Tips to be prepared in case of a cruise ship emergency

Last week Ned Levi looked at the maritime regulations which are in force for cruise ships and recommended changes, in light of the Costa Concordia tragedy. This week Ned offers safety tips for cruisers, so they are prepared in case an emergency occurs to help them ensure their safety, along with family, and friends traveling with them.

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What we’re reading: $30,000 romance package, where to buy airline snacks, new SWA interiors

$30,000 romance package for Valentine’s Day, where to buy favorite airline snacks, new SWA interiors mean six additional seats

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What we’re watching: Pronouncing German wines, views from Google Earth, Pharoh’s world

We take a look at German wine words, then there is a brilliant video that combines images from Google Earth, and finally, a full-length show about ancient Egypt. The final film will introduce www.snagfilms.com, the largest collection of documentary films on the Web — a site each of you should know about.

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Weekend what we’re reading: Breaking into Alcatraz, Passenger lights up and plane forced to land, Alaska ends prayer cards,

This weekend we take a look at the phenomenon of people breaking into Alcatraz, rather than breaking out; all to search for fictional rooms. A smoker on a flight forces the plane to divert when he fights with the flight attendant insisting that he put it out. Alaska Air stops handing out prayer cards with meals.

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Refresh body and spirit with nontraditional Arizona spa treatments

Looking for a spa service different than the usual massage, facial, or wrap? These three treatments, available in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area in Arizona, are just that.

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As the United-Continental merger continues, it’s flyer beware

No one said that merging two of the biggest U.S. carriers was going to be easy; it isn’t. Frequent travelers who live near Northwest and Delta hubs might be excused for smiling as United and Continental travelers deal with some of the issues they dealt with a couple years ago.

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What we’re reading: SFO opens Yoga Room, Vegas casinos relying more on baccarat, flight diverts after unruly smoker

San Francisco airport opens Yoga Room, Vegas casinos relying more on baccarat, flight diverts after unruly smoker lights up

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Honesty is the best advertising policy — today, airlines take the first steps

We’ve all seen that “great deal” airline ad, only to discover that with surcharges, taxes and fees, the great deal is not-so-great. Starting today, when airline consumers see an advertised price of $500 that will be the price they pay.

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What we’re reading: Airliner automation, Iberia pilots to strike again, airlines cuts in usage due to fuel costs

Airliner automation — the good and bad, Iberia pilots to strike again, airlines cuts in fuel usage due to costs

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International travelers: Watch for a check in the mail!

If you used a US-issued VISA or MasterCard, or a VISA or MasterCard-branded ATM card, to make purchases or withdraw cash in foreign currency between 1996 and 2006, look for a check like the one below in your mail this week. Mine was delivered yesterday, so yours might have been delivered a few days ago, [...]

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