Archive for June, 2010

The Best of Celebrity Travel 2009

Cooking with Top Chef finalist Fabio Viviani was a challenge, especially for this kitchen nitwit. by Beata L. Santora Ho, ho, ho! Merrrry Christmas! The fat man has almost landed, which means it’s time for us to look back at… The Daily Traveler by Condé Nast Traveler Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on [...]

Scotland’s High Pageantry at Hogmanay

Few countries can compete with the scale and fervor of Scotland’s New Year’s celebrations, a four-day display of pageantry, paganism and true party spirit. A look at some of the best places to stay during the festivities. WSJ.com: Travel Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet [...]

Postbus delivers hidden Highland delights

The guided tour service operated by David Kellie may well be the best bargain in Scotland. 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

Latest Airline Fee: $9 to Lock in Airfare

It looks like the airline industry has found a new fee to squeeze some extra cash out of the flying public: the rate lock fee. Continental Airlines this afternoon announced “FareLock” a new service where passengers can pay fees starting around to to hold a seat at a given price as a hedge against rising [...]

Winter Travel: I’d Rather Be…

Snorkeling past museum-caliber sculptures, trolleying to a hilltop samba bar, beholding the world’s largest geyser field, and other fill-in-the-blank travel experiences. 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

Athens: Side Trips

Visit Athenians’ Favorite Island TIME.com: Top Travel 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

Moving to Argentina

A California couple’s serendipitous exposure to Buenos Aires led them to explore the country, and eventually buy a vineyard and start a new life in the city of Mendoza. 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 [...]

New Zealand/Aotearoa

These are a few pictures taken around Auckland on the North Island and Fiordland National Park on the South island. 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

Wacky Santas Around the World

Whether it’s donning a pair of skis, jumping out of a plane or grabbing a surf board, Santa has found new and unusual ways to spread holiday joy. There’s even a sexy Santa — a buff, shirtless man whose sleigh is pulled by Ferraris. His helpers: Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. We guess he’s not stopping for [...]

LA home opened to stranded Kiwis

A Kiwi family will come the rescue of Air New Zealand passengers stranded in Los Angeles, opening their home to save the travellers from spending Christmas alone. Stuff.co.nz – 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