A Hong Kong based travel writer departs on a press trip to Hainan Island, where he arrives at Sanya's Phoenix International Airport.
My First Trip to Hawai’i: Lazy Days and Sundays
There was so much to see and do in Honolulu, but most of the time the Accidental Travel Writer just spent the day lying in the sun, playing in the surf, and occasionally chatting with other tourists
My First Trip to Hawai’i: Arrival in Honolulu
Following a few days in Hilo, the Accidental Travel Writer arrives in Honolulu, where he checks into an apart-hotel. Hawaiian Airlines, book ticket, lowest fare
My First Trip to Hawaii: Departure from Oakland Airport
Travelogue: an 18 year California boy's Hawaiian adventure begins.
My First Trip to Hawai’i: Collecting Sunsets
A California boy starts collecting sunets in Hawaii at 18. Hawaiian Airlines. Book tickets. Lowest web fares.
FAA Acts Against People Aiming Lasers at Aircraft
With the number of reported incidents of people aiming lasers at aircraft on the rise in the United States, action is being taken by the US government to stem the tide of the potential fatal activity. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt have jointly announced that the FAA …
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Airbus and Boeing Both Claim Victory in WTO Ruling
According to a press release issued by Boeing on Thursday 31 March 2011, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled that European Union plane maker Airbus has enjoyed billions of euros in illegal government subsidies to fund its commercial airplane business over the last four decades. The ruling was seen in the United States as …
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What’s New in Singapore This Spring
Singapore has a host of exciting new attractions for tourists this spring. Here is a short list of some of the Lion City's newest offerings. New Architecture - The Helix Bridge Linking Marina Bay to Marina Centre, the Helix Bridge is Singapore's newest landmark. This 280-metre pedestrian link way features the world’s first ‘double-helix’ structure. The …
Top 10 Ways to Get Upgraded to Business Class
Getting upgraded to business class - here are some insider's tip from an industry prof[esional on how to increase your odds. Aviation. Airlines
Hong Kong Travelers Prefer ATMs to Carrying Large Sums of Cash
When it comes to carrying large sums of cash, most Hong Kong travelers don't leave home with it, a consumer survey carried out by Visa reveals. Instead they prefer to withdraw cash at ATMs after they have arrived in their overseas destination. According to the Visa survey, 25% of Hong Kong travelers would rather take …
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