Tours4Fun’s Tweets of the Week

Monday, October 4th

@Tours4Fun: #TravelAlert Issued for Europe; #NATO Tankers Attacked in Pakistan

A travel alert has been issued for Europe due to information that leads al-Q’aida suspect of future European terrorist attacks. Americans
have been informed to take caution while abroad. Areas of tourism such as the Eiffel Tower, and crowded public spaces such as the Metro during prime time, should be avoided.

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@chrisbertz: Culinary Walking Tour in Manhattan, "The Immigrant
Experience"

Want to expereience the underground and authentic cuisine that New York’s diverse background has to offer? Look no further with Context
Travel’s "Immigrant Experience" Tour. Step through the backstreets of NYC and be welcomed to the smell of fresh Parmeggiano Reggiano straight from Italy, or tantilize your tastebuds with Chinese Black Sesame flavored ice cream.

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@hotelsweettweet: Dream of Being a Travel Writer? "Free" Vacations? Sound Off and Tell Us Why

Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide is a program dedicated to promoting female travel. They are offering a chance for ten women to win a free vacation, via Wyndham loyalty rewards points. All you have to do is submit your travel stories to their site!

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Tuesday, October 5th

@brkglobal: Filipino Flight Safety Demo Is YouTube Hit

Would you pay attention to flight safety instructions if they came in the form of a Lady Gaga dance routine? A Filipino airline is hoping you will. By spicing up the banality of flight instructions, that people usually tune out, they’ve not only attracted the attention of their passengers, but also the youtube community.

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@courtneymalloy1: Hotel Guest Claims Male Employee Wore Her Underwear

A hotel guest walked into her room to a surprise, when she found one of the hotel employees dressed up in her high heels, skirt and underwear! The mortified customer has sued the Hyatt for emotional distress and negligence of hiring. It makes you wonder what happens to your stuff when you’re away…

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@tours4fun: Billboards Block Venetian Canals

Would you rather see Venice amongst metal scaffolds and teared down walls, or behind billboards and ads? The question has been raised in Italy this year, as the mayor has decided to allow giant billboards to cover the Bridge of Sighs in order to raise money for reconstruction.

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Wednesday, October 6th

@TravelbyKris: What Are Your Rental Car Tips?

Why are rental cars so expensive now-a-days? The main cause is that rental companies are offering fewer cars at higher prices. Want some tips about how to avoid being ripped off by rental companies?

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@UFO4U: California Sees Most Whooping Cough Cases Since 1955

Nine infants have died so far this year due to the recent whooping cough epidemic. Whooping cough is highly contagious and includes symptoms similar to the common cold, but the key sign is a persistent cough that lasts a couple of weeks.

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@flwbooks: A list from 1 year ago today — What New Yorkers Are Reading on the Subway. Amazing how books are so "of the moment"

What do The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao, The Omnivores Dilemma, and Twiglight all have in common? They were some of the most read by
New Yorkers last year. A list of books reveals the trends that we’ve gone through, and looks ahead to future book lists.

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Thursday October 7th

@charlesyeo: Scientific Study Links 16,000 Deaths to Texting and Talking While Driving

Between 2001 and 2007 over 16,000 deaths have been linked to texting while driving. Researchers estimate that with every million new cell phone subscribers there is a 19% increase in deaths caused by distracted driving.

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@velvetescape: RT @SoloFriendly Below Paris: How to Get Under the City of Lights

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@Tours4Fun: Valet Car Taken On A Ferris Beuller Joyride

An Embassy Suites guest returns to her car only to find out via GPS that it was taken out for a joyride. After the valet overlooked her complaints, she returned to her car again, only to find out it was driven an additional 195 miles!

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Friday October 8th

@DaneAlan: Moose Droppings? 10 Weird Festivals

What sounds better than racing a gigantic wheel of cheese down a hill in England? How about buying a handmade piece of artisan jewlery made out of moose droppings? Check out these and other funky festivals at the link below…

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@SpotCoolStuff 7: Crazy, Amazing Round Things To Travel To

Like to visit strange things? Check out this list of the world’s most interesting "circular" sites. From gigantic craters, to geological enigmas, this list will feed you curiosity for the nature’s strangest circular locations.

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@DIYgalore: Tips On Moving Your Family Overseas

If you’ve always wanted to live overseas, having a family can make the transition more challenging. Here are some tips on how to approach your children with the proposal and make it a family decision.

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Tours4Fun’s Tweets of the Week

Monday, September 27th

Most Popular US Travel Websites – Sept 25 2010

This week’s most popular US travel websites were announced on Monday, showing the leading competitors in: agencies, hotels/accommodation, airlines, and even travel search terms.

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Tuesday, September 28th

World’s Weirdest Hotels, Part Deux
Want to stay in a hotel that is a mix of Swiss Family Robinson and Lost?  Look no further than Hotel Costa Verde in Costa Rica, which features a crashed 747 airplane as one of its suites.  Prefer the sea to the land?  Try Jule’s Undersea Lodge, where you have to scuba dive to get to your room!
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Wednesday, September 29th


Bus Tours Journey Into Polygamous Heartland

Does a tour through “polygamy country” sound appealing or outrageous to you?  Well you better choose fast because a new ‘Polygamy Experience’ tour has hit the market.  For $70 dollars you can get a 4-hour first-hand look into one of the largest polygamous communities along the Utah-Arizona border.


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Thursday, September 30th

Bid To Lift Travel Ban On Cuba Stalls In Congress
If you’ve been waiting for the chance to smoke some Cuban cigars and bask on a white sand beach with an authentic Mojito, I wouldn’t hold your breath.  The bill that was supposed to be discussed in Congress this Wednesday has been postponed until after the committee’s hiatus. 
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Friday, October 1st

‘Death Ray’ At Vegas Hotel Pool Heats Up Guests
Just in: A Las Vegas hotel’s glass window acts like a giant magnifying glass, with the hotel guests acting as the ants.  Imagine lounging poolside, when you suddenly smell the stench of singed hair.  This was what happened to a hotel guest at the new Vdara hotel in Las Vegas.  Apparently the large parabolic shaped hotel emits the suns hot rays right onto the pool deck.
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