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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.
Airfare Specials this Week
January is usually a decent month for cheap tickets on the airline, and this January follows that trend...
Kayak found a nice air / hotel package for those who yen for... Europe With Kids: Eurocamp With Toddler Programs
Don't let the name fool you: "Eurocamp" holiday parks do have camping, but also have waterparks, watersports, free kids' programs; and guests variously stay in bungalows, holiday homes, or... Disney's Yacht Club
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club are sister resorts located a short walk from Epcot's World Showcase. Many consider the pool area (Stormalong Bay), with its shipwreck theming, huge water slide and sandy bottom pool to be the best of any Disney resort. A boat services Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios theme parks (buses are available for transportation to the other parks). Restaurants and entertainment at the Boardwalk are also conveniently close by. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress...
If you think Orlando is all about the theme parks, think again! The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort is itself a world-class destination, not just a place to spend the night while hopping from theme park to theme park during the day.
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