Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal Here are the hottest gadget deals for today, Saturday July 4th 2009. Remember, these deals are often only valid for one day, so act fast before they are gone. Not everyone is flying this summer, so be safe with this Sears WeatherHandler 44 piece car emergency kit for just $10 . Order for in-store pickup to avoid shipping charges. Click here for this deal . Walmart...
Filed under: Scuba Diving , Surfing , Photos , Stories Concierge.com just revealed their 2009 lineup of the 15 sexiest beaches in the world . The list contains little bits of paradise from all over the world, including beaches in Italy, Mexico and even one in Cuba. With a little bit of luck this Cuban stretch of beach may be open for visitors from the US in the near future. Their list is definitely...
Filed under: Activism , Europe , Switzerland , Transportation While Boeing and Airbus scramble to make larger, more luxurious planes, others are pushing the envelope in different directions, attempting to find ways to make them more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Take the Solar Impulse for instance. This plane is setting the bar high, with a plan to circumnavigate the globe completely...
Filed under: North America , United States , Airports For decades, travelers who were struck by disaster and lost (or forgot) their passport were usually able to have an emergency passport issued by the border police at their airport. I know several people who had their passport stolen a week before a long trip, but were able to have a travel document issued just 2 days before their departure. The...
Filed under: History , Festivals and Events , United States , Video I was looking for YouTube footage of the 4th of July parade in Hannibal, Missouri , one of my most memorable 4th of July's ever, when I came across this marvelous effort that worked. Flippy Cat didn't set up the dominoes, but he makes a comment about them. Very cool. Here are two other top 4th of July's. Sitting in the car in the...
By Tricia Valenstine If you are looking to take a vacation and want to get away, then you may want to look into taking a cruise aboard of a major cruise ship. Some of the big cruise lines that are out there are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Princess along with many others. I am not going to be promoting specific cruise lines in this article; I will just be going over some of the things that you...
Click pic to enlarge The sinking of the Oceanos , on August 4th, 1991, was a tale of cowardice and courage. A French built, Greek owned cruise ship, she was travelling from East London to Durban, which is against the prevailing sea. That particular stretch of water is one of the most treacherous in the world, having claimed many, many craft over the centuries. The Oceanos, by this time, was already...
To the Editor: Regarding your Q&A column on what to do on Cape Breton Island (June 21): Music is the heart of Cape Breton and is found everywhere. No visitor should miss out on a ceilidh, or a barn dance, like the ones at the Normaway Inn, Margaree or in churches. Young fiddlers like Natalie MacMaster, who performs for sold-out houses throughout North America, keep the centuries-old culture fresh...
To the Editor: I greatly enjoyed “Lessons in Renaissance Cool” (June 21) on Urbino, Italy. However, I wish mention had been made of the proximity of tiny San Marino to Urbino. Surely visitors should include that destination in their tour of the region.
To the Editor: The “arts festival” Joe Nocera mentions in his article “Seeing Provence from the Slow Lane” (June 14) is one of the oldest and most prestigious theater festivals in the world. If you’re looking for accommodations during the month of July, plan well in advance.
Everyday, in the United States, a large number of individuals, couples, and families travel by way of an airplane. Out of all of those travelers, a decent number of them are traveling overseas or to a foreign country. As international travel continue...