
Air Pacific gets a new name, look & vibe
These days, most airlines are struggling financially. But then, let's face it, most haven't done much to endear themselves to their customers, churning out a bland product and then pairing it with a confusing price structure and a level of service that ranges from uninspired to maddeningly inept.
Unfortunately, ...
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Chic sweetness in Tokyo
If you think dessert is the best part of a meal, check out our review of the world's best chocolate shops.
If you think dessert should be the only part of a meal, head to Tokyo, Japan and check out The 100% Chocolate Cafe.
But don't let the name fool ...
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The luxurious Golden Triangle Tented Camp
Four Seasons hotels are known for their excellent service and exceptional luxury — their Tented Camp Golden Triangle property certainly has those qualities. But that Four Seasons — located by the village of Chiang Saen, Thailand near the borders with Burma and Laos — also has a feature ...
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Ride atop to Cario to Switzerland’s Stanserhorn
For double decker buses, London is famous. Among double decker airplanes, Airbus has the superlative model. For a double decker sandwich there's no place like the Blue Ash Chili Diner in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. And for a double decker cable car ride — for that you'll have to ...
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Minimum weight. Maximum carry-on luggage size.
Many expert travelers — and those who fancy themselves as such — exalt the virtues of packing light. Yet few expert travelers — or those who fancy themselves as such — seem to care much about having a light pack. To Spot Cool Stuff, this is inexplicable. Your ...
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Spot Cool Stuff spots cool spots
Spot Cool Stuff has been thinking of cool spots lately. Big geologic spots, that is. Circles on the face of the planet of the sort that would make some one browsing around on Google Earth (or traveling in a spaceship) stop and ask What the heck is that ...
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