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• 9 Live Views of Paris
• Mallorca Island, Spain

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets
http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Countries where avoidance of travel is recommended will have Travel Warnings as well as Consular Information Sheets.
Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world. They include such information as location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the subject country, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties. If an unstable condition exists in a country that is not severe enough to warrant a Travel Warning, a description of the condition(s) may be included under an optional section entitled "Safety/Security." On limited occasions, we also restate in this section any U.S. Embassy advice given to official employees. Consular Information Sheets generally do not include advice, but present information in a factual manner so the traveler can make his or her own decisions concerning travel to a particular country.
 

*BONUS MILE OFFERS*

• Air Canada Double Miles On New Toronto-Amsterdam Nonstops
• Double Points On Canadian Airlines RTs To Sydney From Toronto And Vancouver
• Earn 2,500 Bonus Air Canada Miles For Online Reward Booking
• American Offers Double Miles To Mexico
• Earn Double Mileage Plus Miles To/From Hawaii September 1-October 5
• 3 Bonus Frequent Flyer Offers From US Airways

When I was busy working in Hawaii, I asked my brother Frank to attend the opening of the W Hotel in New Orleans. He did, and his picture made the internet this week.  It doesn't look like he was upset about attending, does he?.
 

If you own a Sprint cell phone like I do, you know how frustrating their service can be.  I came across this article in Forbes magazine, it's a must read for people who own one. I couldn't agree more with his letter: Dear Sprint: You Ticked Off the Wrong Guy
 

Next Week:  Newport R.I. & L.A.
 

MEDIA ALERTS:

• Congratulations to Kim Po on winning Wimbledon's mixed doubles, maybe that Johnny Jet patch on your arm was a good luck charm :-).

TIP OF THE WEEK:   By Chris McGinnis
Research shows that safety is an overriding concern of women traveling on business. With that in mind, here are some important safety questions to ask when making your hotel reservation.

• **Does the hotel have well-lighted interior hallways with monitored entrances? Hotels with only one or two monitored entrances are more secure than those with room doors opening onto outside walkways or parking lots.

• I fly a couple of times a week with work, and in Charlotte NC.. the main terminal area is the best.. a piano/music and rocking chairs.. bright and airy too! Nadine Hughes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

• WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW -- AND ASK -- TO GET THERE SAFELY
• SPAIN'S WINE COUNTRY
• HERE'S HOW AIRLINES AND AMTRAK HANDLE WHEELCHAIR, CART REQUESTS
• YOUNGER TRAVELERS CAN SAVE ON THEIR EUROPEAN JAUNTS
• ORGANIZING TRIPS CAN BE A WAY TO PAY FOR YOUR TRAVEL
• LONDON FINDS

• Hooked On Fishing Alaska
• Star's Sales Pitch Doesn't Mean the Product Is Gold
• Keeping Journals Helps Women Track the Inner Journey as Well as the Trip
• WEEKEND ESCAPE: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
• Prodded and Pummeled Into Paradise at a Thai Spa

• Rare Flowers and Ruined Choirs
• 'Grandest Sight I Ever Beheld'
• What's Doing in Philadelphia
• In Madrid, There's No Such Thing as Too Much Ham
• Playing House Far From Home
• So Many Ways to Dial Home

• Bad Weather Thwarts Efforts to Reduce Delays 0
• Carry-On Bag Battles Heat Up in Summer
• Nepalese Airline Treats Passengers Like Peasants

• In Search of the Real 'Amish Country'

• He's a first-class upgrade expert
• Size does matter
• 10 great places for strikes and spares
• Visit the vice president's grand ole Nashville
• Amtrak rolls out service guarantee, logo
• Alaska overhaul urged
• Group urges mandatory air filters on jets

• Dial high: Virgin Atlantic fliers can now receive calls through their mobile or cellphone number at their seat on the plane. "Earth Calling" lets fliers charge air-to-ground calls to their account once they have Mobile Connect cards from phone-service providers. Ground callers dial the normal mobile phone number, pay regular ground-call fees.
• News links: Singapore Airlines updates its fliers on landing, departure times via e-mail, mobile phones or message pagers. E-mail is available worldwide. Cellphone and pager services are now offered only in Singapore but will be extended to other countries. Click on www.singaporeair.com for details.
• Cancellations: The 10 largest U.S. airlines canceled 3.4% of their May flights, up from 2.5% in April, the Department of Transportation said. The major airlines' flights were 74.3% on time in May, down from 75.4% in April.
• Take stock: Earn 5,000 to 50,000 Northwest WorldPerks bonus miles by opening a brokerage account of $1,000 or more with the E-Trade and signing up a friend by Sept. 30. Go to www.nwa.com for details.

POSITIVESPACE.COM

• Getting a Seat at 2002 Winter Games
• 'No Smoking' in Italy
• NW raises fees for pet transport
• Cruise on a historic wartime ship in LAX
• 'White Bikes' Ready to Rent in Amsterdam

• Shopping For A Rental Car? Here Are The Keys

• Flying Club Celebrates Ten Years in the Air
• United Airlines cancels 4,800 flights - Post
• U.S. Airlines Start Fall Fare Sales Early
• Travel: Away on Business: Check-mate
• Air Tahiti Nui to Become Partner in American Airlines' AAdvantage Program
• Southwest Airlines Puts Summer on Sale; Airline Offers Great Deals and Tips to Simplify Your Summer Vacation
• Hertz Announces New, Elite Levels for #1 Club Gold Members in the U.S.

• Pamplona Braces for Running of Bulls
• Flight Attendants Declare ‘Day of Action’ on Air Rage
• Florida Dot-Com Seeks to Lure Black Tourists

• Park Service squelches Web cams at U.S. parks

• Some advice on protecting your bags when you fly
• Barcelona: How to see it on a budget
• Hawaii: 26 summer events

• NTSB Says Over A Third Of Studied Aircraft Have Evacuation Slide Problems
• United & San Francisco International Can't Agree On What They Agreed On
• Bermuda Beckons With New Offers In An Attempt To Reverse Tourism Decline
• Why Airfares Are High This Summer
• Qantas Passengers Receive Expedited Customs Procedures In Sydney
• Air Rage Shelters
• On Command In-Room Movies Demand Too Much Money
• Update On Las Vegas & Las Vegas Area Hotel Specials
• Make Your Home In A Former TWA 727 For $200,000
• Australia's Virgin Blue Plans To Take Off On August 3
• Cincinnati-Atlas.com Takes You To Cincinnati 40 Ways

• U.S. Airlines
• Canadian Airlines
• U.S. & Canada Hotels
• International Hotels
• Car Rentals

A BOOK FOR THE PLANE
300 Incredible Things to Do on the Internet -- Vol. I
by Ken Leebow, Paul Joffe (Editor)
Incredible things for you . . .
"That's incredible!" I find myself saying that phrase over and over again when visiting fascinating Web sites for the first time, or return to particularly useful ones.

The Internet holds great promise for all who are willing and able to take advantage of the opportunities. However, as with anything that seems too good to be true, there's a catch: finding the best sites can be very difficult.

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Whether you've never ventured out of your hometown or you've traveled the world ten times over, you need this book! The Internet sites provided in this book are beyond comparison and the contents are much more thorough than any other source out there. The new places I have discovered because of this book even in my own town amaze me. And the best thing about this book is that the information is neatly organized into this easy-to-pack guide! Thanks!
 

Amazon's Price: $8.95  Click here to purchase it:  300 Incredible Things to Do on the Internet - Vol. I
 
 
 
 

GOOD TO KNOW!
Would You Be the Last One to Survive? (From Bestfares.com)
GORP.com Offers Top Ten Survival Tips

You're stranded in the middle of no where. Would you know what to do in order to keep yourself alive? Chances are, you won't be competing to win a million dollars with network camera  crews recording your every move, but if you're faced with being stranded, you'll need to know the best way to survive in any situation. Here are some tips from Bill Greer, Editor-in-Chief of GORP.com, the leading Internet site dedicated to  outdoor recreation and adventure travel, on what to do to help you survive.

1.  Before you leave, prepare for the worst -- preparation is first key to survival in the wilderness.  If the cast of the CBS phenomenon "Survivor" could have brought anything with them, a few staples should have made the list including, matches in a water-proof container, water-proof tarp, water purification tablets, knife or small hatchet and bungee cords or rope.
2.  Let someone know where you are going and when to expect you back.
3.  Build a shelter and stay near it.  Chances are that a search party will find you more quickly if you stay put.  Build a signal fire to draw attention to your location.
4.  Keep warm or cool, depending on the climate.  Humidity, precipitation and wind can impact your chances of survival.  Even a small mylar "space blanket," or a few heavy-gauge garbage bags, can make a big difference.  Packing extra clothing, especially socks, can be a life-saving extra in an emergency.
5.  Rest.  Fatigue can mean the difference between life and death. Use your energy wisely.
6.  Treat injury and pain as best you can with what you have.  Even a minor injury can easily turn major when you're trying to survive.
7.  Drink plenty of water.  Water is more important to the body than food.
8.  Only eat things that are easy like plants, bugs and fish.  Don't  expend more energy trapping food than will be replenished by the
food itself.  Keeping a couple of high-energy sports bars in your pack is always a good idea -- and may mean the difference between having to eat hairy beach rats or three-inch long beetle larvae...
9.  Minimize your fear.  Yes, your situation may be dire, but the chances of a bobcat eating you alive or a bear attacking you are slim. A flashlight is a small addition to your pack that can help you feel in  control or alert a rescue team to your whereabouts.
10. Don't deny your situation, but don't let it get you down either.

        Hopelessness can be your worst enemy.  Don't give up.
 
 

GOOD TO KNOW!

The 10 best of the cheapest countries, according to Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine (July-August issue):
1.Thailand
2. Indonesia (Bali)
3. Dominican Republic
4. Nepal
5. India
6. Czech Republic
7. Guatemala
8. Honduras
9. Peru
10. Turkey
 
 

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