Travel News Archive

• 'Air travel plays, on the ground (International Herald Tribune)
There is more to commercial air travel than the airlines themselves. Analysts and fund managers find opportunities among aircraft makers, the companies that supply them with engines and other components, and the publicly traded authorities that own the airports that fliers are forced to navigate on the way to their planes.
• 'The Mechanics Of Foot Travel: With So Many Silly Gaits To Choose From, Why Have We Adopted So Few? (Science Daily)
Despite having the bones and muscles to perform a variety of gaits, human beings have developed an overwhelming preference for just two: walking and running. Now, computer analysis that allows simulation of infinite two-legged locomotions has shown our favored modes of bi-pedal travel use the least amount of energy.
• 'Manufactured home, travel trailer stocks rise (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Manufactured housing and travel trailer stocks have jumped since the White House told Congress it might need hundreds of thousands of units for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. But several industry officials have called the federal efforts confusing.
• 'Remote Travel (Gadling)
Just a quick reference to a place I wrote about a few weeks ago that popped up again in my reading. Travel Post points to an International Herald Tribune piece about the latest trend in guesthouse locations ? it?s all about creating an atmosphere that promotes a remote ?state-of-mind?, while still providing all the luxuries of tourist accommodations. The article mentions the Tasi
• 'Travel talk: have your say (CNN.com)
Travel always provides a wealth of experiences. Have you ever had an interesting, crazy, amazing or bizarre incident whilst overseas on business? We want to hear about what you've been upto. Have your say with CNN.
• 'Fire destroys travel center in Beach (Grand Forks Herald)
BEACH, N.D. - A fire consumed the Flying J Travel Plaza and Restaurant here on Saturday, and low water levels in the city forced firefighters to stop battling the blaze.
• 'Travel bargains galore at Matta Fair (New Straits Times)
For only RM168, Malaysians can be off to a three-day fun-filled getaway to Phuket, Thailand, which includes flights and hotel accommodation. These are some of the travel bargains being offered at the second series of this year s Matta Fair at the Putra World Trade Centre.
• 'US plans to punish Mugabe with travel sanctions (Daily Times)
UNITED NATIONS: The United States plans to slap tough travel sanctions on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, members of his government and their extended families, a senior US official said on Friday.
• 'Eco-travel talk: have your say (CNN.com)
Travel always provides a lot of experiences, but it can also produce a lot of carbon emissions as well.
• 'Attacks leave travel plans up in air for Benton graduate (Benton Courier)
Benton's Jamie Fugitt, right, and Amanda Tackett were going to enjoy time in London soon, but Tackett's travel plans are on hold after the bombings in London Thursday. Fugitt is currently studying in England.

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