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BYOB (Build Your Own Business Class)
In Friday's newsletter, we recounted the tale of a cheapskate wowed by business class. Of course, most of the time you'll lack the miles or the money to get into business class. If…
They Love Me, Love Me Not: Find Out What the World Thinks of America
Are Americans loved abroad, hated, or both? Two recent surveys crystallize that perspective.
Visa Fees Rise, Raising Walls to the World
The US government has been making it steadily more expensive and difficult for some foreign tourists to get into the US, causing a wave of tit-for-tat fee-raising which has made it…
So That's How They Do It! Taste History at Canada's Tiny Economusems
Cheese does not come from the supermarket. Flowers don't come from the florist. And paper does not come from Staples. But if you're from a big city, you've probably never seen how…
Tips for Global Travelers From the Travel Experts
It's nice to have the advice of experts, the hardworking members of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), to give us a head's up on what to remember and not to forget for this…
Untie Tongues With Multilingual Web Sites
Baffled by foreign tongues? Don't worry, you're not alone.
Have a Lip-Smacking Summer at Discount Restaurant Weeks
It's time for another roundup of good eats at great prices in select cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Wish You Were Here: Send Postcards from your Mobile Phone
You can stay in touch while abroad without a stamp using this wireless technology.
Terror Alerts: What They Mean and How They Affect Your Travels
As the security alert goes up to a new level, so go the unknowns and insecurity for travelers. Here's what you need to know before you go.
The Right Call: Free World Cell Phones
Keep in touch overseas. The rental fee is waived, you just pay for the calls you place, but not the ones you receive.
Future Travel Writers Take Note: It's Time to Register for Summer Workshops in Maine
Here's one way to find out if we really have a dream job. Sign up for travel writing workshops in Easternmost Maine.
America or Bussed: A Site for Secret Public Transit Bargains
You can get from Point A to Point B -- from or within almost anywhere -- using this exhaustive resource for public transportation networks around the globe. You'll find maps,…
Priceline and Hotwire Are Focusing More on Hotels, Less on Airfares
Rapid changes across the airline industry have made it harder to get those cheap last-minute fares from the leading online bidding sites, but don't write them off just yet. They're…
How to Feel Like a San Francisco Family: Best Bets for Family-Friendly Dining
Paula Tevis picks the elite eateries--for every budget and every palate; plus tips for enjoying dining out with the whole family.
The Effects of War on Travel: A Mixed Bag of Updated Cancellation Policies
We've researched and rounded-up the most recent changes in travel providers' cancellation and refund policies to help you make an informed decision when planning your trips for the…
Bookmark This Site: Gaspricewatch.com Saves You Pennies at the Pump
A civic-minded resource for cutting down on those astronomical fuel costs. Read about it. Join for free. Spread the news.
Life With Laptop: Rules for Traveling with Your Computer
This is how far we've come: Twenty years ago, my first 'portable' computer weighed 35 pounds, never fit under the seat in front of me, had a monochrome screen the size of an index…
Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Florida from $70 a Day
A sweeping checklist to help you pinch those pennies even tighter and get more for your vacation dollar in the Sunshine State.
It's Free to Dream: Use this Web site for Gratis Travel Brochure Requests
A great resource to get free information on many destinations across North America and the Caribbean; mailed directly to you and costing you nothing.
Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Italy from $70 a Day
An exhaustive roster of money-saving advice and resources--including names, numbers and Web sites for a multitude of companies--for practical trips to Italy.
Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Ireland from $60 a Day
A sweeping checklist of incredible breadth and depth to help you pinch those pennies for another pint and get more for your vacation dollar on the Emerald Isle.
How to Feel Like a New York Family: Tips for the Best Hotels
Manhattanite and mother, Holly Hughes shares the 'smalltown' closeness that happens when you see New York with your kids--plus an exhaustive list of your best bets for choosing your…
Tips from the Publisher: Herculaneum and it's Uncovered History
Mike Spring offers a better-preserved alternative to Pompeii.
Tips from the Publisher: Vienna, a Dream of a City
This Austrian city should be a must-see on any traveler's list of must-sees.
A Troika of Educational and Just Plain Fun Adventures in Central and South America
We've praised time and again the budget-minded (and extensive) journeys to Guatemala offered by Rutahsa Adventures -- the labor of love operated by one Dr. Richard Finch, retired…