I have a short list of travel posts this week, not because there was any shortage in great stuff, but because I had a little health scare that landed me in the emergency room.  I’ve spent a rather low key week as I’ve been nursing myself back to health, and so I just haven’t had the typical online time that I usually do.  Still, I think you’ll find plenty to like from these posts:
The Vacation Gals entreat the airlines and the FAA not to allow lap children.  The fares are cheap these days, but the costs add up.  Still, …read more

At the Jumbo Hostel, you can check in for an overnight “flight” without ever having to worry about your fear of flying.
People may be used to seeing 747’s on the runways, but this is one plane that is neither landing nor taking off.  Instead, it’s a unique destination hostel, which opened just a few days ago, and is permanently anchored at the entrance to Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport.
It is a REAL 747!  And now it’s also a REAL hostel!
There are 25 rooms and 85 beds onboard onboard in different room categories.  All rooms have flat screen televisions, including a flight …read more

Welcome to the February 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers!
A very big thank you to all of the wonderful bloggers who submitted posts for inclusion.  This month’s theme was “Lodging” and I think these bloggers covered nearly every angle of the theme.  Read on for the many options that you have when it’s time to lay your head down.
Hotels:

Let’s start with a little humor from Madeleine Begun Kane, and A Traveler’s Net Woes posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.  It’s a good laugh about hotel internet connections and business travel with your spouse.
Susan presents The Innovative Traveler: …read more