Archive for April, 2008

American Airlines, the nation’s No. 2 carrier, has decided to charge passengers for checking their second bags. The airline has announced that starting from May 2, it will be charging $25 for checking each second bag of a passenger. HonoluluAdvertiser.com reports that the airline expects four percent of its domestic customers who check more than [...]
April 30th, 2008 | Posted in Airlines | No Comments

It might seem that Istanbul is just a city offering only historical sights and mosques, but in fact it’s not. Istanbul is now a modern city which is no less famous for it’s nightlife, a unique part of which have become the the city’s rooftop bars. According to Lonely Planet it isn’t that hard to [...]
April 30th, 2008 | Posted in Asia, Travel Guides | No Comments

A new museum dedicated to the famous Woodstock pop festival will open on June 2nd in Bethel, New York. The Museum at Bethel Woods will exhibit personal stories, multimedia experiences and programs on the music and political protests of the 1960s. The three-day festival will focus on the “sex, drugs and rock’n’roll” counterculture of the [...]
April 30th, 2008 | Posted in Festivals, Museums, USA | No Comments

Malta is a small island located in the Mediterranean. Malta comprises an archipelago of seven islands out of which only three are inhabited, but even as a member of the EU, this densely-populated island still isn’t known as much of a popular tourism destination. Yet, there is so much to see in Malta. While visiting [...]
April 29th, 2008 | Posted in Europe, Travel Guides | No Comments

The 10th annual Sustainable Tourism Conference opened in the Turks and Caicos islands on 28th of April. The conference will touch upon sustainable tourism policies and programs of member states as well as consider different approaches that should be taken in order to bring new success to the region’s tourism. The eTurbo News quotes Vincent [...]
April 29th, 2008 | Posted in Europe, Travel News | No Comments

New York – based business class – only Eos Airlines has filed for bankruptcy after failing to finalize an eleventh – hour bailout package. Eos Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, while its rival airlines; Silverjet and Virgin Atlantic plan to put up special prices for stranded Eos passengers. MoneyCNN.com reports that the bankruptcy [...]
April 29th, 2008 | Posted in Airlines | No Comments

United Airlines, the second largest US carrier, has increased ticket fees. In an attempt to combat hight fuel costs, tickets costing $100 will now cost $150. This is the second time the company has raised ticket prices. Earlier this month the carrier announced that it would be increasing the cost of round trip tickets by [...]
April 25th, 2008 | Posted in Airlines | No Comments

New Delhi, the capital of India, represents a unique combination of old and modern architecture, national traditions and cosmopolitan people. It is the home of Indian culture and is often called the symbol of “Unity in Diversity.” The sights like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Humayun’s Tomb are a part of Old Delhi [...]
April 25th, 2008 | Posted in Asia, Travel Guides | No Comments

If you’re planning to travel to Europe and can’t decide where yet, you might want to consider Vienna, capital of Austria. Renowned as a cultural, economical and political center with the third highest quality of living in the European Union, Vienna has a great historical and cultural heritage. There is so much to see and [...]
April 25th, 2008 | Posted in Europe, Travel Guides | No Comments