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The Skywalk is New England’s only observatory, located on the 50th floor of the Prudential Center. The Skywalk offers breathtaking views of Boston, and beyond, as well as an audio tour, Dreams of Freedom Museum and multi-media theater featuring Wings of Boston.

For a one-of-a-kind dining experience, visit the Top of the Hub restaurant on the 52nd floor.

The Skywalk, one of Boston’s top sightseeing places, is open daily or 7 days a week. Winter hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from November 1 to March 28. From March 29 to October 31, the Skywalk will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last elevator leaves at 9:30 p.m. Please note that all or part of the observatory may be closed due to weather, business demands or private functions. If you want to visit the place, it is suggested to please call ahead to check availability.

Tickets can be purchased at the Skywalk Observatory Kiosk located in the Prudential Arcade.

Ticket Prices are:

1. Adults – $13.00
2. Seniors – $11.00
3. Children under 12 years old – $9.00
4. Student with college ID – $11.00

For further information, you can contact its phone number at 617-859-0648 or by email at skywalkgroupsales@hotmail.com

American Airlines raised its U.S. fares to $10 per round trip Wednesday night. The raise was a result of the airline’s need to raise more revenues to offset the rising cost of fuel. This was confirmed by the airline company through its spokesman.

However the airline company finally gave up its move to boost prices $10 on round trips within the U.S. after other airline companies declined to match the increase.

Only few airports are open in Japan as a result of an 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that strikes the region.

With this new development, travelers scheduled to travel or are planning to visit Japan should at least think of changing their travel plans. Airlines are diverting flights from affected airports and waiving change fees for travelers headed to or through the Asian nation.

As of early Friday, all airport gates, except for Gate 6, of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) remained closed, according to a notice on the airport’s website. The notice also added that some departing flights are in service however all arriving flights will be redirected to other airports. Railways are also not in service. Travelers are advised to contact the airline directly for more details. Airport staffs are in place where passengers stay and are asked to stay calm and listen to airport staffs carefully.

Tokyo’s main international airport, Narita International Airport, has been significantly handicapped according to a Reuters report while Haneda airport is partially open according to All Nippon Airways Co. Officials are still assessing damage on the runways, the Dow Jones reported.

The 8.9 earthquake triggered a 10-meter (30 feet) tsunami that engulfed cars, houses, and buildings forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The tsunami also sets off warnings to 53 countries around the world.

Cruisers are typically eager to sail because of the value. In cruises, usually expenses that are covered are entertainment, educational programs, hotel services and meals with suitcases unpacked and packed as you explore the beaches and mountains of new sightseeing places.

There are cruises aimed at singles, families, seniors, and gays and lesbians. But cruising is no fun without watching your budget. You have to make sure you understand your expenses before diving into debt. Remember that, on top of the fare, you have to take care of other expenses, such as out of pocket mixed drinks, wine, laundry, casino gambling, spa services and whatever fun thing you can find when sailing. If you are tagging along your baby, babysitting services are extra too, and, if you have to use the Internet, that’s another extra.

To get the best buck of your cruise price, strategies have to be considered, such as the ones below:

Book early

Locking in a rate six or nine months earlier before the sailing date can save you big bucks if prices go up, which usually is the case. Usually, when rates go down, most cruise lines honor the lower rate for those who have locked in or better still offer onboard credits for the difference.

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Overcoming adversity comes down to a combination of factors. Here’s how to travel tips:

1. Plane Crash. Travelers normally feel or no doubt crossed this question in mind during a bumpy flight. So, questions such as where is the safest place to be if the plane goes down and is it in the front of the aircraft or the rear?

According to Professor Ed Galea of the University of Greenwich in England, follow the Rule of Five. He adds, that the safest seats on a plane are within five rows of any exit. That’s the typical cutoff point between life and death in a crash. The number 1 safest seats are in an exit row or one row away.

2. Hotel Fire. Most fire departments use ladders that, at their maximum, can extend around 80 feet into the air. Thus, in order to be able to climb out of a building’s window and onto a truck’s ladder, one should be on or below the seventh floor.

3. Hospital Admission. If you need to go to the hospital, weekdays are much safer than weekends based on a research study in Toronto by Dr. Chaim Bell. According to the researcher, weekends have lower staffing levels and presense of workers who are inexperienced and less familiar with the procedures and patients.

4. Car Crashes. The uncomfortable hump in the backseat of a car is the spot where no one wants to sit, but experts say that it’s the safest place to ride in a car. For drivers, the vehicle to avoid are those cars with dark paint colors. In a study, Australian researchers found that white cars were less likely to be involved in accidents than those of any other color.