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Worlds best business hotels 2009

No. 15, St. Regis, Beijing; business category score: 90.79; 2009 overall score: 87.04.These top hotels combine service, technology, and comforteverything that todays business traveler needs on the road.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:19:31 GMT
Holiday travel 101

Why go to Edinburgh: Fireworks lighting up the sky from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, bagpipers playing "Amazing Grace" around the Sir Walter Scott Monument.A definitive list of holiday travel tips about getting a fair airfare, a secret about airport parking, how to handle baggage, and more.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:16:20 GMT
Worlds worst travel scams

The bracelet scheme in Rome and Paris: Someone, usually quite charming, comes up to you offering directions or sightseeing advice. Suddenly, the person ties a woven bracelet around your wrist in a double knot, then demands payment. If you refuse, he screams that youre stealing the bracelet, says Karen Schaler, author of "Travel Therapy". Victims are often so unnerved that they end up paying the handful of euros.Avoid getting ripped off when you travel. Keep your witsand your valuablesabout you, and use common sense to outsmart the con artists.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:13:43 GMT
Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

To help keep sick travelers from flying, some airlines have opted to waive change fees for passengers who postpone their trips. In most cases, passengers must fax the airline a doctors note to dodge the change fee.As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:06 GMT
Holiday travelers waited longer to book tickets

Nov. 18: AAA predicts more delays, and higher fees as 38.4 million American's will be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (NBC News Channel)Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would still have a job. And some aren't going at all.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:21 GMT
Highway travel rises as economy recovers

U.S. motorists drove more miles for the fourth month in a row, which could indicate that both the economy and demand for gasoline are starting to recover, analysts said.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:47 GMT
Russian ship frees itself from ice in Antarctic

A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached open water off Antarctica.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:43 GMT
Continental matches peak days fee hike

Continental Airlines Inc. said Thursday it matched a move by other carriers to raise surcharges for travel on a few peak days in March and April to $30 each way.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:12 GMT
Air Canada starts trial use of in-flight Internet

Air Canada said Thursday it has begun trial offers of Internet service onboard some flights between Toronto and Los Angeles.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:25:45 GMT
Couple charged in Phoenix airport luggage thefts

Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:43 GMT
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