Tagged: technology

The World's Most Obscene Hotel Wi-Fi Charge

What would you do if you signed on to the Wi-Fi in your hotel room and saw a bill for €300 (US $391) the next morning?According to the Telegraph, that's what guests of the…

This Incredible Piece of Luggage Earned $1.3 Million in a Month: Want One, Too?

Check this out: A newly invented piece of luggage just collected an astounding $1.36 million in a little over a month on crowdfunding site Indiegogo—and when you hear what it can do,…

What to Expect from Hilton's New Room Selection App and How It Will Change Hotels

Okay, travel nerds, here's what I predict will happen soon.Bustling new websites will be devoted to which specific hotel rooms are the best ones to book. Travelers will…

Explore the Allure of the Seas On Your Computer

The Ice Rink as seen by Street View, complete with creepy blurred facesToday's latest gimmick: Royal Caribbean has invited Google Street View onto its (current) biggest…

That's Ridiculous! Cruise Lines and the Passengers They Carry

The complaints started pouring in even before the storm had subsided. Passengers were outraged -- outraged! -- that their ships had operated even with a hurricane approaching in late…

Travel Troubleshooter: What Should I Do About This $50 Hotel Phone Bill?

Tyson Howard has to pay a $50 phone bill at his hotel. But wait -- aren't long-distance calls "free"? Well, kinda.Q: I stayed at the Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport, and on the…

Travel Troubleshooter: But I Asked Them to Hold My Ticket

Lizelle Figueroa calls Expedia to hold her ticket to California. But shortly after that, she's rushed to the hospital, where she spends five weeks. When she's released, she finds out…

New York's Fire Island Is For Birders and Sunbathers Alike

As one of New York City's most popular summer playgrounds, Fire Island National Seashore is easy enough to reach. But once you're there, it can be fairly difficult to get around,…

Hold Your Breath for Cancun's Latest Attraction

How can a collection of underwater man-made sculptures help protect habitats for sealife? One artificial reef expert thinks he knows how. Most artists go to great lengths to preserve…

10 Questions To Ask Your Travel Insurance Provider

Travel insurance is a tricky, slippery world. "I don't know how people without insurance backgrounds figure out insurance," said Steve Dasseos, president of TripInsuranceStore.com…

3 Family Cruises for Smarty Pants and Their Parents

As we preach from time to time, all cruises aren't created equal. There are the big mega ships that appeal to excitement seekers wanting a Vegas-y whirl of entertainment options and…

Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) a Family Road Trip

Grandma's trunk was stuffed with a Purple People Eater, a rhinoceros and a Tickle Monster.But by the time we got to Utah, the kids' interest in that old game, which requires you to…

Keeping the Whole Family Happy at Rockies Resorts

Peppermint S'mores, ice cream sundaes, or bright turquoise gummi butterflies?Welcome to apres ski -- family style -- at the spanking new Base Village at Snowmass…

Fall Farm Stays for the Whole Family

Fall often means the beginning of a season cooped up inside with your, but autumn is a fantastic time to venture outdoors as landscape colors ignite. If foliage isn't enough to keep…

The 4 Best Museums in U.S. National Parks

Sometimes it's necessary to step inside to get a better perspective on the great outdoors. Here are four top museums and visitor centers at parks in the American West. What: Giant…

Low Budget Alternatives to High-Season European Favorites

If you absolutely must take your vacation during the summer months, then you'll no doubt be aware that you will always be paying top dollar for the privilege of joining the throngs…

Ask Suzy! Shopping for Tanzanite in Rio and Soaps in Paris

Our Born to Shop author Suzy Gershman is answering your global shopping questions for the next several weeks. Send mail to suzygershman@gmail.com. Her new book,Where to Buy the…

A Spring Weekend in Washington, D.C. with a Toddler & Baby in Tow

As appealing as Washington, D.C. is as a destination for adults, it is nothing compared to the way a three-year-old feels about our national capital. For (him or) her, D.C. is better…

Frommer's 9 Favorite Las Vegas Family Experiences

Like much of the rest of the world, you may be under the impression that Las Vegas has evolved from an adults-only fantasyland into a vacation destination suitable for the entire…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vietnam

So you want to travel to Vietnam? Well, you are not alone: recently the national tourism department reported a staggering 3.84 million international visitors between January and…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's France

Planning Your Trip Coach House Rentals (www.rentals.chsparis.com) has expanded its private homes for rent to include addresses in Paris. Its website has pictures and full…

What's Happening on Mountains and Slopes Around the World

Easy Transport from Reno to North Tahoe Resorts Since you don't need a car at Squaw Valley or Northstar-at-Tahoe, leave the driving to North Lake Tahoe Express (tel. 866/216-5222;…

A World of Winter Festivals & Southern Hemisphere Summer Events

Celebrate the hot and cold seasons at one or more of these international festivities. Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, December 1 to 2, 2007 -- Franschhoek, South…

Your Coupon to the New York Chocolate Show: Print and $ave

Your rumbling stomachs have spoken and we've tried to answer their ravenous call. We've received a few inquiries about the www.chocolateshow.com 10th Annual New York Chocolate Show,…

Park of the Week: Where the Buffalo Roam in Yellowstone

"How do you handle a buffalo?" they ask you in Yellowstone National Park. "Safely" is the correct answer, by which they mean, "at a distance." "Warning!" reads the printed leaflet…