Travel articles More on Ditching Planes and the A320's Water-Friendly Design
Most flight crews get at least one day of training in a pool in swimsuits for that rarest of airline disasters, a ditching. If you think that sounds fun, you're wrong. Among other things, you have to demonstrate that you're a strong swimmer and that you're capable of climbing into and out of one of those inflatable evacuation chutes, which become life rafts in the water.
The Check-In Checklist: Where to stay before you die
When you're tired, off-kilter in a new city, or just need to get your head right, a great hotel will help you rediscover your balance.
Beat the Bidding System
Learn a few tricks to make your bid on hotel rooms work for you. Reclaim Romance: The world's most romantic restaurants
Our 12 restaurant picks from around the world have all the right elements--a seductive view, an unhurried atmosphere, terrific food.
Palm Springs Gay Resorts Offering Some Great Pre-Holidays Bargains
High season for those playful clothing-optional gay resorts in Palm Springs is pretty much now, but there's a bit of a shoudler season from now until Christmas, and this is...
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