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NOT since the Hindenburg had there been an air disaster quite as epic as “Connexion,” Boeing’s now-defunct inflight Internet service.An ironic name, since hardly a soul did - connect, that is. Tested on a handful of international carriers back in…

What’s your favorite place to send people in Germany? You have got to go to Bergisch Gladbach, my hometown. It’s really cute. But what I really love is Munich, because I love Bavarian foods . . . the strudel, the schnitzel and the knudel, which are…

1) BIG ISN’T BETTER The vibrant border city of Kingston, Ontario, is more than the sum of its parts, containing a historic downtown; a major university (and therefore, a vibrant nightlife); Fort Henry, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site; plus…

NOT all treehouse stays cost nearly $2,000 a night - only the ones close to New York. Check out these awesome addresses around the world.FREE SPIRIT SPHERESQualicum, BCIt’s like it sounds - quirky. You wouldn’t call them treehouses, necessarily…

IS there any place on earth as fun as the California Wine Country during the fall harvest? Sure: being there without the crowds.Or how about the Florida Keys - it’s the same place in summer - in fact, summer’s when it finally gets warm enough for…

Go anywhere fun this winter?A: I try to mix it up a little bit and find different, new places. I like to explore. Been down to the Caribbean a few times.Where in the Caribbean?A: I’ve been to Barbados. I loved Barbados. I’d go back in a heart beat…

DO YOU remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” books? All the rage some years back, I was surprised to find them on the bookshelf in my hotel room, considering that I was staying at a quiet resort in the Connecticut countryside. But, there they…

BACHELORETTES come from all over the world for their pre-wedding blowouts, which begs the question, do you really need to go elsewhere? If you’re thinking not, at least avoid the usual pitfalls with our handy guide to a fantastic all-night party…

HE Season 4 finale of Bravo’s “Top Chef” airs tomorrow. Local gal Stephanie Izard chatted to us about Chicago, where this season was filmed. What’s the first thing a visitor should do? The architectural boat tour - it’s cool and educational…

AS A MEMBER of a bridal party, you usually have three very important tasks: First, fit into whatever dress the bride picks out - and like it. Next, help organize the shower. And finally, plan the bachelorette party.Lately, however, the latter task…