A big announcement today. All instrument approach procedures for French and French Territories have been added into Airport Guide. But that's not all. In fact the entire French Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) documentation is now easily accessible in PDF format through Airport Guide so you will always have the latest airport information including frequencies and airport diagrams.
Check out this link to the Instrument Procedures page for Charles De Gaulle airport
More countries will be coming in the future. Keep checking back.
And don't forget to keep the dirty side down. :)
Mike
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Airport Search Results Update
A Google map has been added to the search results page allowing for you to visually see your airport search results on a world wide map; clustering is used to keep the map from getting too crowded. You can even zoom all the way in on the map and look at the street view.
The second great enhancement to the search results are to the table containing the textual results. The table has been upgraded to allow for much faster searching and filtering on words within any of the text in your results through the new Filter Search. box.
Feel free to play around with it. Just look for the Airport Search box and enter any airport ID (ICAO, IATA, FAA), name, city, state, or country and click Search.
The second great enhancement to the search results are to the table containing the textual results. The table has been upgraded to allow for much faster searching and filtering on words within any of the text in your results through the new Filter Search. box.
Feel free to play around with it. Just look for the Airport Search box and enter any airport ID (ICAO, IATA, FAA), name, city, state, or country and click Search.
Bird's Eye View of Space Shuttle on 747
Here is a unique view of the Space Shuttle as it is being ferried across the country on the back of a 747.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Cruising 101: The Caribbean
Venturing to far-off places, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, extraordinary cuisine and first-class treatment is what cruising is all about. You've researched and found amazing Caribbean cruises, but now what? Taking a cruise is definitely not a last-minute vacation. You need the proper paperwork, current passports and up-to-date vaccinations, depending on your location. Below are things to consider before exploring the sights and culture of the Caribbean:
Your cruise can be denied for the simplest of reasons, like misplacing your passport. Your passport can't need to be renewed in less than six months. A valid passport is essential when traveling so if it needs to be renewed, do it now.
Visas are required, depending on your location. This generally doesn't include the Caribbean but does in Europe, Central and South Americas.
For voyages that begin and end in the same U.S. Port, U.S. citizens may travel with both a Government-issued birth certificate and Government-issued picture ID card, preferably your driver's license.
Make sure every piece of your luggage (including carry-on and purses) have luggage tags. That way it will be very clear which ship you're sailing on, the dates you're going and the stateroom you're occupying. With easy-to-read luggage tags you decrease the change your luggage will be lost or stolen. When checking in to your first port, generally there will be a porter to take your luggage and an attendee to give you luggage tags and tell you your stateroom number.
Make sure the name on the cruise reservation is exactly as it is stated on the passport or other citizenship document. If your name has changed for any reason, it is required that the documentation be updated with the new name. If you do not, you could run into delay or possible denial of boarding.
Be up-to-date on all your vaccines, especially when traveling out of the country. If you think you might be due for a vaccine, contact your doctor's office of your cruise line on recommendations.
If you or anyone you know is traveling with disabilities, you need to notify the cruise line so proper measures can be taken. Services that require advanced notice include raised toilet seat, large print material, shower stool, service animal relief area, oxygen and dialysis supply and medical refrigerator.
Payment for your cruise should be made during your booking process online and sent to your travel agent or cruise line. Final payment is due 75 days prior to sailing for standard and holiday departures and other select departures require final payment 90 days prior to sailing date, according to celebritycruises.com.
Guests who do not bring the proper documentation with them may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship or from disembarking or entering a country and may be subject to fines and will not be reimbursed any amount of money. So before you book those Celebrity Caribbean cruises, make sure you have all the required documentation.
Passport
Your cruise can be denied for the simplest of reasons, like misplacing your passport. Your passport can't need to be renewed in less than six months. A valid passport is essential when traveling so if it needs to be renewed, do it now.
Visa
Visas are required, depending on your location. This generally doesn't include the Caribbean but does in Europe, Central and South Americas.
Sea Travel
For voyages that begin and end in the same U.S. Port, U.S. citizens may travel with both a Government-issued birth certificate and Government-issued picture ID card, preferably your driver's license.
Luggage Tags
Make sure every piece of your luggage (including carry-on and purses) have luggage tags. That way it will be very clear which ship you're sailing on, the dates you're going and the stateroom you're occupying. With easy-to-read luggage tags you decrease the change your luggage will be lost or stolen. When checking in to your first port, generally there will be a porter to take your luggage and an attendee to give you luggage tags and tell you your stateroom number.
Documentation
Make sure the name on the cruise reservation is exactly as it is stated on the passport or other citizenship document. If your name has changed for any reason, it is required that the documentation be updated with the new name. If you do not, you could run into delay or possible denial of boarding.
Vaccinations
Be up-to-date on all your vaccines, especially when traveling out of the country. If you think you might be due for a vaccine, contact your doctor's office of your cruise line on recommendations.
Special Health Concerns
If you or anyone you know is traveling with disabilities, you need to notify the cruise line so proper measures can be taken. Services that require advanced notice include raised toilet seat, large print material, shower stool, service animal relief area, oxygen and dialysis supply and medical refrigerator.
Payments
Payment for your cruise should be made during your booking process online and sent to your travel agent or cruise line. Final payment is due 75 days prior to sailing for standard and holiday departures and other select departures require final payment 90 days prior to sailing date, according to celebritycruises.com.
Guests who do not bring the proper documentation with them may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship or from disembarking or entering a country and may be subject to fines and will not be reimbursed any amount of money. So before you book those Celebrity Caribbean cruises, make sure you have all the required documentation.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Choose Dallas: 4 Types of Trips to Take in the Big D
For a Relaxing Retreat:
If wouldn't be Texas without rustic beauty, hunting and luxurious amenities. Nestled on 11,000 acres in the foothills of Texas Hill Country, Rough Creek Lodge and Resort is equipped with 57-guest rooms and suites with exclusive cabins and guest houses. The resort is equipped with fine dining, a spa and facilities for shooting, fishing, golf, horseback riding and more. The lodge resort is located about 70 miles (90 minutes) from Dallas, but Toyota rental cars are available around the city and airport.
If traveling outside of the city isn't what you have in mind, look to stay closer to the heart of Dallas by reserving a room at the Maple Manor Hotel. It's rated the '#1 romantic hotel in Dallas,' and with all the weddings held there, the five-suite bed and breakfast oasis is sure to be conducive to love.
For Those Away on Business:
One of the most recognizable landmarks and unofficial symbols of Dallas, Reunion Tower offers sight-seers a 360-degree view of Dallas and the surrounding areas. The tower stands 561-feet tall, according to Emporis.com, a global provider of building information, and houses an observation deck and revolving restaurant Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck. Though it should be noted, the tower opens at 5:30 PM and is only available for those to participate in the (rather expensive) lounge and dining experience, while taking in the view.
For Relationship Training:
If a relaxing retreat isn't enough and it often isn't enjoy Dallas while helping your relationship heal at a couples counseling camp. According to Marriagebootcamp.com, director Jim Carroll designed the program to help couples work through issues using games, drills, competitions and skits. Focusing on application instead of lecture, the purpose of the intense four-day camp is to help couples solve root problems and decide "whether to stay and heal or make peace with the outcome," according to the site.
*In 2013, Marriage Boot Camp will be held in Dallas on the following dates: Jan 23-26, March 6-9, April 10-13, June 12-15, July 17-20, Sept 11-13 and Nov. 13-16.
For History Buffs:
Housed in the building where the (in)famous shots were fired, the Sixth Floor Museum is a historic exhibition of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The museum is located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building, formerly the Texas School Book Depository. Using footage, audio clips and eyewitness accounts to reconstruct the tragic event, museum-goers can get a good idea of what happened the day of, and even see the exact window Lee Harvey Oswald opened fire upon the motorcade. If you have doubts about Oswald being the true shooter don't worry, a travel review guide, Lonely Planet, noted the museum doesn't shy away from conspiracy theories. Open daily except for Thanksgiving and Xmas day, adult admission is $16 with discounts for seniors, youth and children.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Travel Engine Upgraded
AirportGuide.com has just rolled out a new travel booking engine. One of the biggest benefits is that we now have over 300,000 Hotels, Motels, Resorts, and B&Bs available for you at extremely low prices. You can book directly from the home page OR go to any of our 34,000+ airport pages (also heliport, seaplane base, glider port, etc.) and click on the Flights/Hotels button. A listing of the nearest 25 places to stay will be listed with a link to more information and booking options.
But wait, that's not all. In that listing, there is a Pet Friendly column next to the hotel name so you can easily find hotels that will accept you furry friend.
This just rolled out and is still in Beta so you will be seeing tweaks over the coming months.
Safe travels!
Mike
But wait, that's not all. In that listing, there is a Pet Friendly column next to the hotel name so you can easily find hotels that will accept you furry friend.
This just rolled out and is still in Beta so you will be seeing tweaks over the coming months.
Safe travels!
Mike
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