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This is the bridge from Sarnia, Ontario to Port Huron, Michigan. Amazingly blue water.

St. Vincent

The perfectly white sand and aquamarine water of the One&Only Ocean Club on the 

was the perfect setting for the James Bond flick, Casino Royale.

CNN — Ron Connolly sometimes had to function on four hours of sleep or less when he worked as an air traffic controller. He remembers going to work exhausted and not getting enough rest between shifts, which sometimes ended and began on the same day.”I used to feel that I was so tired that I actually felt sore,” said Connolly, who retired two years ago after working for more than a decade at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina.”It was very difficult to stay awake, extremely difficult,” he said recalling his time on the overnight shift when he was usually the only one on duty.So Connolly said he was not surprised by the recent revelations that several air traffic controllers have fallen asleep on the job this year — a trend that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called “absolutely unacceptable.”The Federal Aviation Administration said it will assign an extra air traffic controller on the midnight shift at 27 control towers that have been staffed with only one person during those hours to help combat the problem.Meanwhile, Hank Krakowski, the FAA official in charge of operating the air traffic control system, resigned Thursday.

via What it’s like to be an air traffic controller – CNN.com.

Landing in Chicago ” the windy city”. Not sure that plane on the right was supposed to be so close.

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CNN — RVs are gaining traction. The recreation vehicle market is rebounding after the economy’s plunge drove previously growing sales off a cliff.Now 8.3 million American families own RVs, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. If you’re thinking about joining this crowd, consider carefully. Buying one is a big investment. RVs can cost more than many people pay for their homes, and gas prices right now mean the cost of life on the open road is on the rise.RVs were once thought to be the toys of older drivers. But the industry association now says most RVs are owned by drivers from 35 to 54 years old and the largest percentage-gain in ownership is for people 35 years and younger.Whatever their age, owners say it’s all about freedom. RV-ers go where and when they want, bypass airport security, avoid luggage fees and restrictions, tow the family car, and have room for kids and pets.For RV enthusiasts Ruth and Bud Spezio of Oakhurst, New Jersey, there’s also the comfort factor: “We sleep in our own bed, on our own sheets, use our own towels, eat on our own dishes,” said Bud Spezio. The thought of staying in hotel rooms appalls them.Diane and Charlie Wathke of Greenwood, Wisconsin sold their house, their furniture and most of their clothes so that they could live full-time in their 40-foot motor home.Aside from the freedom and the lifestyle, RV-ers like other RV-ers. Eloyce Lyster, of Naples, Florida, enjoys spending time traveling in her RV. The people she’s met and the friends she’s made are her favorite part of the RV experience.So, is an RV right for you? Here are four factors to consider:

via Is an RV right for you? – CNN.com.

The most powerful waterfall in North America, Niagara straddles the international border between Canada and the U.S., near Buffalo, New York. It is divided into three distinct cascades: The 167-foot-high American Falls and the 181-foot-high Bridal Veil Falls sit on the U.S. side; the 158-foot-high Horseshoe Falls drops on the Canadian. People debate which country holds the better view, but the truth of it is, the best vantage point isn’t from either shoreline. It’s from the water. The Maid of the Mist ventures to both sides along the Niagara River. The 600-passenger vessel gets so close to the action, in fact, that guests are outfitted with rain ponchos to keep them dry from the torrential spray. If you do take the half-hour ride, you’ll join the company of former passengers Theodore Roosevelt and Marilyn Monroe (open April through late October, $13.50 per person).

Closest major city: Niagara sits 17 miles north of Buffalo; from there, the falls are an easy 25-minute drive along I-190.

Best time to go: Summer crowds can overwhelm, so visit during the shoulder seasons instead. You can’t go wrong in May, June, and September.

via 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls.

Many people think fuel hedging keeps airlines from paying more for fuel. Unfortunately, it doesnt work that way. There is some protection, but no airline is completely insulated. FULL STORY

via Travel News, Guides and Tips – Plan a Vacation, Weekend or Getaway – CNN.com.