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Topic: Travel and Tourism

  

In Search of the Business Class Room

The thought "Oh, no!" coupled with a big sigh is my automatic reaction to finding myself in a hotel packed with vacationers or, worse, wedding guests.READ MORE

Timing is Everything

You know they’re out there – the deeply discounted travel deals, just waiting for the right traveler to book at the right time. Internet-savvy globetrotters, have your credit card ready because today could be your lucky day.  ...READ MORE

China tour operator, Huangshan Mountain, Suzhou Gardens, Guilin Li River, Yangtze River, Xi'an Ancient City Tour

As a leading China travel agency and tour operator, China Fact Tours offers flexibly tailored and prefessional travel service including individual, family and group tour packages, budget and luxury tour packages, private and ...READ MORE

Work/Life: The Pod People

The pod people Kevin McCarthy warned us about in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" are not the same ones living in those micro-hotels that are popping up across Europe and here in the U.S. It is a concept that seems to have been ...READ MORE

Koh Samui Hotel Reservation – Get One At The Fasting Growing Tourist Destination

Koh Samui Hotel Reservation – Get One At The Fasting Growing Tourist DestinationBlessed with long beaches, attractive coral reefs, exotic coconut tree farms and majestic Buddhist status, Koh Samui is one of the fastest ...READ MORE

Work/Life: E-Readers and Tablets Hit the Road

Are e-book readers, or e-readers, a useful tool for business travelers? My answer is yes, and I'll explain why and how.A lot has been written recently about e-readers, particularly the introduction of the quasi-e-reader, or tablet, ...READ MORE

The Top 50 Bike Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Wondering whether it's a good idea to ride your bike to work? Bicycling Magazine has put together a handy list of the top 50 bike friendly cities in the U.S. (Spoiler alert) Congratulations, Minneapolis, Minn.! Some of the choices ...READ MORE

Transportation Secretary Announces "Sea-Change" for American Transport: Bikes!

The much-admired Ray LaHood announces a new emphasis on better bike lanes.READ MORE

Work/Life: The Bus Also Rises

Anne Marie Chaker of The Wall Street Journal wrote an excellent review recently of the new bus services that have come onto the scene to cater to business travelers. Her story includes a charming video of her trip to Baltimore on ...READ MORE

Fun Above & Below The Waves At Koh Samui

Fun Above & Below The Waves At Koh SamuiSamui is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. You can get Samui cheap accomadation if you book early at places such as the Park Samui. Samui has a lot to offer and is ...READ MORE

Is In-flight Web Access a Good Thing?

I was convinced the answer was YES! Airlines, many of which have stopped giving away tiny bags of pretzels in an effort to contain costs, would love the opportunity to tap a new revenue stream. Passengers, who already are willing to ...READ MORE

Public Relations: Your Secret Weapon: Customer Service

 So many companies give lip service to customer service not realizing that it is as important to their branding and bottom line as advertising. Today I want to give a shout out to a company that doesn’t just talk the talk but ...READ MORE

A Guide to Dubai 4 Star Hotels

Dubai is a hub of luxury hotels and there are many 3 star, 4 star and 5 star hotels, located in the beach areas as well as other strategic areas of Dubai. The 4 star hotels in Dubai are world class luxury hotels, offer facilities like ...READ MORE

Staying Connected in the Air

Making Phone Calls from the Plane Most road warriors have memorized the airline cell phone usage announcement: "The Federal Communications Commission bans the in-flight use of cellular phones on aircraft." This ban is based on the ...READ MORE

The Point of Tipping

Our road warriors offer some guidelines for tipping.READ MORE

Work/Life: I'll Never Find Another You...BlackBerry-Wise

As I head out to NBTA (i.e., the 2009 National Business Travel Association International Convention & Exposition) in San Diego... ... I have to admit I can't make it to California without my BlackBerry. I'm embarrassed ...READ MORE

Work/Life: Is the Cutback on Business Travel Cutting Into Business?

 Business travel is the oil that lubricates the wheels of business. I've always felt that companies that cut back on travel for business are cutting back on their business's prospects. Now several surveys say that while ...READ MORE

Airport to Downtown Transportation Trials

Around the United States, trains and subways are pulling into stations at the airport. And it may be better option for the airport-to-city leg of your journey.READ MORE

Global Heritage Fund Invests in Archaeologists to Save the World's Most Endangered Sites

Jeff Morgan took an unlikely route from Silicon Valley to Haiti and Cambodia--but he brought his startup expertise and venture capitalist training with him. READ MORE

How to Select the Best Backpacking Boots

If you’re an outdoors person who loves backpacking and hiking through the wild, you’re going to need the best backpacking boots for your feet. They’ll need to be comfortable as well as giving your feet all the support they need. In addition, they need to have excellent tread so that you don’t go slipping and sliding on your hike.READ MORE

No More Fees, Please!

How to avoid getting nickeled and dimed to death at the airport.READ MORE

Travel ... More and Less

Business travel today revolves around one simple idea: Cut back on it. But is that always wise? American Express's Pam Arway distinguishes between smart travel and spending that deserves to be eliminated.READ MORE

Vacation Blues

Americans don't take much vacation. In part, that's because we're not given very much of it. But even then, we rarely take it all. Marketing expert Mary Lou Quinlan, author of Time Off for Good Behavior, estimates that employees ...READ MORE

Koh Samui Not Only For Backpackers

Koh Samui Not Only For BackpackersThe 3rd biggest island in Thailand, Koh Samui is a tropical haven, and is located in the Gulf of Thailand in the South China Sea, around 85 km to the east of Surat Thani and 700 km to the ...READ MORE

Celebrity Cruises: Threading the Needle

Big cruise ships have a tough time at port.READ MORE