Remember the Dewey Decimal System? We loved it in grade school. Author, Subject and Title were our bread and butter. That’s why we took note when we saw the Library Hotel, New York’s hot spot for people in search of literacy rich environments. The concept driven hotel has 10 guest floors, 60 rooms and over 6,000 volumes of books – all organized by the Dewey Decimal System.

They say the best innovations come from cross pollinating ideas. This is definitely true for the Library Hotel. Although you may wonder, hotel and library? It makes perfect sense. Libraries do suggest comfort and peace. We recommend the Library Hotel as a place to stay if you’re in NY. It’s located at 299 Madison Avenue – 41st street. Click read more for additional information and photos.

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Today’s travel briefing highlights bad weather present throughout the country. The midwest is getting hit with a fast moving storm-system spreading snow and rain over most of the region. Hopefully it will break in time for New Year’s Eve. Click read more for today’s travel headlines…

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The way we travel says a lot. A recent article published by the New York Times analyzes Iraq’s sudden increase in motor scooter use. It also offers an astute look into everyday life as an Iraqi.

As tensions flare due to the war, traffic jams, threats of car bombs and other system failures, the scooter has risen as an unexpected response to the tension. According to the article, the scooter’s appeal stems from several factors. The most notable being its cost effectiveness, ability to detract attention from both militia and checkpoint guards, as well as allowing riders to swiftly navigate lenghty traffic jams.

The NY Times describes it best when they say, “Every day, more cars venture onto Baghdad’s dust-choked streets, adding to epic traffic jams and sending blood-pressure levels through the roof, as drivers spew invective, gesticulate wildly and steadfastly ignore any and all driving laws. But tens of thousands of Baghdadis have found an antidote in the venerable motor scooter.” This article is a great read – be sure to check it out. Also, click read more for additional photos and information. We’ve listed a few of our favorite quotes from the article with a picture of our choice scooter – the honda ruckus.

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Discovering art among the hustle & bustle of a city is one of the best ways to experience a new destination. If you visit NYC over the next few months you have to stop by Fulton Street. You won’t be disappointed.

Construction never looked this good. Fulton Fence is a temporary installation on the corner of Fulton Street and Broadway in New York City. It is on view until spring of 2008. The project is a response to the effects of development; in particular the visual pollution created by the presence of construction sites in small concentrated areas. The beautifying methods used on Fulton Street are something that could easily be replicated in other cities. Click read more for additional photos and information.

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Autopilot is closer than you think. In April 2008, the opening of Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 will launch a slue of progressive projects to make travel easier. Our favorite is the Personal Rapid Transport – a driverless travel system that uses its own guideway network to get around.

The debut of this project is a significant step in its history of trial and error. Since 1953 people have worked to implement a networked system of personal transports, but this will be the first time it’s ever been publicly tested. We’re excited to see how things develop. A successful implementation of the project could lead to other benefits for cities, the environment, and traffic safety. Click read more for additional pictures and links.

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Google sends the gift of information this Holiday Season. They recently announced a new feature that will allow users to find the latest information on a flight’s status. All the user has to do is simply search for an airline and flight number, and the first result will tell you whether your flight is on time or delayed as well as the estimated departure and arrival times. Over the holidays, this will be particularly useful considering the usual travel madness.

Google announces Flight Tracking

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It’s intimidating to learn a new public transit system. Which line do I take? What if I don’t have my transfer pass? How many trains before there is enough room for me to get on? If I leave home an hour early, will I still have enough time to get to work? Many of us have had these questions racing through our minds when all we wanted to do was get from point A to B. Recognizing this need, HopSpot jumped in with a solution.

HopStop is your online city transit guide. They provide door-to-door subway and bus directions. Think of them like Google Maps for public transportation. The site is fairly intuitive and continues to offer impressive new features – like mobile access and new categories of interests while you’re moving around the city.

wejetset recommends HopStop
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