Chill Out on Dubious Dubai's First Refrigerated Beach

It's hot in Dubai, averaging 40C (104F) and often hitting 50C (122F) in summer. Perhaps tourists visiting this desert locale don't check this out before they book their junket. Or perhaps if you can afford to stay at the new Palazzo Versace you expect nature to be bent to your will. You expect cool sand. That is what Soheil Abedian, founder of the hotel, thinks...

I came across this article and just had to share it with you! Pretty cool. huh? ;-)

Best Affordable Ski Resorts

Savvy skiers, listen up: This could just be your year to find great deals at some of America’s best ski resorts.
That’s because these winter hot spots are bracing for a rough season: the rising price of everything from fuel to food means it will cost the resorts a bundle to run their lifts and keep their hotels open. And because of the softening economy, resort bookings are down 20 percent or more this winter. The silver lining? This combination is spurring the mountains to create irresistible ski deals.

You can read the rest of the article HERE. How many skiers are reading this blog? Let me know.

What are the latest airline fees?

Two dollars for a soda? Ten bucks for an aisle seat? If you're confused about which airlines are charging for which "perks," we can help.
The editors of SmarterTravel.com, Airfarewatchdog.com, and SeatGuru.com have teamed up to bring you this Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees, a one-stop reference chart for every major fee from every major domestic airline.
Best of all, you can download the chart in PDF format at no charge. Because unlike the airlines, we don't make you pay for things that ought to be free.

(Editor's Note: The Ultimate Guide to Airfare Fees was last updated on December 15, 2008.)

TSA Expands Popular Family Lanes to Every Airport in America

The lanes, part of TSA's Diamond Self-Select program currently at 48 airports, allow families, individuals unfamiliar with air travel procedures and travelers with special needs to go through security at their own pace. Individuals carrying medically necessary liquids, aerosols and gels in excess of three ounces will also be directed to these popular lanes. Individuals traveling with liquids, gels and aerosols within 3-1-1 limits will experience no change to their screening procedures. You can read the whole article HERE.