Categoría: Viajes de Aventura

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Could Letting Pilots Take Naps Make Flying Safer?

Some airline experts insist in-flight snoozes improves overall safety.

Charles Lindbergh famously fell asleep while crossing the Atlantic on his historic 1927 solo flight, and despite strict federal rules against it, experienced airline pilots say it’s not uncommon to sneak a nap inside the cockpit.

The Northwest pilots who blew 150 miles (240 kilometers) past Minneapolis this past week insist a clandestine snooze isn’t to blame for their goof at 37,000 feet (11,300 meters). "Nobody fell asleep in the cockpit," first officer Richard I. Cole told The Associated Press.

Consejos de Viaje, Noticias de Viajes, Viajes Asequibles, Viajes de Aventura

Upgrading Using Miles: A Wild Fare Chase?

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Using your frequent flier miles to upgrade can be really confusing, impossible or not worthwhile.

Confusing because the airlines have different rules, which seem to change at a whim; impossible because often there are no seats available for upgrading on popular routes, even if you plan months ahead; and not worthwhile because airlines often require that you buy one of their more expensive fares to be eligible and, to add to the insult, now levy expensive co-pays of up to $1,000 round-trip, plus miles, to sit up front (that’s in addition to the other frequent flyer fees they charge).

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25 Great Adventures for 2010

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The latest issue of National Geographic Adventure has just hit the newsstand with a special treat inside for adventure travelers looking for their next big trip. The magazine has listed its selection for the 25 best new trips for 2010, offering up suggestions of places to visit in nearly every corner of the globe.

The list is organized in alphabetical order by destination, starting with Bhutan and running through several U.S. locations as well. Each of the locations also has a tour operator associated with it, and clicking on the text will give you a more detailed description of what you can expect on your adventure.

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World’s Eeriest Abandoned Places

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Sunken villages, derelict amusement parks, and vacant mental hospitals are just a few spots with creepy appeal.

Staten Island’s Tugboat Graveyard has long intrigued—even frightened—local residents, including NYC-based photographer Chris Barreto, who grew up just a few miles away. “It took me years to build up the nerve to go,” he admits. “The immense size of the shipyard is unfathomable—row after row of ships, just waiting their turn to sink into the murky waters. The stench of rotting wood and oil is almost unbearable. It’s not a welcoming place.”

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How to Get FREE Beer on a Flight

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Recently I read an article on News.com.au about a passenger who stole a few cans of beer from a beverage cart and then tried to flush the evidence – the empty cans, not the liquid – on an Air Canada Jazz flight. The pilot diverted the plane and the nameless thief, 23, was arrested for causing a disturbance on an aircraft. Like most airlines, Air Canada Jazz has zero tolerance for unruly behavior.

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Six Ways to Enjoy New Yorks Madison Square Park

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Manhattan has a lot of great parks – but a handful tends to hog all the attention. Central Park is what it is; there’s just now way to compare it to anything else. Bryant Park has live performances and exhibitions (not to mention a starring role in Fashion Week) and is only a block from Times Square. And, there are others that would come to mind before you work your way down the list to one of my favorite open spaces in the city: Madison Square Park.

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New Law Requires Name on Your State ID to Match Name on Your Airline Ticket

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I WOULD rather be whacked upside the head with a baseball bat than make a trip to either the state motor vehicle department or the federal passport office.

But I see a potential problem coming up that may require such a trip. A new federal initiative called Secure Flight requires that the name on the ID you use at the airport security checkpoint precisely match the name on your airline ticket. Secure Flight takes effect for domestic passengers early next year and for international passengers by the end of 2010.

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