Great Rail Prices for the Greatest Generation
To honor a war in which we fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the French, Rail Europe is offering free France Railpasses to any veteran of the Battle of Normandy in 1944. Everybody else has to pay for their passes: in this case, they can pay just $199 for a special France Railpass valid for three days. more>

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Alaska 2004
Alaska is off to a great winter, with cold temperatures and plenty of snow for snowmobiling and cross-country, downhill, and backcountry skiing, a blessed relief after the warm winter of 2002-03, when many events had to be cancelled for lack of snow." more>

Packing Tips for Modern Travelers
Some gentle advice on the best ways to pack for a trip to prevent your clothes from wrinkling and to keep you moving through those security lines. more>

Icelandair Offers European Discounts For Now and Later
Icelandair has some deals out right now that are worth taking notice of. Plus, the carrier is introducing three new routes for summer travel. more>

Electronic Motion Sickness Devices
From Terry Rose: "I love to travel, but get really motion sick. I cannot fly without my dramamine, which leaves me groggy. I've tried the elastic accupressure bands, but their success is erratic for me. Has anyone used the watch-looking device advertised in the Skymall catalogue? It evidentally works -- maybe -- by using small electric impulses. It's pricey, but worth every penny if it works. Has anyone used this and would you share your results with me?" more>

Best Credit Card for Travel Rewards?
From Leah: "What is the best credit card rewards program for mileage? I am currently using American Express but I heard that they charge you for every point you redeem. Is there an alternative card out there without such fine print rules?" more>

Hawaiian Airlines: Flight Report
From Jim A: "I just returned from a brief vacation to Honolulu. I took Hawaiian Airlines roundtrip from San Diego to Honolulu and back. Hawaiian was an easy choice because it is the only airline offering non-stop service to Honolulu. We in San Diego have a postage-stamp sized airport so going anywhere fun usually requires a change of planes in LAX or elsewhere. By the way, Hawaiian is having great sales. I booked my ticket two days before I left. I think with taxes it came to just over $300. The airline's website is easy to navigate." more>

First Trip to Bali: A Report
From David Milne: "We have recently returned from Bali on a trip Jan, 8 to 7. It was one of our best trips ever and many thanks are due many wonderful people on Bali and adjoining islands in Indonesia. The following specific thanks may provide suggestions to the reader." more>

Shopping in Italy/Train from Rome to Florence
From Anne Bernstein: "After touring our next favorite past time is Bargain shopping. We are going to be in Rome and Florence. With the dollar to euro being so poor are there any bargains? Were should we go to find them? We want to taking the express train from Rome to Florence and back. I am having trouble getting the price of the trip. Does any one know what the ticket costs. We are a group of 7 is the a group ticket?" more>

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