Travelrific® Travel Journal
Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Archive for U.S. travel
The Frontiers of Alaska
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Alaska. Experience the thunderous calving of some of the world’s greatest glaciers or take a stroll through the quiet and quaint historic gold rush towns. There’s something for everyone. Find out more at www.travelrificradio.com.
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Do You Have Any Grey Poupon?
By Linda Tancs
Alright, all you mustard worshippers out there. How do you plan on celebrating National Mustard Day on Saturday? Why not hop on over to Mount Horeb, Wisconsin for the annual mustard festival. You can tour the mustard museum (sporting more varieties than you probably ever imagined) and yes, perhaps enjoy a ham sandwich (with mustard, of course) in the presence of her royal highness the Duchess of Mustard. So enjoy the day, and here’s mustard in your eye.
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Use of Cell Phones During U.S. Flights is Scrapped
By Linda Tancs
The FCC has abandoned its plans to initiate the use of cell phones during commercial flights in the U.S. But don’t put away those cell phones just yet. European regulators just might green-light the idea after airlines finish testing for interference. Why the difference in philosophy? Undoubtedly it has something to do with the mobile phone culture in Europe, about a billion or so users strong. How’s that for market penetration?
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Proposed Change in Overbooked Flights Comp Rule
By Linda Tancs
For the first time in 30 years, the U.S. Dept. of Transportation is considering upping the ante on compensation for stranded passengers. Current rules allow for compensation up to $200 for domestic flights delayed up to 2 hours and international flights delayed up to 4 hours. For delays past 2 hours and 4 hours, respectively, the ante is raised to $400.
Of course, these amounts are not indexed for inflation. That’s why one of the proposals on the table is to increase the $200 cap to $624 and the $400 cap to $1248. There are other proposals as well, such as eliminating all compensation limits and using the ticket’s value as a guide. What say you? Weigh in with your two cents by September 10, 2007. Go to http://dms.dot.gov and plug in docket number OST-01-9325-4 to read all of the proposals and instructions for public comment.
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The Treasures of St. Augustine, Florida
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is St. Augustine, Florida. Trace the footsteps of Ponce de Leon in search of eternal youth and discover the treasures of America’s oldest city. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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A Walker’s Guide to Charleston, South Carolina
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Charleston, South Carolina. Tune in for a streetwise guide to this classy, southern city. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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Travel Refunds
by Linda Tancs
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Part II: If you’re experiencing delays in obtaining your expedited passport, take solace in the fact that the U.S. State Dept. just might consider refunding your expedited fees if you ask them. Check their online announcements for procedures.
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Exploring Savannah, Georgia
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Savannah, Georgia. You’ve got 22 historic city squares to explore. Listen in for some travel tips to one of America’s great historic landmarks. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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