Cellphones now used more for data than for calls

Instead of talking on their cellphones, people are making use of all the extras that iPhones, BlackBerrys and other smartphones were also designed to do — browse the Web, listen to music, watch television, play games and send e-mail and text messages.

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ebookers removes hotel booking fees

Customer who booked a hotel through ebookers.com will no longer pay a fee to ebookers for changes or cancellations, providing travellers with greater flexibility and reassurance when it comes to planning their accommodation.

BED IN A TREE

Bed in a Tree is one of the last small treasures of the hotel world. Bettina Kowalewski, the author informed about this work, is a journalist photographer of the journey, who liked the search for the most unusual hotels through more charming but little known destinations. This book lists a hand-picked selection 27 stranger and more extraordinary hotels of moment. Every description is completed by eloquent photos, by wise advice, and by indications on the unusual activities close to the hotel. From a sophisticated night in a hotel in Scotland, to a enlivened night in a old capsule in Hague, by way of the aeroplane of New Zealand, wherever you are, Bed in a Tree concerns us all, romantic nomads and travelers adventurers.

Travel bookings in the palm of your hand

The mobile revolution is putting travel in the palm of your hand - quite literally. However, the most crucial part of the travel shopping process - bookings - are lagging behind, according to a new PhoCusWright report.

Related Link: The PhoCusWright Consumer Technology Survey Third Edition