Roundup: Steve Fossett’s plane found near Mammoth Lakes; Queen of Beer’s Women’s Homebrew competition

Good morning, travelers.

Steve Fossett news | The plane wreckage confirmed to be that of adventurer Steve Fossett has been found in Inyo National Forest near the town of Mammoth Lakes. Read: “Steve Fossett’s Airplane Found,” and watch the video (above) to see the man who found his ID papers.

Wednesday, Jaunted did a mashup of Possible Traces of Steve Fossett Recovered in California. Also, here’s a photo gallery: Steve Fossett 1944-2007

Deal or no deal? Wednesday was a frustrating day for travelers trying to grab the Leading Hotels of the World $19.28 deal. First they couldn’t get online, then there was the announcement of a makeup day this morning, only to have that taken back. Stay tuned to e-mail for the announcement of the makeup -– and make sure to check your spam filters. Some readers let us know that their e-mails from Leading Hotels of the World wound up there. Read the e-mail from Ted Teng, president and CEO, the Leading Hotels of the World Ltd., on the Consumerist.

California | Hey ladies, do you whip up a good home brew? Check out the Queen of Beer’s Women’s Homebrew competition. Read: “Home Beer Brewing Calls to a New Generation — and to Women.”

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Video: KTLA / Los Angeles Times]

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