Travel News – Nudist Hotel, More Birds, Mexico Violence, New Landmarks
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If you have trouble figuring out what to pack for a trip then have I got a hotel for you…
Check In at Germany’s First Naked Hotel
Clothes will be strictly forbidden on the premises of Germany’s first hotel for nudists, which will open shortly in the southwestern Black Forest region. Guests will be required to remove their clothes at the entrance and must be naked at all times while on the premises, according to the strict house rules that have already been posted on the Internet.
If you have a fear of flying after flight 332 got hit by birds and ended up landing in the Hudson, then one airport you might not want to fly out of is Sacramento.
Jet returns to Calif. airport after bird strike
A United Airlines flight bound for Chicago had to return to the Sacramento airport after hitting a bird during takeoff.
The Sacramento airport is in the Pacific flyway for migratory birds and reports more bird strikes annually than any other airport in the western United States.
If you got off a plane that filled with smoke because of a mechanical issue, would you get right on another one. The passengers on this plane did.
United jet with engine trouble lands in Maine
A United Airlines jet carrying 178 passengers and 11 crew members from London to Washington, D.C., has made an emergency landing in Maine because of mechanical problems.
More and more tourists are canceling trips or retirement plans to Mexico (my family included). If you are still going there are some good safety tips in this article.
Violence in Mexico: A Cause of Concern for Retirees Looking to Travel or Relocate
Mexico is the favorite travel destination for Americans and it’s also the most favored place outside the U.S. for retirees to relocate. The country’s warm climate, familiar culture, and low costs naturally attract retirees. Now, however, drug-related violence and–to a lesser extent–Mexico’s own recessionary pressures have made parts of Mexico dangerous. The U.S. State Department renewed its Mexico travel alert last month. Requests are escalating for more protection by U.S. border troops. Visits to major travel sites, such as Fodor’s, reveal rising traveler concerns and travel cancellations.
The U.S. has named a number of new Historic Landmarks including President Lincoln’s Cottage and San Francisco’s Bay, Angel Island Immigration Station. Read more:
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