107.9 The River » Travel

Orchestra Rocks Out During Surprise Concert on Delayed Flight

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:07:27 +0000

It’s the most famous impromptu concert spurred on by a transportation mishap since the Titanic band played as the ship went down. While recently stranded on a plane in Beijing during a tour in China, four members of the Philadelphia Orchestra decided to alleviate their boredom (and perhaps their frustration) by treating fellow passengers to [...]

Woman Kicked Off Plane For Repeatedly Singing 'I Will Always Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:13:44 +0000

‘I Will Always Love You’ isn’t an easy song to sing. That’s why the late Whitney Houston’s flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York’s version of the song wasn’t as well received. [...]

Video of Drunk Plane Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape Surfaces

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:55:32 +0000

Hey, remember this picture of the drunk guy on a flight from Iceland to New York City who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties? Allegedly he started screaming on the flight and tried to choke a fellow passenger after drinking a bottle of duty-free alcohol. The crew had to get a little...inventive to resolve the situation. Their solution certainly restrained him, but didn't do much to shut him up, as we now know, thanks to this video of him trying to scream through the duct tape over his mouth.

10 Real Life Horror Movie Locations

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:08:19 +0000

Now that Halloween is quickly approaching, why not grab a few friends and visit these 10 real-life locations that famous horror movies used in order to scare and thrill their audience? It's a good way to get some spine-tingling chills as you walk past these infamous sites without having to spend the money to visit a haunted house or go on a ghost tour.

The 10 Most Haunted Places in America

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:07:51 +0000

As Halloween draws near, shut the lights off, grab your pet, a well-worn blanket, and curl up to read about some of the most spine-tingling and frightening places on Earth. As the ghost stories of each place draw you in, be aware of that disembodied footstep or strange rapping noise-it may just be a spirit trying to reach out to you!

New Research Reveals the Best — And Worst — Seat on a Plane

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:30:29 +0000

After surveying more than 1,000 people, flight-comparison website Skyscanner has discovered what travelers deem the very best seat on a plane. So, what is it? Research found it’s row 6, seat A. Why all the love for that particular spot? It seems passengers prefer window seats by a margin of 60 percent, and nearly half [...]

Will Gas Prices Affect Your Summer Vacation Plans?

Jon Michaels — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:04:19 +0000

I was talking with my wife a few days back about Summer vacation and the subject of where to go and the mode of transportation we would use. Flying is the best option no matter where we decide to go, but I like driving because you get to see more of the country up close.With [...]

Use This Handy Trick to Battle Rude, Reclining Airplane Passengers

Andrea Rosen — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:00:55 +0000

Washington Post columnist Gene Weingarten knows that flying is uncomfortable enough (strict carry-on rules, awkward TSA patdowns) without a rude invasion of space by your fellow passengers. Cramped quarters on most airplanes make it downright inhumane to recline your seat, minimizing the already-meager leg room of the person behind you.

In an effort to avoid such problems, Weingarten created a printable card for travelers that asks the occupants of the seats in front of them to refrain from reclining.

Island Routes: The Best of the Best of the Caribbean [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:06:15 +0000

When you stay at a Beaches Resort, you MUST book an "Island Routes" tour! Founded by a group of Energetic Caribbean People, Island Routes has one mission: to showcase the culture, beauty and natural resources that define each unique island destination. For Island Routes, the Caribbean is not just a destination; it's a way of life. So jump to it, and enjoy ALL of the incredible sights and sounds of the Caribbean!

From Jamaica, With Love!

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 03 May 2011 05:20:20 +0000

Christopher Columbus said that Jamaica was the most beautiful island he had ever seen, I think Chris was right. Jamaica is amazing, and the best way to enjoy Jamaica is at Beaches!I put up a couple of quick-mix videos from my Flip camera, this was from the ride in… When we arrived at Beaches Boscobel [...]