- April 8th, 2010
- The London Dossier: Chapter 8 – Children
- SOURCE: London, United Kingdom Travel News
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A weekly look at Len Deighton's London Dossier, a guide to 'modern' London published during the height of the allegedly swinging sixties.
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- April 7th, 2010
- American Learns a Lesson in Communications (Or At Least, They Should)
- SOURCE: The Cranky Flier
- I’ve written here before about the importance of good, quick communication when it comes to dispute resolution in the world of social media. Most notably, United’s confrontation with a broken guitar made headlines, but there are countless examples from around the web every day. Today, let’s talk about the saga of Chris Heuer [...] [...]
- February 23rd, 2010
- Philly-based firm to design new US London embassy
- SOURCE: London, United Kingdom Travel News
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It will be a fortress, but there's not a fence in sight. U.S. officials announced Tuesday that a light-filled cube by Philadelphia-based architecture firm Kieran Timberlake has won the competition to design the United States' high-security new embassy in London - billed as the greenest and one of the most expensive U.S. diplomatic buildings in the ...
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- February 23rd, 2010
- Casting Call for The Opener, a New Food Network Show
- SOURCE: Boston Restaurant Talk
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A new Food Network show called The Opener is currently in pre-production, and the people behind the show are getting ready to do some casting for it.
The Opener will be a documentary series in which Chef David Adjey (of Iron Chef and Restaurant Makeover) looks to help first-time restaurant owners open their dream dining spot. And according to an email sent to us, it can be nearly any kind of eatery, from a [...]
- February 23rd, 2010
- DPJ Yelper of the Week: Maggie H. on Sweets & Beats
- SOURCE: Downtown Phoenix Journal
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Definitely check Sweets & Beats out. It's a great addition to the downtown area and it's owned by two wonderful people.
Catrina, Si and the rest of the staff thank you for reading.
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DPJ Yelper of the Week: Maggie H. on Sweets & Beats
- February 23rd, 2010
- £19 Travelodge UK rooms for stays 12 March – 31 May 2010
- SOURCE: Europe a la Carte Blog
- Travelodge UK have 200,000 £19 rooms available for stays from 12 March to 31 May 2010. You’ll need to book 21 days in advance and pay the non refundable £19 room price when you book. Edinburgh West End Travelodge Travelodge promotions are one of my top Europe travel tips as they offer such fantastic value for money. [...] [...]
- February 23rd, 2010
- 22 Things to do in Miami for Nature Lovers
- SOURCE: Jazz Hostels Blog
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Tired of the cold winter weather? Come to Miami where it is often 80 degrees (27 C) in the winter and there is always something to do outdoors! Check out the list of things to do in South Florida for nature lovers:
See tropical plants at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Learn about endangered pine rockland habitat at [...]
- February 22nd, 2010
- The First Boston Restaurant Week of 2010 to Start March 14
- SOURCE: Boston Restaurant Talk
- Boston Restaurant Week is on the way once again, with the winter version coming to the area in March. Hosted by the Greater Boston Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the 2010 Winter Restaurant Week in Boston will have area restaurants offering prix-fixe two-course lunches for $15.10 and three-course lunches for $20.10, while three-course fixed-price dinners will be $33.10. The event will be held from Sunday, March 14 to Friday, March 19, and again from Sunday, March [...]
- February 22nd, 2010
- Ronnie Wood – Ronnie Wood’s Shopping Date
- SOURCE: London, United Kingdom Travel News
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Ronnie Wood took his new girlfriend, Brazilian architecture student Ana Araujo, on a shopping spree this weekend.
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- February 22nd, 2010
- St Louis: The Incredible Shrinking Airport
- SOURCE: The Cranky Flier
- Lambert-St Louis International Airport is a hub without an airline. It has been struggling with the dramatic drop in traffic since TWA went under and American slowly culled the remains, and now it’s trying to reconfigure itself to be a smaller airport. That’s not something you see very often. Just a few years [...] [...]
- February 22nd, 2010
- Train delays and cancellations at Derby station
- SOURCE: London, United Kingdom Travel News
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TRAIN commuters face delays this morning due to a broken down train at Market Harborough in Leicestershire.
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- February 20th, 2010
- Top Cape Town Day Trips & Excursions
- SOURCE: Viator Travel Blog
- Cape Town, South Africa, has plenty to offer on its own, but venture slightly further afield and there’s a whole lot more to explore – whether it’s wine and brandy, heartening township projects or glorious coastal scenery. Here are some top picks for unforgettable Cape Town day trips. [...]
- February 19th, 2010
- The Best Movie Location Travel Spots
- SOURCE: The Suite Life
- Getting away on that much needed, much anticipated vacation can be extra exciting when you are going to a place that only seemed real in the movies. Yet many of these exotic destinations are not just film fantasies but real paradises to be explored by a cast of characters of your own making. Here’s The [...] [...]
- February 19th, 2010
- Formosa Taipei Opens in Lexington
- SOURCE: Boston Restaurant Talk
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A small restaurant featuring Taipei street food has opened in Lexington, replacing a Chinese bun shop that closed earlier this winter after only a short time in business. According to the restaurant's website, Formosa Taipei has moved into the space on Marrett Road (by the Waltham Street intersection) where Denian's had been since the spring of 2009. Formosa Taipei will focus on authentic Taipei fare as well as more familiar Chinese cuisine.
The menu [...]
- February 19th, 2010
- How Cheap is Your Airline?
- SOURCE: Europe a la Carte Blog
- Ryanair, everyone’s favourite European airline (tongue-in-cheek) has decided that they will go ahead with plans to charge £1 to use the toilets in flight. Civil Aviation Authorities here in the UK have ruled the change in policy isn’t against the law. Ryanair have already been criticised for additional fees and charges such as the [...] [...]
- February 18th, 2010
- National Trust may purchase Abbey Road Studios
- SOURCE: London Travel News
- Abbey Road Studios–where the Beatles recorded countless hits–is up for sale. The historic significance of the site has generated calls for the British National Trust to purchase the studios. For more information, see the National Trust website.Lo... [...]
- February 18th, 2010
- Third Friday: From Roots to Ridiculous
- SOURCE: Downtown Phoenix Journal
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Cecilia Sandoval's "From Roots to Ridiculous" is a bold yet simplistic take on a childhood game that left a lasting impression.
Catrina, Si and the rest of the staff thank you for reading.
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Third Friday: From Roots to Ridiculous
- February 18th, 2010
- Who to trust in travel?
- SOURCE: Travel Blog - Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique & Luxury Hotels
- Dear Mr & Mrs Smith readers, As we all know, the way we book travel has changed so much in the last decade. So who to trust when you’re seeking stylish stays? I discuss trust in my latest post for The New York Times. Trust is especially crucial for anyone who cares about the decor of their [...] [...]
- February 18th, 2010
- Black Pearl Looms Over Hawaii
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- This Sunday past, the waves swept in something so terrible that Hawaii had only heard of it in legends - The dreaded Black Pearl. The ship, traveling at 10 mph, made its way from the Bahamas to Los Angeles and then to Hawaii, where it docked in at Kalaeloa Harbor. The Black Pearl is there for the filming of the fourth instalment [...] [...]
- February 16th, 2010
- Hotel design: Lucy Mangan vs Victoria Beckham
- SOURCE: Travel Blog - Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique & Luxury Hotels
- Apparently Victoria Beckham has been asked to design a hotel in Dubai. We loved The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan’s entertaining article If Posh Spice can design a hotel, why can’t I? published last Saturday. Lucy Mangan reviewed the Bull Hotel in Dorset for Mr & Mrs Smith. [...]
- February 16th, 2010
- Roadhouse Restaurant in Brookline Closes, to be Replaced by American Craft
- SOURCE: Boston Restaurant Talk
- A Southern-style in Brookline has closed its doors, with the owner of the restaurant opening a new dining spot in its place, possibly as early as later this month. According to the Brookline TAB and Wicked Local, the Roadhouse Restaurant on Beacon Street near Washington Square shut down this past weekend after being in business for a little more than a year and a half. The restaurant, which is also run by the same person [...]
- February 15th, 2010
- Presidential Hotels Around the World
- SOURCE: The Suite Life
- Nothing says prestige and luxury like a hotel named after an esteemed U.S. president. In honor of President’s Day, LA Times had rounded up classy hotels around the world that pay homage to American commanders-in-chief, most of which are more than fit for a king or a president… Roosevelt Hotel, New York City Hotel Obama, Accra, [...] [...]
- February 15th, 2010
- American and British Airways Finally Receive Alliance Approval From the US (Tentatively)
- SOURCE: The Cranky Flier
- About 10 minutes after the Wright Brothers put their first airplane into the air, American and British Airways applied for blanket codesharing and antitrust immunity. More than 100 years later, their wish has finally been granted, at least by the US authorities. Yes, they have to give up some slots, but it’s a [...] [...]
- February 15th, 2010
- Haiti Diva Watch
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- A parade of divas are on Haiti’s case. They’re not clearing rubble, but their moral support and the dollars they raise for the victims is invaluable. Angelina Jolie - The Bounty Hunter is doing some Good Will hunting for the UN and visited Haiti on Feb 9. Jolie visited kids in hospitals, and expressed concern about their fate [...] [...]
- February 14th, 2010
- US grants one world airline alliance antitrust immunity
- SOURCE: London, United Kingdom Travel News
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It said the benefits of the oneworld alliance would be lower fares on more routes, increased services, better schedules and reduced travel and connection times.
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- February 13th, 2010
- Trans-Atlantic venture between carriers should clear antitrust hurdle, but with conditions
- SOURCE: London, United Kingdom Travel News
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In this July 8 1998 file photo, an American Airlines jet taxies past the British Airways maintenance headquarters at London's Heathrow Airport.
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- December 29th, 2009
- Sips and Grub | Harira Soup at Luci’s Healthy Marketplace
- SOURCE: Downtown Phoenix Journal
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A place like Luci’s is definitely in the far reaches of Uptown, but we can make an exception due to the delicious cuisine and friendly service.
Catrina, Si and the rest of the staff thank you for reading.
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Sips and Grub | Harira Soup at Luci’s Healthy Marketplace
- December 29th, 2009
- Dorchester-Milton Restaurant Week Coming January 17 to January 31, 2010
- SOURCE: Boston Restaurant Talk
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Another restaurant week is coming to the Boston area, this one centered around both a Boston neighborhood and a southern suburb of the city. Dorchester-Milton Restaurant Week will be held from January 17 to January 31 (not including Fridays and Saturdays--January 22-23 and January 29-30), with eight restaurants in Milton and Dorchester featuring three-course meals for $30.10, as well as their regular menus.
The restaurants taking part in Dorchester-Milton Restaurant Week are 88 Wharf [...]
- December 29th, 2009
- Arbri Cafe Opens in Roslindale
- SOURCE: Boston Restaurant Talk
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An Albanian restaurant has just opened in the Roslindale section of Boston, moving into the spot that used to house another Albanian eatery before becoming a comfort food restaurant. According to Universal Hub and several other sources, Arbri Cafe recently opened its doors on Belgrade Avenue where the Boston Brickhouse was, and before that, Cafe Apollonia. In addition to Albanian fare, Arbri Cafe is also offering Greek and Italian dishes, Universal Hub says.
- December 29th, 2009
- End of the Aughties Roundup
- SOURCE: triphow.com
- This is the last post of the decade (2000-2009 aka The Aughties) on this blog, and in order to help you define and remember the Aughties, here’s a collection of ’best of the Aughties’ articles. Mercury News - Goodbye to the Aughties: The top 10 stories of the decade New York Times - Naughtie Behavior, The Decade in Hotels Timeout [...] [...]