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Yorktown, Virginia's New American Revolution War Museum
https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-american-revolution-war-museum-at-yorktown
2016-12-01T21:30:00.000Z
2016-12-01T21:30:00.000Z
William Annis Davis
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<div><p style="text-align:center;"><span class="font-size-4"><em><strong>The Sounds of Fifes & Drums</strong></em></span></p><p><b><br /></b> Driving along the beautiful Colonial National Parkway along the York River toward Yorktown, one can almost hear the sounds of fife and drums, regimental bands and the blistering sounds of a cannonade. Yorktown, the pivotal battle in Virginia which caused British General Cornwallis to surrender his army to combined American and French forces led by George Washington has a whole new sound. The sights and sounds of visiting Revolutionary history live!</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11234" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/main-entrance-1-300x251/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Main-entrance-1-300x251-300x251.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="Main-entrance-1-300x251-300x251.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p><br /> With the recent opening of Yorktown's American Revolution Museum (above), an 80,000 square foot building added on to the original 1976 Yorktown Victory Center Museum, featuring expanded exhibit halls and galleries one can do just that . New and expanded Education areas bring a new and dynamic dimension to interpreting the battle for the colonies successful effort from 1776 to 1783 to become independent of Great Britain.</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11081" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7662/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7662-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7662-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p><br /> As you take your first steps into the beautifully renovated vestibule and lobby of the American Revolution Museum to purchase your tickets (greeted by the famous marble statue of "Winged Victory" in the entrance and grand vestibule hall), explore the well stocked, brightly lit gift shop before (below) or after your visit, as you prefer. There is also an indoor/outdoor casual café just off the lobby to enjoy some downtime and treats.</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11082" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7664/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7664-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7664-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p><b><span><br /> Now the Revolution History Begins <br /> </span> </b></p><p>Opposite the gift shop is the museum theatr, where the short film <em>Liberty</em> will highlight the experiences of everyday colonists and patriots during the war via a storyteller who with the help of a moving panorama that is vibrantly illuminating and adds reality to the story.</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11087" class="wp-caption alignleft"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/img_7686/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7686-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7686-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p><b><br /></b> Leaving the theater, you start the walk down Revolutionary Hall where a timeline of events will lead you to the five permanent galleries in addition to the one changing gallery. Featured in the permanent galleries are incredible artifacts relating to the British and American empires,the changing relationships between the two adversaries, the Revolution itself, the American people, and the new nation. <br /> </p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11086" class="wp-caption alignright"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7684/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7684-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7684-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p><br /> Do not miss the photographs, as these are unique photos of people who actually lived and fought through the war and in some cases their remembrances. You may be of my mindset thinking photos of Revolutionary War participants did not exist until we remember that by the 1840’s or so photography, even though in its infancy, was able to capture some of the survivors in real time for all time!</p><p><br /> In the Revolution Gallery, also do not miss (I’ll say “do not miss a lot!) the opportunity to immerse yourself in a spectacular experiential theater that invites you to watch, listen and feel the sounds of the battlefield - even including wind, smoke, and cannon fire in a panorama setting. You will want to go twice!</p><p><br /> Outside the theater is a truly one-of-a-kind exhibit piece that has a hologram of different people from the period like American Dan Morgan, a legendary leader of the Virginia riflemen, as well as patriot nemesis Banastre Tarleton.</p><p><br /> <strong>Living History RevolutionaryEncampment</strong></p><p><br /> Leaving the gallery area, you will go outside to the investigate second half of this enlightening museum that being the "living history" encampment of soldiers (below) and a Revolutionary period farm, where you can have some hands-on fun and learn tactics and history drills of a Continental Army soldier.</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11098" class="wp-caption alignleft"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7740/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7740-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7740-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p></p><p>You can engage if you like, docents and period dress re-enactors all highly informative. At the soldier's encampment, I participated in marching drills and charges. Even espionage! Talk with and learn the many skills required to survive everyday living back in the day such as care and maintenance of weapons from expert volunteers.</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11091" class="wp-caption alignright"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7708/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7708-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7708-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd"><b> </b></dd></dl></div><p><b>The Revolutionary Period Farm</b></p><p><br /> At the farm one can delight in the vegetable gardens, raising chickens or learn about table manners when dining in the 18th century to crafts from weaving to cooperage. Baking and cooking are demonstrated and it's fresh fare for the troops and farm workers (below).</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11092" class="wp-caption alignleft"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7709/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7709-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7709-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p><b><br /></b> In early 2017 there is great news coming. Both theSoldiers Encampment and the farm areas will be greatly enlarged with many added features.</p><p><strong>The Edward Moss Family Farm</strong></p><p><br /> The new farm areas will include the living history recreation of the Edward Moss family farm, a real-life family which will emphasize day to day living on a colonial-era farm - including the lives of enslaved African Americans, of whom the Edward Moss owned six. Learning the manners and eating habits of a farm family will bring some real surprises to you thinking of daily living in colonial times!</p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11095" class="wp-caption alignleft"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7723/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7723-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7723-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p>Another new and exciting addition to the outdoor living history will be an amphitheater to hold 250 people. and taking the appearance of a redoubt (earthen mounded defensive position.) where artillery and other pieces of Revolutionary War period armament will be on display and presentations including hands-on tactics for using the weapons.</p><p></p><p><strong>Revolutionary Peninsula</strong></p><p><br /> The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is part of the triad of geographically closely related and historically important sites, the other two are Colonial Williamsburg and the 1607 Jamestown settlement Historic Jamestowne. All three are unique in their history and perspectives offering a broad range of interpretations. </p><p><span><b> </b></span></p><div class="mceTemp"><dl id="attachment_11088" class="wp-caption alignleft"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7696/" target="_blank"><img src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7696-300x225.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center" alt="IMG_7696-300x225.jpg?width=300" /></a></dt></dl></div><p></p><p><b>The Colonial National Historical Park <br /> <br /></b> While in Yorktown be sure to visit the Colonial National Historical Park at Yorktown, visit their museum and take an auto or bike tour of the battlefield as well as a guided walking tour of the historic district in the village. Follow the trail that led to freedom!</p><p></p><p><b>Explore the Area<br /> <br /></b> You can park your car at the American Revolution Museum or the Colonial National Historical Park and take a convenient bus that runs in a circle to the two museums and the shops in Yorktown. There is a quaint shopping area, places to eat or just stroll along the beautiful James River.</p><p>Lodging is readily available whether it be Bed and Breakfast, Inns or traditional hotel/motel choices.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://gallagherstravels.com/new-american-revolution-war-museum/img_7746/"><img class="wp-image-11099" src="http://gallagherstravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_7746.jpg" alt="All sorts of re-enactors are located throughout the museum and grounds to demonstrate daily activities as in this particular case, weapon inspection." width="438" height="328" /></a></p><p><br /> <br /> <span><b>Coming Up in 2017<br /> <br /></b></span></p><p>Important dates in early 2017 are March 23-April 4 when the official grand opening of the entire site will take place including the completed Outdoor Living History Program and the expanded Continental Army encampment. If you love or want to learn more about the history of the United States, one cannot pick a more vibrant area to explore, experience and hopefully understand why and how America has become the place that it is. The Revolutionary War Museum at Yorktown is a grand place to start. I would allow a full day to explore the Revolutionary War Museum, the Colonial National Park, the battlefield, and downtown. Perhaps two days if American history is your passion. If other travelers in your party get weary they can easily take the bus to Yorktown and relax on the riverfront. Multi-attraction tickets good for more than a day are available.</p><p><br /> <br /> <span><b>Accessibility</b></span></p><p><b><br /></b> The museums are totally accessible for wheelchairs and scooters while the battlefield is a lot of walking through fields and some small hills with occasional boardwalks. The living history areas were a little rough on the paths at the grand opening but I’m sure they will be accessible in 2017. Contact them if you have other special needs. There is a great deal of walking involved so wear comfortable shoes and carry water.</p><p>For travel plans and visits, please see <a href="http://www.visityorktown.org">www.visityorktown.org</a>, <a href="http://www.historyisfun.org/yorktown-victory-center/new-yorktown-museum">www.historyisfun.org/yorktown-victory-center/new-yorktown-museum</a>, <a href="http://www.visityorktown.org">www.colonialwilliamsburg.com</a>, and <a href="http://www.visityorktown.org">www.nps.gov</a>.</p><p></p><div class="mceTemp"></div><p><b> </b></p></div>
Extra Room in Economy: But Will It Last?
https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/aisle-seat-economy-american-airlines
2014-06-25T19:00:00.000Z
2014-06-25T19:00:00.000Z
Ed Wetschler
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<div><p><font color="#262626"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008851459,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008851459,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="324" class="align-right" alt="9008851459?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008851682,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a>If you've flown on any of American Airlines' 737s in the past year or two, you've seen bolted-in seat trays in rows 16 and 17 that prevent the middle seat from being occupied. The result: Seats A (window), C and D (aisle), and F offer extra elbow room and places for drinks and stashing small carry-ons. Me, I'm on a run, having recently taken four straight flights where I sat in the much-coveted Row 16.</font></font></font></p>
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<p><font color="#262626"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font>Nice, but don't you find this somewhat strange? <br /> After all, American Airlines' largesse would seem to run counter to the ethos of cramming as many paying customers as possible into Economy Class. What motivates American to bestow this gift of private space (and of being able to use your arm rest) upon us lowly sardines? </font></font></font></p>
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<p><strong><font color="#262626"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font>Unhappy Flight Attendants</font></font></font></strong></p>
<p><font color="#262626"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font>American Airlines did not take those middle seats off the market out of sheer humanitarianism, nor did the company do this to assuage guilt over having treated its customers like circus clowns in a Mini-Cooper. Rather, it has to do with Federal aviation regulations, which mandate one flight attendant for every 50 passengers. Since those 737s were configured for 154 passengers, American decided that it made better business sense to leave four seats empty than to pay a fourth flight attendant.</font></font></font></p>
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<p><font color="#262626"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font>The flight attendants, I can tell you, are not amused. And soon enough, maybe you won't be, either, because American may start selling those middle seats again. Mind you, I can't confirm that, in part because conversions like this can rarely be predicted to the exact day. </font></font></font><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#262626;">However, there's another factor, as well: When I sent a journalist's inquiry to the good people at American Airlines, they did not respond to my request for more information.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#262626;">The Armrest Wars</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#262626;">If the brass won't respond, what do the rank-and-file -- that is, flight and gate attendants -- say? That the armrest wars will resume around October, give or take a few weeks. Since the economics haven't changed -- the airline might still be paying more for an additional flight attendant than it would net from selling those four seats -- this might be a case of American Airlines making a concession to its work force. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#262626;">Meanwhile, if you're flying American these next few months, find out if your plane will be a 737. If it is, carpe diem.</span></p>
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How Not To Travel Like An Ugly American
https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/how-not-to-travel-like-an-ugly
2010-06-10T19:53:36.000Z
2010-06-10T19:53:36.000Z
Kaleel Sakakeeny
https://tripatini.com/members/KaleelSakakeeny
<div><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LsHUK0CGCQs6bXa_7gkq6Pof0dzRa7ymPcRZ9zZ0Nsc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_AnBusKXSA8o/TBERCRw15xI/AAAAAAAAB3U/l346hyflTEo/s800/ugly%20american-thumb.jpg" alt="ugly%20american-thumb.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-align:right;">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/travel.video/FromKaleel?authkey=Gv1sRgCIaWy9qJ5r_9WA&feat=embedwebsite">From Kaleel</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />How Not To Travel Like An “Ugly American”<br /><br />It's part of travel's enduring mythology: The American tourist, unable to manage even a few sentences in any language other than English, and oblivious to the culture and traditions of other countries.. <br /><br />The unflattering image of the "Ugly American" is a bit unfair, perhaps, but the "USA Number 1!" attitude persists among many American travelers, and <a href="http://www.learnaboutcultures.com">Dean Foster</a>, self-styled master of global etiquette and cross-cultural trainer to the world, is trying to do something about it. <br /><br />He wrote five books on intercultural global solutions. <br />Foster says that what we don’t know about cultural differences could ruin our vacation-or screw up a business deal. Or just make us look bad in the eyes of a host country. <br /><br />He points out that well-meaning advice, like "when in Rome do as the Romans do" is perfectly accurate but useless advice - if you don't know what the Romans do, and why. <br />For example, Dean says, you should never bring a dozen red roses to a dinner party in Italy. <br />You should send them the next day.<br />And be sure they’re not red because that improperly implies romance, and anyway, Italians prefer an odd number of flowers.<br /><br />Didn’t know that? Most people don't.<br /><br />Foster ‘s snapshots of cultural “do’s and don'ts” are insightful and fun, ranging from the simply social to the seriously corporate. <br /><br />Say you’re in Australia, in the middle of a tense business discussion that's going no where, and you say, "Can we table this for awhile?" <br />But your Australian colleague keeps right on talking about exactly the topic you want to put aside. <br />What’s wrong with her? <br />Nothing. <br />To "table something" in Australia means to bring it forward for discussion, to put it on the table. This is the opposite of what Americans mean, so watch your American idioms.<br /><br />Even if one never leaves home, or doesn't do business abroad, Dean's downloadable <a href="">Culture Guides-To-Go</a> are eye-opening and helpful. <br /><br />John Samellas, CEO of <a href="http://www.medselfed.com">MedselfEd</a> a medical patient education site, says that Foster's guides and insights provide him with just enough "cutting edge" to make a positive difference in his business and social travels abroad. "It's not that I'd be lost without them," Samellas says, "but having the cultural insight is a definite advantage."<br /><br />Take <a href="http://www.deanfosterassociates.com/learn-about-cultures/quiz">Foster's Culture Quiz</a> (free) by picking out a country, and seeing if you can answer the questions he asks about visiting and doing business there. <br />I had a tough time, but I did know that in Russia you never break eye contact with your host (or with whomever is toasting you) from the moment you pick up your glass, to the moment you down the vodka and bang the glass on the table.<br />I also guessed that you should never use a first name in France when being introduced to someone for the first time, especially when they're not introduced to you by their first name.<br /><br />Foster’s site is also rich with hot travel articles and topics, and a book store that sells titles including <span style="font-style:italic;">Bargaining Across Borders</span> or <span style="font-style:italic;">The Global Etiquette Guide to Europe</span> (or Asia, the Middle East, etc.), providing multiple aspects of cross-cultural insights. <br /><br />You'll absolutely want to know not to make dramatic gestures in China. The Chinese find such gestures offensive. <br />Good advice, I’m sure, if you’re ever stuck in a Beijing traffic jam.<br /><br />Know any "Ugly Americans?" <br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
Wisconsin Cheeses Make Domino’s Pizza Extra Yummy
https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/wisconsin-cheeses-make-dominos
2010-11-08T21:12:38.000Z
2010-11-08T21:12:38.000Z
Steve Mirsky
https://tripatini.com/members/SteveMirsky964
<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img style="width:241px;height:224px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008582460,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dominos-pizza-pays-homage-to-wisconsin-introduces-the-wisconsin-6-cheese-specialty-pizza-105199249.html" target="_blank">Wisconsin 6 Cheese</a> pizza introduced by Domino’s last month takes their efforts of <a href="http://more.dominos.com/behindthepizza" target="_blank">getting behind the pizza</a> one giant step further. As part of Domino’s American Legends specialtypizza line, the Wisconsin 6 adds cheese head fanaticism to Domino’s newhand-tossed crust and tasty herbed sauce proving once again that onlytop quality fresh ingredients are used to make each and every pizza.</p><p><br /></p><p>As European settlers migrated west across the United States, Wisconsin’s climate and rolling grasslands made it perfect for farming.First it was wheat, hops, and other grains and then in 1841, dairyfarming blossomed yielding an abundance of top-quality milk. In order topreserve the ever increasing quantities of excess milk, farmers madecheese on family farms but it didn’t take long for commercial productionto catch on. <a href="http://www.swissworld.org/en/switzerland/swiss_specials/swiss_cheese/cheese_in_switzerland/" target="_blank">Swiss</a>was among the first Old-World cheeses produced in Wisconsin. ThenItalians brought their popular Mozzarella and Provolone as well as theblue-veined Gorgonzola. The French produced creamy, soft-ripenedCamembert & Brie and from Germany came the delights of Muenster andLimburger. The English contributed Cheddar, and the Dutch, Gouda andEdam. Innovative new cheeses like Colby were also created.</p><p><br /></p><p>Today, nearly 13,000 dairy farms throughout Wisconsin supply milk used in the 2.6 billion pounds of cheese produced annually. No otherState has more skilled and licensed cheese makers or offers a <a href="http://mastercheesemakerbook.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Master Cheesemaker Program</a>that matches European standards. Domino’s taps into this heritage withtheir Wisconsin 6 by combining a healthy cross-cut of WisconsinMozzarella, Feta, Provolone, Cheddar, Parmesan and Asiago on a crustsprinkled with oregano. In fact, their <a href="https://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/dominos-brings-focus-group-to-the-dairy-farm_b8593" target="_blank">promotional video shot on location in Blanchardville, Wisconsin</a>opens with real consumers assuming they are attending a focus groupwithin an office building but are shocked when the walls collapserevealing they are actually in the middle of a dairy farm. As a specialtreat, I’m offering a $20 Domino’s gift card to anyone who leaves thebest description of their favorite cheese and why it should beon a pizza.</p><blockquote><p><em>photo courtesy of Domino’s Pizza</em></p></blockquote></div>
New Travel Search Engine Adds Big Value to Airfare Searches
https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/new-travel-search-engine-adds
2010-05-28T17:14:50.000Z
2010-05-28T17:14:50.000Z
Kaleel Sakakeeny
https://tripatini.com/members/KaleelSakakeeny
<div><table style="width:auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/diWU6ogV1P5nzooeRTFoV_of0dzRa7ymPcRZ9zZ0Nsc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_AnBusKXSA8o/S_8yT7vzyTI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/qj7XEjEq1Dw/s800/InsideTrip_logo_HQ.jpg" alt="InsideTrip_logo_HQ.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;text-align:right;">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/travel.video/FromKaleel?authkey=Gv1sRgCIaWy9qJ5r_9WA&feat=embedwebsite">From Kaleel</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Debut of Inside Trip.Com: Adding Big Value to Airfare Searches <br /><br />Last week marked the debut of <a href="http://www.insidetrip.com">InsideTrip.com</a>, a new breed of airfare meta search engine.<br /><br />While <a href="http://www.kayak.com">Kayak</a> and other legacy search engines are perfectly capable of coming up with comparative air fares, the well-laid out, graphics-driven InsideTrip.com takes the search experience to a new level. <br />It evaluates an airline's itinerary and scores it, assigning it a "Trip Quality" rating based on twelve factors including aircraft age, on-time stats, lost bags rank, leg room, connect times, etc., grouped under Speed, Comfort and Ease.<br /><br />CEO and Founder, David Pelter, with whom I test drove the site, says the company's software and relational data base then overlay these ""quality criteria" against a real time booking option, and display the results graphically next to the price.<br /><br />For example, my June Boston to San Francisco trip listed multiple airlines and prices. But, it also assigned each itinerary a score. <br /><br />United Airlines ($372.00) ranked an 83 in overall trip quality, but an American Airlines itinerary for a few bucks less had a Trip Quality rank of 62.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />The American flight had a 3 hour and 40 minute connect time; ranked 11th for lost bags among the top twenty airlines; there was an inch or so less leg room. Also, the fleet was 8.1 years, in contrast to the 1.8 years for the United aircraft.<br /><br />This data is conveniently and graphically posted next to the flight options.<br /><br />Pelter says his site also gives travelers a chance to know the real price of their ticket, a very crucial function since the real price of a ticket is buried beneath layers of fees and taxes.<br /><br />To calculate fares with expected fees for my United flight I indicated I had one checked bag, wanted one soft drink and two alcoholic drinks. <br />InsideTrip did the math. <br />My bag costs $50.00. The soft drinks were free. The alcoholic drinks set me back $35.00, so the $372.00 quickly became $458.00.<br /><br />And that's good to know before I go. <br /><br />The site books in real time through <a href="http://www.orbitz.com">Orbitz</a> and American Airlines. I questioned if the quality ratings would be would biased in favor of American, until I saw that AA did no better, and in some cases worse in the ratings.<br /><br />InsideTrip has grasped the psychology of social networking sites by going beyond providing basic search engine data, and adding value and transparency to airline searches, while creating more comfort for bookers and lookers. <br /><br />How useful will InsideTrip.com be for you?<br /><br /></div>
Lions, Tigers, No Clothes? Oh, My! Discover the Bare Facts About a Naked Vacation
https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/lions-tigers-no-clothes-oh-my
2010-07-27T16:10:53.000Z
2010-07-27T16:10:53.000Z
Connie Motz
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<div><p style="text-align:left;"><img width="225" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296534465,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" style="float:left;width:157px;height:210px;" /><font size="2">Are you tired of <span style="font-weight:bold;">dragging</span> your luggage through the airport? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Frustrated</span> that it tips over and won't turn when it's supposed to? Does it irk you when you have to stuff your carry-on in the overhead bin by <span style="font-weight:bold;">pushing</span> and shoving?<br /></font></p><font size="2"><br />Well, if so, maybe it's time for a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Nakation</span>. Yep, you got it, a naked vacation. Just think, you'll never have to pack again! You won't have to worry about baggage charges or airport security - you'll be free in more ways than one!<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight:bold;">American Association of Nude Recreation</span> (AANR) has over 250 resorts, clubs, campgrounds, and RV parks, where you can choose to enjoy your Nakation.<br /><br />Erich Schuttauf, AANR's Executive Director states, "To avoid added baggage <span style="font-weight:bold;">stress</span><span style="font-weight:bold;">de-stress</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">rejuvenate</span> you, plan a Nakation – a vacation to a nudist resort! All you’ll need for the week (sunscreen, cap, sunglasses, shoes and toiletries) can fit in a small carry on that will fit under the seat, avoiding even carry on bag fees."<br /><br />He continues, "So avoid the hassles of <span style="font-weight:bold;">security</span> screening bag issues, worries over lost belongings because you can’t lock your luggage to protect checked valuables. And the fact that overhead compartments never seem large enough for carry on roller bags. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Take a Nakation</span>.”<br /><br />For more information, visit <a style="font-weight:bold;" href="http://www.aanr.com/">AANR</a>.<br /><br />Photo Courtesy of American Association of Nude Recreation.<br />Travel Writer ©2010 by Connie Motz. All Rights Reserved.<br /> as you embark upon a vacation, whose purpose is to</font> <br /></div>