Full disclosure: We had never heard of the Republic of Mauritius until the day we bought a ticket to go there. When we arrived people seemed shocked to meet two people from the United States-hotel clerks, cab drivers, and vendors who've worked on the island for years said they never met Americans before. Yet, this is clearly America's loss because sitting in the middle of the Indian Ocean is one of the most incredible countries we've ever … [Read more...]
482 Words About Uganda
People here are very laid back and the feeling is contagious! We managed to go three days without a cup of coffee didn't seem to mind. You hear the words "Hakuna Matata" everywhere. Literally. Internet services down nationwide all day? Hakuna Matata... Flights cancelled? Hakuna Matata... Two hours in wall-to-wall rush hour traffic in Kampala? Hakuna Matata... In the Mukono District, about an hour outside of Kampala, Uganda, we … [Read more...]
Jetsetter Emerges from Beta in Time to Cure Summer Vacations from a Case of the Ordinaries
Leading Private Sales Site Emerges From Beta with Site Redesign, New Features and New Consumer Spokesperson Jetset Farryn NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2010) Jetsetter ( www.jetsetter.com ), the private sales site that helps leisure travelers discover and purchase the world's best vacations and most memorable experiences, launches after six months in Beta. Jetsetter has emerged as the leading private sales site thanks to its eclectic inventory, … [Read more...]
A Few Words about Tanzania
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Kigoma, Tanzania. Actually, we never even made it to Kigoma. Precision Air, one of only two airlines that flies to the remote region, had just suspended all flights for the next several weeks and the other airline was all booked. No worries, we headed to Zanzibar instead... Everywhere you look in Zanzibar there's a bounty of fresh vegetables, fruit, and spices. One of the "Spice Islands"-a group of … [Read more...]
Boingo Introduces New Unlimited Wi-Fi Plan In The UK
All-You-Can-Eat WiFi Access Now Available for 5,000+ United Kingdom Hotspots LONDON & LOS ANGELES April 6, 2010 - Boingo Wireless, the world's leading network of WiFi hotspots, has launched a new all-you-can-eat Internet access plan for laptops that includes every Boingo hotspot in the United Kingdom, making everyday WiFi access affordable and widely available throughout the UK. 'Boingo UK' gives laptop users unlimited access to more … [Read more...]
Boingo To Give Away One Million Hours Of Free Wi-Fi
LOS ANGELES - April 1, 2010 - Boingo Wireless, the global leader in WiFi, today announced it will give away one million free Wi-Fi credits in support of its new "Boingo Wi-Fi Credits" application that allows iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad users to purchase one-hour credits of Wi-Fi directly from their Apple iTunes account. "We've been overwhelmed by the response to our new Boingo app," said Dawn Callahan, vice president of marketing for Boingo … [Read more...]
No Lefty left Behind with Shell Vacations Hospitality’s New Left-Handed Accommodations
Shell Vacations Hospitality Offers Low Introductory Rates Starting at $49 Per Night On New, Groundbreaking Lefty-Friendly Rooms PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 1, 2010) - Travelers come in all shapes and sizes but one group has been oft overlooked: the left-handed community. Shell Vacations Hospitality, the leader in family-friendly one-of-a-kind resorts throughout North America, will no longer ignore guests with 'lefty' needs as it announces a new … [Read more...]
The Hotel at the Los Angeles Athletic Club Spins you right Round with Cycling Inspired Hotel Package
Inspired by Cyclists and the Upcoming Tour Of California, The LAAC Offers Guests the 'Room To Ride' Packages Dedicated to Cycle Enthusiasts of Every Level DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (March 2010) - Inspired by all things cycling, The Hotel at The Los Angeles Athletic Club has created two unique packages that allow guests to immerse themselves in the world of cycling. Packages include items ranging from hotel suites that feature in-room … [Read more...]
iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad Users Can Purchase Wi-Fi Credits? New App Available
Boingo Now Lets Users Buy Wi-Fi Through Apple iTunes Account LOS ANGELES - March 27, 2010 - Boingo Wireless, the global leader in WiFi, today announced a new application designed for iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad users that allows consumers to purchase one-hour credits for Wi-Fi service directly from their Apple iTunes account. The 'Boingo Wi-Fi Credits' software application is immediately available for download from Apple's U.S. App … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Weekend Getaway
The steel industry vacated Pittsburgh starting in the mid 1980's and by the mid 90's had almost entirely disappeared. With a hold on the industry of Pittsburgh for such a long time the loss of the steel mills happened rather quickly. However the legacy of the period of steel in Pittsburgh lives on; names like Carnegie, Mellon and Frick dot the city. As a testament to the resourcefulness of Pittsburgh, neighborhoods have since been revitalized, … [Read more...]
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