Tagged: airlines

Sleeping in Airports: Surviving a Night in the Terminal

I met the Japanese cashmere company executive outside the bathhouse, at 4am, in the airport.We were stuck in Seoul's Incheon airport for different reasons. She was waiting on standby…

How to Use Travel Forums Effectively

Back in 2007, I planned my three-week honeymoon to Southeast Asia relying solely on information I found on online travel forums. The detailed tips I received from mostly anonymous…

Guide to Italian Street Names: Saints, Wars & Dreamers

Popes and lovers, assassins and pacifists, artists, scholars, inventors, and industrialists: There are no set criteria to qualify for an Italian street named in your honor -- though…

Headed to Europe This Summer? It's Going to Be a Riot

If you're looking for a little adventure this summer -- a strike, a riot or maybe even a revolution -- skip the Middle East and head to Europe. Traditionally quiet and predictable…

3 Summer Steals in the Sunshine State

As temperatures zoom upward in the Sunshine State, hotel rates come down. That makes Florida a great place to snag a steal for a summer family getaway. Here are three fabulous deals…

Caribbean Calling: 3 Family-Friendly Vacation Packages

Spring is an excellent time of year to book a Caribbean getaway, as marquee resorts pull out all the stops to fill their rooms through the summer and fall. Here are three travel…

The Maine Windjammers: 75 Years Young and Ready for a Party

Come in my time machine back to 1936. The Great Depression is finally coming to an end, but in Maine, so is something else: the era of the sailing ship. Not many years before, coastal…

How to Stay Safe During Spring Break Escapes

For weeks now, there's been nothing but bad news for people planning spring break getaways.First, the clamor of warnings against going to Mexico rose when the Texas Department of…

Traveler's Ski Report: Brian Head Resort, Utah

Nuts and Bolts: Utah's southernmost ski resort, Brian Head (tel. 866/930-1010; www.brianhead.com) offers its own twist on skiing in the Beehive State. There's more sun, for one thing,…

10 Reasons Why Families Love Skiing in Alta, Utah

Ask a lifelong skier to put together a bucket list of must-ski mountains, and Alta will likely be in the Top 10. Known for its breathtaking scenery, rugged terrain, and deep snow,…

10 Reasons to Visit New York City This Holiday Season

The weather outside may be frightful, but New York City rarely looks better than it does during the holiday season. It's a time of year when the city goes all out decorating --…

5 Ways to Entertain the Kids in New York

Looking for some fun activities to keep the kids amused while visiting New York? The president of the New 42nd Street (www.new42.org) entertainment corporation, Cora Cahan, is a busy…

Mexico Beach Vacation, from $609 for Five Nights With Air

This week's Smart Deal features a beachfront Mexico vacation package for travel this fall. United Vacations (tel. 888/854-3899; www.unitedvacations.com) is offering a deal to Los Cabos…

Travel Complaints That Fail: 5 Kinds of E-mails You Should Never Write

What kind of a complainer are you?Maybe you're the squeaky wheel -- the guest who keeps writing back over and over, even after you've been told "no" in a dozen different ways. Or…

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation in 6 Steps

Integrating any amount of volunteer time into your next trip requires some research before you leave. But as countless volunteer veterans will tell you, it's worth the planning. You…

Park of the Week: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Not far from the massive Chicago metropolitan area, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is easy to find. The splendid sweeps of sand and the freshwater "sea" are so accessible that…

Packing Tips: 4 Things to Take (or Leave Behind) When You Travel

Connie Langdon is a pack rat. Especially when she's on vacation. Hotels are a collecting opportunity for Langdon, a court reporter from Springfield, Mo. "I always take pens and…

Single Parent Travel Tips: How to Plan a Successful Family Vacation

Planning a trip with just you and your child? Slightly anxious about how you're going to shoulder the whole load without a break from the sites, sounds, and activities? As a single…

Park of the Week: Ice Age National Scenic Trail

If, like me, you don't know much about the Ice Age -- such as that it was a mere 15,000 years ago -- you might enjoy a learning experience on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which…

Cell Phones on Planes: Time to Rethink the Policy?

How do you know that the rules restricting electronics on planes are impractical? When you see a crewmember openly texting at 36,000 feet.That's what Peter Zapalo says he saw on a…

Charming Charleston: Where to Stay, Eat, and Shop

For an introduction to Southern hospitality, carve out a few days to explore the perennial charm of Charleston. As you meander down the narrow cobblestone streets and get lost among…

How to Complain to the Airlines: Effective Ways to Get Ahead

Air travel isn't always fun. Things go wrong. And while you're unlikely to get compensated because a summer thunderstorm made your plane late, it's often worth complaining to the…

New York City's Dutch Treats and Historic Sites

Even though the Dutch were only in charge here for some 50 years back in the 1600s, they had a profound influence on the city. The entrepreneurial spirit of the Dutch helped turn New…

Travel Troubleshooter: Wait! I Never Bought Flight Insurance

Angie Zimmerman calls United Airlines to fix a seat assignment and ends up with a mysterious $35 fee. The airline says it's for insurance, but she insists she never bought the policy.…

Too Sick to Fly? When to Put Yourself on the "No Fly" List

For Carol Margolis, it was an almost-ruptured eardrum.She'd flown with a bad cold and sinus congestion, which made it difficult to equalize the pressure in her ears. After her…