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- Portland Oregon vacations are a one-of-a-kind experience Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:27PMA highly creative streak colors just about everything in Portland, Ore. The city is well known as a place with a progressive attitude, which is reflected in its civic commitments to being green, and its population's devotion to being one of the top biking cities in the country (they have the highest percentage of bike commuters).
- Is the era of cheap airfares coming to an end? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:34AMThe days of fire-sale airfare prices may be coming to an end. That's according to The Associated Press, which says airlines are pulling back ...
- Editorial: What ails Saudia Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:46AMEditorial: What ails Saudia
- BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/7 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:33AMThe fourth session of the Vietnam-Uzbekistan Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic, Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation convened in Hanoi on July 27.
- Cheap seats - at a price Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:03AMConsumer NZ is warning people about a new customer offer from Air New Zealand which discounts regional fares by up to 30 percent. The airline's new Starfish Card gives people a year's automatic savings on airfares, including grab-a-seat.
- See professional surfers around the world Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:15AMHow to see professional surfers in action, from Hawaii and California to Australia and France
- Take a break from the daily grind by visiting Pisa Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:06AMSUMMER is going by, and it's going by very quickly! Though you need not fear just yet as you still have time to make the most of the warm weather by booking holidays for either July or August.
- Airlines posting profits; cheap tickets take flight Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:04AMGood times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains.
- 14°C - Generally overcast and dull Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:54AMMEET Britain's champion of cheap flights and hogger of holiday bargains.
- Topless troubles: Skyscanner reveals British travellers' attitudes to bare chests and bikinis Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:10AMEDINBURGH, Scotland----Following recent news of Barcelona’s campaign to encourage people to dress ‘appropriately’ when out and about enjoying markets, museums and other public buildings, cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner reveals the travelling public’s attitude toward covering up in various locations.
- New Zealand youngster Draper off to England for trials Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:28PMWellington Phoenix One-time New Zealand international Greg Draper has left for England to undergo trials with League Two clubs. The 20-year old, who has played with Canterbury United, Ferrymead, Wellington Phoenix , Melbourne Knights and Team Wellington and made his international All Whites debut in 2008, says it is now time to go and give himself a good chance to play in the UK. “I've enjoyed ...
- Private Jet Services Offer Tie-Ins with Foreign Carriers Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:05PMTwo fractional jet ownership companies have announced agreements with foreign carriers that would let them pursue airlines’ premium customers.
- `World Cup Effect' May Push South African Interest Rate Cut Into September Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:21PMSouth African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus probably will resist calls this week from labor unions and exporters to cut interest rates to prevent a rebound in inflation. Investors are betting she’ll give way by year-end.
- Spirit Airlines may be fined for violating maintenance rules Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:00PMSpirit Airlines may have to pay a $50,000 civil penalty for inproperly operating an aircraft with known maintenance problems, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a press release Friday.
- A weekend in New York City can still be fun. Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:31PMIt has been quite sometime now that I have strolled the streets of Manhattan. It’s a skip and a jump for me and I wish I would make time to visit. I normally visit Manhattan during the Christmas season while Times Square and Macy’s are all decked up in wonderful holiday decorations. Last weekend, I [...]
- Foreign carriers reap benefits of bilateral air pacts Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:15PMForeign carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Lufthansa have benefited the most from traffic rights...
- Be Better At Everything: How to travel on a budget Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:26PMOn a beautiful summer day, it’s tough to not let your mind wander to planning a vacation. Chances are, the price tag puts an end to that daydream.
- Half Moon Bay Review Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:34PM(ARA) - The next time you're in the mood for a vacation, how about trying something different? Instead of heading to the beach or the mountains, check out a part of the country you've never been to before.
- Skyscanner Reveals Winners in Global Battle for International Tourists Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:10AMEDINBURGH, Scotland----The global recession, which has led to an increasing trend for staycations, has meant the battle for lucrative tourist money is even more intense than ever before.
- European airlines determining how to counter growing Emirates Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:27AMWith Emirates expanding rapidly and showing no sign of slowing down, European airlines are looking at how to counter a carrier that has become a formidable threat.
- Rose has eye on big prize Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 5:46AMHow the Englishman has turned round his form in time for St Andrews
- Turning Staycationers into Vacationers: Skyscanner Reveals Winners in Global Battle for International Tourists Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:10AMEDINBURGH, Scotland----The global recession, which has led to an increasing trend for staycations, has meant that the battle for lucrative tourists’ spend is even more intense than ever before.
- Make the most of cheap flights online this summer Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:09AMAre you longing to get away but struggling for cash? There’s no need to panic, simply take advantage of the great deals on flights online and you’ll be jetting off before you know it.
- 34 Million Pounds Sterling in Solar Cash Could Help Britain's Churches and Other Religious Buildings Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:00AMBritain's churches and other religious buildings could raise 34 million pounds Sterling a year for their coffers by installing solar panels, according to new figures from the British Gas Green Streets programme, which are unveiled today.
- Arizona vacations: The destinations you can't miss Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:13AMThe Southwestern United States is home to cowboy lore, cacti galore and, these days, quite a bit of glamor. The famed sunshine of Arizona makes it a great winter getaway, but its varied landscapes and cityscapes make it a truly unique year-round destination.
- The reign of Spain Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:09PMEvidently, the best team won. As extra time ebbed away in Africa's first World Cup final, the artistic and collaborative Spanish were rewarded with a winner. The righteous hermanos took the trophy from a Dutch bunch of cloggers who were, according to my calculations, only three yellow cards short of a mass Tasering from the English referee.
- Flying high: Club prepares for air show with remote-operated helicopters Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 2:59AMOROVILLE — Some say boys never grow up, but when Lorne Green and Gonzolo Curiel talked Monday about the upcoming Oroville Air Corps Air Show, they emphasized their radio-control flying machines are not toys.
- Radio-controlled air show set to take off Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 2:27AMOROVILLE — Some say boys never grow up, but when Lorne Green and Gonzolo Curiel talked Monday about the upcoming Oroville Air Corps Air Show, they emphasized their radio-controlled flying machines are not toys.
- Eagle River's Joker back on the ballot Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:04AMBob "Joker" Lupo is running for lieutenant governor. But seriously, this entertaining Eagle River Republican knows he's got a slim shot at winning. "I thought I might have a chance if people read what I have to say," Lupo said. "No matter what, I can at least get my ideas out there."
- Golden threads of tribute to Mahler and Schumann Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:35PMTHOSE days when the BBC Proms were thought of as hideously jingoistic and exclusively English are far behind us, thanks to their extended accessibility through the digital BBC
- TripAdvisor edges out Kayak, Bing in cheap-flights search Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 5:00PMA lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and ...
- Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 1:10PMThe labor strife spreading through China's factory cities has clearly frazzled the government.
- Found a cheap flight to Los Angeles? Now experience the city like a local Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:57PMMost tourists who visit Los Angeles go to the typical places: the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios and Rodeo Drive. They spend a lot of time fighting the crowds, and navigating the city's congested freeways.
- Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:22PMBy The Associated Press Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
- Win tickets to see Prince live in concert in Paris this Friday Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 6:17PMHe’s sold 100 million albums, had 30 Top 10 singles and 10 platinum selling albums… and now Prince is back!
- Passenger traffic at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids soars, bucking the trend in Michigan Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 5:03AMNumbers for the first five months up 15 percent compared with 2009.
- ON THE OTHER HAND – South American sojourn Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 11:02PMWhy vacation in the southern hemisphere during its winter?
- MPs get the raw end of the salary stick Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:34PMMPs have had a torrid time in recent weeks. First there were thousands of documents detailing ministerial credit card spending which landed several in trouble, and last Thursday a report was released by the independent watchdogs who check the way Parliament spends taxpayer money. read more
- MPs get the raw end of the salary stick Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:22PMMPs have had a torrid time in recent weeks.
- If Puglia is the new Tuscany, where are all the British? Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 6:23PMSomething happened in Puglia. Or rather it didn't. Six years ago, the advent of cheap UK flights to Bari and Brindisi generated headlines. This remote southern corner of Italy was about to become the new Chiantishire – or so we were told.
- Old San Juan brims with authentic Caribbean charm Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMAt El Jibarito, a cafe in the heart of Old San Juan, diners ate platters of fish with the heads still on and vegetables I didn’t recognize. Chicken Cordon Bleu was the only thing on the menu that looked familiar, so I asked the waiter to order for me. Just not the fish, I said.
- Ryanair looking at standing 'seats,' pay toilets Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 1:04AMWith oil not getting any cheaper, discount airline Ryanair revisits the idea of standing "seats" for commuter flights. They would sell for $6 to $12.
- High-Rise Dwellers Live the High, High Life Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:20PMSome Manhattan apartments tower above all other buildings, making the city seem still, but there’s a high price for that peace and quiet.
- We'll gîte again: As the euro takes a dip, now could be the time to revive that dream of buying a French holiday home Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 7:20PMIf you are thinking about buying a second property abroad to treat as a home from home rather than an investment with sound returns, how you plan to travel to and from the new property needs to be high on your search agenda.
- Airline offers cheap standing option Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 6:31PMRYANAIR is to offer discounted "vertical seats" and will charge passengers to use the bathroom.
- Emirates Air: Spoiling For a Fight Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:25PMSheikh Ahmed Al-Maktoum's Emirates airline is threatening to shake up the world order in the skies.
- Cheap bali flights take tourists from WA Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 4:26PMHoliday-makers are deserting WA in droves in favour of cheap overseas travel, with intrastate tourist figures hitting a five-year low, latest statistics reveal.
- Buy and Fly Your Way Out of Town Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 2:33PMScott McMurren of AlaskaTravelgram.com shares cheap flights out of town and how to score more air miles.
- Ryanair To Sell Standing Room Only Tickets -- Is This Coming Soon To America? Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:03PMDiscount European airline Ryanair is taking discount further than you ever thought possible, reports Daily Mail . Starting next year, passengers can buy £4 standing tickets and pay £1 to use the lavatory.
- Stand-by airfares extended to public Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 12:12PMCheap airfares have been cleared for take-off and Dunedin is the first airport in the country to offer Air New Zealand travellers stand-by fares. read more