After announcing the “New 7 Wonders of the World” in 2007, the New 7 Wonders Foundation began worldwide voting to select the “New 7 Wonders of Nature,” a list of the seven most incredible natural wonders of the modern world. Voting ended on Nov. 11, when the following preliminary winners were announced: Amazon Rainforest (South […]
If you’re flying this holiday season – whether to visit family, spend time with friends or just to get away – it’s possible you might be traveling with gifts for loved ones. However, taking gifts with you may not be as easy as you think. The good news is that you have some options. If […]
Aussie Robbert van Bloemendaal of Rowlett shares his latest Tips on Travel Of all the international destinations being booked for the remainder of 2011 by clients of Travel Leaders, one – London, England – has had a big resurgence in popularity. Rising to number three in Travel Leaders’ 2011 Fall Travel Trends Survey, London is […]
As frequent business travelers know, airlines are generating ancillary revenue through an increasing number of fees for items such as baggage handling, onboard food and beverages, in-flight Wi-Fi access and preferred seats. Because ancillary items are often not purchased at the time of ticket purchase, they can be difficult for business travelers – and for […]
It’s been 50 years since East Germany (under the direction of the former Soviet Union) constructed the Berlin Wall, an imposing concrete barrier with guard towers and other defenses designed to isolate the city of West Berlin from East Berlin and the rest of surrounding East Germany. The wall stood until 1989, when the East […]