I wonder if the tours of this historic nuclear plant will get glowing reviews?

Unspoiled Nature in Shadow of a Nuclear Site

The 586-square-mile Hanford Site, administered by the United States Department of Energy, played a major role in the building of the world’s first atomic bomb and produced roughly two-thirds of the plutonium used in the nation’s nuclear weapons arsenal before operations ceased in the 1980s.

In recent years the Energy Department, which oversees the Hanford Site’s cleanup, has opened the area to tours of sites like the B Reactor, the world’s first production-scale nuclear reactor. And in 2000 the 195,000 acres of shrub steppe that surrounds the site was declared a national monument.

Conspiracy theorists will have a field day with this rumor started by the U.S. Government.

US Government advises technology executives to trash mobile phones after returning from China

According to CRN, Mark Bregman — the chief technology officer of Symantec — said that he was advised by government officials to keep a separate computer for use in China, so he left behind his MacBook Pro when boarding a plane to Beijing and instead used a MacBook Air exclusively while in the country, completely wiping the machine upon his return.

“I was advised by people in three-letter agencies in the US Government to weigh the machine before I left and when I got back,” Bregman said.

But it doesn’t end there: the US government apparently also advises that people throw away their phones when they return.

Don’t be confused, China is not yet a free country.

China Bans Foreign Tourists From Tibet

China has banned foreign tourists from traveling to Tibet ahead of a parade in the capital to mark 60 years of Communist rule, an official said Tuesday, amid stepped-up security across the country to ensure nothing mars the celebrations.

Tan Lin, an official with the business administration office at the Tourism Bureau of Tibet, said foreign tourists would be banned from Tuesday onwards, but those who have already arrived would be allowed to stay.

We talked about this story on This Week in Travel, the problem is the number of people who get a quote from a travel agent and then book it online themselves

Travel agencies want to charge you for a quote

The travel agent is selling a holiday, just like any consumer product, yet they want me to pay them £15 to make them feel more comfortable that I will book. It is their role to sell me a holiday that matches my requirements and I shop around for the best deal, why should I have to pay.

Airlines should beware. The federal government is a bit short on money and the FAA is feeling a fine mood coming on.

Spirit Airlines smacked with record $375,000 fine for consumer rules violations

The Transportation Department has hit Spirit Airways with a record $375,000 fine for failing to comply with rules governing denied boarding compensation, fare advertising, baggage liability and other consumer protection requirements, the agency announced this morning.

Google’s SEO Expert Matt Cutts had some frequent flyer miles that were expiring so he tried to turn them into magazine subscriptions. Frequent flyer fail.

Bad Experience with U.S. Airways Dividend Miles

Not a single magazine or newpaper showed up. Instead, eight different times I was told that an “overwhelming response” meant that title wasn’t available.

Other stories I think you should read:

• Avoiding exorbitant phone bills on foreign trips
• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide
• The 10 safest countries in the world to visit