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Archive: April 2010
April 30, 2010, 4:23 PM
Have a great ride, but don't get too close to the rim!
April 30, 2010, 4:04 PM
Our top five picks for this month.
April 30, 2010, 2:01 PM
Editor-in-chief Nina Willdorf appeared on ABC News Now earlier today to talk about Budget Travel's new book "The Smart Family's Passport."
April 29, 2010, 5:01 PM
What sort of tool would you love to hold in your hand on your next trip? Don’t hold yourself back! Dream big! We may turn your idea a reality.
April 29, 2010, 4:48 PM
United and Continental unite. Flight delays unchanged.
April 29, 2010, 11:31 AM
New Department of Transportation rules take effect today, and the gist is that when a flight is delayed on tarmac, passengers are no longer subject to inhumane treatment. Finally!
April 29, 2010, 10:48 AM
Spend a family day on a replica of Drake's sixteenth-century galleon or sleep over in full Tudor costume among the cannons.
April 28, 2010, 5:41 PM
Our Paris correspondent puts the new services to the test.
April 27, 2010, 3:42 PM
In one state, campground guests are looking at the first-ever summer with a prohibition on booze.
April 27, 2010, 2:33 PM
The gritty 'hood is getting some attention as a tourist destination.
April 27, 2010, 12:51 PM
A new airport serving Florida's Emerald Coast may help turn the local area into a new main attraction.
April 27, 2010, 9:05 AM
Travel expert and TV personality Julia Dimon divulges her top five adventures around the world.
April 26, 2010, 1:26 PM
Paris has a vibrant contemporary art scene—one that's best appreciated by visiting some of its smaller, more intimate galleries.
April 26, 2010, 1:12 PM
This outlying district of southeastern London is surfacing as a cool hangout.
April 26, 2010, 11:20 AM
Editor in chief Nina Willdorf appeared on the Today Show this morning to talk about family camps nationwide.
April 23, 2010, 4:29 PM
Kudos to the readers who rose to the challenge of capturing iconic landmarks in fresh ways.
April 23, 2010, 1:00 PM
An hour-and-a-half long, $213 flight from NYC put me on the quietest, prettiest beach I’ve ever seen. Here’s how to go.
April 23, 2010, 12:36 PM
The world's best aerial views, now in paperweight form.
April 22, 2010, 12:02 PM
Families save 50 percent off Swiss rail passes until Apr. 27.
April 21, 2010, 1:50 PM
Earn points toward JetBlue flights by staying in Hilton hotels.
April 20, 2010, 4:49 PM
This strong Italian drink is one of the city's foodie obsessions.
April 20, 2010, 2:20 PM
Is there a best way to eat them? How long do they last? How do you ask for one properly? A quick interview with Paris foodie Meg Zimbeck.
April 20, 2010, 11:13 AM
To help out stranded travelers, Lonely Planet announced a Volcano Relief Sale: 13 City Guide apps, which normally cost up to $16 apiece, can be downloaded for free to your iPhone.
April 20, 2010, 10:00 AM
Five ways to say no around the globe—without uttering a word.
April 19, 2010, 6:32 PM
If the ash cloud has left you stranded and broke in London, here are some places to visit for free: museums, galleries, and parks.
April 19, 2010, 6:16 PM
American, Delta, United, US Airways, and JetBlue have vowed not to follow Spirit's controversial lead.
April 19, 2010, 12:13 PM
Tips include: Ask to be put on standby no matter what. It's okay to cry, but remain polite. And be paranoid about lost luggage.
April 17, 2010, 11:05 PM
This weekend, three out of every flights are canceled in northern and central Europe.
April 17, 2010, 11:29 AM
Here are both Discovery Channel "I Love the Whole World" commercials back-to-back, for a two-minute "mental health break."
April 16, 2010, 3:08 PM
Visitors will save some euros at museums and archaeological sites through April 25.
April 16, 2010, 10:36 AM
What's the least expensive and most flexible way to fly to multiple destinations in South America?
April 15, 2010, 2:24 PM
Our editor-in-chief discovers that the iPad is unparalleled as an entertainment, reading, and research device for travelers, but isn't much of an on-the-go tool.
April 15, 2010, 10:38 AM
A once in a decade opportunity to see what some Christians believe is Jesus Christ’s burial cloth.
April 14, 2010, 11:43 AM
A new study and smartphone app map 90 million taxi rides.
April 14, 2010, 11:40 AM
The rucksack returns in a more practical, stylish design.
April 14, 2010, 11:31 AM
Buy-one-get-one-free scenic cruises and promotions granting a second night free at hotels are among the many discounts offered at national park and recreation areas next week.
April 13, 2010, 4:32 PM
Stellar views, locally brewed beer, and home runs that hit the water? We're so there.
April 13, 2010, 4:27 PM
A local reveals quintessential ways to experience London in the spring.
April 12, 2010, 6:02 PM
Havana change of heart? The fate of the 1962 travel ban is up in the air.
April 9, 2010, 12:16 PM
As the U.S. government works to tighten airport security, new techniques are being used to keep terrorists off our planes.
April 9, 2010, 11:59 AM
Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has some strong opinions regarding Spirit's decision to start charging passengers for carry-on bags.
April 9, 2010, 11:50 AM
Through April 18, take a 600-foot thrill ride in the middle of the city.
April 9, 2010, 10:11 AM
Our editor-in-chief is taking along an Apple iPad for her weekend trip to New Orleans. How should she test the device? Do you have any questions she might be able to answer?
April 7, 2010, 3:11 PM
Bike, walk, or drive across the bridge, and then make a stop at these 3 worthy spots.
April 7, 2010, 12:05 PM
Writer Seth Stevenson's new book recounts his trip around the world by bus, boat, car, and train.
April 6, 2010, 3:09 PM
The good news is that airlines are less likely to oversell flights nowadays. The bad news is that when a flight is overbooked, passengers are more likely to be denied boarding involuntarily.
April 6, 2010, 10:28 AM
Starting in August, Spirit will charge passengers a fee for using the overhead bins on its planes. It's an industry first.
April 4, 2010, 11:52 AM
This is a test post. Stratton Mountain Vermont Prepaid discount cards can often be a racket, but not so at...
April 2, 2010, 4:16 PM
Our top five picks for this month.
April 1, 2010, 10:28 AM
Our top five picks for this month.
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