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August 28th, 2006

Travel Jargon

Every business and industry has its own special language.  Sometimes it’s full of acronymns, other times just jargon.
USA Today takes a humorous look at the jargon of travel.  My favorite:
Yield management n. a sophisticated technological mechanism used by airlines and other travel companies to determine fair pricing; also known as dart board
Some of it may [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

August 26th, 2006

Yoga for the Road: Getting in a Workout When Traveling

 
I enjoy yoga.  I find it peaceful and deliberate, while strenthening my core and toning muscles.  It is deceptively easy looking, but can still deliver a quality workout.  It also something that is easy to do when you travel, requiring no special equipment to take up precious packing room in your luggage.
Because I can sometimes be [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments