Travel http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel RSS Feed for Travel en-us Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:01 GMT Travalo Excel http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120520_travalo_excel.html The Excel, which comes in nine colors, including some that won't threaten masculinity, holds about 65 sprays if filled to the max. The Search for Signs of Hawaiian Life http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120520_the_search_for_signs_of_hawaiian_life.html Airfare Rates http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120520_airfare_rates.html Nonemergency calls annoy attendants http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120513_trip_advisor_Nonemergency_calls_annoy_attendants.html A few weeks ago I posted a question from a reader who saw another passenger on her flight use the call button three times for nonemergency reasons. Here are some thoughts from a Delta Air Lines flight attendant with 34 years' experience. The WhatchyaGot bag http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120513_travel_gear_the_whatchyagot_bag.html What is it: A small travel bag that defies anyone to be disorganized. It's perfect for toiletries, medication or other small items that become a nuisance in primary luggage. Auto upgrades aren’t for everyone http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/Auto_upgrades_arent_for_everyone.html Was I doing something wrong by declining an upgrade at a rental-car agency? • If you rent a beach house and find food in the kitchen cabinets, can you eat it? Headphone wearer needs a gag, too http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120422_Headphone_wearer_needs_a_gag_too.html The guy next to me on my flight last night was playing Tetris on his iPhone. He was wearing headphones, which was great, but sometimes (when he lost, I assume) he’d slam his hand down on the tray table or swear. D.C. celebrates 'Japan Spring' with exhibits http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120408_dc_celebrates_japan_spring_with_exhibits.html WASHINGTON » In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Japanese gift of cherry blossom trees to Washington, D.C., two major art museums have joined forces for a "Japan Spring" trifecta. Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120408_signs_of_hawaiian_life_in_the_universe.html Waialua's wonders http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/20120401__Waialuas_wonders.html Waialua residents will be the first to admit their town is not a happening place; the biggest event of the week might be an exhibit of local art at the public library. But that's precisely why Kyoko Johnson and her husband, Tor, decided to live and work there.