Ancient Hawaii Was A Cradle Of Civilization, Says New Book
One does not normally think of ancient Hawaii when thinking about the early societies of Egypt and China, Mesopotamia and Mesoamerica, the Indus Valley and the Incas. But a new scholarly work argues...
View ArticleWestJet In-Flight Wi-Fi Expected To Arrive In 2014
In-flight Wi-Fi could finally come to Canada next year. In an interview with the Calgary Herald, WestJet's CEO Gregg Saretsky told the paper the airline is poised to become Canada's first to offer the...
View ArticleThe Best And Worst Airline Food For Health-Conscious Flyers
Travel and healthy eating can be a tricky combination to pull off but if you want to avoid packing on extra baggage -- the kind that doesn't fit in a suitcase -- start with ditching certain airline...
View ArticleA Drinking Travel Guide For The Holiday Season
Let's be honest. The holiday season means two things to most people: vacation and boozing. Winter get-aways, fireside nightcaps, holiday parties and, of course, New Year's Eve, all make for a rather...
View ArticleCafé Bicyclette's Snow Patio In Edmonton Captures Joy Of Winter
A unique bistro in Edmonton is taking the joy of the winter to a whole new level. Visitors to Café Bicyclette can get warm and cozy with wool blankets, heated seats and a wood-burning fireplace as they...
View ArticleHotel Maid Confesses About What Really Goes On When Your Room Is Being Cleaned
As you pass your hotel maid in the corridor you may wonder if she or he is secretly whooping it up while you're out, eating bon bons and trying on your clothes. The likelihood, reveals a hotel maid, is...
View ArticleAbandoned Places Totally Worthy Of Landing On Your 2014 Bucket List (PHOTOS)
The year's almost at and end and that means there are plenty of bucket lists floating around, featuring interesting places like castles and theme parks. Well, here's one more list to add to your...
View ArticleInstagrammers Explore Real Life Middle Earth
J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth has captured imaginations for decades. And since his films came to life on the big screen, Middle Earth has become associated with New Zealand -- the filming location for...
View Article9 Places Where Cat People Fit In Purrfectly
If you think about it, truly everyone in the universe should be into cats: They sit in boxes. And get sassy with dogs. And put their wittle fwuffy paws on your face. Nevertheless, some people show...
View ArticleTwentieth Century Fox World Is Gonna Give Disneyland A Run For Its Money......
Yesterday, Twentieth Century Fox unveiled the much-anticipated name of its future theme park in Malaysia. The title is... drumroll... TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD!!! So original. So exciting. So (dare...
View ArticleDelta Puts The Kibosh On In-Flight Phone Calls
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Delta Air Lines says it won't allow passengers to make voice calls from its planes. CEO Richard Anderson says the airline's frequent fliers believe that voice calls in the cabin...
View ArticleEight Reasons to Get to New Zealand
I almost cancelled my trip to New Zealand. Knowing almost nothing about the country and being a bit stressed for cash, I felt there was no need to cross the Tasman Sea from Melbourne into another...
View ArticleMotorcycling Through Hue and Rural Vietnam
The rice is laid out on the road to dry in the sun. The grains crunch as the tyres speed over them. Harvest is in full swing, but it is monsoon season and when the sun shines, everyone gets busy. Qui,...
View ArticleHave No Fear: Jordan Offers Sites, Sun And Serenity
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — If you are keen on getting your Middle Eastern fix of ancient sites, sun, mint tea, and falafel, the Arab Spring may have challenged your travel plans. Although tourists have...
View ArticleTourist Distracted By Facebook Walks Off St. Kilda Pier In Australia
A tourist who accidentally walked off a pier because she was too busy checking Facebook may have taken social media addiction to brand new depths. Victoria Police were called to St Kilda pier in...
View ArticleEurope's 'Tallest Attraction' In The French Alps Is Totally Terrifying
PARIS (AP) — This one's not for people with a fear of heights: A French tourism company has suspended a glass cube with a see-through bottom from a peak in the Alps, offering a breathtaking view a...
View ArticleTwentieth Century Fox World Park To Come To Malaysia In 2016 (VIDEO)
Movie studio Twentieth Century Fox has broken ground and released preview images of its first theme park in Malaysia, which will feature kid-friendly attractions and thrill rides themed after some of...
View ArticleVaccinations for Travel Abroad
You've worked hard all year. So has your spouse. Your children say they've studied hard -- and you're a good parent so you believe them, particularly because their grades are good. Now, it's time to...
View ArticleNew York Palace Hotel Offers Guests Free Diamond Ring After Stay At Suite
(Relaxnews) - It’s called the Jewel Suite for good reason. Pony up the $25,000 a night to stay at this luxury apartment in New York City, and the hotel will throw a diamond ring in the deal. That’s...
View Article10 Best Travel Products of 2013
Whether you're still looking for the perfect holiday gift or just rewarding yourself for surviving the season, you'll find inspiration with these 10 travel products that were rated the highest by our...
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