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Do You Want a Nanny in the Sky?
Avoid the tantrums on your next flight? A website has launched a service to pair up nannies with parents on airline flights for a small fee ($10). Parents and prospective nannies register with the site and add details of future flights they are booked on. The site then makes the match and put the two parties together to negotiate a fee for the service provided by the nanny. ... Full story
Lost and Hound 2002: An American Odyssey (The Big Apple)
Embarking on a 50-day adventure across the United States of America – our target was to tick off as many states as possible, whilst experiencing the highlife of travelling on the road. For my companion, Rich, New York was his dream home and we discovered why it is the city that never sleeps. Our base near Times Square was the perfect spot to explore the splendid sights of the world's favourite city. ... Full story
The Joys of Delayed and Lost Baggage!
You have arrived at your destination in good shape and fought your way to the edge of the baggage carousel where you stand in rabid anticipation, eyes glazed, and hand firmly grasping the handle of the trolley which you managed to wrestle off some old lady. You stand firm, and strong against all interlopers, muttering casual obscenities as your legs are battered and bruised as bags and cases of all sizes are dragged through the tiny gap you have allowed your fellow travellers access through. ... Full story
Airport Security
As security at airports increases, and queues inevitably grow longer, it is important to carefully check what you can carry in your cabin baggage as well as what can be packed away in your checked-baggage. With more and more airlines charging for the checked-baggage it is no surprise that the typical aircraft passenger is now trying to cram all their holiday or business essentials into their hand luggage. Whilst the Department of Transport has removed restrictions on the quantity of hand luggage a passenger can carry on-board, there is no standard policy followed by the airline industry and each carrier is likely to have its own policy; so it is important to check with the airline (or travel agent) before travelling. Most airlines will have clear information on their website. ... Full story
Take a Valentine Break – but keep some money for the champagne
Budget accommodation specialist, Hostelbookers, have unveiled their best hostels with private rooms for those thinking of taking their loved one on a Valentine break without breaking the bank. They showcase some charming guesthouses, boutique hostels and intimate B&Bs with romantic room designs. ... Full story
USA
The United States is a truly great travel destination, with literally something for everyone, with the only limitations being time and budget. The USA offers some of the most vibrant cities on earth, with New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia and Boston to name but a few. ... Full story
Has air travel lost its magic?
With Ryanair announcing even higher charges for chacked baggage, increased credit card fees, and even extortionate charges for lost boarding passes but with little in customer care or service in return, we ask has air travel lost its magic? ... Full story
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Huntsville - a touch of southern comfort.
The city of Huntsville, nestled amongst the hills of north Alabama, is certainly not the backwater southern town that I perhaps expected. It manages to combine a delightful historical old-town with a state of the art high-tech modern city built around the U.S. space programme. ... Full story
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