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Saturday, September 30, 2006

Honoringthe unsung heroes of 9/11

Airline flight attendants are the country?s unsung heroes in our current ?War on Terrorism.? Recent events demonstrate that this is true now more than ever.

Honoringthe unsung heroes of 9/11

Monday, September 25, 2006

Hit the Heights, but Take the Stairs

Climbing with fixed cables is a quick way, if not the purists way, for novices to experience the exhilaration of the climb.

Hit the Heights, but Take the Stairs

Sunday, September 24, 2006

More Examples of Destination Savings

Books have been written on the subject of choosing inexpensive destinations, and then constructing a travel budget. Sometimes those destinations are not the first places you would identify as tourist...

More Examples of Destination Savings

Family travel news: Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando is a major destination, with two theme parks --Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida-- plus three top resorts for families.
The theme parks are known for...

Family travel news: Universal Orlando

Saturday, September 23, 2006

European hostels attracting older travelers

Betty Kam, a 30-year-old teacher from Hong Kong, carefully planned her July vacation in Scotland. She plotted a detailed itinerary and reserved accommodations for each leg of her journey.

European hostels attracting older travelers

Is Duty Free a Good Deal?

You're walking through the airport, and there is a duty free store every few hundred yards. Should the budget traveler set aside money for these opportunities? Finding an answer to...

Is Duty Free a Good Deal?

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

The Relaxing Airport Experience

How can you relax at an airport...what with the constant announcements flooding the gate areas, the buzz of baggage belts, and the beeping sounds of security. It isn't easy to...

The Relaxing Airport Experience

Friday, September 15, 2006

Next Stop: In Historic Petra, Dazzling Sights for a Small Audience

No matter what you know of Petra the Jordanian historical site in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade nothing quite prepares you for the experience of seeing it in person.

Next Stop: In Historic Petra, Dazzling Sights for a Small Audience

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

How to Protect Your Property When You Fly - How About Leaving it Home?

How much of the valuable stuff you pack in your luggage to you really need? Maybe the way to restore some semblance of sanity to your airport experience is...

How to Protect Your Property When You Fly - How About Leaving it Home?

My 9/11 Experience

I haven't written about it before, but thousands of airline employees who worked at airports during September 11, 2001 and the immediate days after will never forget the experience. The...

My 9/11 Experience

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

The Frugal Traveler: The Frugal Traveler Sees the World

Scenes from a 90-day, round-the-world road trip, in which our budget-seeking columnist sprinted through a dozen countries and some 36 cities, encountering 17 languages, some 900 varieties of dumplings, and a 48-hour train ride across China.

The Frugal Traveler: The Frugal Traveler Sees the World

The new Tuscany - in Croatia

Driving south from Trieste, Italy, the first corner of Croatia you encounter is the triangular peninsula called Istria. On my last trip, I never made it any farther. Now being touted as the ?new Tuscany,? Istria has in fact long been noted for its beautiful Adriatic coast, lush forests, olive groves, vineyards and offshore islands.

The new Tuscany - in Croatia

Monday, September 11, 2006

Sure it's grand, but where's the Grand Canyon golf?

Garin Fassbinder sat perched on a ledge over the biggest hole in the world, his legs dangling in air. A whole lot of air. He leaned further forward on the rock, looked back, threw his arms straight up, causing at least several spectators to do double takes.

Sure it's grand, but where's the Grand Canyon golf?

More hula, less moolah on your Hawaiian cruise

The good news? Hawaii is gorgeous, and a cruise offers the opportunity to experience several islands' unique personalities without having to constantly pack and unpack your suitcase. Hawaiian cruise tips for thrifty travelers.

More hula, less moolah on your Hawaiian cruise

Friday, September 08, 2006

Journeys: Tripoli: Once a Pariah, Now a Hot Spot

Thanks to a flood of new investment from the West, Tripoli, Libya, is already remaking itself into a travel-friendly destination.

Journeys: Tripoli: Once a Pariah, Now a Hot Spot

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Six savings strategies for your European vacation

Europe has not been on my list of top travel destinations this year, mainly because of the unfavorable exchange rate. My theory of ?contrarian travel? generally takes me to places offering better value but, like many travelers, I sometimes yearn for Europe?s beautiful cathedrals, quaint towns, charming cafes and culinary delights.

Six savings strategies for your European vacation

Escapes for women

Christine McIver found a surefire way to ensure some of her less-than-fond memories gathered as a trail guide wouldn't be repeated on a horseback riding vacation she was planning: She booked a women's only trip.

Escapes for women

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Honeymoon Haven: Niagara Falls

For generations, honeymoon couples have been drawn to beautiful, dramatic, thundering Niagara Falls.
Alas, like many unique and popular places, Niagara Falls has gotten touristy and crowded. It's even tried to...

Honeymoon Haven: Niagara Falls

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Puerto Vallarta Photo Tour

Take a trip south of the border to Puerto Vallarta, the Pacific Coast resort town with the charm of Old Mexico. It's located in Jalisco, one of Mexico's 31 states. Twenty-five miles of coastline, 250 restaurants, superlative shopping, and some...

Puerto Vallarta Photo Tour

Travel Planning: Foot Notes

As part of a series on planning your European backpacking trip, we're taking a look at a few things you need to know, do and get before you go and...

Travel Planning: Foot Notes

Honey Money

If you already have all the dishes and DustBusters you could ever need (or never wanted), perhaps you can encourage wedding guests who ask to fund your honeymoon trip. Find out more about Honeymoon Gift Registries but be sure...

Honey Money

Sunday, September 03, 2006

Going to: Stockholm

No longer just the home of Abba and meatballs, Swedens capital has become a major destination for people interested in design, fashion, technology, arts and fine cuisine.

Going to: Stockholm

On vacation? Let the games begin! | csmonitor.com

Vacations are a great time to explore new surroundings. And what better way to have fun exploring than on a scavenger hunt?

On vacation? Let the games begin! | csmonitor.com

Saturday, September 02, 2006

London Heathrow Airport - Still a Chaotic Destination?

London Heathrow is still reeling from the foiled terrorist plot, but now the chaos of the past week is adding up in several ways. You can now bring a carry-on...

London Heathrow Airport - Still a Chaotic Destination?

Atlantis Resort

Atlantis Resort, the largest hotel in the Bahamas, is a unique vacation and honeymoon destination. Its one-of-a-kind attractions evoke the lost world of Atlantis, enabling resort visitors...

Atlantis Resort

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