A jolly good London tip
Believe it or not, Britain’s Payment Council, which works with banks and other cash providers, has advised tourists to bring cash to Londonand to have backup plans in case their credit cards are rejected or local cash machines run dry. . . . FYI, by spring 2014, the 560-acre Olympic Park will become a new visitor destination and community park, featuring waterways and entertainment venues. . . . Where are the Chinook? Some of Alaska’s best salmon rivers
have been closed because fisheries managers have determined that the fish aren’t showing up in enough numbers to ensure sustainable future runs. . . . The north entrance to LAX’s Tom
Bradley Terminal will be closed for departure drop offs until spring, due to construction. The sidewalk along this curb will remain open for pedestrians. . . . Several American Airlines employees have roles in Universal Pictures’ upcoming “The Bourne Legacy,” in theaters Aug. 10. Scenes from the action-thriller were shot inside American’s Terminal 8 at JFK in New York and onboard a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. . . . Solvang’s 76th annual Danish Days will be celebrated Sept. 14-16. Admission is free, and the fest features food, folk dancing and entertainment. . . . Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport invites guests to dive into familyfriendly films at the pool through the end of summer. For more information, go to www.four pointslax.com or call (310) 645-4600. . . . The
American Jazz Festival, dedicated to the life, legacy and music of New Orleans’ native son, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, will take place Aug. 3-5 at the Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans. . . . Shell Vacations Hospitality resorts are offering 40% off threenight stays at properties in Napa, Phoenix and Kauai. For details, go to www.shellhospital ity.com/summer/offers.php. . . . Affinia Hotels is giving cupcakes, wine and hotel credits to guests who can perform yoga poses at check-in.
For details, www.affinia.com. ... Quote of the
week: “England and America are two countries separated by the same language.” (George Bernard Shaw )