I don't know about you guys, but I'm really grateful it's Friday! I need the weekend to decompress, but these great reads have already helped me on my way.
I love companies that give back. Here are five travel outlets that make giving part of buying. [via Jaunted]
...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadlinks for Friday 11.6.09
I don't know about you guys, but I'm really grateful it's Friday! I need the weekend to decompress, but these great reads have already helped me on my way.
I love companies that give back. Here are five travel outlets that make giving part of buying. [via Jaunted]
...Expedia drops telephone booking fees
There is a bit of a war going on between the various large online travel sites. They are battling each other to see who can provide the best service, with the lowest fees. Of course, this war really only has one winner - consumers.
This morning, Expedia announced the ...New Virgin Atlantic iPhone app helps people with a fear of flying
I suffer from serious anxiety while flying. I've tried learning about the mechanics of flight, popping Xanax, I've even taken a flight lesson in an effort to cure my fear. Sometimes I can stay calm, but on other flights, for apparently no reason, I'll suddenly have a panic ...Plan your airport layover with T+L's Airport Navigator
I hate airports. I hate sitting around and waiting, and I hate being unable to escape the thought that soon my plane will be the one zooming down the runway and lifting off into the sky. So rather than arrive early to the airport and allow myself time to get anxious about ...Rosetta Stone TOTALe - Can you really learn a language online?
Rosetta Stone contacted me and (full disclosure) sent me a free trial of their new Totale program. This online-based language learning system includes:
Social networking capabilities
Coach-led practice sessions
Engaging language games and access to native speakers
...The Empire State Building colors explained!
On your last visit to New York, did you notice the colors of the Empire State Building? And, when they changed the next night, did you find yourself wondering what the devil was going on? You're not alone. Most New Yorkers feel the same way -- we look up at the glowing wash ...Joie de Vivre deals: Mobile Mondays, Twitter Tuesdays, Facebook Fridays
Before you finalize your travel plans, check the calendar first. The California hotel chain Joie de Vivre is offering deals galore, but you have to know where and when to look. If it's a Monday, check your cell phone. If it's a Tuesday, check Twitter. If it's a Friday, check ...Europeans still booking travel online
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This year, the online travel business in Europe is expected to creep higher this year. Travel research firm PhoCusWright forecasts that online ...Free press travel: necessary ... and certainly not an evil
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The blogosphere has been heating up over the issue of ethics and "swag." There's plenty of free stuff flowing through the media ...Sign up for flash-sale alerts with Jetsetter.com
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Want to be in the know about deep discounts and deals on luxury travel packages and top-tier hotels? Well then you need to wrangle ...Help for lost cameras
The folks over at Jaunted posted a story yesterday about a friendly-looking family who dropped their camera at some point while on a trip to Maui. A good Samaritan found the camera and posted one of the pics on Reddit last week, along with a plea for help in locating the ...Free WiFi on Virgin America this Holiday season
Flying during the Holiday season is probably not high on the list of things you enjoy doing. Busy airports, bad weather and grumpy passengers make the whole experience a little depressing. Thankfully, if you are flying Virgin America, you'll have access to WiFi on all their ...Ground-level intelligence on the top restaurants in the country
Everybody loves to publish lists, but few have so much data as OpenTable upon which to draw. So, when that site puts out a list of top spots, it's definitely worth a look. The latest, "Fit for Foodies," is the result of 3 million restaurant reviews, which ultimately led to ...Enjoy free Gogo inflight internet on your next American Airlines flight
If you are lucky enough to be flying an American Airlines aircraft outfitted with the Gogo Inflight Internet service, then how about trying it out for free? The service is live on the entire AA 767-200 fleet, select MD80's and is slowly being rolled out to their 737 fleet. ...Where to research and book eco-friendly travel
There is no denying that eco friendly travel is "in". As more and more travelers become aware of their own carbon footprint, many of us are also becoming more active in reducing our impact. This could be as simple as paying a little extra for a green certified hotel, or ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 10.14.09
It's that time again! Here are the latest travel reads for my Gadlinks faithful.
It's sometimes a daunting task navigating the travel world on the Web. That's why you should read this handy guide to new travel sites for niche markets. [via MSNBC Travel]
I'd like to ...Five ways to spot awful customer service
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When I think I might have problems with patience, my wife is always happy to confirm it for me. Since I hate to wait in line, expect ...Moon Monterey & Carmel Giveaway
If you've been following my recent posts on the latest happenings around Monterey and Carmel (a.k.a. read my posts about the scenic Monterey coastline or taking a tour of Carmel's wine country), then it shouldn't come as a huge shock to you that I've fallen in love all over ...Start the new year in China for $888
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In the year that I've been writing for Gadling I've not once promoted a package tour -- until now. China Spree, an agency that offers affordable trips ...New travel inspiration: AFAR magazine
Greg Sullivan and Joseph Diaz, the founders of AFAR magazine, saw a need for a magazine that focused on "experiential travel that helps people experience every destination as local residents do." So they started their new travel magazine to fill that niche.
When major ...
