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- Great Singapore hotels for a staycation
- Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation lands order for 100 jets
- Cold, terrifying and incredible: Europe's highest suspension bridge opens
- 10 of London's most interesting shops
- Christmas in Krakow: A holiday celebration like no other
| Great Singapore hotels for a staycation Posted: 18 Dec 2012 08:02 AM PST Need a weekend break? Fall asleep as you watch a swimming shark, admire the work of world-class artists or party underwater at these top city hotels Article Page Sometimes you don't need a getaway to get away. Transit time, flight details, immigration and debating what footwear to pack into your carry-on can be avoided by staying right at home. Here are our top hotel recommendations for those who want to leave town, without ever really leaving. Country: Groups: Cities: Editions: Region: Nav: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0      |
| Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation lands order for 100 jets Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:29 PM PST Japanese aircraft maker aims to become a significant player in short- and medium-range jet manufacturing Article Page Utah-based U.S. carrier SkyWest has ordered 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ) with the option of an additional order of 100 more aircraft, announced Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. This is a major milestone for the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiary, with both orders being valued at US$4.2 billion each. "Without a doubt, this is a major order and significant boost for the MRJ program," Mitsubishi Aircraft president Hideo Egawa said in a press statement. Groups: Vertical: Nav: Editions: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| Cold, terrifying and incredible: Europe's highest suspension bridge opens Posted: 17 Dec 2012 06:12 PM PST The Titlis Cliff Walk in Switzerland hangs 3,000 meters above sea level, offers mountainous views and sweaty palms Article Page Europe's highest suspension bridge has opened to the public at Engelberg, Switzerland's popular ski destination. The frighteningly high, 100-meter-long Titlis Cliff Walk, built along a section of Mount Titlis, was built in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp cableway, which began operating in 1913. Hanging approximately 3,000 meters above sea level, the bridge offers views that extend as far as 500 meters down "into the abyss of the south wall" on days with good visibility. Nav: Editions: Country: Groups: Region: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| 10 of London's most interesting shops Posted: 17 Dec 2012 10:02 AM PST Got US$300 to splash on an umbrella? Want to get fitted up by James Bond's tailor? This list is for you Article Page London is known for two opposite extremes of shopping -- the highly traditional Saville Row look and ultra individualistic "street" style. Having spawned both the incredible strictures of the tailored suit and the absolute anarchy of the punk in safety pins, London lets you shop like an aristocrat or an alternative style warrior. As with all things London, there's no single style or form: shopping here is a glorious mishmash where you can buy everything from precious antiques through bric-a-brac and reclaimed trash to a designer one-off. Editions: Country: Vertical: Nav: Cities: Region: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| Christmas in Krakow: A holiday celebration like no other Posted: 17 Dec 2012 08:01 AM PST With holiday markets, mulled wine and the unique "szopki" culture, the Polish city may be the most traditional December destination in the world Article Page Welcome to a city so cold that even a well-insulated, heavily whiskered Santa Claus might think about pushing back gift delivery till spring. Beneath the cold of the southern Polish city of Krahow, however, lies an ancient hotbed of holiday trade that generates enough Christmas warmth to overcome any winter chill. This is Christmas, Krakow-style. Country: Groups: Editions: Region: Nav: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
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