attention. Payment technology specialist GuestLogix is on the verge of signing up an airline to begin leveraging inflight connectivity to enable passengers to purchase tickets in real time for attractions and events specific to their destinations. GuestLogix executive vice-president global sales Ilia Kostov…
Here are some of our favorites from the last year that will save you money and/or stress when planning your next trip. From New Apps and Websites That Will Change the Way You Travel in 2014 Flights With Friends This site focuses on group travel, making it easier for large groups to book a trip…
Airbus A380 Tail Strike Test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwQMXz9PbrY Boeing 747-8 undergoes extreme testing Twitter @curbexcitement
Mustique, a privately-run island in the Caribbean. St. Barts, a French island next to St. Maarten/St. Martin in the French West Indies, Caribbean. Courchevel, Courchevel 1850, one of the areas towns, is a super-exclusive ski resort in the French Alps. Aspen, 3-hour drive southwest from Denver. Cabo San Lucas, a town at the bottom of…
This is the last post in the Minneapolis series. Basilica of Saint Mary Millennium Hotel Minneapolis ‘No Guns Allowed’ Vancouver – Minneapolis with Delta I could not miss the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, especially as the admission is free. Google maps showed a 20min walk from the Milennium hotel so I walked, … and I…
“Escape to the farthest reaches of the globe with GAYOT’s list of the Top 10 Remote Hotels. From the fjords of Greenland to the deepest recesses of the South Pacific, travelers with an adventurous spirit will find ways to really get away from it all. The ten resorts on GAYOT’s selective list are not the…
I was in Minneapolis recently and I visited the basilica of Saint Mary, the first basilica established in the United States. I liked its’ ‘white’ look, in comparison with so many churches/basilicas/cathedrals in Europe that have blackened walls (at the end of the post I have my theory why so many old buildings in Europe…
“Spending time at a ski resort used to be about one thing: the ski scene. Not anymore. While après-ski lounges and ski valets still matter, resorts the world over are offering a diversity of posh off-slope perks for winter travelers. From natural hot springs and breathtaking spas to designer digs and fine dining from some of…
“Book a vegan or vegetarian accommodation for your vacation or trip.” The list is here Vegetarian Travel Guide This place in Peru seems quite interesting. “Yoga Limatambo Guesthouse is situated in midst of nature in the warm Limatambo Valley 90 km from Cusco. It is a tranquil place, conducive to rest and contemplation. Here you may…