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Archive: August 2010
August 31, 2010, 5:29 PM
Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, and Holiday Inn aren’t the only chains revamping their looks—Super 8 has also started adding new rooms to the mix
Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, and Holiday Inn aren’t the only chains revamping their looks—Super 8 has also started adding new rooms to the mix
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August 30, 2010, 2:37 PM
The city's other utterly charming public transit option.
The city's other utterly charming public transit option.
August 27, 2010, 2:54 PM
I'm leaving soon, so now's your chance to ask!
I'm leaving soon, so now's your chance to ask!
August 27, 2010, 11:34 AM
As coverage of the creepy crawlers' return reaches a fever pitch, we revisit Budget Travel's definitive prevention guide.
As coverage of the creepy crawlers' return reaches a fever pitch, we revisit Budget Travel's definitive prevention guide.
August 26, 2010, 6:35 PM
Have two economists pinpointed the elusive booking sweet spot?
Have two economists pinpointed the elusive booking sweet spot?
August 25, 2010, 12:48 PM
Two major hotel companies have promotions in which they'll cover the costs of guests' airline checked baggage fees.
Two major hotel companies have promotions in which they'll cover the costs of guests' airline checked baggage fees.
August 25, 2010, 10:05 AM
Though beloved and justifiably famous, the Ferry building ain’t the only game in town. There are places to pick up picnic supplies all over the city—on almost every day of the week.
Though beloved and justifiably famous, the Ferry building ain’t the only game in town. There are places to pick up picnic supplies all over the city—on almost every day of the week.
August 23, 2010, 10:25 AM
Travel to Europe gets easier with new direct flights, train routes, and river cruises.
Travel to Europe gets easier with new direct flights, train routes, and river cruises.
August 20, 2010, 4:52 PM
Visitors who have tired of the Mona Lisa can now turn to Mario and Luigi for some unusual museum fun.
Visitors who have tired of the Mona Lisa can now turn to Mario and Luigi for some unusual museum fun.
August 20, 2010, 2:33 PM
The selling point: more space, a quiet night's sleep, and Manhattan views from $139 a night.
The selling point: more space, a quiet night's sleep, and Manhattan views from $139 a night.
August 20, 2010, 12:44 PM
The easiest way to avoid baggage fees is by bringing no luggage at all. But how feasible is that? One writer is about to find out—on an around-the world trip, no less.
The easiest way to avoid baggage fees is by bringing no luggage at all. But how feasible is that? One writer is about to find out—on an around-the world trip, no less.
August 18, 2010, 3:53 PM
The 35-year-old mayor of Florence has reopened a longstanding debate over who owns the world's most famous statue.
The 35-year-old mayor of Florence has reopened a longstanding debate over who owns the world's most famous statue.
August 17, 2010, 10:54 AM
My secret tool is now out for public consumption, and I guess I consider it my responsibility to share it with the world.
My secret tool is now out for public consumption, and I guess I consider it my responsibility to share it with the world.
August 17, 2010, 10:43 AM
This city is home to an impressive number of indie bookstores. Here are four worth a visit.
This city is home to an impressive number of indie bookstores. Here are four worth a visit.
August 13, 2010, 3:44 PM
Free events at the Can-Am Police-Fire Games include the grueling, can't-take-your-eyes-away Toughest Firefighter Alive contest.
Free events at the Can-Am Police-Fire Games include the grueling, can't-take-your-eyes-away Toughest Firefighter Alive contest.
August 13, 2010, 12:30 PM
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all passengers -- kids under the age of 2 included -- have their own seats on planes. That'd mean infants would no longer be allowed to sit in their parents laps, and they would no longer fly for free.
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all passengers -- kids under the age of 2 included -- have their own seats on planes. That'd mean infants would no longer be allowed to sit in their parents laps, and they would no longer fly for free.
August 12, 2010, 4:54 PM
I'm moving to London after three-and-a-half wonderful years. My replacement will arrive shortly.
I'm moving to London after three-and-a-half wonderful years. My replacement will arrive shortly.
August 12, 2010, 4:36 PM
Manhattan's newest public park is the High Line. Mobbed when it first opened last year, the park is now mostly quiet, and a great place to view downtown from a five-story height.
Manhattan's newest public park is the High Line. Mobbed when it first opened last year, the park is now mostly quiet, and a great place to view downtown from a five-story height.
August 10, 2010, 4:29 PM
Five things on our calendar this month.
Five things on our calendar this month.
August 10, 2010, 10:59 AM
It was service with a slide when a JetBlue flight attendant lost it yesterday.
It was service with a slide when a JetBlue flight attendant lost it yesterday.
August 10, 2010, 10:15 AM
We would love to hear from you: What are your National Parks vacation plans for the rest of this summer?
We would love to hear from you: What are your National Parks vacation plans for the rest of this summer?
August 9, 2010, 3:33 PM
There's nothing wrong with a company offering travel insurance when you're booking a trip. But what about when it's automatically added to your bill?
There's nothing wrong with a company offering travel insurance when you're booking a trip. But what about when it's automatically added to your bill?
August 9, 2010, 12:06 PM
Free concerts, outdoor films, an urban beach along the Seine, and a last chance at a fashion retrospective.
Free concerts, outdoor films, an urban beach along the Seine, and a last chance at a fashion retrospective.
August 6, 2010, 3:22 PM
There's no better way to chill out in Chicago than by checking out the city's newest public art exhibit.
There's no better way to chill out in Chicago than by checking out the city's newest public art exhibit.
August 6, 2010, 10:23 AM
The city's transit system is easy to navigate, but there are certain quirks that can be frustrating for first-timers. Here are our best tips to help you get around town like a local.
The city's transit system is easy to navigate, but there are certain quirks that can be frustrating for first-timers. Here are our best tips to help you get around town like a local.
August 6, 2010, 9:37 AM
Tickets now available for rare access to Buckingham Palace.
Tickets now available for rare access to Buckingham Palace.
August 5, 2010, 4:30 PM
We all know that the American worker's two weeks of annual paid vacation pales in comparison with the months of vacation time granted to Europeans. But is the vacation gap really as big as you think?
We all know that the American worker's two weeks of annual paid vacation pales in comparison with the months of vacation time granted to Europeans. But is the vacation gap really as big as you think?
August 5, 2010, 4:11 PM
Budget Travel's JD Rinne shares vacation video tips.
Budget Travel's JD Rinne shares vacation video tips.
August 5, 2010, 8:53 AM
As of this week, Americans visiting London will be able to join locals in renting some 6,000 bikes stationed around town, for about $1.50 each way.
As of this week, Americans visiting London will be able to join locals in renting some 6,000 bikes stationed around town, for about $1.50 each way.
August 4, 2010, 5:23 PM
Please enlighten our editor in chief. Why would you want to receive daily updates about a big brand on Facebook?
Please enlighten our editor in chief. Why would you want to receive daily updates about a big brand on Facebook?
August 4, 2010, 2:32 PM
Which gorgeous and photogenic bodies of inland water would you have included in our list?
Which gorgeous and photogenic bodies of inland water would you have included in our list?
August 3, 2010, 4:04 PM
On July 28, a vote from local parliament has blocked the sport from taking place in Barcelona from 2012 onward. Will the law stick?
On July 28, a vote from local parliament has blocked the sport from taking place in Barcelona from 2012 onward. Will the law stick?
August 3, 2010, 1:22 PM
The annual season of great value classical concerts gets underway in the Albert Hall
The annual season of great value classical concerts gets underway in the Albert Hall
August 2, 2010, 12:01 PM
Lost and unfound: Fake Louis Vuitton purses, two dead guinea pigs from a passenger flying in from Ecuador, and other strange cargo.
Lost and unfound: Fake Louis Vuitton purses, two dead guinea pigs from a passenger flying in from Ecuador, and other strange cargo.
