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F.U. Knighted: The world's worst airline
Dec 22nd, 2011 at 9:00AM:
While most people have experienced some form of bad customer service in their lives, I'd be surprised if it topped the treatment these two honeymooners receive trying to get on board a flight for F.U. Knighted Airlines. Luckily, the clip isn't a documentary of real life but a humorous skit directed and edited by Nathan "Party on Fifth Ave" Moore that pokes fun at bad customer service in the ...
Australian customs pushes foreigners on porn
Oct 20th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Tourists and business travelers are getting annoyed with the Australian government. Hey, nobody likes airport security and customs employees in any country, but this time, the Aussies have just gone too far. In an attempt to pacify fundamentalist Christians in the country, the authorities decided to target porn.
And hilarity ensued.
According to TechEye, "[S]ince that would not go down well ...Ask Gadling: How can I make an important trip more romantic?
Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
Today's question comes from Alvin in Westchester, New York.
"My fiancee and I have taken a number of trips together. Now we are planning our honeymoon, and I am wondering what to do to make it special? I've heard of rose petals on the bed, but I don't really know what else is available."
Gadling: First of all, congratulations. Secondly, good job for even asking, your fiancee's a lucky girl. ...Mexico City offers free honeymoon to first gay couple married in Argentina
Jul 18th, 2010 at 11:30AM: This week Argentina legalized gay marriage, the first Latin American country do so. Civil unions are legal in Uruguay, but Argentina's move puts same-sex marriages on the same footing with straight ones, with same-sex couples being allowed to adopt.
Mexico City, where gay marriages are also legal, has marked the occasion by offering a free honeymoon to the first gay couple married in Argentina. ...Luxury Lodges of Australia reflect sense of place, intimacy
Jun 1st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Economy, be damned! Fifteen of Australia's leading, independent luxury tourism properties have formed Luxury Lodges of Australia. The new association launched in late May to promote a distinctly Australian breed of high-end, ecologically-aware, experiential accomodations.
The group represents both long-established and new properties, ranging from wilderness lodges, vineyard retreats, and island ...17 great destinations for romance
May 21st, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Some say that romance is a lost art - but it's not. It's just hiding, waiting to be uncovered in some of the most beautiful places around the globe. Whether you are trying to show that special someone that they truly are special, making a proposal, or rekindling the flame you once had with your spouse, setting the stage is your first step to success. Whether you are searching for the perfect ...Professional honeymooners: dream job or nightmare?
Mar 30th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Does a half-year working honeymoon sound like your idea of a dream job? If so, you might want to contact RunawayBrideandGroom.com, an Irish travel agency catering to destination weddings and honeymoons.
But wait- there's more! You'll also be paid 20,000 euros (about $27,000). "The Ultimate Job" is the latest in a series of promotions designed to capture the public imagination and serve as a ...Big Island Hawaii: Four Seasons Hualalai hotel review
Jan 12th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
As a budget traveler, I've always been averse to spending much more than $150 per night on a hotel room. I've always figured, "it's just a room" and that aside from a comfortable bed in a quiet, clean building, I didn't really need more much. I never thought I would consider spending $500 for a single night in a hotel. But all that changed when I stayed at the Four Seasons Hualalai on ...Big Island Hawaii: The Resorts of the Kohala Coast
Jan 8th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
The Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island might not look like what you imagine when you think of Hawaii. While the grounds of the many resorts that line the coastline are lush and green, once you leave the confines of the property, you'll see a land that's almost barren, dotted with tiny shrubs and long expanses of hardened black lava from the last eruptions of the now dormant Hualālai volcano. ...In the Heart of Central America: Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Honduras
Dec 14th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Imagine walking down a lush green aisle to a small open-air wooden structure where billowy white curtains frame a view of a valley spread below and blueish mountains in the distance. An intimate group of family and friends has gathered to watch you say your vows on this hilltop and after the ceremony, they'll join you to celebrate as the sun sets and the lights of the village beneath you and ...Book a stay at Hawaii's Kona Village and get an $800 flight credit
Nov 24th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Last week, while on Hawaii, I had the chance to wander over to Kona Village Resort and stroll through the grounds. I was pretty impressed by what I saw. While the resort is located right next to the Four Seasons, the feel (while still luxury) is totally different.
Rooms here are hale - thatched roof bungalows in various forms. In keeping with the barefoot, carefree style of the resort, the ...Top 20 list of most bizarre holiday grievances - Number 1? An aroused elephant
Mar 17th, 2009 at 2:30PM: *SIGH* You know, when I travel, there are certain things that can get me down: long, unexplained delays at the airport. Trying to check in at a hotel, and the room isn't ready. And once checked in, a room that is dirty, or not what it was advertised to be. But in general, these are minor annoyances, and I know this. I get over it. But apparently, there are travelers who truly need to consider ...Volunteer honeymoons: Less traveled couple vacations
Apr 10th, 2008 at 2:30PM: I've always been against doing things you are "supposed" to do, especially the stuff that society expects. As an Indian girl from a large, well-to-do family, I'm expected to have a huge 5-day wedding and a long exotic honeymoon. Talking about both before and after event, as well as the unjustified amount of money spent on them, are a big part of the shenanigan which is why I've ruled them both ...Getting Married? Here's Some Good Advice.
Aug 23rd, 2007 at 10:00AM: My recent post about the wedding at Prague's Ruzyne airport got me recalling my own marriage to Carol in 2003. Travel's a big part of our life together. Even though we're both from Auckland, we actually met in Thailand, and more often than not it's her photographs which complement my words.
When we got married we'd already been living together for several years, so certainly didn't need anything ...Ideal Wedding Gift: A Honeymoon!
Jul 4th, 2007 at 12:22PM: I'm in a long-term relationship and we're not planning on tying the knot in the near future, but by the time we do, I suspect we will have all the things that typically go on a wedding registry: the blenders, linens, silverware, etc. So this idea of registering for a honeymoon instead of houseware sounds awesome! In fact, even if I didn't own a single plate, I'd probably still want to register for ...Have Your Honeymoon in Space
Feb 14th, 2007 at 1:45PM: My fiance and I occasionally speculate about where we'd like to have our honeymoon. Someplace urban? Someplace close to nature? Maybe both?
One option we hadn't considered, is space.
That's the plan for Loretta and George Whitesides, the couple who intend to have their honeymoon in zero gravity. You can learn all about the couple's mission du love at their new Web site, spacelove.org.
Here's an ...Celebrity Honeymoons
Feb 7th, 2007 at 3:58PM: Tom and Nicole went to Venice and stayed at the Hotel Cipriani, where Casanova reportedly woo'ed many women. Richard Burton and Liz Taylor visited Botswana's Chobe Game Reserve, where the views of the stars rival the views of the wildlife. Bill and Melinda Gates celebrated at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii, where they reserved all the rooms and all the airplane seats into the island to ...The Wandering Honeymooners
Dec 17th, 2006 at 9:50PM: OK, so maybe you spent your honeymoon watching your new spouse drop the wedding gift money at the Pai Gow Poker tables in Atlantic City. Come on. I can't be the only one. Well, it doesn't matter anyway because your honeymoon probably still pales in comparison to the following one. Television presenters Sarah Lane and Brendan Moran quit their jobs, tied the knot, and embarked upon a year-long, ...DailyCandy's Honeymoon Travel Guide
Jun 14th, 2006 at 6:24PM: Now that the wedding is over, time for the real adventure to kick in - the honeymoon. While I'm as far away from honeymooning as can be, a girl's still got her dreams and those dreams are what lead me to bring you these deliciously romantic honeymoon hideouts from DailyCandy. Tahiti, Mexico's Riviera, Vancouver Island and the Greek island of Santorini easily make the cut and offer something ...Honeymoon Like a Celebrity
Apr 5th, 2006 at 4:41PM: June fast approaches, and with
it, wedding season. Traditionally, the planning of the wedding often falls to the bride, with the grooms handling
the honeymoons. So, grooms, how's the planning coming along? Well, for those of you who may need a
little help, what about using the honeymoons your favourite celebrities enjoyed as your guide? About.com has a list of the honeymoons of
famous ...
