The wild is calling all singles
Advertiser Staff
Single, adventurous adults of all ages can explore Yosemite National Park Sept. 5-9 with the Singles Travel Co. No hiking experience is required, but moderate fitness is recommended. Each action-packed day features a visit to a different corner of the park. Professional guides will share expertise on geology, history, flora and fauna.
It's $1,199 for four nights' accommodations in the heart of Yosemite Valley, professional guides, all equipment including day packs and hiking poles, breakfast, lunch (carried and served by the guides) and dinners at restaurants in Yosemite Valley, including the final dinner at the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. Transportation to and from each activity is also included. Avoid the single supplement of $400 by signing up for a roommate. (888) 286-8687, www.singlestravelcompany.com.
— Advertiser Staff
AIRLINES
LUCKY WE FLY HAWAIIAN, ALOHA
Good news for Hawai'i travelers. Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines rate among the six top U.S. carriers in this month's Consumer Reports' Airlines Ratings survey. JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier and Hawaiian airlines are named standouts for service, on-time performance and offering relatively low fares on routes. Midwest is recommended for seating comfort and Aloha Airlines for its on-time performance. Ratings are based on 23,000 readers' experiences of 31,455 U.S. domestic flights. ConsumerReports.org.
— Chris Oliver
ON THE GO
TINY CHARGER FITS MOST PHONES
Cell phone out of juice? Charge it or run it with a TurboCharge portable charger — it's not much larger than the AA battery that powers it. Gives you up to two hours of talk time or 40 hours on standby with a single AA battery. Compatible with alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries. Includes 10 adaptor tips (including one for your RAZR or BlackBerry) to fit most mobile phones. Perfect for travel. Buy it at Sharper Image, turbocell charge.com or www.magellans.com. $24.95.
— Chris Oliver
TOP 10
BARGAIN BIG CITIES
The top U.S. cities for value vacations (with 2006 rankings in parentheses), from www.hotwire.com:
1. Atlanta (13)
2. Dallas-Fort Worth (9)
3. Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (3)
4. Orlando-Daytona Beach (7)
5. Kansas City, Mo. (14)
6. Denver (1)
7. Los Angeles (10)
8. Chicago (36)
9. Cleveland (22)
10. Washington, D.C. (39)
