Cathay Pacific Lets Soc...

Cathay Pacific has recently embarked on what is at the very least, a truly unique and interesting experiment. Those who have a high level of influence in the world of social media will now be allowed to enter the airline’s lounge without charge whenever they happen to be flying out...

Location-Based Smartpho...

Filed under: Hiking , Learning , Business , Hotels and Accommodations , Airlines , Transportation , Airports , Budget Travel , Internet Tools , News There are many smartphone apps that exist to make travel more social . These apps allow you to find travel buddies, see who will be at your...

Picture Perfect Paradis...

Paradise, everyone wants it and everyone has a different opinion on what it really means. That’s the theme this week for the #FriFotos sharing event on Twitter, perfect as we approach the summer vacation season. Paradise can mean a lot of different things, but for today’s post I took...

News and Deals: May 10,...

Summer travel outlook: Packed flights‎ AZ Central.com Travelers flying this summer should expect a repeat of last year: full flights, especially on international trips. But travel volume in the June-August peak season still will fall below the record set in 2007, before the financial...

Love Among the Ruins: O...

Filed under: Stories , Europe , Greece I was sifting through the multiple layers of my travel journals, letters, and photos this past weekend when, like an archaeologist happening upon delicate shards of Hellenic pottery, I discovered these handwritten notes on fraying sheets of lined,...

It’s That Time Of...

Filed under: Gadling Gear Review We had a run of spectacular weather recently, and some of it even fell on the weekend. I hung the hammock in the backyard for the first time in over a year and then, fell asleep in the blazing sunshine. My face wasn’t completely tomato red, but I...

Gadling Gear Review: Ke...

Filed under: Hiking , Gear , Gadling Gear Review Shoe manufacturer Keen is well known for making comfortable and sturdy footwear for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Their catalog includes shoes for hiking, trail running and even cycling, all of which manage to remain both...

Australian Billionaire ...

Filed under: Cruises An Australian business man announced plans to build a replica of the Titanic this morning, with all the luxuries of the former ship but none of the design flaws. Calling the ship the “Titanic II,” Clive Palmer has enlisted the help of a Chinese shipyard...

Video Of The Day: Littl...

Filed under: Paddling , Surfing , Oceania , Fiji , Video Days at the beach are, for many, the most righteous execution of freedom beneath the summer sun–especially if that beach is in a place like Fiji . A lot of people spend their summers doing something that I haven’t yet...

Until 6pm: 4 Nights in...

JetBlue has a pretty amazing deal until 6pm tonight (or until seats are gone). You’ll get roundtrip air from Westchester to Nassau, plus 4 nights at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort for just $245 per person. Details here . In short, you have 4 date options: Option 1: –...