travel news BA strike: greater boldness is needed Telegraph View: This is a battle BA cannot afford to lose.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 Flights held up by radar 'glitch' Flight patterns in northern England and Scotland were disrupted when a radar "glitch" caused restrictions on flights arriving at airports.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 The Randolph, Oxford: hotel review The staid Randolph is the obvious place to stay for a visit to the Ashmolean in Oxford.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 The Big Picture photography competition: round 94 This week's best entries in our travel photography competition.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 The 40-something ski bum: blog 21 Our columnist considers the fine art of spending as much time as possible on the slopes with the minimum of effort and expense.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 London museums: four new openings Four of London's best museums are about to reopen after major renovations.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 Scottsdale, Arizona: My kind of town The author Karen Benhamou Ruimy on the energy, panoramic views and big skies of Scottsdale in Arizona.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-16 Q&A: Shirley Tafoya, President of Travelzoo North America Shirley Tafoya, Travelzoo's North American president, talks about what makes Travelzoo tick, how it refreshes its inventory of deals and why subscribers trust it.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 Sands Resort Complex to Open in Singapore Singapore isn't exactly lacking for high-end lodging, but the Las Vegas Sands hopes to top them all with its new Marina Bay Sands Resort, which features a dizzying array of luxury offerings.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 On the Wings of an Unusual Exhibition For his first solo show first solo show in Britain, the French artist Celeste Boursier-Mougenot has built an aviary orchestra at The Curve -- and the exhibition is designed especially for the unusual space, which wraps around the concert hall at the Barbican Center.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 Today in Business Travel The Alta Velocidad Espanola, or AVE, has made train travel in Spain the way to go, both environmentally and in comfort and convenience.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 Itineraries: At the Rental Car Counter, the Final Bill Can Be a Surprise Add-ons like roadside assistance and insurance packages are getting a harder sell in the auto rental industry, travelers say.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 On the Road: Travelers Put Safety First in Filling Exit-Row Seats Richard M. Owens found out what he would do in a real airplane emergency on a harrowing approach into Miami about five years ago.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 High-Speed Rail Gains Traction in Spain The Alta Velocidad Española, or AVE, has made train travel in Spain the way to go, both environmentally and in comfort and convenience.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-16 Historic square resurrected in Savannah, Ga. The city spent nearly $32 million and more than four years bringing back Ellis Square after razing the parking garage that took ...   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-15 Australian cabbie to take tourists on a 4,000-mile drive Doug Slater won the most votes in an online poll and will ferry passengers to the top 11 tourist sites in Western Australia .   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-15 Van Gogh's 'The Bedroom' to be on virtual view during restoration One of Vincent van Gogh's most famous paintings has been taken away for restoration, but art lovers don't have to miss it.   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-15 Continental Airlines ends holdout, will charge for food Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale ...   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-15 British Airways strike: minister takes on union that bankrolls Labour Lord Adonis has become the first Cabinet Minister to speak out against the trade union behind the BA strike.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Venice: A gourmet's guide La Serenissima has a reputation for poor food at high prices. But not if you know where to look.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Black Sea cruise: coasting into peaceful waters The richness of the Black Sea's history makes it a fascinating region for a cruise, says Sara Macefield.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Skiing: Six resorts in six days Why settle for one resort for a week when you can have half a dozen? Hugh Graham-Watson embarks on a whirlwind ski tour.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Travel book reviews: A Winter in Arabia and City Breaks Oxford The latest travel books reviewed. This week: 'A Winter in Arabia' by Freya Stark and Insight Guides' 'City Breaks Oxford'.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Travel advice: Comparing hotel rates Sophie Butler believes time spent comparing hotel prices on the web will almost always save you money.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Brasher: Good Buy Guide Tim Jepson considers the merits of a range of hiking boots set up by Sir Christopher Brasher.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Catherine Monteiro de Barros's little black book Catherine Monteiro de Barros 45, is the founder of the children's clothing label Papo D'Anjo. Born in America, she now lives in Gloucestershire with her Portuguese husband and four children.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-15 Snow Boots to Sockless, Briefly The Frugal Traveler finds a cheap flight to Miami and spends one-day escaping New York City's frigid slush.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15

travel news Single Parent (for a Week) in San Francisco For a week in January, my then-13-month-old daughter, Sasha, and I visited San Francisco-alone, without her mother.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Train Service to Inca Ruins of Machu Picchu to Return Soon Tourists will be able to take a bus from Cuzco to Ollantaytambo, then go by road to the rail link.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Nepal to Offer Everest Weddings to Attract More Gay Tourists Nepal plans to offer same-sex couples the possibility of getting married at the Everest base camp and of honeymooning on a Himalayan trek or adventure tour.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Drug Violence Hits Mexico at Spring Break Time Just as Mexico begins to welcome Spring Break visitors, more violence is threatening tourism to the region.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Bites: Restaurant Review: La Enoteca in Rotterdam The bulk of this restaurant’s menu — 22 pages — is referred to as a “wine library”; the food offerings only fill one page.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: Ames Hotel, Boston Everything about this hotel, including the people who work there, is very cool-looking.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Skiing Pico Mountain, Killington’s Laid-Back Neighbor Pico Mountain shines as a quiet oasis by the hurly-burly of Killington, Vt.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Ice Fishing in Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario Winter camping in Ontario is not the easiest way to get a dinner.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Heads Up: Hello, Columbus In Ohio, the Gallery Hop helped transform a neglected, crime-ridden urban district into a vibrant, independent arts enclave.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Surfacing: New Life in a Johannesburg Suburb Braamfontein, a suburb of Johannesburg, has become a vibrant cultural scene thanks to a new generation of design shops, restaurants and galleries.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Next Stop: In Postwar Sri Lanka, Beaches, Temples and Military Checkpoints This tropical island is teeming with white beaches and stylish boutique hotels, yet remnants of the war can be found around almost every corner.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 36 Hours in Goa, India Though often synonymous with hippies, it’s the Portuguese’s lingering influence that makes India’s seaside destination such an alluring place.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 The Frugal Traveler in San Francisco With His Year-Old Daughter Are the hills too steep for a stroller? Are the costs too high for a dad on a budget? Not if you’re the Frugal Traveler on a father-daughter vacation.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 Journeys: In Spain, Chefs Extend Empires to Hotels A number of so-called gastrohotels have been popping up alongside some of Spain’s most acclaimed restaurants.   feeds.nytimes.com   2010-03-15 New York town touts on Mark Twain connection to boost tourism Huckleberry Finn sprang to life in a swirl of cheap cigar smoke at Mark Twain's cozy hilltop cabin in upstate New York far from ...   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-14 U.K. transport minister says BA strike unjustified Britain's transportation secretary says the planned strike by BA staff is unjustified and threatens the future of one of the ...   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-14 Airport Check-in: Flier traffic falls at most U.S. airports Of the 50 largest airports in the U.S., only four showed growth in passenger traffic last year amid the global recession.   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-14 Luxury costs less at hotels now: Rates fall, bookings rise The battered luxury hotel sector is reporting 7.2% more bookings for the upcoming second quarter vs. 2008. But rooms are also ...   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-14 Labour's union paymasters threaten return to bad old days The latest newsletter from the Unite union's branch for British Airways cabin crew details the sort of major workplace injustices that the brothers (and sisters) have to put up with.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-14 Eric Sykes's heaven on earth: Melbourne, Australia Eric Sykes, the actor, explains why Melbourne will always have a special place in his heart.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-14 Holiday deals of the week This week's best late offers, including city breaks in Europe and cheap holidays to the United States.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-14 Garhwal Himalayas: trekking the Curzon Trail Henry Wismayer follows the beautiful and deserted Curzon Trail through the Garhwal Himalayas.   telegraph.co.uk   2010-03-14 D.C.'s Newseum chronicles Elvis' battles with the media A spark that helped ignite Elvis Presley's fame more than 50 years ago was lit by the newspaper editors and critics who hated ...   rssfeeds.usatoday.com   2010-03-13