- Airbus delay seen stunting US Airways growth
- New Rules for Hand Baggage for Flights within the European Union as of 11.6.2006
- BACK TO CANCUN
- THERE'S MORE TO YUCATAN THAN MERIDA. 5 DAYS OUT
- Travelers between the United States and Japan can please their palates on a variety of newly redesigned premium class menus featuring traditional Japanese and Western-style dishes. The new menu offering is the latest in a series of investments the company has made to enhance the overall international travel experience.
- DELTA HAS ADDED ACCRA, GHANA TO ITS ROUTE STRUCTURE AND FOR A LIMITED TIME has announced a low introductory fare of $399 each way from New York JFK, Washington Reagan National and Washington Dulles. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 16 for travel starting outbound between Dec. 25 and March 31, 2007 and completed no later than June 30, 2007. Tickets must be purchased online at www.delta.com or through your travel agent. Additional fees and restrictions apply. Visit www.delta.com for more information. SOURCE: businesstravelerusa.com/bte
- ELITE-LEVEL MEMBERS OF HYATT’S GOLD PASSPORT LOYALTY PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE OPTION, for up to one year, to receive wakeup calls at their homes or on their cellphones with messages either recorded by a celebrity or customized by a loved one. Members who register for the service receive an access code and user ID for making wakeup call requests, and can specify people who can be given access to record wakeup messages. Non-elite program members can email GPCS@hyatt.com (put “wakeup call access code request” in the subject line) to receive a one-time password to try the system. SOURCE: http://www.globaltravelerusa.com
- SEMINAR ON HOW TO BECOME A FREELANCE WRITER: Sat. Nov. 4, 2006, 10am-4pm, Book Passage, Corte Madera, Calif.
"Making a Living as a Freelance Writer" will be the subject of this intensive class with Michael Shapiro. A contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post and National Geographic Traveler, Shapiro will discuss strategies and techniques for earning a living from one's writing. Topics include finding your niche, developing professional relationships with editors, targeting potential markets (publications), and self-syndication. The course also covers writing query letters, getting your first piece published, differences between writing for magazines and newspapers, and using photography to supplement your income. Travel writing has been Shapiro's emphasis during the past decade, and a segment of the course will follow a travel story from pitch to publication. Though some emphasis is on travel writing, the course should be valuable for all writers aspiring to get more of their work published. The cost is $95. For more information or to sign up, contact Book Passage at (800) 999-7909.
- NEW MIAMI BEACH KIDS BOOK: In sunny Miami Beach, a spirited little puppy embarks on a day of exploring that becomes the adventure of a lifetime in Lisa Balaam’s Abbey the Cavi in Miami Beach. Abbey, an inquisitive, gutsy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, embarks on a journey to entertain herself while her human caregivers Mr. and Mrs. B. work. The story follows Abbey as she visits her favorite Miami Beach locales, sharing her day with several friends and enjoying a tasty baguette from her favorite French café. As Abbey and friends try to secure a special surprise for Mr. B., a storm comes ashore and Abbey must make her way to her family once again! Readers of any age will respond to the book’s message about the importance of fundamental values, friends and family. Lisa Balaam’s Abbey the Cavi in Miami Beach is sure to be an instant favorite for young readers everywhere. Available from BalaamBooks.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and everywhere fine books are sold.
- NEW BOOK FOR ACTIVE TRAVELERS: “Fun on Foot in America’s Cities.” While travelers are often reticent to venture outdoors on-foot in strange cities, on-foot exercise can be very enjoyable when equipped with the right information. “Fun on Foot in America’s Cities” provides that information in an easy-reading style for 14 cities: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The book analyzes pedestrian conditions in these cities and lays out the 50 best running/jogging/walking routes. Routes are 4-to-10 miles long and satisfy carefully crafted criteria regarding comfort and safety, attractions, convenience to downtown, and a worthwhile end place to help motivate the outing.
- NEW BOOK FOR CALIFORNIA TRAVELERS: Best of California's Missions, Mansions, and Museums. This new travel guide identifies 135 of the most interesting destinations for experiencing California’s rich and eclectic past. Locals and tourists, teachers and families, history aficionados and trivia buffs will all find this well-written and engaging book an invaluable guide for visiting California’s famous and infamous institutions. Covering locales from the San Francisco Cable Car Museum to the Folsom Prison Museum and from the Gene Autry Nature Center to the Winchester Mystery House, Best of California’s Missions, Mansions and Museums comprises an informative, fun and unique guide to the Golden State.
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