Archive for May, 2009
American Airline's Great New Frequent Flyer Policy
Hurray – finally an improvement to a frequent flyer program! These days it’s usually bad news in the mileage arena, but American Airlines is our Frequent Flyer Hero for introducing One-Way Flex Awards. Simply put, American Airlines now allows you to book a one-way ticket using Aadvantage frequent flyer miles (at half the number of [...]
Never Mispronounce a Foreign Name Again
The engineers at AT&T have developed a Text-to-Speech tool that will give you a reasonable pronunciation of any typed text. So I decided to put it though it’s paces with a few difficult places to pronounce: Neuschwanstein Hohenschangau Chichen Itza Gloucester Worcester Pematangsiantar No bad, it gives a clear pronunciation (you can even try out [...]
Picasso's 17th Century Chateau Opens To The Public
There are few spots outside of Paris that attract more visitors than the Monet gardens at Giverny. Now an equally famous painter’s home is opening to the public – Picasso’s storied Chateau de Vauvenargues just outside of Aix-en-Provence in the South of France. The home has been closed for the 35 years since Picasso’s death, [...]
Hawaii Vacations 55% Off Last Year!
If you’ve been hoping for some super Hawaii travel deals, I have a travel tip for you – NOW is the time to start planning. 2009 will be a fabulous year for discounted Hawaii vacations. We recently received an announcement from Pleasant Holidays, saying their Hawaii Vacations are up to 55% off last year’s rates [...]
Find Swine Flu Travel Information
We’ve heard from lots of folks who have booked vacations and are wondering if they will be allowed to change their plans. As hours tick by, the answers to this question are changing, with most travel providers opting to waive change penalties (and sometimes) cancellations . If you were smart enough to purchase travel insurance, [...]
The Beautiful Azores, A Trip Report – You Should Go – Really!
The Most Beautiful Eco Friendly Islands That You´ve Never Heard Of – The Azores I should have brought along a Thesaurus to even attempt to describe to you how incredibly beautiful the island of Pico is. Linda, Jack, Clint and I are staying here for four nights after arriving from a short 4 1/2 hour nonstop [...]
Virgin America Keeps Getting Better and Better
Virgin America is expanding its territory with a new flight route between Orange County California and San Francisco. With every new route comes a great introductory fare right? How’s $49 each way?! (Subject to availability of course.) And Virgin America will deliver the pampering we’ve all come to love them for. All seats have [...]
