It seems like there’s a website for anything and everything these days. However, I didn’t realize that there was one solely for getting discount lift tickets at major resorts across the country. You have to do some price comparisons – check the resort’s website as well (yes, I’m sure they have one – just Google it). http://www.johnnyjet.com/google.html Liftopia’s prices could be substantially cheaper but keep in mind that you’re required to pay online and there are no refunds or changes allowed. The tickets are only good for the dates specified. Just bring your ID and a printout to pick up the tickets at will call. It also allows users to register so they can get e-mails about last-minute deals.
Flickr
I’m sure you’ve heard of this photo sharing website but just in case you haven’t, here it is.
President-Elect Barack Obama recently brought it to my attention again. Whether he received your vote or not,
you have to respect his love of technology and his openness. For starters, he and his team created a Flickr channel,
which has tons of behind-the-scenes photos, including some from
election night.
He’s also created the site Change.gov to keep the world up-to-date on what he and his party are up to.
Have you ever wondered what the world’s air traffic patterns look like from a satellite? Check out this one-minute YouTube video, which shows a sped-up version of flights taking off and landing around the world. It’s so amazing to watch; it’s like ants bringing food back to their nest. You can see the traffic increases as the day begins.
I’ve received a few emails lately from people asking for gift ideas for friends and family members who love to travel.
Most seasoned travelers already carry noise-canceling headsets. Bose is the industry leader but they’re also the most expensive at $300 a set. My big gripe with these headphones is that they’re bulky and since I rarely check bags, I have limited carry-on space. However, many globetrotters can’t bear the thought of leaving home without them.
So, if you’re contemplating these as a gift but don’t want to shell out three bills, then there’s an alternative.
A company called Outside the Box Group has been making noise-canceling headphones for about six years and their newest model
is the PlaneQuiet Platinum. They’re $200 less than the big name models. The pros are that they’re comfortable to wear and have good sound quality. But ... and it’s a big but ... they don’t cancel out all the noise from the engines and loud seatmates as well as their competitors’ products. But they’ll do the trick, they’re FAA-compliant and they’re compatible with iPods, MP3 players, DVD players and laptop computers.
Available at: ProTravelGear.com for $99.95.
