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Archive: July 2010
July 30, 2010, 3:49 PM
Your beautiful photos demonstrate that bridges are as much about form as function.
July 30, 2010, 3:43 PM
The global brand leader of St. Regis Hotels, who stays at hotels 150 nights a year, tells how to get the most out of a stay at any hotel.
July 30, 2010, 2:46 PM
Find the best markets and score authentic dim sum.
July 30, 2010, 2:28 PM
The Cinéma en Plein Air festival is turning 20 this summer and celebrating with films that are all about life at that crazy age.
July 30, 2010, 12:09 PM
Just how much extra do you pay for the convenience of drinks and snacks in a hotel minibar?
July 29, 2010, 4:05 PM
The Fashion Museum recently opened an exhibit featuring Princess Diana's dresses.
July 29, 2010, 2:31 PM
A free summer festival turns a stretch of the Seine into a giant urban beach.
July 29, 2010, 2:15 PM
A reality show star travels with no money in his pockets, and a pair of writers drive across the country.
July 29, 2010, 12:05 PM
We announced the winners with the help of Al Roker.
July 29, 2010, 12:02 PM
Order off the secret menu to get an "animal-style" burger.
July 29, 2010, 11:15 AM
Only 55 official days left. How will you make them count?
July 28, 2010, 1:20 PM
The upside to a house swap is huge: free lodging in an apartment or home almost anywhere in the world. But that doesn't mean house swapping is for everybody.
July 27, 2010, 4:27 PM
Few sites inspire people to travel to destinations they've never considered before. But new site Wanderfly.com points you to trips matching your budget, interests, and time constraints.
July 27, 2010, 2:14 PM
Frontier Airlines is selling special "Whole Enchilada" fares that are fully refundable, include complimentary checked baggage, and don't require any advance purchase.
July 26, 2010, 10:40 AM
A visit to the Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland.
July 23, 2010, 3:12 PM
The writer of our new Turkey Menu Decoder dishes on Istanbul's restaurant scene, how to eat in a local's home, and whether to tip.
July 23, 2010, 10:57 AM
Will Mr. Paterson give a stay of execution to the current sublet laws that offer great bargains for vacationers?
July 22, 2010, 2:50 PM
What's it take to make an issue of Budget Travel? Here's a taste of the highs and lows this month:
July 22, 2010, 10:39 AM
United president John Tague was quoted saying annual revenue from baggage fees is worth up to $1 billion a year.
July 21, 2010, 12:03 PM
Weigh in on what makes America's top airports the best!
July 20, 2010, 1:12 PM
Authorities say the man appeared nervous during questioning. Uh, no wonder!
July 20, 2010, 12:09 PM
We've heard that you can save on traveling to Las Vegas by booking two one-ways. But that doesn't seem to be true.
July 20, 2010, 9:52 AM
What local restaurant would you add to the list?
July 19, 2010, 3:13 PM
These bars and restaurants serve up free food during weekday happy hours.
July 19, 2010, 11:30 AM
Ask The Trip Coach your questions about spa vacations!
July 16, 2010, 12:01 PM
The London Pass smart card offers 56 attractions from $280. Is it worth it?
July 16, 2010, 11:59 AM
Spirit CEO Ben Baldanza told Congress that bringing luggage on vacation was "not essential to travel." Hence, the need for fees. Congress wants to tax those fees.
July 15, 2010, 3:46 PM
Readers Iolaire and Susan McFadden recently booked a last-minute trip to New Zealand and found affordable, stylish hotels at the last minute. Here's how.
July 15, 2010, 3:10 PM
Including advice on why some loop trails should be hiked counter-clockwise, and why, even though it seems more exhausting, if you've got a choice you really should hike uphill on the steepest sections of trails.
July 15, 2010, 8:50 AM
Brett Snyder, author of The Cranky Flier, has written a lively book about a cross-country road trip he took when he was laid off from his main job. The book could inspire others to tell their own stories.
July 14, 2010, 4:26 PM
Your best photos of this geographically diverse state.
July 14, 2010, 3:08 PM
It's travel trivia time. (Sample question: "What's your best guess for Yellowstone National Park attendance in June?")
July 14, 2010, 3:00 PM
Introducing guided tours of the celeb hangouts, past and present.
July 14, 2010, 2:38 PM
An interview with "my Budget Travel" photographer Joe Routon.
July 13, 2010, 3:51 PM
On Sept. 25, get in free at hundreds of U.S. cultural institutions.
July 9, 2010, 11:57 AM
The free new site allows you to zoom in on user-reviews of hotels that are relevant to you, such as "family friendly B&B in Philadelphia with a great breakfast."
July 8, 2010, 5:25 PM
Our top picks for this month.
July 8, 2010, 4:55 PM
And if either is forced to pay more, how and when might the added costs trickle down to travelers?
July 7, 2010, 4:18 PM
Discover the best sales, most gorgeous gardens, and tastiest street food in Paris this month.
July 7, 2010, 4:17 PM
Grab a picnic blanket and lie back in the grass to enjoy a wide selection of tunes.
July 7, 2010, 1:40 PM
Yosemite is one of our country's most popular national parks, and 90 percent of visitors see little beyond Yosemite Valley, which, while spectacular, represents just 5 percent of the park.
July 7, 2010, 11:48 AM
Learn to record memories of your Manhattan trip in your own pictures.
July 6, 2010, 11:54 AM
July highlights include carnivals, boat races, park life, flower shows, and dance fests.
July 6, 2010, 11:05 AM
Voting has already begun for our 2011 Coolest Small Towns in America contest!
July 2, 2010, 3:50 PM
Baseball and fireworks by the beach, Broadway and opera in the park, and fine dining for less.
July 2, 2010, 3:14 PM
We dug through our files to find photos so spectacular that they're bound to get you planning a new adventure.
July 2, 2010, 1:20 PM
The cutest vendor in a French antiques shop that we have ever seen.
July 2, 2010, 8:22 AM
The 1,017-acre park has a lot to offer. Here are five lesser-known options.
July 1, 2010, 2:45 PM
Here are my personal picks for the best all-American eats worth traveling for.
July 1, 2010, 2:41 PM
America's best bargain for hotels this holiday weekend is San Antonio. The worst? Washington, D.C., where all of the lobbyists are.
July 1, 2010, 2:15 PM
Worth your time and money, tools for creating personalized itineraries, safe texting, and listening to music on the go.
July 1, 2010, 12:08 PM
These general orientation tours led in small groups are not cheap, but they deliver your money's worth, from $15 per half-day outing.
July 1, 2010, 7:14 AM
New Orleans' most famous sandwich is the po'boy, whose most common ingredients (oysters, shrimp) are endangered by the Gulf oil spill.
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