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It’s the same thing every four years at Tripso: We post a story or two with a political angle just before the presidential election, and just as predictably, the fireworks go off.
Cruise West’s very spirited voyage
Passengers on Cruise West’s “Taste of the Pacific Northwest” voyage not only take a journey on the historic Columbia River, but they get to experience the fastest growing wine region in the world. It’s truly an adventure in wine tasting.
Northwest staff dressing as Delta for halloween
With the announcement of the merger approval between Delta and Northwest, costume changes are coming. With a thankful nod to frugality, the new costumes will be the old Delta uniforms. Guess Delta’s brass learned their lessons from the Kate Spade Song outfits that only managed to push inevitable losses higher than they might have been.
Airport services beyond shopping and fast food might help save time
Perhaps airports should add new services beyond dining and shopping that might help travelers, especially frequent fliers, who don’t have time to get everything done at home. This would be a blessing for road warriors who spend much too much time in airports and vacationers who simply run out of time before having to race to the airport.
If the world could vote, I wouldn’t have to wear this T-shirt
On Jan. 20, 2009, I hope to retire my favorite and most popular travel t-shirt. Titled “The American Tourist Apology T-Shirt,” it has those words on the front in six U.N. languages. On the back, in the same languages it simply says. “I am sorry, I know our president is an idiot, I didn’t vote for him.”
Find out what it’s really going to cost you to fly
So you’ve bought your airline ticket. How much is it going to cost if you check a bag and purchase a meal on board? A new site promises to help. Flying Fees.com allows you to figure out what additional fees you’ll be paying on top of the ticket price.
Historic and haunted B&Bs where spirits run free
Hysterical or historical, ghostly spirits make themselves as comfortable in America’s bed-and-breakfasts as living guests do, and not just in the dead of night. No one’s sure if it’s the great breakfasts, the warm hospitality, or the atmosphere of these historic homes, but friendly spirits simply can’t get enough of America’s B&Bs.
The National Haunted House Associaton — really
Who knew that there is a National Haunted House Associaton? I certainly didn’t. One has to love their slogan, “Making the world a safer place to scream.”
Bavaria at Christmas
Bavaria, one of the Germany’s most Catholic states, is reknown for its embrace of Christmas, plus its location, nestled against the Alps, provides plenty of wintry visuals. Here is an overview from the German National Tourist Office of some of Bavaria’s top Christmas activities and sights from the spectacular mountains to castles and holy sites to storied walled cities.
Cell phones — yes or no? That is the question
When the pilot announces all electronics must be turned off before the plane departs, it’s amazing how many people continue phone conversations, sending text messages or emails as if the world were coming to an end. They must be very important.