Chinese officials say they have the world's largest domestic tourism market based upon number of travelers. And the World Trade Organization says China is on track to become the number one international tourist destination by 2020. As economic development swells the ranks of China's middle-class, so does the demand for new destinations.
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The world's biggest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, took off Thursday on its maiden commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney. The historic Singapore Airlines flight SQ380 has drawn passengers from all the world. Here are some interesting facts about them.
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Whether it’s a journey through the forest to capture its changing hues; a tailgating adventure to cheer an alma mater to victory; or a late trek to the amusement park, fall is becoming an increasingly popular travel season.
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Microsoft Corp. launched Microsoft® Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services. The updated version of the program combines the No. 1 best-selling travel and mapping software1 for the United States and Canada, a sleek Global Positioning System (GPS) locator, and the inclusion of a new MSN® Direct receiver, providing drivers with current traffic updates and competitive gas prices without needing an Internet connection.
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Just in time for the most dangerous days of the year to drive – July 3 and 4 – the national Center for Excellence in Rural Safety (CERS) at the University of Minnesota today released a list of the states where Americans are more likely to die in a traffic crash on a rural road. For most people, riding in a motor vehicle is one of the most dangerous things they ever do, and this is particularly true when traveling on rural roads.
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Credit card issuers are finding it more and more difficult to compete for your business in recent years. To combat that rising difficulty, many credit card companies are offering rewards for using their card, especially travel rewards.
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Credit card holders are being warned that they may be wasting millions of pounds on fees by making purchases while abroad.
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Traveling abroad presents an ideal opportunity to master a foreign language. While the immersion process facilitates communication in a diverse world, people are often surprised to find they have difficulty returning to their native language.
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Whether by Land or by Sea, Cingular Makes it Easy to Stay Connected When Traveling Abroad
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