Cruise ship runs aground, evacuated off Alaska
Cruise ship runs aground, evacuated off Alaska — A cruise ship ran aground off the Alaska coast and was taking on water early Monday as more than 200 passengers were being transferred to nearby ships, Coast Guard officials said. (AP)
Tripso Traveler: Coves of Sydney and its Opera House — It was a perfect Sydney day. Hardly a ripple on the harbor. The Harbor Bridge arched over a pool of sparkling glitter. The Opera House glowed with changing shades of champagne in the rising sun. A lone ferry churned to Circular Quay. Not a cloud marked the sky. The awakening city tossed seductively, gathering itself for the coming day. (Charles Leocha on Tripso)
US Airways fliers feel impact of airline’s labor woes — Last weekend, shortly after US Airways pilots learned where they rank on a long-awaited seniority list, the airline’s on-time performance plunged. Half the Arizona-based airline’s flights were delayed on Sunday — levels not seen since its March meltdown — but without the reservation-systems problems or winter weather to blame. (The Arizona Republic)
Europe, U.S. look to share travel data — Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff met with his European counterparts Saturday to work out the details of a new agreement to share airline passenger data for terrorism investigations. (AP)
Tourism industry aims to go green — The world’s leading tourism companies are trying to agree on ways to fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from hotels, cruise ships and airliners, the head of a major tourism association said. (Reuters)
Carnival balcony blues — The brochure said it was a secluded balcony, so imagine one couple’s surprise when they discovered their private oasis came equipped with a set of stairs for the crew. Can’t the deck plans be trusted? (Anita Dunham-Potter on Tripso)
Flight attendant gets $510K in sexual harassment case — A former Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant has been awarded $510,000 by a Circuit Court jury in a sexual harassment case involving a pilot and the airline. (AP)
Nudist camps reach out to the young and buff — Here’s the naked truth about nude recreation: The people who practice it aren’t getting any younger. To draw 20- and 30-somethings, nudist groups and camps are trying everything from deep discounts on membership fees to a young ambassador program that encourages college and graduate students to talk to their peers about having fun in the buff. (AP)
A fantasy vacation, no packing required — With no tickets required, no money spent and no need to leave your seat, touring in the virtual world of “Second Life” holds a certain appeal for travelers willing to delve deep into the Internet to find their escape. (AP)
Carrie Charney, Christopher Elliott, John Frenaye, Charles Leocha, Marge Purnell, Valerie Schneider, Mary Staley, Stephanus Surjaputra, Richard Wong.
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