Archive for December, 2008

Air travel is said to produce around 3% of global Carbon Dioxide emissions, and is also one of the fastest rising climate change culprits. One possible solution would be to tax aviation fuel heavier, however, this option is not exactly a vote winner! Air New Zealand have been testing another, perhaps more viable alternative;   [...]

Flightstats launch a new web site designed to give flight status and airport info to UK based visitors. The new site features a map giving up to date airport delay details, showing all UK and Irish airports. It is also possible to search via flight, route, or by airport. Also available from the same company [...]

In Helsinki, Finland the worlds largest cruise ship is undergoing completion. The ‘Oasis of the Seas” is being completed with final fittings for its eventual initial duty in the Caribbean Sea. At 1200 feet in length with 16 decks the ship is the largest cruise ship ever built. The ship can accommodate 6,300 passengers and [...]

  Dubai has promoted itself as the most progressive vacation spot on Earth. But British visitors Michelle Palmer and Vince Acors will doubtless argue that point as they are just recently released from custody of the Dubai constables. The couple were enjoying a champagne brunch on the white sands surrounding their resort hotel when there [...]

  With most airlines charging $50.00 per extra bag or item checked. Ski vacationers have taken to traveling light. Consider that the cost of checking in two pairs of skis, a snowboard, two pairs of boots, and a bundle of ski apparel will increase the cost of a flight by $250.00… each way.   No [...]

Each year the news reports are filled with details of the latest attempt on Mount Everest. Tragically one in four who attempt to reach the summit suffer a mishap of injury or death. Still, as worldwide baby boomers age, a certain percentage of them insist on challenging their environment.   This has lent itself to [...]