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4 Ekim 2010 Pazartesi
BEST HOLIDAY PLACES
3 Ekim 2010 Pazar
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World's Best Beach Holidays
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We have travelled to some of the world's best destinations and beaches and this site gives a taste of the world's best holiday destinations waiting for you. ...
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FLY BUSINESS CLASS FOR LESS
10 Ocak 2010 Pazar
Fly Business Class for Less
Get Business Class Comfort Without the Cost
The "business class" experience varies widely from airline to airline. On smaller carriers, business class may mean little more than two additional inches of leg room and a meal. On larger carriers, business class competes with first-class service for luxurious experiences, for which people are willing to pay significantly more.
If you're flying economy, you can still position yourself to have a business-class-like experience with a little imagination and planning. In these days of no-frills travel, there is often little difference between a lackluster business-class seat and a well-planned economy experience on a less than fully booked flight.
1. Check out the facilities in the airports you are traveling to and from. Many airports now have pay-per-visit "business class lounges" where you can rest up, work on the Internet, have a snack and feel as if you've paid for a full-fare business-class ticket (at least before departure). Also ask your airline if they are running any promotions for a pay-per-visit at their own lounge - an increasingly popular phenomenon, designed to make the airline an extra buck and introduce economy-class flyers to what they're missing.
2. Check into upgrading to the new sections between business and economy. These seats combine qualities of both at a cheaper price than regular business class. If you can't upgrade, ask your travel agent or the airline's customer service for a flight that is often not fully booked. When it comes to comfort, there is a substantial difference between flying with an empty seat next to you and traveling on a fully booked flight.
3. Order vegetarian meals in advance. They are often served first and usually consist of fresher, healthier fare.
4. Pack your own amenities kit. Bring eye shades, travel socks, an inflatable pillow, mints and a plastic bag containing a small bottle (3-oz.) of luxurious moisturizer, a mini toothbrush, three ounces of toothpaste and mouthwash. You won't be missing much. Many business-class kits now offer the same basic items.
5. Get a seat in the front of the plane. You'll be the last one on (more time for phone calls and food) and the first one off. It's a good place to be in case of razor-thin connection times.
6. Take advantage of pre-boarding. If you are elderly, physically disabled or have small children, step to the front of the line and get on first.
7. Be very, very nice to your flight attendant. Polite and friendly passengers get better treatment. If you find yourself being ignored or getting shoddy service, always ask for the purser and make your complaint at the top of the food chain.
8. Never assume you'll get enough to eat in economy class. Bring your own non-liquid snacks (like packaged smoked almonds-which they'll probably be serving in business class) for the long lulls between meals. Also, be aware that many airlines don't serve full breakfasts even on transatlantic flights-even on business class the breakfasts tend to be skimpy these days. The most you'll get in economy will be a muffin or a small yogurt, so if you tend to be hungry in the morning, pack your own supplements.
9. Find a human to check in with, not a machine, and then ask for a bulk-head or an exit-row seat. You may not get one, but if you do, you'll have a significant amount of bonus legroom. If none are available, ask for a row with an empty seat beside you. After checking in, double-check the position of your seat at the gate, just to make sure a mistake wasn't made that puts you in the center seat. It happens more often than you'd think.
10. Pass up your laptop for personal entertainment. Increasingly aware of baggage limitations, thefts and other potential problems, many business travelers are putting aside their bulky laptops and opting for memory sticks instead. Bring a small portable entertainment system loaded with films instead of all that work you know you won't get done in flight. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
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Fly Business Class for Less
Get Business Class Comfort Without the Cost
The "business class" experience varies widely from airline to airline. On smaller carriers, business class may mean little more than two additional inches of leg room and a meal. On larger carriers, business class competes with first-class service for luxurious experiences, for which people are willing to pay significantly more.
If you're flying economy, you can still position yourself to have a business-class-like experience with a little imagination and planning. In these days of no-frills travel, there is often little difference between a lackluster business-class seat and a well-planned economy experience on a less than fully booked flight.
1. Check out the facilities in the airports you are traveling to and from. Many airports now have pay-per-visit "business class lounges" where you can rest up, work on the Internet, have a snack and feel as if you've paid for a full-fare business-class ticket (at least before departure). Also ask your airline if they are running any promotions for a pay-per-visit at their own lounge - an increasingly popular phenomenon, designed to make the airline an extra buck and introduce economy-class flyers to what they're missing.
2. Check into upgrading to the new sections between business and economy. These seats combine qualities of both at a cheaper price than regular business class. If you can't upgrade, ask your travel agent or the airline's customer service for a flight that is often not fully booked. When it comes to comfort, there is a substantial difference between flying with an empty seat next to you and traveling on a fully booked flight.
3. Order vegetarian meals in advance. They are often served first and usually consist of fresher, healthier fare.
4. Pack your own amenities kit. Bring eye shades, travel socks, an inflatable pillow, mints and a plastic bag containing a small bottle (3-oz.) of luxurious moisturizer, a mini toothbrush, three ounces of toothpaste and mouthwash. You won't be missing much. Many business-class kits now offer the same basic items.
5. Get a seat in the front of the plane. You'll be the last one on (more time for phone calls and food) and the first one off. It's a good place to be in case of razor-thin connection times.
6. Take advantage of pre-boarding. If you are elderly, physically disabled or have small children, step to the front of the line and get on first.
7. Be very, very nice to your flight attendant. Polite and friendly passengers get better treatment. If you find yourself being ignored or getting shoddy service, always ask for the purser and make your complaint at the top of the food chain.
8. Never assume you'll get enough to eat in economy class. Bring your own non-liquid snacks (like packaged smoked almonds-which they'll probably be serving in business class) for the long lulls between meals. Also, be aware that many airlines don't serve full breakfasts even on transatlantic flights-even on business class the breakfasts tend to be skimpy these days. The most you'll get in economy will be a muffin or a small yogurt, so if you tend to be hungry in the morning, pack your own supplements.
9. Find a human to check in with, not a machine, and then ask for a bulk-head or an exit-row seat. You may not get one, but if you do, you'll have a significant amount of bonus legroom. If none are available, ask for a row with an empty seat beside you. After checking in, double-check the position of your seat at the gate, just to make sure a mistake wasn't made that puts you in the center seat. It happens more often than you'd think.
10. Pass up your laptop for personal entertainment. Increasingly aware of baggage limitations, thefts and other potential problems, many business travelers are putting aside their bulky laptops and opting for memory sticks instead. Bring a small portable entertainment system loaded with films instead of all that work you know you won't get done in flight. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
BEST AIRPORTS FOR A LAYOVER
Best Airports for a Layover
When It Comes to Being Stuck, These Airports Rock
Let's face it. Unless you're traveling by private jet, air travel these days is anything but fun.
From long security lines and cramped coach seating to a near universal lack of free food on domestic routes, getting from point A to point B by commercial airlines in the US lacks any hint of grandeur.
As rising ticket rates price many passengers out of expensive nonstop routes, there's a good chance that a layover will be part of your travel plans. And with more and more flights being delayed, chances are you're going to be spending a lot more time in the departure lounge than you'd like.
But it's not all bad news.
There are some fine airports out there -- both in America and abroad -- where waiting to board your flight can actually be enjoyable.
Here are some of our favorite airports when it comes to getting stuck.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Atlanta, Georgia
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport -- the world's busiest passenger airport -- encompasses 6 concourses and a sprawling main terminal that stretch across 130 acres, with more than 180 gates. But timely underground trains transporting passengers between the departure zones mean you have vast terrain you can explore while waiting for your connecting flight. If you're not into terminal-hopping by train, you can spend your layover getting some exercise by wandering the miles of tunnels connecting the terminals. The underground passages are usually pretty empty and make for a leisurely stroll before you squeeze yourself into another coach seat. The airport's a shopping paradise, too, featuring more than 200 concessions and retailers. Even the food courts are pleasant, with plenty of seating near electrical outlets so you can charge your cell phone and laptop while you eat. There's also live music in the food court to keep you entertained.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California
We know, we know -- we can hear you groaning already. And we agree -- LAX is a big, swirling, hectic and often disorganized mass of traveling humanity. And there are plenty of airports with better retail therapy and far more serene surrounds. But when it comes to people-watching as a means of making a layover fly by, it doesn't get any better than LAX. Travelers from east and west converge in the world's fifth-busiest passenger airport, and you've got the added bonus of possible celebrity sightings to while away the hours. Just watching the big black-and-white departure boards flicker through exotic destinations -- Papeete, Hong Kong, Auckland -- is enough to get your wanderlust going. And for killer California cuisine in contemporary surrounds, snag a table at the Encounter Restaurant in the main terminal while keeping an eye out for starlets who are similarly stuck.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands
A major international hub, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is a sophisticated stopover. Where else can you spend your time between flights ogling masterpieces by Dutch painters such as Van Gogh on display from the city's legendary Rijksmuseum? Just beyond passport control is where you'll find the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the first museum in the world to be annexed in an airport -- and admission is free. On the opposite end of the cultural spectrum is the Holland Casino in departure hall 2 between gates E and F, where you can work on winning some euros with your dollars before making your connection. Other airport amenities include mini office spaces for rent and endless duty-free shopping options. And how's this for turning a layover into a day to remember? You can actually get married at Schiphol, thanks to the airport's in-terminal wedding-planning service.
Singapore Changi Airport
From free internet access and free movies to special napping cubicles available to rent by the hour, themed gardens with sunflowers and koi ponds, spa services and world-class shopping, Singapore's Changi Airport brings a layover as close as possible to a Zen transit experience. Near the Ambassador Transit Hotel in Terminal 1, there's even a Balinese-themed swimming pool and a whirlpool open to non-hotel guests for a small fee, towel and fruity drink included. Though the in-airport amenities make it tempting to spend even a long layover indoors, if you're inclined to check out one of the world's cleanest and most organized cities, you can sign up for a free city tour of Singapore. A layover of at least 5 hours is sufficient to take part in the 2-hour bus tour of the city's cultural and colonial sights that departs from the main terminal.
Munich Airport Centre, Germany
For sheer architectural beauty and first-class amenities, few airports can hang with the big MAC -- Munich Airport Centre, Germany's second-busiest airport after Frankfurt. MAC takes the cake when it comes to aesthetics. Terminal 2 here is an architectural masterpiece wrought with sweeping sails, metal beams and glass galore. Its fishbowl effect shelters you from the roar of departing jets while bringing the rush of air travel tantalizing close. Hopefully, hunger will strike while you're here and you can indulge in a beer and weisswurst. If you're lucky enough to be here from late November through the end of December, you can experience a traditional German Christmas market outside the terminal, complete with an ice-skating rink, alfresco stalls selling gluhwein and bratwursts and plenty of Bavarian holiday liquid cheer.
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