<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" xmlns:activity="http://activitystrea.ms/spec/1.0/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" ><channel><title>Newsvine - msnbc.com travel's Column - Articles and Seeds</title><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/</link><description>Newsvine - msnbc.com travel's Column - Articles and Seeds</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2009</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:44:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:52:51 +0000</pubDate><generator>http://www.newsvine.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><item><title>10 cruise etiquette tips</title><description><![CDATA[Let us forswear the role of Ugly American and start to mind our manners. These 10 tips were developed after a week on the high seas, but they are equally applicable to a land-based vacation or business trip. 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And some aren't going at all.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/20/3527154-travelers-watched-waited-longer-to-book-tickets</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/20/3527154-travelers-watched-waited-longer-to-book-tickets</guid><category>travel</category><category>seasonal</category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:10 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot</title><description><![CDATA[As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/20/3526691-swine-flu-puts-airlines-travelers-in-tough-spot</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/20/3526691-swine-flu-puts-airlines-travelers-in-tough-spot</guid><category>news</category><category>travel</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:05 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>If sick, would you change travel plans -- even if it cost you more money?</title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_question/2009/11/20/3526377-if-sick-would-you-change-travel-plans-even-if-it-cost-you-more-money</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_question/2009/11/20/3526377-if-sick-would-you-change-travel-plans-even-if-it-cost-you-more-money</guid><category>swine-flu</category><category>airlines</category><category>travelers</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:31:18 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the world</title><description><![CDATA[The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France. His shocking crime? Awarding Tokyo the new gastronomic capital of the world.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/20/3523985-tokyo-crowned-gourmet-capital-of-the-world</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/20/3523985-tokyo-crowned-gourmet-capital-of-the-world</guid><category>travel</category><category>today</category><category>financial-impact</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:09:07 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Couple charged in airport luggage thefts</title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3523730-couple-charged-in-airport-luggage-thefts</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3523730-couple-charged-in-airport-luggage-thefts</guid><category>news</category><category>travel</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:44:09 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Free family flights to Mexico on AeroMexico</title><description><![CDATA[Aeromexico is taking a lesson from cell phone companies by introducing its own version of a family plan. Buy three or four tickets on select routes and receive one ticket - for free.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3522806-free-family-flights-to-mexico-on-aeromexico</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3522806-free-family-flights-to-mexico-on-aeromexico</guid><category>travel</category><category>deals</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:57 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Air Canada starts trial use of in-flight Internet</title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada said Thursday it has begun trial offers of Internet service onboard some flights between Toronto and Los Angeles.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3522220-air-canada-starts-trial-use-of-in-flight-internet</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3522220-air-canada-starts-trial-use-of-in-flight-internet</guid><category>travel</category><category>business-travel</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:38:29 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Continental matches peak days fee hike</title><description><![CDATA[Continental Airlines Inc. said Thursday it matched a move by other carriers to raise surcharges for travel on a few peak days in March and April to $30 each way.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3522101-continental-matches-peak-days-fee-hike</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3522101-continental-matches-peak-days-fee-hike</guid><category>travel</category><category>business-travel</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:20 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Government wants faster airport screening</title><description><![CDATA[The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of preapproved, low-risk air travelers arriving in the United States to most international airports in the country.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3521616-government-wants-faster-airport-screening</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3521616-government-wants-faster-airport-screening</guid><category>travel</category><category>business-travel</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:32 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Wanted: Child-free flights and no wind chimes</title><description><![CDATA[Everyone has their idea of a perfect world. For me, it would include a ban on wind chimes. My friend Camille would be happy if "airlines would offer child-free flights."]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3521136-wanted-child-free-flights-and-no-wind-chimes</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3521136-wanted-child-free-flights-and-no-wind-chimes</guid><category>travel</category><category>tips</category><category>well-mannered-traveler</category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:48:51 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Family-friendly California deals for the holidays</title><description><![CDATA[Choose from these three kid-friendly, festive hotel packages for a cool winter family getaway.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3521046-family-friendly-california-deals-for-the-holidays</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3521046-family-friendly-california-deals-for-the-holidays</guid><category>travel</category><category>deals</category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:21:51 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the world</title><description><![CDATA[The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France. 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Awarding Tokyo the new gastronomic capital of the world.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3520790-tokyo-crowned-gourmet-capital-of-the-world</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3520790-tokyo-crowned-gourmet-capital-of-the-world</guid><category>travel</category><category>asia</category><category>financial-impact</category><category>destinations</category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:48 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Plane misses runway, lands in lava</title><description><![CDATA[A passenger plane overshot the runway Thursday, landing in hardened lava surrounding an airport in eastern Congo and injuring 20 people, a U.N.-run radio station reported.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[msnbc.com travel]]></dc:creator><link>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3520221-plane-misses-runway-lands-in-lava</link><guid>http://travel.newsvine.com/_news/2009/11/19/3520221-plane-misses-runway-lands-in-lava</guid><category>news</category><category>travel</category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:56:52 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Readers feel the effects of FAA computer glitch</title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration's computer glitch on Thursday caused travel headaches around the country. 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