Archive for the “Travel” category
Airbus Readies Largest Passenger Plane
by jpreardon on January 18, 2005
Airbus unveiled the world’s largest passenger plane today, the A380. The twin-deck aircraft can carry about 555 people – more than the Boeing 747 jumbo built by Airbus’ main competitor. Airbus has orders for 149 A380 aircraft, sounds like it’s (…)
Travel Help
by jpreardon on September 10, 2004
A couple helpful travel sites came to my attention this week: Seat Guru has detailed aircraft seat maps for the major US carriers. Additionally, the maps have comments about the quality, or lack there, of various seats. Unfortunately, coverage of (…)
The Tall Traveler
by jpreardon on May 18, 2004
Some hotels are starting to offer special rooms for the vertically non-challenged (which can be quite challenging at times). The Hotel Monaco Group has been offering tall guest rooms with higher ceilings, raised showerheads and extended beds at no extra (…)
To Ride or Not to Ride
by jpreardon on October 6, 2003
Anyone familiar with a city and its transportation options can tell you when it is faster, easier and cheaper to walk rather than take the subway or bus. But what does one do when they find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings? (…)
Luxbus to the Hub
by jpreardon on September 29, 2003
Starting October 3rd LimoLiner will begin luxury bus service from Midtown to Boston. Amenities include seat side power and Internet for your surfing pleasure, reclining leather seats and fresh flowers in the washroom. There is even a private room where (…)
The Real Underground
by jpreardon on July 29, 2003
Learn a bit of history about the London Underground, namely the schematic layout of the system map that was created in 1933. This map is still in use today, with some changes of course. This particular map allows you to (…)
Globe Trotting Tips
by jpreardon on July 6, 2003
Dan Gillmor’s Sunday column about traveling in the 21st century really hit home, especially after spending some time in Europe last week on business. Here are a few additional things I have found useful in my travels over the past (…)