Posts from the ‘Features’ Category

ITC Hotels, India’s leading hospitality chain of 8 luxury LEED Platinum-certified properties, has pioneered the introduction of a range of special facilities and amenities in response to the growing numbers of female travelers from varying backgrounds. Designed to meet the requirements of its female clients traveling for business or leisure, ITC Hotels has designated an […]

From BBC – Dr Trisha Macnair Why do the ears make a popping sensation? The ear consists of three chambers: The outer ear canal which leads up to the ear drum. The middle ear chamber behind the drum which is filled with air. The very specialized inner ear. The air in the middle ear is […]

If you liked the Facebook “Like” button, then perhaps you’ll like the new “Send” button, as well. We implemented Facebook’s new “Send” button on all our posts and pages, enabling travelers to send their favorites to Facebook friend’s Facebook inbox, email or to selected members within a Facebook group. The idea is that you may […]

The purpose of travel writing is to educate the reader about a selected destination. This can be in the form of a guide book, article or review. This will help the reader to get useful information before they visit the destination, or may even help in their decision as to whether to visit the place […]

Chimani is giving away free apps for iPhone and Android for the National Park week. Usually available between $4.99 to $9.99, these apps are available for download now. “Entrance to the national parks is free, and so too should our apps”, says Chimani President, Kerry Gallivan. “Chimani develops apps for national parks because they are […]

NOTE: This article is applicable for residents of continental United States only. Making a Round The World (RTW) trip takes a lot of planning and one of the things every traveler is concerned is to make sure to pay all bills on time. Although most of bills can be paid-off online these days, there are […]

Sri Lanka has seen decades of ethnic war which has ended for a while and tourists are visiting Colombo. Tamils in the city too are flocking there to explore its scenic locales. Sri Lanka is fast becoming a preferred destination for residents of India, as it is just next door and is easy on the […]

Each of us has a responsibility for the sustainability of our planet and each of us can make a difference if we choose to do so. On 26 March at 8:30pm Earth Hour 2011 will take place – globally. This is an opportunity for every individual, every business and every community to switch their lights […]

Ever wondered how many flights were cancelled or delayed by your favorite or not-so-favorite airline? What are the causes of those delays? Wolfram Alpha will determine these statistics for various airlines in U.S. Currently, only U.S.-based airlines are supported. All you have to do is type in the name of the airline in the search […]

Ever wondered if the next flight you are about to take has in-flight Wi-Fi or not? Free web service HasWifi will let you know whether the flight you’re looking at has it or not, so you can stay connected throughout your entire trip. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to tell which flights have Wi-Fi on board when […]

This summer, American will offer early boarding as a stand-alone option for a flat fee of $10 each way. Air travelers will be able to buy the perk at self-service check-in kiosks up to one hour before their flight is scheduled to leave. The airline is emphasizing the package gives air travelers the flexibility to […]

Have you ever wished you could see multiple searches in Google Maps, or search for directions and see businesses along the route all at the same time? Now, you can! Consider a scenario, where you want to meet a friend for dinner on your way to downtown San Francisco. You search for transit directions from […]

Visitors to the German capital this summer are faced with a number of choices when it comes to their holiday budget. They can choose between beginning a weekend break with a Champagne breakfast for $377 or ending it with a few glasses of wine for nothing at all. Another option on offer is a rented […]

Many types of online businesses come and go in the blink of an eye. But the trillion-dollar travel industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds, creating a big demand for specialized services. Here are a few of today’s hottest specialty travel opportunities: Adventure Travel and Outdoor Excursions Adventure means different things to different people. […]