Daily Archives: December 14, 2009

Yaycations calculator squeezes out some travel money

December 14, 2009 – 4:36 pm

by Sarah Barker WHAT’S HAPPENING TravelMuse’s Yaycations calculator fossicks through twenty common spending categories and then suggests trips based on a newfound travel budget (Travel-Industry.Uptake.com 4.16.09). Yaycationers click through categories like coffee, entertainment and clothing, noting where they’re willing to cut back. The calculator adds up the annual savings and suggests interest-tailored trips based on […]

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Embark on the ’Vark and learn from online friends on the fly

December 14, 2009 – 12:32 pm

by Anna Otieno WHAT’S HAPPENING Social search engines are popping up all over the place. Aardvark attempts to stand out from the pack with a personal touch. The social search service uses extended social networks to answer user questions in as close to real-time as possible. Got a question about holiday travel? Throw it out […]

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Rent The Runway lets consumers have a fling with high-end fashion

December 14, 2009 – 4:24 am

by Nissa Hanna WHAT’S HAPPENING Lucky Londoners have Girl Meets Dress. Fashion-fortunate New Yorkers have the Albright Library. Now all stateside fashionistas can rejoice: Rent The Runway is rolling out mail-order dress rentals nationwide. The service gives cash-conscious clotheshorses access to designer dresses (from the likes of Diane Von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler and Hervé Léger) […]

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