In case you didn’t have time to check out our Web site this past week (we hear there was some big election that took up a lot of time), here’s a quick summary of what you missed …
First though, get ready for Peter’s Don’t Go There! book tour.
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Chicago’s culinary concoctions are a major part of the city’s charm. In Three Days, Nine Meals (or More): Chicago, Illinois, Courtney Crowder reviews some of the most delicious restaurants Chi-town has to offer.
Rick Sammon has taken photographs in almost 100 countries around the world and published 31 books. In this amazing slideshow, he shares his favorite pictures of Antarctica and gives handy tips on how you, too, can capture that perfect shot.
When President-elect Obama takes over from Bush in January, will the airline industry experience significant changes? Possibly. Read What Impact Will the Obama Administration Have on the Airline Industry? to find out which issues and groups are likely to be affected.
Taronga Zoo in Sydney recently had a special delivery from the stork. In Australian Zoo Just Got Lucky With Pygmy Hippo we tell you all about the happy arrival.
If the recent press coverage of the GOP vice presidential nominee has made you curious to visit Alaska, you’re in luck. In Sarah Palin Vacations: From Snowmachines to Moose Hunting, Travel Like a Palin, we give you a list of places and activities that Ms. Governor would surely approve.
Bringing carry-on luggage for overnight trips is a good way to avoid those pesky baggage fees. In The Pros and Cons of Top Carry-On Bags, gadget aficionado Phil Baker tested out several models to help you find the best traveling gear for short trips.
Now that Delta and Northwest have officially merged into one mega-airline, the company plans to amend the checked baggage fees, among other things. Read Delta to Adopt Northwest’s Baggage Fee to find out the full extent of the changes.
The economic recession translates to a mixed bag for travelers. In his latest blog post, Peter discusses airline capacity cuts, hotel discounts, New Orleans’ recovery, and the possible fate of United Airlines.
One-third of all cruise ships can’t reach Shanghai’s new cruise ship terminal – because of a low bridge that blocks the harbor. Read about this and other famous travel screw-ups in The Travel Fail Award Goes To…
The Limelight, the notorious nightclub that has been an indelible part of New York City’s nightlife for so many years, has been put up for sale. Learn about the club’s colorful history and unbelievable price tag in Michael Alig’s Infamous New York Club Space For Sale.
In For Sale: Saddam Hussein’s Luxury Yacht, we tell you how you can get your hands on the former dictator’s boat – if you’ve got a spare $30 million lying around, that is.
In good news for budget travelers, Ryanair has “sort of” announced that it will soon be offering flights between Ireland, the UK and the U.S.A. for as cheap as $12. In Ryanair to Take Its Budget Airfares Transatlantic? we fill you in on the details that are available so far of this amazing offer.
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