Lake Powell levels up; so too are houseboat and lodging reservations

Snowmelt to raise Lake Powell, keep shortcut open

SALT LAKE CITY – The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says snowmelt will raise Lake Powell to levels higher than last summer, keeping a notable boating shortcut open.
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas says houseboat reservations for prime season are up by a third over this time last year.
Resort vice … Original article on : Lake Powell levels up; so too are houseboat and lodging reservations.

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts hosts exhibition about flowers featuring works from its collection

Exhibit about flowers in art in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is hosting a new exhibition about flowers featuring works from its holdings.

“Flowers in Art: Selections from the Collection” opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 12 at the museum in Kalamazoo. The selections on display feature flowers as a centerpiece, adornment and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kalamazoo Institute of Arts hosts exhibition about flowers featuring works from its collection.

Louisiana State Museum staging $7.5 million hurricane exhibit

Louisiana museum staging major Katrina exhibit

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana State Museum is using the start of hurricane season to announce a major exhibit that will open this fall.
Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond is a $7.5 million exhibit. Museum officials say it will include exhibits connected to the massive storm that hit almost five … Read more >>>.

Watch those miles: Websites help you make sure your frequent flier miles don’t expire

Websites to help you manage frequent flier miles

What good are a million frequent flier miles if they expire before you can use them?
All of the major airlines except Continental have slapped expiration dates on their frequent flier miles, generally one to two years. Activity on the accounts – like flights or credit card awards – …. Read the original article  : here.

US State Dept. lifts travel warning for Thailand, saying it’s safer now

US lifts travel warning for Thailand
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department has lifted its travel warning on Thailand, saying safety has improved after political unrest.

A department statement issued Tuesday night said the travel warning for Americans issued last Thursday was no longer in effect “due to improvements in safety and security conditions throughout the country.”
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US State Dept. lifts travel warning for Thailand, saying it’s safer now.

Airline passengers would have 24 hours to cancel reservations, get up to $1,300 if bumped

DOT: Airlines should pay bumped passengers more

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration wants to raise the amount airlines have to compensate passengers bumped from full flights to as much as $1,300. They pay up to $800 now.
The Transportation Department unveiled the proposals Wednesday. The proposed changes also would give passengers 24 hours to cancel reservations without …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hawaii Tourism Authority launches new Heritage Sites of Hawaii program

New Heritage Sites of Hawaii program launched

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Tourism Authority has launched the new Heritage Sites of Hawaii program to promote some of the state’s special places.
HTA said Wednesday that 20 “must see” historical, cultural and environmental places of interest will be marked with a Heritage Site of Hawaii sign, acknowledging their significance … Original article on : Hawaii Tourism Authority launches new Heritage Sites of Hawaii program.

VFS India Screens Visa Applicants

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- VFS India which is based out of Mumbai has been granted permission by the Malaysian Government to screen all visa applicants. Reportedly, VFS India (Visa Facilitation Service) will be in charge of the screening of the visa applicants to verify whether they are bona fide travelers visiting Malaysia.
VFS India happens to be … Read more >>>.

Eurotrip Offer For Car Buyers

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The benefits of buying a luxurious car from companies like BMW or Audi are far from the flaunt vale and driving comfort. The customers are on for a treat as the carmakers are offering trip to the European manufacturing facilities for them. They can pick the car up from the factories … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Eurotrip Offer For Car Buyers.

RI exhibit explores Newport’s relationship with tennis, takes visitors back to the Gilded Age

RI exhibit focuses on Newport’s ties to tennis

NEWPORT, R.I. – A new exhibit in Newport explores the history of tennis in the city as well as the early years of a social club called the Newport Casino.
The exhibit opened last month at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and will be up for … Original article on : RI exhibit explores Newport’s relationship with tennis, takes visitors back to the Gilded Age.