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Jefferson Hotel Offers "Halfway to Holiday" Special Title: Jefferson Hotel Offers "Halfway to Holiday" Special
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Filed in archive En Route by Charu Suri on June 21, 2008

© manoj damodaran The luxurious Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA, is now offering a special one-night "Halfway to your Holiday" rate for $195 per room per night (typical rates start at...

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Rising Gas Prices and Memorial Day Travel Title: Rising Gas Prices and Memorial Day Travel
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Filed in archive En Route , Travel News by Gloria Gamat on May 24, 2008

Who hasn't heard of rising gas prices? It is a "burden" the world over. However, in the U.S., the rising gas prices has certainly affected travel this Memorial Day weekend. © Wolfgang...

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Terminal 2E Reopens in Paris Title: Terminal 2E Reopens in Paris
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on April 12, 2008

© Tom Mascardo Terminal 2E was once one of the coolest looking airport concourse in the world. However, it's hipness couldn't keep it stable. When 4 people were killed during a collapse in...

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Finding the Best Airfare Deals Title: Finding the Best Airfare Deals
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on March 10, 2008

Finding cheap airline tickets can be as much of an adventure as going on a trip to the uncharted wilderness. While airfares on all the major online ticket agencies are usually similar, there's...

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Family Friendly Security Checkpoints Title: Family Friendly Security Checkpoints
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on March 03, 2008

Is it about to get easier to go through security? If you have children, the answer could be yes! Airports in Denver and Salt Lake City are experimenting with security lanes specifically for families....

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Bangkok to Singapore by Luxury Train Title: Bangkok to Singapore by Luxury Train
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on February 15, 2008

I'll end this week's train theme with a post about one of the world's most storied rail routes. Many a British colonial authority and many a Chinese business person has ridden the rails...

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Portland, Oregon by Rail Title: Portland, Oregon by Rail
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on February 13, 2008

I've decided to continue with the train theme today. Last time, I profiled Tokyo's mammoth Metro system. This time I want to give you a taste of some above ground rail riding. Portland, Oregon...

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Using Tokyo's Subway Title: Using Tokyo's Subway
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on February 11, 2008

I just came across a great video of some Tokyo subway experiences. Though the video is humorous, it captures some of the subtleties (and not so subtle aspects) of riding the train under the...

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2008 Up in the Air Title: 2008 Up in the Air
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on December 30, 2007

No one would argue with me if I said that 2007 was not the best year for air travel. Prices, delays caused by weather or ineptitude, ever-more Spartan services, and so on. According to MSNBC, 2008...

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Yotel Makes Long Lay-Overs a Dream Title: Yotel Makes Long Lay-Overs a Dream
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on December 18, 2007

Yotel. It sounds like some sort of toy. Or perhaps a hotel that tried (and failed) to bring some urban culture to itself by changing its name. Nope. Yotel is a hotel, but it owes more to Japan's...

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The Reason for Your Economy Class Blues Title: The Reason for Your Economy Class Blues
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on November 30, 2007

You've asked yourself what ever happened to the pillow and headset you once got what you plopped down in your economy class seat abroad the airplane. Come to think of it, didn't the seat used...

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Most Scenic Airports Title: Most Scenic Airports
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on October 12, 2007

For many, landing is the scariest part of a flight. It is also the best chance to see the landscape of a place. Experiencing a place from above it gives you an admittedly omnipotent feel, like you are...

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Low Air Quality Aboard Planes Title: Low Air Quality Aboard Planes
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on October 06, 2007

Have you ever disembarked from a long haul flight feeling "not quite right?" I have. I've never gotten sick from flying, but I almost always get vague discomforts like increased sinus...

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Dealing with Ticket Problems Title: Dealing with Ticket Problems
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on October 02, 2007

People make mistakes. Airlines' ticket agents are no exception, though you occasionally meet one who believes in their own infallibility. (They are usually known by their nasally, condescending...

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China by Road and Rail Title: China by Road and Rail
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on October 01, 2007

It is quite a geographically diverse area. Warm southern regions, large-scale urban sprawl, a large desert, frigid north lands, great plains, and high mountains. I'm not talking about the United...

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Low Cost Airlines Step Up to the Plate Title: Low Cost Airlines Step Up to the Plate
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on September 14, 2007

Domestic flights can often be tedious. Cancellations are up, delays are longer, and rising fuel prices and unrest amongst employees have hurt the domestic industry almost beyond repair. Enter low...

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The Secret to Avoiding Flight Delays Title: The Secret to Avoiding Flight Delays
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on September 05, 2007

I have always had extremely good luck when traveling. Aside from the odd canceled flight, I have never been stranded in an airport overnight, but I know plenty of people who have. However... ...When...

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Suvarnabhumi Offers Visitors a Free Headache Title: Suvarnabhumi Offers Visitors a Free Headache
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on August 28, 2007

Suvarnabhumi Airport opened to much hoopla. It has replaced the charmingly old-school Don Mueang International as Bangkok's main airport. It wasn't until after Suvarnabhumi officially opened...

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World Airport Awards Title: World Airport Awards
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on August 22, 2007

Airports, love them or hate them, they are a necessity of international travel. Skytrax completed its annual awards recently by knighting Hong Kong's airport the best in the world. However, H.K....

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Travel to Cuba Title: Travel to Cuba
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on August 07, 2007

Geopolitics is often part of travel. Such is the case for Americans who get the urge to visit Cuba. Though Cuba allows U.S. citizens to visit, the U.S. government does not allow its citizens to set...

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Getting to Angkor Title: Getting to Angkor
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on August 02, 2007

For many travelers, getting to Angkor Wat is as much fun as actually seeing the temples. Considering that Angkor is such a popular destination and is centrally located, it's no wonder that there...

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Singapore Airlines Title: Singapore Airlines
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Filed in archive En Route by Josh Lew on July 16, 2007

Singapore Airlines has been known for raising the industry standards. In the U.S. I am witness to how much the industry is struggling. While several major U.S. players make their way out of financial...

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