Monthly Archives: November 2011

A Ukrainian court has banned tourists from the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear plant meltdown less than a year after government officials declared the region safe and opened it for tours. Officials had said the 18-mile “dead zone” around … Continue reading →

Bumping (involuntary denied boarding), domestic flights, U.S.  Scenario: The airline sells more fares than it has seats on your flight. Someone’s got to stay behind and that someone is you. Recourse: You may be entitled to cash compensation. If you’re … Continue reading →

Marriott International announced tonight that next year it will start building its first-ever hotel in Haiti in Port-au-Prince. The announcement was made in Haiti during a ceremony with former President Bill Clinton, Marriott International president Arne Sorenson and other VIPs. … Continue reading →

I took my first ever first class rail journey in UK in November 2011 on the East Coast service from London King’s Cross to Berwick upon Tweed.  It cost about £15 more than a standard class single ticket. The last … Continue reading →

It’s a queasy experience, viewing chained tribal dancers doing a white man’s bidding, or African women stripped and photographed to feed European curiosity. Until just a few generations ago, this is how most white people learned about those with skin … Continue reading →

Ottoman Empire reborn on TV Published On Sun Nov 27 2011 Email Print Rss Article The Magnificent Century is the most-watched television drama in Turkey. By Mitch Potter Washington Bureau The Turkish producers admit it was more than a gamble. … Continue reading →

If so—and if you have points in a number of other rewards programs—this conversion bonus may be just the ticket. Offer Details Through December 12, Aeroplan members who convert points from 14 other programs into Aeroplan miles can earn 20 … Continue reading →

Home » Life » The Holidays » Gift Guides •End of Life •Video •Holiday •The Hot Button Blog •Ask a Health Expert •Camera Club •Horoscopes Ready for takeoff: Smart – and stylish – gifts for travellers From Saturday’s Globe and … Continue reading →

The 41 Places to Go in 2011 NEXT PREV Tomas Munita for The New York Times 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 SANTIAGO, CHILE: An earthquake has not stood in the way of its booming … Continue reading →

Two Americans vacationing this week on a Celebrity Cruises ship were left behind in St. Kitts after they allegedly were caught with marijuana in their cabin, a local news outlet on the island reports. The St. Kitts Observer says William … Continue reading →