Category Archives: Travel

Delta On Schedule With New $1.2 Billion JFK Terminal

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Ralph Warren
Delta Airlines has decided they want to take New York.  And they’re going after it in a big way.  In an effort to gain top market share in the region, the airline is expanding their footprint by investing $1.2 billion in the redevelopment and expansion of Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport into a new state-of-the-art hub. “We want to be New York’s carrier of choice,” said ... Read more
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Airlines Seek To Grab Business From Online Booking Websites

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Ralph Warren
With the advent of the internet, airline ticketing offices have nearly vanished and travel agencies who want to stay in business have gotten creative about how they sell travel.  Airlines know that the most common search criteria used by travelers booking flights involves finding the lowest price for a ticket --  and they have largely allowed online price comparison sites like Travelocity and Orbitz get the lion’s ... Read more
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Six of the World’s Extreme Airport Runways

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Ralph Warren
Who doesn’t love to fly?  It is the fastest way to travel between distances when a car isn’t an option, and it never gets old, no matter how many times we fly.  Of course, the takeoffs and landings are the parts we remember the most, and not all of them are created equal.  With thousands of public and private airports around the world, there are some that are memorable for the crazy landing and takeoffs they ... Read more
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Upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is World’s Largest

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ralph Warren
They don’t call Fort Lauderdale the yachting capital of the world for nothing.  The town that boasts more boats and yachts per capita than anywhere else is again preparing to host the largest boat show in the world.  The 53rd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is set to run from October 25-29 from its base at the Radisson Bahia Mar Yachting Center and will spread across five other locations, both ... Read more
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Papi du Papi Finally Offers a Peek Inside

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Ralph Warren
When acclaimed yacht builder ISA launched the magnificent Papi du Papi superyacht last year, the public was only treated to computer generated images of the interior.  And now with the release of some eye grabbing photos, the public is getting to know Papi du Papi a lot better from the inside.  Papi du Papi is the second in the ISA 500 series of three 50 meter superyachts, all built with the same engineering platform, ... Read more
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Airline Institutes No Kids Zone

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Ralph Warren
Even though the announcement is still brand new, the lines in the sandbox are already being drawn.  In a bold move that is already receiving worldwide attention, AirAsia X is the latest carrier to announce the launch of a new kids-free ‘quiet zone’ on its long-haul flights.  The new quiet zone is near the front of an Airbus 330 and encompasses the seven rows directly behind the Premium FlatBed recliner seats.  ... Read more
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Tesla Reveals Super Fast Solar Charging Stations

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Ralph Warren
The zero tailpipe emissions crowd just got a boost in spirits with the latest  announcement from Tesla Motors.  CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a series of new Supercharger vehicle charging stations, which will essentially allow Tesla owners to recharge in about as long as it currently takes to gas up and grab a quick bite at the nearest burger joint.  The stations are 100% solar powered and will be free to use.  ... Read more
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Boeing’s New Luxury Aeroloft Cabin In the Sky Sleeps Eight

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Ralph Warren
Boeing has just upped the ante in the world of long range business jet travel .  The concept of multiple private airborne sleeping berths for long haul flights has been tossed around for some time without much movement.  Until now, that is.  Boeing has just announced the first delivery of their new 747 Aeroloft™ Business Jet.  And they’ve teamed up with longtime aircraft layout and design partner Greenpoint ... Read more
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Washington DC ’s Outrageously Expensive Hotel Suites

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Daniel Pott
The average daily rate for a hotel room in Washington DC is $315, a close second only to New York as the nation’s most expensive. For that amount, you will get a nice room at a good hotel with some amenities. But it won’t be the best room, nor even close to it. For those who are more discerning, Washington DC has a few deluxe landing pads that would cause jaws to drop open for most people. These luxury suites ... Read more
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Is a Bulletproof Bentley In Your Future?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Ralph Warren
If you’re a highly visible millionaire in China, the Middle East, Latin America or Russia, how do you protect yourself from predators while driving your Bentley?  Well, the solution may be near.  Bentley is considering dipping its toes into the secure vehicle business by developing an armored car division.  Emerging economies around the world are producing more millionaires and the need for security is growing ... Read more
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