Archive for March, 2010

Goodbye 2009: Ondine’s Favorite Travel Discoveries

Before looking ahead to the most anticipated destinations and openings of 2010, it is time to say goodbye to 2009 and ten of my favorite discoveries of the year. The Daily Traveler by Condé Nast Traveler Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe [...]

Great Southern Sky

Sunset in Lower Hutt, North Island of new Zealand Travel Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Trek Across Geothermal Landscapes in Reykjavik

Exploring volcanic formations and soaking in hot springs is more affordable than ever, thanks to a currency collapse and Icelandair’s free stopovers on flights to Europe. nymag.com: Travel Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Heathrow service improves

An estimated 70 per cent of scheduled flights managed to depart Heathrow on Wednesday as the airport struggled to get back into action FT.com – Travel & Leisure Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Embracing the Robo Elves

Author Ben Greenman on his brightest holiday memory—the impressive, and kitschy, Christmas display at the Clot family’s home in the Miami suburbs. WSJ.com: Travel Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Save face with tech-savvy travelling

Tourist in my own city? Ack. I learned within days of moving to New York City earlier this year that a) Times Square must be avoided at all costs and b) you don’t want to look like a tourist. The telltale signs are appearing lost, reading a guidebook, and walking … slowly. Stuff.co.nz – Travel [...]

Dreaming of a Hong Kong Christmas

With giant Santas and purple glitter, the city is giving mainland Chinese a taste of over-the-top yuletide décor. WSJ.com: Travel Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

The white-knuckle way to see Cuba

Drive through rural countryside opens eyes and gets heart pounding. Adventure Travel Top Stories Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

CHRISTMAS TREES

The Christmas tree every day that passes is soon to disappear from our homes is approaching a new year. Travel Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

I’m travelling over the holidays. Any survival tips?

Plan for the unexpected, pack snacks and focus on the positive – any positive Globe Life – Travel RSS feed Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post