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American Airlines Shows Off Upcoming New Seats Via Instagram

January 30, 2012 at 8:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

Last week we told you about the slurry of airlines using this year to refresh their aircraft cabins and service. Not a few days later, American Airlines dropped some major news as well, and they supplemented it with Instagram shots of the goods.

AA will take delivery of their first Boeing 777-300ER late this year and, from photos posted on Instagram last week, the big birds will look pretty flash on the inside. Since the airline is the first US carrier to take delivery of the shiny, new aircraft type, the introduction will surely be huge.

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How to Get Tickets to Lollapalooza Brazil and Lollapalooza Chile 2012

Where: Brazil
November 22, 2011 at 1:13 PM | by | Comments (0)

In addition to the Chicago summer fest, Lollapalooza will also return to South America next year with the second annual Lollapalooza Chile in O’Higgins Park in Santiago on March 31 – April 1, 2012, and the first-ever Lollapalooza Brazil at the Jockey Club in São Paulo, April 7-8, 2012.

The Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, MGMT, TV On The Radio, Bassnectar, Band of Horses, Thievery Corporation, Peaches, Cage the Elephant, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Friendly Fires, Foster the People and Tinie Tempah are all scheduled to appear at both Lollapalooza Chile and Lollapalooza Brazil.

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Google's Newest Street View Project Isn't About Streets At All

August 23, 2011 at 12:55 PM | by | Comments (0)

Often the news stories about Google Maps Street View—the Mountain View technology that allows you to virtually walk up and down roads, alleyways, and even zoos—have controversial political upshots. There are perennial privacy issues, including ones that have brought Google into conflicts with European governments. In an age of terrorism there are also genuine security risks, and it took until this week for Israel to greenlight Street View despite the Israelis' numerous safety concerns (although we did kind of tell you they'd end up deciding that way). In any case, mapping the world has turned out to be a more problematic goal than Google might have imagined.

The newest Street View project shouldn't turn out that way. Instead, Google seems to have found a project that just about anyone can get behind.

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TAM Tweaks Their In-Flight WiFi to Include Long-Haul Flights

Where: Brazil
August 4, 2011 at 8:43 AM | by | Comments (0)

It’s been some time since we heard about TAM Airlines and their new in-flight technology, but now is a perfect moment to revisit the topic as they’re beginning to expand their travel tech.

While in-flight WiFi is available on certain short-haul trips, the big news is that TAM is now bringing the magic of in-flight accessibility to some of their long-haul flights as well. They’ll be using OnAir to provide all the behind-the-scenes magic, as they start to equip their Boeing 777s along with Airbus A330s and A350s. In total there should be roughly 80 jets when the mechanics, electricians, and engineers finally hang up their wrenches and wire cutters.

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James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger Frolick in the Amazon for 'Avatar 2'

Where: Brazil
April 7, 2011 at 3:58 PM | by | Comments (0)

Last week James Cameron, Bill Clinton, and Arnold Schwarzenegger came together for the Second Annual International Forum on Sustainability in Manaus, Brazil. During the event, Cameron told reporters that he wants to bring the cast of his Avatar sequels to Brazil's Amazon Rainforest so they can be inspired by the location and its indigenous tribes.

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'An Idiot Abroad' Visits Rio During Carnival and Predictably Dislikes the Noise

February 28, 2011 at 2:01 PM | by | Comments (0)

This week's episode of An Idiot Abroad landed Karl Pilkington in Rio during Carnival to take in the wonder that is Christ The Redeemer, as well as a bit of the local culture.

Compared to previous episodes, Brazil was predictable, and stereotypical. Instead of stepping off the beaten path, Karl got waxed and shopped for a Speedo before being forced to spend time at gay and nude beaches. No surprises there.

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Kiss Their Way Around Brazil for 'Breaking Dawn'

Where: Brazil
November 12, 2010 at 1:35 PM | by | Comments (0)

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson didn't let a little thing like a hostage situation keep them from filming in Brazil. After hostages were taken at the Intercontinental Rio de Janeiro back in August, there was some speculation that The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn's pivotal honeymoon scenes would be shot somewhere else.

Despite the controversy, the producers of Breaking Dawn decided to shoot in Brazil anyway and filming is officially underway this week.

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In-Flight Phone Calls and Texting Hit Brazil's TAM Airlines

November 2, 2010 at 3:16 PM | by | Comments (0)

Jeez, it wasn't all that long ago when In-Flight WiFi seemed like it would be a rare dream occurrence, but then the airlines really got with it and set their sights on connectivity solutions for passengers. The newest airline to join the in-flight WiFi club is Brazil's TAM, who recently announced that internet is now available on select Airbus A321s, operating between Guarulhos, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza and Porto Alegre.

But wait! TAM's partnership with OnAir for this connectivity is more than just the internet; passengers can now also make and receive phone calls and send and receive text messages on GPRS networks from their GSM phones. Of course your plane must be at cruising altitude before you can hit "power," but once you are, up to 8 passengers can use the calling and texting signal at once.

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World Cup Flip Flops are the Coolest Travel Accessory for Summer 2010

June 14, 2010 at 4:50 PM | by | Comments (3)

Whether you're staying in a hostel and need 'em for the shower or you're on a business trip and hoping for a little hotel pool time, flip-flops are must-have travel gear. Without a doubt, the hottest pairs to have this season are Havaianas' limited-edition range of World Cup-themed sandals, representing 17 teams—USA, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Argentina, Spain, The Netherlands, Australia, England, Paraguay, France, Japan, Italy, Portugal, Nigeria and Cameroon—and bearing their colors so that you can show support for your team from your soles up.

We first fell in love with Havaianas four years ago, and these nationalistic ones especially, during the last World Cup. Of course the blue-and-white Italia ones were sold out even before the team won, but we happily slipped into a pair of Deutschlands and we'll do it again with a fresh pair this year.

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Rio de Janeiro Puts Christ On Ice Until Mudslides Subside

April 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM | by | Comments (0)

These first few months of 2010 have welcomed everything but tourists it seems, as natural disasters like earthquakes, floods ands even volcanoes put a crimp in itineraries. And although we're hoping that the sun of summer will wipe the problems away, it looks like Mother Nature will have her last laugh...in shutting down the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What they've got down there is a Machu Picchu-type flooding and mudslide emergency. Already the torrential rains and mudslides have killed 246 people, with almost another 200 still missing. And they're not risking more lives just so people can take a quick picture of themselves with one of the seven "new" wonders of the world.

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Designer Diane Von Furstenberg's 'Journey of a Dress' Heads to Sao Paulo

Where: Iguatemi Mall, Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 2232, Sao Paulo, Brazil
April 6, 2010 at 11:35 AM | by | Comments (2)

Diane von Furstenberg is many great things—an iconic womenswear designer, a philanthropist, the President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and a model for healthy living—but she is also a consummate world traveler (and travel tweeter). In fact, when she starred in recent American Express commercials, she credited experiencing the world with giving her the inspiration to create beautiful clothing and become a stronger, independent woman. We kind of love her, if you haven't already gotten that.

Thus, it's about time she launches her first store in South America, at the Iguatemi Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The grand opening of the boutique comes on Thursday night, when Diane herself hosts a huge Brazilian bash and also inaugurates the start of the Sao Paulo leg of the traveling exhibition "Journey of a Dress," curated by Vogue's Andre Leon Talley.

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Brazilian Airlines Must Now Rank Their Seats By Legroom Space

Where: Brazil
March 17, 2010 at 9:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

Here’s something to add to that Passenger Bill of Rights idea that is continually kicked around. In Brazil, the government is actually requiring the country’s airlines to provide a rating on the abundance of legroom in their planes, or lack thereof. It would ensure that passengers are comfortable, or at least prepare people for what to expect when it comes to their in-flight comfort.

The National Civil Aviation Agency has created a five-tiered system that will actually assign a letter grade and color to legroom availability and comfort. An "A" rating means there will be at least 28 inches between headrests, but the bottom of the barrel—an "E" rating—means there is only about 26 inches between the seats. There’s no rating for seat comfort, so you’ll still be totally surprised when your seat is as hard as a rock. If this ever makes it to the US, we’ll need to change the E to an F so even elementary school kids will know their seat assignments suck.

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