After a death in the family, our reader tries to cancel his pre-paid reservation at a Days Inn, but the rate is totally nonrefundable. Appeals to Days Inn are useless. Is he going to lose the money?
Spring 2010 is an especially good time to bring your kids to Paris, with an array of interesting child-related exhibitions and family-friendly accommodation packages. The following is just a sampler of what's on offer.
A land-only package to Belize, a seven-day exploration of Buenos Aires, a three-night escape to Paradise Island, and two more trips to destinations around the world.
From kperkins: "We are considering a Tibet train tour with China Tour Select. It goes from Beiing to Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse then back to Lhasa and Beijing. It is 11 days and includes soft sleeper."
From char ann: "Would we be better off vising in April, May or September? We want to include western and central Washington, Butchart Gardens, and some of northwestern Oregon."
From Becinoz: "We were given excellent knowledgeable guides that spoke very good English and excellent drivers, we couldn't have asked for any better."
From Chgo_to_Ire: "My boyfriend and I - both in our early 30's - are going to Ireland at the end of May. Thoughts/suggestions would be great! We already bought our tickets flying into Shannon and out of Dublin."
From smarties: "Can anyone recommend wineries to visit in Barossa Valley? Is wine tasting in Australia more like California or Chile where it is best to have an appointment and more formal?"
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