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More Than 3,400 Convention Goers Bike In Denver

Have trouble getting around Denver during the 2008 Democratic National Convention? Not if you're on two wheels, say conventions organizers. Organizers are providing 1,000 free bikes for residents, visitors and delegates this week to travel around town during the convention....

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August 27, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (1)

Discover Denver, Beyond Politics

Believe it or not, politics isn't the only game in town for the remainder of the month in Denver. For convention goers and travelers savoring summer's end in the Rockies, the region's options are endless as the nation turns its...

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August 22, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (2)

$1 Million, 7-Night, All-Out Luxury in Abu Dhabi

Awash in cash from soaring oil prices, the United Arab Emirates has become the ultimate destination for luxury travel. The Burj Al-Arab was the first to coin the concept of a 7-star hotel in Dubai. And as of July, Emirates...

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August 20, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (3)

Armchair Travelers Tune In For Olympics United Ads

Flying can be a dream, according to United Airlines advertisements that debuted during the 2008 Summer Olympics. As air travel gets pricey, carriers are doing their best to attract first-class and business travelers - in part by touting their in-flight...

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August 18, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

FAA Tapes Reveal Obama Jet Drama

The unexpected landing of Sen. Barack Obama's plane was indeed an emergency despite earlier efforts to downplay the incident, ABC News' Investigative team reported Thursday. Audio tapes of the plane landing on July 7 in St. Louis revealed that the...

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August 14, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (18)

Country’s First Bike-Rental Kiosks Hit D.C.

America's first self-serve bike share program means we'll always have Paris in the nation’s capital. The urban commuting option hits the states today after becoming wildly popular across the Atlantic. Commuters can pick up a bicycle at any of 10...

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August 13, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (2)

America Split on Airplane Cell Phone Use

Curling up for a snooze on the red eye? Imagine trying to drift off only to be kept wide awake by the person in the seat next to you having a lengthy and loud phone conversation with his buddy. What...

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August 7, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (6)

Airlines Will Cut Routes Before Holiday Travel

Travelers will have nearly 60 million fewer airline seats available to choose from during the 2008 holiday travel season than they did last year, according to numbers released today from the Official Airline Guide (OAG). Airlines worldwide are eliminating routes...

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August 6, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (1)