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Feeling at Home in Tokyo and Kyoto with Apartment Stays

A trip to Japan can be the ultimate in culture shock. So when I was in Tokyo last month, I was thrilled to discover Tokyu Stay (www.tokyustay.co.jp), the Japanese capital's only chain…

Article / Packages

Checking It Out: Knowing If A Travel Operator is Legit

It happens all the time: you see a great deal, a terrific deal, an impossible deal. But it's from Joe Schmo Travel, which you've never heard of. How can you figure out whether Joe is a…

Article / Air Travel

Bring in the Chinese New Year with a Bang and on a Budget

Nowhere are Chinese communities more flourishing than in the larger cities of South East Asia, where many have lived for centuries. With Chinese New Year fast approaching, you might…

Article / Packages

On the Tip of the Tongue: Barcelona is the New Buzzword for Galloping Gourmands

The top reasons for visiting Spain have shifted a bit since since Catalá n chef Ferran Adrià began driving food critics to their knees to utter the unspeakable -- that the chefs of…

Article / Cruise

Cruise News: Famous Faces, New Ships, Wine Tastings and More

We look into new ships, celebrities on sailings, an earthquake, wine tastings and more in this early December roundup.

Article / Cruise

If a Cell Phone Rings on the Lido Deck and No One Hears It Ring, Did It in Fact Ring?

Cellular service on ships is here, and getting more pervasive every week.

Article / Hotels

Hotel, Sweet Hotel. Making Home Feel Like a Stay Away

Want to make your home feel a little more like a top-of-the-line hotel? Order in room service from your nearest takeout place, call up the local maid service and buy bed and bath…

Article / Air Travel

Miami Nice: High Season but a Low Price

December 6, 2004 -- Miami is hot again. With weather as good as you can get anywhere in the world, South Florida's vacation and cultural gem seems to have something for everyone ...…

Article / Air Travel

Scorching Summer Down Under at Cool Prices

December 3, 2004 -- The Southern Hemisphere summer is without doubt the best time to visit Australia and New Zealand, with sensational weather, plenty of outdoor activities and the…

Article / Air Travel

One Size Fits All? How Airlines Accommodate (or Don't) the Tall, Wide & Small

If you're not a person who fits the mold for airline seating or you have a child flying alone, read on to learn your options.

Article / Air Travel

Brrring it on! Icing Down with Arctic Adventures

November 30, 2004 -- Up to twenty hours of darkness per day may not be everybody's idea of a perfect vacation, but there are plenty of unique travel ideas for experiencing the Arctic…

Article / Air Travel

Auld Lang Syne, Away From Home

November 30, 2004 -- New Year's Day at home can be a drag. The same bars, the same crowds, the same traffic. For some, New Year's is amateur night where big-time partygoers are…

Article / Air Travel

Step Back in Time with the Historic Splendors of the Adriatic Coast

What ever could have possessed Marco Polo to leave his Adriatic homeland, rich as it is with allure for travelers -- from his birthplace in Korcula, the island along the rocky,…

Article / Air Travel

Sonic Baby Boom: Child Friendly Airlines

Unfortunately there is no simple solution to traveling with infants under two years old. Individual airlines have specific rules and regulations, and there really isn't one established…

Article / Air Travel

Under the Tuscan Sun and Clouds this Winter

November 23, 2004 -- A visit to Tuscany is perfect in any season, but winter brings the promise of lower prices, fewer tourists, shorter lines at museums and the opportunity to…

Article / Air Travel

Take Advantage of Low Cost Keys Before the High Season Hits Florida

November 22, 2004 - This tiny group of atolls that marks the United States' southern-most tip is known for revelry, charm, scuba diving, literary history and good old fashion relaxing.…

Article / Air Travel

Winter in Benelux: Chill Savings Sprout for Brussels, Holland and More

November 22, 2004 -- Traditional European winter destinations usually include your standard England, Italy and France or perhaps a ski trip to the Alps. Why not consider the Benelux…

Article / Packages

Chilly Up Here, Eh? Winter Retreats to Frosty and Frolicsome Canada

November 19, 2004 -- Canadians suffer their winters by braving them defiantly and in public -- taking to the outdoors on skates and skis, in furs and downs, with the friendliest, most…

Article / Cruise

The Real Cost of Cruising

Initial prices are indeed the lowest they've been in years, but you'll still need to figure in all the extras you can be charged once you're onboard ship.

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What's New and News in Cruising

Learn about the restoration of an classic explorer, free legs to Beijing, Melissa Etheridge performances, a family vacation sweepstakes and more in this cruise news roundup.

Article / Miscellaneous

Holiday Travel Gifts for Your Fellow Global Traveler

To give you a head start on shopping, here are three of our favorite purveyors of travel goods and merchandise.

Article / Air Travel

Consumers Group Says: Shop Abroad for Foreign Airfares

A recent report by a consortium of consumer advocates found that U.S. and U.K. sites often lag behind Belgian and German online travel agents in finding the lowest fares. Where should…

Article / Air Travel

Go East to Ski Behind the Former Iron Curtain

November 18, 2004 -- It's that time of the year and you are planning your annual ski trip. You're looking online, reminiscing about that favorite season in Aspen in the 90's or that…

Article / Air Travel

Affjördable Smorgasbord: Off-Season Scandinavia

November 18, 2004 -- The Scandinavian winter has its charms, beyond the powdery slopes, frigid fjörds, and pickled fish available year-round. Chief among them is discounted prices that…

Article / Air Travel

Sail Away to Sunny Catalina

November 12, 2004 -- Most travelers to Southern California see Catalina Island as a day trip. Hop on a high-speed ferry, bring your walking shoes and check out a charming town rich in…