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Archive for February 2008

February 10th, 2008

Underwater Photo from the South China Sea

Ken, our blogger over at The Vancouver Traveler, has been doing some traveling in southeast Asia and has sent me a few photos from his journey.  Ken has been doing lots of diving, and this photo is from one of his dives in the South China Sea off the coast of Cambodia. 
This friendly […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

February 9th, 2008

Stripping Stewardess Video: Should they be Fired?

Do you ever wonder about what happens in the cockpit on those long, long flights?
According to this video (not entirely safe for work), and stories circulating in the European press, the answer to that question is. . . . stripping!

While much discussion is swirling about whether or not this is a hoax, it’s been widely […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

February 8th, 2008

Flight Attendant Friday: Educational Requirements

Q.  What are the educational requirements to become a Flight Attendant?  Should I take a course at a travel school?
 
A.  Requirements vary from carrier to carrier, but generally speaking, a college degree is not required (although a great number of Flight Attendants have degrees).  If a degree is not required, the airline will be […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

February 7th, 2008

Carnival of Travelers Lay Their Heads Down

Welcome to the February 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers!
A very big thank you to all of the wonderful bloggers who submitted posts for inclusion.  This month’s theme was “Lodging” and I think these bloggers covered nearly every angle of the theme.  Read on for the many options that you have when […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

February 6th, 2008

Back to Basics: Fees, Taxes & the Bottom Line Cost of Travel

Whether you are buying airline tickets, booking a hotel room or rental car, or choosing the right tour, cost comes into play.  As you are comparing features and prices, make sure that you are comparing apples to apples, and not apples to oranges.
It all starts with the base price.  But, it very seldom ends […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

February 5th, 2008

Video: Inflight Safety Demonstration

With a touch of humor, and some great animation, Virgin Atlantic offers up this safety demonstration:
 

 
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By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

February 4th, 2008

Matchbook Monday: Ray’s Boathouse

Today’s Matchbook Monday comes from a restaurant located in my home town of Seattle, Ray’s Boathouse (6049 Seaview Avenue NW), in Shilsole Marina.
Ray’s is actually two restaurants in one, with a main dining room that is a bit more formal and traditional, and Ray’s Cafe, perfect for a more casual, and more affordable, bite to […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

February 3rd, 2008

At This Bar it’s Cold Inside

Most of the time we go inside to get out of the cold, but at the Absolut Icebar London you step indoors to find a room at a balmy -5 degrees.  Yes, you heard that right, the temp at this bar is well below zero.
The Icebar is located in the heart of Mayfair in […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

February 2nd, 2008

Ground Hog Day 2008: More Winter to Come

At sunrise this morning, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a furry little critter by the name of Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow.
Amid much hoopla and fanfare, this proclamation was read:
As I look around me, a bright sky I see, and a shadow beside me.Six more weeks of winter it will be!

That’s right — six more weeks […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

February 2nd, 2008

TSA Starts Blog

It’s a good idea, but will it have any impact?
That was my first response, albeit a jaded one, when I heard that the TSA had launched a blog of their own and was interested in hearing comments from the traveling public. 
Evolution of Security was rather quietly launched on January 31st, 2008, with five […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

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