Travel articles More on Ditching Planes and the A320's Water-Friendly Design
Most flight crews get at least one day of training in a pool in swimsuits for that rarest of airline disasters, a ditching. If you think that sounds fun, you're wrong. Among other things, you have to demonstrate that you're a strong swimmer and that you're capable of climbing into and out of one of those inflatable evacuation chutes, which become life rafts in the water.
Chinese New Year: Year of the Ox
Another New Year's Eve is nearly here: January 25 2008 is the night before the Year of Ox begins, and over at About.com's China Travel site, Sara Naumann's blog highlights... Kite Surfing
Pictures of kite surfing, or kite boarding, in Aruba. World Savers Contest: Last Call
The entry period for Condé Nast Traveler's second World Savers Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. today! Ever participate in charity work during your travels? Tell us your experience and you could win a trip for two.
Cruise Poll Results: Readers' Ratings
Our readers rated more than 400 ships according to the highest seafaring standards to arrive at this select list of 90 top ships.
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