Cruise Passengers Gain About 14 Pounds per Trip

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
A new study found cruise passengers gain nearly 14 pounds over two-week cruises.
With all the gourmet eats on cruises, plus celebrity chefs headlining culinary cruises, we can't say we're too surprised: the latest news shows that most cruise passengers gain about 14... read more

On Singapore Airlines, Flyers Order Premium Meals in Advance

Posted by CNBC, Special Contributor
Singapore Airlines entree.
Complimentary meals in economy class are scarce these days, and when they are served, they often bear the brunt of jokes. In premium cabins, however, airlines tend to invest a little bit more and one... read more

Virgin Atlantic Serves Richard Branson Ice Cubes

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Yes, the new ice cubes from Virgin Atlantic look like this guy, Richard Branson.
If the preview of Virgin Atlantic's pimped-out Upper Class suites and bar didn't get you jazzed, maybe Richard Branson ice cubes will. Now, the airline has created mini ice sculptures of the... read more

Delta Air Lines to Offer Cinco de Mayo Margaritas

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Delta Airlines will be serving complimentary margaritas for Cinco de Mayo.
Flying from coast to coast on Delta Air Lines this Cinco de Mayo? You're in luck — the airline will be serving free margaritas to celebrate the holiday. Thanks to a... read more

Marijuana Ban in Netherlands Has Tourists, Coffee Shops Outraged

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Dutch coffee shops are now forbidden to sell pot to tourists.
Planning a trip to the Netherlands? Be warned: if you were planning to buy a little, ahem, marijuana with your coffee and baked goods, a new rule that bans selling the drug to tourists has... read more

Hiker Survives 4 Days Without Food: What Food You Need to Survive

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
One hiker survived four days without food in the Utah desert.
Hiker Victoria Grover was rescued from a Utah desert after being stranded for four days without food. The 59-year-old Maine woman broke her leg and was stranded in the wilderness, left to fend... read more

Business Travelers Spent Less on Food in 2011

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Business meal expenses have decreased in 2011.
Heading out on a business trip? New reports show the most popular destinations for business travel, and even more surprising news — meal expenses for business travelers went down 4 percent in... read more

Travel Blogs: Yumcha Heroes in Berlin, and More Links

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Mac and cheese at the San Francisco International Airport.
Every day, The Daily Meal scours the web for stories worth reading and blogs worth following. • The best dim sun in Berlin? At Yumcha Heroes, where diners feast on spare ribs, dumplings, and... read more