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Road Warrior March/April 2008
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No technology product was perfect when it first came to market—think of televisions, computers or cell phones. But to be among the first to own the gadget du jour has its own cache—which is why you just might want to join the ranks of those who own the initial crop of book readers. You’ll be among the first to find a design flaw—but you’ll also be one of the few on the plane with one in your hand. Keep in mind that different readers support different formats, so you’ll need to do a little homework first. But with that caveat, here’s a sampling of some choices currently available:
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OpenSkies: British Airways to Launch New Carrier in June
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Travelers soon will have another air option when traveling from New York to Brussels or Paris when British Airways launches a new airline—OpenSkies—in June. The new airline will feature daily flights to both destinations on Boeing 757 aircraft that can carry up to 82 passengers. The carrier will offer three distinct traveling classes: business, premium economy and economy. The business class cabin has 24 seats that convert into 6-foot flat beds. There will be 28 premium economy seats with a 52-inch seat pitch and 30 economy seats. The plan is to operate six 757s by the end of 2009, all of which will come from the current BA fleet, according to Dale Moss, the managing director of OpenSkies.
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A Jet All Your Own. Well, Almost
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C’mon admit it—you hate flying commercial. And you’d really hate flying commercial if you were stuck flying from Tallahasse, Fla., to Augusta, Ga., four times a month. And even though it’s only 365 miles, you’ll probably have a layover in Atlanta. All told, the trip probably will end up costing you at least four hours. You could drive, of course, but that would just be crazy. If only there were another way.
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What? There are MP3 players other than the iPod? Turns out there are quite a few different ways to listen to music, podcasts and radio. The models featured here also let you watch video. But how do they hold up to the gold standard in portable players? Well, put that audiobook on pause and read on.
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Virtual Vacation, Anyone?
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Do you have a clients in Mexico of the Caribbean? Perhaps the new Marriott Virtual Trip Kits can help make those trips a little easier. Marriott properties in those locales now offer online kits that, according to Michelle Bozoki, director, marketing communications, Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico, give travelers “an insider’s view into the experience.”
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