Tagged: safety

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…

That's Ridiculous! The ATM Sucked My Money Back

When Robert Hillestad tried to withdraw £200 from an automatic teller machine in London last April, he got a bait-and-switch. Almost literally. "While waiting for the machine to reel…

Top Paris Shops & Museums for Contemporary Design

For centuries, French design has set the standard for style and class. Today, that traditional elegance can be found in Paris right along with the latest, cutting-edge designs. Fans…

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…

Atlantis Bahamas Resort, from $399 for Three Nights

Dreaming of somewhere warm? Want to take the kids with you? Atlantis Paradise Island's winter special offers several incentives to lure travelers now through late April. Atlantis…

Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional

Brian Perez-Daple rents a car in Mexico through Hotwire. But his car rental company insists he needs to buy extra insurance, which he doesn't. Is there any way to get his money…

Travel Safety Tips: I Lost My Wallet, Now What?

Lost your passport in the cab on your way to the airport in Mexico? If you can't track it down, you'll need to visit a U.S. embassy or consulate before your airline will allow you…

Travel Troubleshooter: Who's Gonna Pay These Overdraft Fees?

When a Hampton Inn hotel charges Alia Naffouj twice for the same room, there are two surprise overdraft fees on Naffouj's credit card. Hampton is dragging its feet on a refund. Is…

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, What Happened to My Internet Connection?

Michael Rosenthal is promised a high-speed Internet connection when he reserves a room at the Ramada Charleston through Hotels.com. Problem is, there's no Wi-Fi in the Ramada's rooms…

They Canceled My Hotel Room (And I Can't Get It Back)

Ben Weiss calls Priceline to extend his hotel stay by a day, but a representative misunderstands him and cancels his entire reservation. Now he can't get it back. Did Priceline break…

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…

Expose Yourself to Art: Outdoor Sculpture In & Around New York City

In New York City, everyone's in a rush. But art makes you stop, look and wonder. The number of sculptures on New York City's streets and in its parks makes it the greatest outdoor art…

When in Rome, Watch Your Driving

Of all the recurring complaints I get from readers, the one they find by far most vexing has nothing to do with excessive fees, surprise surcharges or surly employees. It's about…

Nightlife in Noir et Blanc: 6 Piano Lounges in Paris

If you're looking for some rousing music and a little camaraderie, there's nothing like a good piano bar. While in Paris, it's a great way to get to know some of the locals as well…

Digital Travel Photography: Backing Up and Sharing Your Images

One of the best things about travel is the chance to get away from it all -- meaning a temporary replacement of the elements of your everyday life with new sights, sounds, foods,…

7 Places to Eat: Istanbul Beyond the Blue Mosque

Straddling Asia and Europe across the Bosporus strait, the great, glorious hodgepodge of cultures that is Istanbul by all rights should be one of the great dining cities of the world.…

Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

Here's the good news: travel insurance covers more than it used to. Since I first wrote about trip insurance in Frommer's Fly Safe, Fly Smart in 2001, travel insurers have come up with…

Getting Up-Close and Personal with Animals at Zoos and Aquariums in the Fall

Who are we kidding? An African Safari isn't in the cards this year. Neither is a trip to an exotic island where your gang can snorkel with every variety of tropical fish.So, do the…

This Land Is Your Land: A Conversation with Ken Burns about "The National Parks: America's Best Idea"

Perhaps Woody Guthrie said it best in his folk song "This Land is Your Land," but director Ken Burns's series The National Parks: America's Best Idea, certainly pictures it best.…

The Able Traveler: Wooden Shoes and Windmills in Michigan

Nothing says spring like a field of fresh tulips. And there's no better place to take in this colorful springtime scene than in the Netherlands. Or is there? Well, maybe not better,…

5 Ways to Eat for Less in Stockholm

Admittedly, Stockholm isn't the cheapest place on earth to wine and dine. For starters, alcohol is heavily taxed. Add that to the fact that one-time meal mainstays -- sausage and…

Get Wet: 3 Underwater Adventures for the Whole Family

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights one-of-a-kind attractions around the world that are perfect to plan a family vacation around. The picks below offer a…

San Francisco's 8 Best Walks

San Francisco's 49 square miles are among America's most densely populated urban spaces. Not to worry: They offer many ways to take in one of the most beautiful -- and eminently…

Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance is Extra on This "Hot" Mexican Car

Tom Gainor pays for a rental car through Hotwire.com (www.hotwire.com), but when he gets to the car rental counter in Mexico, an agent strong-arms him into buying insurance that…

Why High Gas Prices Could Cut Your Vacation Costs

Too bad gas prices are falling.While the rest of the world whined about the seemingly unstoppable rise in energy costs this summer, and the greedy oil companies that were probably…