Business Traveler articles from August 2002

Business Traveler archives from August 2002

Editor's letter.
August 1, 2002... EVEN THE SHARPEST, MOST SILVER-TONGUED executive can hit a mental brick wall when handed an unfamiliar wine list. Add an overseas dinner with important clients to the mix, and the experience can become an awkward guessing game. Business...

Letter of the month: paper chase. (Readers' Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... As a longtime traveler, business and personal, I realize that the following situation should have never happened; however, I must write to let you know how impressed I was with the United Airlines ground crew in Sao Paulo Airport. I...

Identity crisis. (Reader's Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I am a seasoned business traveler and have had a new experience with hotels this year. Since January 1, 2002, upon check-in the hotel desk has asked to validate my identity against a photo ID, and has subsequently taken a photocopy without my...

Proof positive. (Readers' Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... Early March 2002, my colleagues and I went to the U.S. for a business trip, taking United Airlines from Singapore. We bought tickets to Washington, D.C., New York City and Denver. We made two reroutes for the trip. First, we canceled our...

New York state of mind. (Readers' Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... In your "Essentials: New York City," you state that, from Chicago, "American and United offer frequent nonstop service to JFK." According to the May 2002 OAG Flight Guide, American has no flights from Chicago to JFK and United has just one a...

Allergic reaction. (Readers' Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... This is in response to the letter written by F. J. Heaney, which appeared in the June 2002 issue of Business Traveler. It is interesting to see F. J. Heaney so amused by the peanut situation on airplanes, when in fact peanut allergies can be...

Floored. (Readers' Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... Cathay Pacific really cares for the health of their passengers. Traveling in coach you get special advice to keep yourself fit throughout the flight--avoid thrombosis by doing physical exercises. The exercise is simple: "Lie straight on the...

Going the distance. (Readers' Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... In your May 2002 issue, the nice write-up about Providence, RI, ends with a "Getting There" column, which informs readers that they can fly from Boston to Providence for anywhere from $342 to $2,290. You point out that there are no direct...

Super service. (Readers' Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I recently completed a flight on Malaysia Airlines First Class from LAX to KUL. I have to commend the airline for fantastic service and a smooth flight. Upon boarding, I was greeted with a very friendly smile and an offer to put my bag in...

Uneasy landings? (Runaway Safety).(runway overcrowding)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... IF YOUR FLIGHT STOPS SHORT DURING LANDING TO LET ANOTHER PLANE TAKE OFF or land in front of it, or if you look out the window and see another plane landing in tandem on the same runway, is your safety at risk? As air congestion continues, the...

L.A. confidential. (Hotels).(remodeling of Hollywood hotels)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... HOLLYWOOD HAS ALWAYS LOVED the face-lift, reinvention, the classic comeback. Hollywood hotels are enjoying just that, luring travelers with celeb workouts, glamorous new digs and freshly repainted old faces. * The Roosevelt Hotel, the...

360 degrees to Sydney. (Airlines).(Qantas Airways services)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... QANTAS HAS ANNOUNCED THAt it will pump an Ozzie-sized sum of $300 million into the relaunch of its international business class, featuring new seats that convert to beds. The business-class cabin configuration will also have 15 fewer seats than...

A new affair. (Hotels).(Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London, England)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... RALPH FIENNES FANS WILL recognize the lobby of London's Sheraton Park Lane Hotel as the wartime trysting place where he and Julianne Moore began their beautifully doomed love affair. Now the Art Decoera Palm Court and the silver-plated ballroom...

North, west, east by Southwest. (Airlines).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... SOUTHWEST AIRLINES will fly nonstop cross-country flights, accompanied by additional short- and medium-length flights along the coasts in the Midwest, the airline has announced. Regularly scheduled nonstop coast-to-coast service begins...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2002... In the Economy-Class survey that ran in the May 2002 issue of Business Traveler, we erroneously listed the seat pitch on Virgin Atlantic Airways' B747-400 Premium Economy Class service as 8 inches. The correct pitch is 38 inches. Business...

Still as suite. (Hotels).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... THE HONG KONG HOTEL INTERContinental (re-branded last year from its previous incarnation as the Regent) continues its makeover with a brand-new executive lounge. Originally a 1940s-style opium-inspired nightclub, the smoke is gone--leaving a...

Rooms in New York. (Hotels).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... THIS SPRING THE RITZ-CARLTON re-entered the NYC orbit with the opening of its new Battery Park location. Amid much fanfare (a mayor, an ex-mayor and a baseball manager appeared to cut the ribbon) downtown New York received a much needed...

Get out of Africa. (Airports).(dangerous conditions at Matsapha International Airport, Swaziland)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... BUSINESS TRAVELERS TO AFRICA MAY WANT TO AVOID SWAZILAND'S Matsapha International Airport There is no working control tower or radar system and poor to no lighting for nighttime landings. Transport Minister Titus Mlangeni reported these...

Get labeled. (News Report).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... HAVE YOU EVER LEFT YOUR CELL phone, laptop or briefcase in the airport waiting area? A company called BoomerangIt is allowing travelers to bypass traditional lost-and-found rules by offering tamper-resistant labels and stencils that can go on...

Guests can choose from two Marriott properties in Bangkok and receive considerable savings until September 30. (Asia).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Guests can choose from two Marriott properties in Bangkok and receive considerable savings until September 30. At the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, the "Escape Plus" package includes accommodations in a river-view room or junior suite for $125...

Stay in the award-winning Hotel de Russie in Rome at reduced prices for the rest of the year. (Europe).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Stay in the award-winning Hotel de Russie in Rome at reduced prices for the rest of the year. The "Eternal Rome" package starts at $543 a night for a double room. The package includes the hotel's new curbside service, which begins at the...

The newly renovated Fitzpatrick Chicago Hotel is offering myriad packages this summer. (United States).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The newly renovated Fitzpatrick Chicago Hotel is offering myriad packages this summer. Until September 2, the "Power Shopping" package is priced at $169 a night for week nights and $189 for weekends. Discounts at major stores in the area are...

The "Endless Summer" package at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco is valid until August 31. (United States).
August 1, 2002... The "Endless Summer" package at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco is valid until August 31. It is just $139 a night, based on single or double occupancy. Call 415-392-7755 or visit www.sirfrancisdrake.com

Stay at the Warwick in New York before September 8 and take advantage of its summer package, which includes continental breakfast, parking, taxes and gratuities. (United States).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Stay at the Warwick in New York before September 8 and take advantage of its summer package, which includes continental breakfast, parking, taxes and gratuities. The package is $220 a night for a superior room. Call 212-247-2700 or visit www....

From now until September 30, the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami is offering special golf packages at severely reduced rates. (United States).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... From now until September 30, the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami is offering special golf packages at severely reduced rates. The package includes garden room accommodations, unlimited golf with cart per night of stay, introductory golf...

United Airlines. (Flight Log).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * United Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights on October 29 between Washington Dulles Airport and both Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

El Al. (Flight Log).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * El Al begins Los Angeles-Toronto service. Three weekly nonstop flights from L.A. to Toronto fly every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. A fourth flight will be added every Wednesday this summer.

AeroMexico. (Flight Log).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * AeroMexico resumes nonstop service from JFK to Monterrey with continuing service to Guadalajara on July 8.

Midwest Express. (Flight Log).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Midwest Express resumes nonstop service between Milwaukee and three Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers and Tampa on November 1.

Northwest Airlines. (Flight Log).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Northwest Airlines adds Minneapolis/St. Paul-Tokyo flights this summer. From July 5 to September 28, the airline flies two weekly round-trips between Minneapolis/St. Paul and its Tokyo hub at Narita International Airport.

Austrian Airlines. (Flight Log).(new service to Skopje added)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Austrian Airlines adds new service between Vienna and Skopje, formerly the capital of the Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia. The service begins on June 1, with flights departing Vienna every Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.

LanChille. (Flight Log).(airline adds new fights)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * LanChile expands its U.S. route with introduction of service from San Jose, Phoenix, Oakland, San Diego and Las Vegas through codeshare partner American Airlines.

Philadelphia restaurants. (Top Of The Town).
August 1, 2002... Morimoto 723 Chestnut St. tel. 215-413-9070 If you're heading to Philly and have a hankering for sushi, put this place on your speed dial. The sushi here--care of Iron Chef-of-TV-fame Masahuru Morimoto--is first-rate, but that's not...

Delta Airlines/Emirates. (Reward Roundup).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... To celebrate Emirates' participation in Delta's SkyMiles program, SkyMiles members can earn double miles on all classes of travel when flying Emirates through August 31. Members flying on qualifying Emirates fares will earn a minimum of 500...

Northwest Airlines. (Reward Roundup).(WorldPerKs program offering more free miles)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... WorldPerKs members can gain more miles three ways this summer. Through September 30, new subscribers to NWA e-mail can earn 2,000 miles by signing up and remaining on the weekly e-mail until December 31. NWA e-mail gives weekly deals, fare...

Hilton. (Reward Roundup).(Hilton HHonors points awarded to members)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Hilton HHonors recently announced several new developments in its program. Members can now earn HHonors points at Scandic Hotels, a group of 140 properties in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Each (lay from now until September 20, one...

US Airways. (Reward Roundup).
August 1, 2002... US Airways recently introduced "US Airways Golf," an online program available for Dividend Miles members. Perks include golf and hotel packages at several Marriott resorts, bonus miles offers, discounts at Jim Flick golf schools and at The Golf...

Marriott. (Reward Roundup).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Stay at any property by Marriott, Renaissance, SpringHill, Residence Inn, TownPlace Suites or Fairfield by the end of this veal' and take advantage of bonus points and free nights. Silver elite Marriott Rewards members will earn 20 percent...

El Al. (Airline Deals).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... EL AL is offering travelers who purchase a full Platinum (business) class ticket round-trip to Tel Aviv originating from New York, Chicago, LAX or Miami, a companion ticket for only $250 round-trip plus taxes. Maximum stay is 45 days, and all...

OneWorld. (Airline Deals).(Circle Pacific Apex fare)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Alliance carriers, mainly Qantas, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Lan Chile and Lan Peru, are offering a reduced "Circle Pacific Apex" fare in all three classes of service. This is a fare designed for travel between the...

Cathay Pacific. (Airline Deals).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... CATHAY PACIFIC is offering a companion ticket in business class for only $50 round trip with the purchase of a full- fare round-trip ticket from JFK, using their direct flight 889 to Hong Kong and/or cities beyond (i.e. Singapore, Manila,...

China Southern Airlines. (Airline Deals).(new fares from Los Angeles to Guangzhou, China)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES brought back its "All American Fare." This is a round-trip coach fare from LAX to Guangzhou, China (formally known as Canton) for only $699-low season; $750-shoulder that includes August and $950-high season that...

Varig Brazilian Airlines. (Airline Deals).(Jetnet Program, from economy to business class program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... VARIG BRAZILIAN AIRLINES started nonstop service between JFK and Rio de Janeiro (Galeao airport) on July 5. To celebrate this new service Varig is offering the "JETNET PROGRAM," which is a free upgrade from a normal economy fare to business...

Belgian debut. (Airlines).(VG Airlines )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A BRAND-NEW AIRLINE NOW provides nonstop service between the United States and Brussels; it is the only international carrier to do so. VG Airlines has daily service from New York JFK, five flights a week from Boston Logan and three flights a...

Seoul City. (Hotels).(Central City Air Terminal )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... JW MARRIOTT SEOUL HAS OPENED its new Central City Air Terminal property. Guests check out of the hotel and finish all airport check-in procedures at the terminal's airline counter, one floor down. On the ground floor, passengers may visit the...

Checkpoint Charlie-Horse. (Airport Security).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... THIS SUMMER THE NATION'S airports will be redesigning and overhauling security checkpoints to comply with new baggage-screening requirements. Is there time enough to have it all in place by the end of the year deadline? Some airports think...

Recovery chart. (Airports).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... AIRPORTS AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE REPORTING GROWTH AND RECOVERY after Sept. 11. Hub airports, such as JFK and Newark, are hyping their new dedicated rail service. Reagan International has recently reopened almost all of its former flight paths,...

Malev business class. (Flight Check: New York to Budapest Ferihegy).(Hungarian airline)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... First Impression: After a traffic-jam-crawl cab ride to JFK Airport, I found my way to the terminal that Malev shares with Delta Air Lines. Lack of carrier signage made it hard to find the Malev ticket counter, and when I did passengers for...

Sofitel Tokyo. (Hotel Check).
August 1, 2002... THE SOFITEL'S distinctive staggered exterior is instantly recognizable against the Tokyo cityscape. Close to the Ueno district's hubbub of shopping and nightlife, the hotel lies across from the tranquility of cherry-blossom-ringed Shinobazu...

American Airlines business class. (Flight Check: New York JFK to Tokyo Narita).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... First Impressions: With no line at check-in, the AA rep found my e-ticket almost immediately, checked my bag and gave me directions to the lounge. The cavernous Admirals Club lounge was a quick walk away and proved to be a quiet, cool...

Spot check. (Consumer Checks).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... We asked a selection of credit card companies how quickly they would send a replacement card to their Platinum level members, if they would charge to do so and whether they would send a replacement anywhere in the world. Here's what we found:...

Screening rooms: is the in-room uber-computer-cum-entertainment system the way of the future? George Hobica reports from London's Dorchester Hotel. (Tools: Hotel Hookups).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... THE FIRST THING THAT most travelers do when they check into a hotel room, according to one survey, is turn on the television. The first thing I do is assess the chances of hooking up my computer. I search around for U.S.-compatible phone and...

Game over? Olympic fever has dissipated in Salt Lake City, and with it, a degree of economic bustle, but conventions are pumping life into the economy. (HomeFront: Salt Lake City).
August 1, 2002... FOR TWO AND A HALF WEEKS THIS PAST FEBRUARY, Salt Lake City opened its doors to the world when it hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The event was symbolic for Salt Lake, representing a vast influx of diversity, opportunity and city development....

The art of the meal: ordering the right wines around the world. (Entertaining).
August 1, 2002... Enjoying a good wine over a fine meal together is a great way to cement relationships when entertaining foreign clients or business associates abroad. The wine you choose on that occasion will often be remembered long after the food is...

Flying bottles: cellars in the Sky Awards: 26 airlines sent us their best, 35 judges swirled, sniffed and sipped the 250-plus entries and one airline came out on top.
August 1, 2002... Airlines pamper their business travelers with comfortable seats, first-run movies, stereo headsets, attractive menus, chocolates and pillows. But the only thing they offer at 35,000 feet that is just as good as what passengers can get on the...

The business of fitness: choosing the right gym and hotel is key to getting a great workout on the road. (Health and Fitness).
August 1, 2002... At 5:45 a.m., when many business travelers are still sleeping off the previous evening's cocktails and steak dinner, Ken Pakhim is running on the treadmill at the hotel gym. Pakhim, director of franchise services for Six Continents Hotels...

Slash and earn: corporations find ways to save on business travel. (Corporate Travel Services).(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2002... As business travel slowly rebounds, its comeback is marked with good old-fashioned cost cutting. This could mean booking rock-bottom, nonrefundable leisure fares, or traveling on circuitous routes as a result of time-consuming online booking,...

Bullish on the Bull and Bear. (Special Advertising Section).
August 1, 2002... FOR OVER 40 YEARS, THE BULL AND BEAR Restaurant, located on the ground floor of the landmark Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, has been a bustling mecca for business professionals, celebrities and those looking for a place to call...

People power: if you can put with the gossip, take the rumors with a pinch of salt and don't try to impose Western-style practices, the local employee base in Manila can be a business boom. (Insider's Guide: Manila).
August 1, 2002... A GLOBAL SLUMP, FALLING EXPORTS, declining capital investment, high unemployment and perennial problems of political instability, kidnapping, banditry and secessionist guerilla activity would hardly seem the circumstances promoting economic...

Cafe Pierre. (New York).
August 1, 2002... The Pierre, Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, tel. 212-940-8195 Overview: Cafe Pierre opened at the landmark Pierre Hotel in 1940, developing a devoted international clientele over the years. The father of French cooking, August Escoffier,...

Kozue restaurant. (Tokyo).
August 1, 2002... The Park Hyatt, 7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 3, Shinjuku-ku, 163-105, tel. 5322-1234 Overview: With its authentic fare and stunning views, Kozue packs an impressive wallop for those with generous expense accounts. Cuisine: Uncompromising,...

Le Place. (Paris).
August 1, 2002... Radisson SAS Champs-Elysees, 78 Avenue Marceau, tel. 33 1 53 23 43 43 Overview: Drop whatever U.S.-based preconceptions you might have about Radisson at the door. In Europe Radisson SAS is a four-star brand, and that standard is reflected...

Restaurant Kevin Taylor. (Denver).
August 1, 2002... The Teatro Hotel, 1106 14th St, tel. 303-820-2600 Overview: Four years ago Kevin Taylor, Denver's most successful chef, opened a signature restaurant on the ground floor of the boutique Hotel Teatro. The eatery has been serving innovative,...

Bonfire. (Boston).
August 1, 2002... Park Plaza Hotel, 64 Arlington St., tel. 617-262-3473 Overview: Not only is Bonfire popular among guests at the Park Plaza, it's now a hot spot for Bean Town's hip set. The restaurant entrance is off to the side of the lobby, and can only...

Gulf dream: foreign businesses are finding it hard to say no to setting up shop in this tiny island state. (Doing business in Bahrain).
August 1, 2002... IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT A new democracy looks like--go to Bahrain. Often referred to as the Pearl of the Gulf, this burgeoning business hub is tiding the wave of its newfound freedom brought about by the enactment of the landmark National...

Four hours in Helsinki.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Helsinki is a metropolis by the sea, offering much to see and do. Luckily, it is an ideal city to see on foot, as many attractions are centrally located and the streets are safe. And even though you probably won't understand a word of Finnish,...

Spend an overnight summer sensation with the Boutique Hotel Group New York collection. (Privelege Club).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Stylish hotels, desirable locations and a love for great service are what you'll find at each of the Boutique Hotel Group's six New York City destinations. The BHG New York collection includes The Shoreham, The Mansfield, The Roger Williams,...

The Plaza. (New York > Hotels).
August 1, 2002... The Plaza has reigned over New York since 1907 with a grace and glamour that has drawn visitors from around the globe throughout the past century. Overlooking Central Park, The Plaza Hotel stands 19 stories high and features 805 luxurious guest...

One Aldwych Hotel. (London > Hotels).
August 1, 2002... Built in 1907 and opened as One Aldwych in July 1998, this is one of the most important Edwardian buildings in London. Its sumptuous contemporary interiors are laced with classicism, and the hotel houses an exciting contemporary art collection....

Call of the wind: discovering lemurs and giant tortoises was just the start. Dinah Hatch looked for celebrities and hiked in a lunar landscape in the tropical paradise of Mauritius. (Great Escape: Mauritius).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... THERE ARE THOSE WHO LOVE nothing more than slapping on sunscreen and lying back with the latest John Grisham blockbuster to soak up beach life for days on end. And then there are people like me, who find beaches boring. Mauritius, then,...

Dear readers.
August 1, 2002... Business Traveler values your feedback, and this Four-Hour Guide compilation is a direct response to your comments. Often you have mentioned the value of BT's Four-Hour guides, as seen monthly in every issue of BT, and requested these guides be...

Editor's letter.
August 1, 2002... Business Traveler's Four-Hour guides are designed to help readers squeeze the most out of limited time in major cities around the world. Whether it's attractions, architectural highlights, parks, restaurants, cafes, bars, entertainment or...

4 hours in Paris.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Could Paris have finally embraced the delights of fusion food and healthy, organic dining? Inside Alain Ducasse's Spoon and Philippe Starck's Bon dwell the hottest tables in town, while the card at the shop Colette boasts 69 types of mineral...

4 hours in Frankfurt.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Almost totally destroyed in World War II, Frankfurt am Main has since been slowly rebuilt. However, only a few key buildings were restored in traditional style thanks to a lack of funding and the urgent postwar need for infrastructure and...

Four hours in Dubai.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Dubai, the commercial center of the United Arab Emirates, is situated on the banks of Dubai Creek also known as the Creek), a natural water inlet from the Arabian Gulf, which divides the City neatly into two halves--Delta and Bur Dubai. In the...

Four hours in Sydney.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Sydney is undoubtedly one of the most stunning cities in the world, and you'd be a fool to go all that way and not make the most of it. Unfortunately, though, any business trip to the Southern Hemisphere is bound to be marred by jet lag. So,...

Four hours in Jeddah.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... In the Islamic world, Jeddah is the gateway to the holy cities of Medina and Mecca. While its walled forts make Jeddah the quintessential ancient port town, it is a major business hub for Saudi Arabia. But there is also a great deal that will...

Four hours in Rio de Janeiro.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Year after year, countless visitors to this Brazilian city fall in love with the infectious flavors of samba, capirinhas, and its attractive people. Lucky for you if you've arrived on business, snubbing the fast pace, polluted rivers, and...

Four hours in Chicago.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... With its towering skyscrapers and fabulous shopping, Chicago is one of America's most exciting cities, boasting all the glitz of New York without the grime. This is the town in which famed architects such as Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright...

4 hours in Amsterdam.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Great art, picturesque places, excellent places to eat, drink and shop--all is in this introduction to the wonders of Amsterdam, one of Europe's most sophisticated cities. (1) Rijksmuseum The $7 entrance fee to the Rijksmuseum on...

4 hours in Santiago.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Chilean capital of Santiago should be more attractive than it is. It is set in a basin at the foot of the Andes, but the mountain range can rarely be seen for the city's thick canopy of smog. The pretty colonial buildings downtown are so...

Four hours in Helsinki.(sightseeing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Helsinki is a metropolis by the sea, offering much to see and do. Luckily, it is an ideal city to see on foot, as many attractions are centrally located and the streets are safe. And even though you probably won't understand a word of Finnish,...

Four hours in Lyon.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Established in 43 B.C. on Fourviere Hill, ancient Lyon expanded down to the banks of the River Saone during the Middle Ages, with construction centering around St. Jean Cathedral in the Renaissance quarter of Vieux Lyon. From here development...

Four hours in ... Rome.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rome wasn't built in a day, so you stand no chance of covering its major sites in four hours. Leave the Vatican for another time and concentrate instead on some of the Eternal City's greatest ancient monuments as well as a taste of the baroque...