travel

TravelRent – Underwhelming Russian Socialismness

2011-10-20 by Phil Butler

A startup from Russia called TravelRent just launched aiming at the short term private accommodation niche that is so huge in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and elsewhere in the Russian Federation. We took a look at the new site, which ended up being a mix of good and bad features – but at least an improvement over previous Russian websites.

A Great Idea From Jetsetter

2011-10-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Jetsetter, the exclusive travel community for the discerning traveler, just announced a very cool Bon Voyage travel gift. This coffee table picture book presents the company’s expert journeys in a sort of travel inspirational bible – for the throng of globetrotters anticipating that next adventure abroad.

Best Days to Travel this Thanksgiving

2011-10-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to Priceline.com reports, the best days to travel this Thanksgiving are 19 and 20 November, and 25 November, the very Thanksgiving Day 2011.

Russia – EU Tourism Glee: Has the Boat Sailed

2011-10-05 by Phil Butler

Russian Federation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is all over the news of late. First running for the Presidency again, and today talking about something termed a “Eurasian Union”-or as some proclaim – a soviet bloc party renewed. But, Putin’s ideas could well solve any number of points of pain for his people.

Orbitz Future Hinges on Travelport Debt

2011-09-23 by Phil Butler

In news from Chicago, the state court of appeals there upheld an earlier decision forcing American Airlines (AMR) to allow Orbitz to sell tickets for its flights. Orbritz, the US’s second largest online ticket seller, has for months been embroiled in dispute with AMR.