http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews RSS Feed for Travel News en-us Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:01 GMT http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/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. http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/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. http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/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. http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/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? http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/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. http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/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. http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/20120318_tragedy_time_tourism.html To most of the world, the name Titanic means tragedy, spiced with romance, sacrifice and luxury. But in Belfast, where it was built, the doomed ship is a triumph of industry, enterprise and engineering. http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/20120318__MythBusters_exhibit_takes_scientific_fun_on_the_road.html Who gets wetter, someone walking in the rain or running? Is it really possible to hang from a cliff by your fingers until help arrives like they do in the movies? And is Superman the only one who is faster than a speeding bullet? http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/20120226_Aviation_nerds_take_off_on_the_ultimate_insider_trip.html ABOARD AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 9454 » Eric Mueller's vacation started when his plane filled with smoke. http://www.staradvertiser.com/travel/travelnews/20120129__Close-ups_offer_wide_view_of_culture.html Photographer Annie Leibovitz says she has come back from some dark days and revived her creativity with a new project now on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum that marks a departure from her popular celebrity portraits.