Tagged: expedia

In an Exhaustive Analysis, A Colleague of Ours Has Concluded That Booking.com is by Far the Best Website for Finding Hotel Rooms

Now, mind you, we're not expressing our own opinion.  We have yet to do a thorough comparison of all the hotel booking sites.But when someone of the stature and…

Though None of it Made the Headlines, There was News Last Week of Some Importance to Travel

Last week was a fairly busy time in travel, though none of the developments was well covered in the press.  Here's our attempt to bring you up-to-date.First, one of the…

Plan Ahead or Do It On the Spot: The Conundrum of Modern Vacations

United Airlines caused a stir two days ago when it announced that travelers could now “subscribe” to its fees. Pay one lump sum in advance—$349, so that’s one big lump sum…

Peru with Kids: Appreciating Machu Picchu & Much More

"The most desirable human sacrifice," Rudy says with a grin, "would have been a teenage girl about your age." He casts a mischievous glance at my 14-year-old daughter, who cracks a…

Summer Road Trip: Tips for Driving to Canada

As we packed for a recent road trip to Vancouver, I gave my bags an extra look. Something seemed to be missing. But what? "Did you remember our passports?" my husband called out.…

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! The Airline Canceled My Honeymoon Flight

Loyd Jobe's honeymoon doesn't get off to a good start when his flight is canceled. His airline sends the newlyweds on their vacation the next day, but they must pay for an extra night…

10 Must-Have Items When Packing for Family Vacations

When you're packing for a family vacation, what won't you leave home without? The readers of WeJustGotBack.com recommend 10 items that can make your trip that much easier. Tip #1:…

Getting Engaged in Vegas: Making a Proposal You (Hopefully) Can't Refuse

Though there are no stats, I would guess that as many people get engaged in Vegas as get married here. Of course, there's no right or wrong way to do it -- well actually, having…

Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

I have always been a strong advocate of private villa accommodation and wherever possible I try to track down one to stay in rather than settling for a basic hotel room. A villa can…

London and Sochi Ready for Their Olympic Moment

The next two Olympic competitions seek to set the tone for the next century of global competition. London, U.K. 2012 London 2012 aspires to host the "most sustainable" games including…

August's Prize: Discover 500 Places and Win $500

Whether you're a foodie or a family traveler, Frommer's 500 Places series will provide you with ideas and inspiration, and the practical travel info you need to get where you're…

Slope Spec: Engelberg, Switzerland

Just reaching Engelberg (tel. +41 (0) 41 639 77 77; www.engelberg.ch), a beguiling resort in the heart of Switzerland, is a totally Alpine experience. Trains depart every hour from…

The Able Traveler: New Access Guide Tops List of Chicago Resources

If a trip to the windy city is in your future, then you're in luck as far as access is concerned. Not only does Chicago boast a wide range of wheelchair-accessible attractions and…

Going Inland: What to Expect on Alaskan Cruisetours

In case you haven't looked recently, Alaska isn't connected to the rest of the United States. In fact, it's a whole lot closer to Russia than it is to its nearest U.S. neighbor,…

Set Your Sights on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon), an island nation that lies off the south east coast of India in the Indian Ocean, was one of the hardest hit countries by the December 2004…