Top 10 singles vacation destinations
February 10, 2010 ·
Ahh … the single life. Freedom to do what you want, how you want, when you want — but if all that alone time is getting a bit, well, lonely, head to one of the places we’ve picked as tops for vacationing singles looking to pair up, hook up, or shack up this Valentine’s Day [...]
Top 10 bicycle-friendly cities
January 19, 2010 ·
With fuel costs soaring and environmental conservation in vogue, the bicycle is making a comeback in many cities, becoming a major part of urban transportation plans. Men’s Web site AskMen has come up with a list of the world’s top most bicycle-friendly cities. 1. Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam’s comes top when it comes to bicycle-friendly [...]
Dutch to use full body scanners for US flights
December 30, 2009 ·
The Netherlands announced Wednesday it will immediately begin using full body scanners for flights heading to the United States, issuing a report that called the failed Christmas Day airline bombing a “professional” al-Qaida terror attack. A top Dutch official said a scanner of that type may have stopped Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from boarding Northwest Airlines [...]
Canada limits carry-on baggage on flights into U.S
December 29, 2009 ·
Canada is immediately limiting carry-on items for flights to the United States in the aftermath of a failed terror attack on a Northwest Airlines flight. “Effective immediately, U.S.-bound passengers are not allowed to bring carry-on bags into the cabin of the aircraft, with some exceptions,” said a statement from Transport Canada. According to the agency, [...]
10 great places to wait before boarding
November 23, 2009 ·
With millions hitting the skies for Thanksgiving, there’s bound to be a delay or two. But airports are doing more for travelers with long layovers. Rudy Maxa, host of the radio show Rudy Maxa’s World With Christopher Elliott, shares his favorite airports to wait out a flight. Miami International Airport “It is not a very [...]
10 free things to do in Europe this summer
May 12, 2009 ·
If you’re taking advantage of the relatively strong dollar this year by heading to Europe, you’ll be looking for ways to save even more when you get there. Here is a list of 10 free and fun things to do in Europe, compiled by the European Travel Commission: _In Madrid, the Palace of Liria, the [...]
