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Archive: December 2010
December 31, 2010, 9:45 AM
How fliers can recoup costs that they may have lost during Snowmageddon.
December 30, 2010, 12:29 PM
Fees. Delays. Long lines. Awful customer service. Invasive, humiliating, seemingly random security procedures. The list of annoyances and aggravations related to airline travel just grows and grows.
December 30, 2010, 10:03 AM
New app World Lens looks at any printed text through the iPhone's video camera, reads it, translates between Spanish and English—all in real time and showing it right on the screen in the same font and color as the text.
December 29, 2010, 3:36 PM
The number of rides enjoyed by the average Disney park visitor may seem surprisingly low.
December 29, 2010, 10:30 AM
Shops and restaurants in Portland, Ore., are putting up stickers that say "Recommended on Google." Touch one of the decals with an NFC-enabled smartphone to download info about the place.
December 28, 2010, 10:42 AM
Almost every traveler has a short list of great places he or she hopes to visit. We want to hear about yours!
December 24, 2010, 11:21 AM
In the past week, thousands of flights were canceled at European airports because of uncommonly icy weather.
December 23, 2010, 1:41 PM
A new service hooks renters up with local car owners willing to loan their wheels out for as little as $6 an hour -- gas and insurance included.
December 22, 2010, 11:37 AM
Ski-crazed states like Colorado and Vermont host programs in which middle-school skiers and boarders ride for free -- often for the entire season.
December 21, 2010, 4:29 PM
You could spend the winter holed up at home, or you could relive the glories of summer's harvest by heading to these indoor markets.
December 20, 2010, 10:24 AM
More and more, Americans visiting Europe and the U.K. are finding their credit and debit cards useless at many shops.
December 17, 2010, 6:28 PM
Ukraine's Ministry of Emergency Situations announced this week that the site of the world's greatest nuclear disaster will be open to official tours beginning in 2011.
December 17, 2010, 4:18 PM
Many hotels offer discounts of 10 or 15 percent for guests reserving two or more weeks in advance. Here are some deals that do way better than that.
December 16, 2010, 1:20 PM
Two European carriers offer the rare opportunity to fly to Europe for under $500—round trip, with all taxes and fees included.
December 16, 2010, 8:43 AM
Legoland Florida, The Little Mermaid ride at Anaheim, and new Star Tours rides—these are some of the surprises in store for visitors to theme parks in the new year.
December 16, 2010, 6:44 AM
We take it for granted that we can jet off anywhere in the world on a whim. For a few days last spring, we were put in our place by The Volcano Whose Name Americans Can't Pronounce.
December 16, 2010, 6:25 AM
What new website or travel technology you really liked this year? We share our favorite innovations.
December 15, 2010, 10:48 AM
When does it pay to use a third-party shipping service instead of checking your bag?
December 15, 2010, 4:56 AM
TripTrace uses information about where you've "checked in" using a location-based smartphone service to give you tailored travel recommendations.
December 14, 2010, 6:21 PM
To help plug budget gaps and fund restoration work, tourists will be saddled with a new nightly hotel tax starting on January 1.
December 14, 2010, 2:04 PM
It's not too late to get an awesome gift for the high-tech travelers on your list.
December 14, 2010, 11:50 AM
Continental customers can lock in fares for up to seven days. Fees for the service start at $5.
December 13, 2010, 3:46 PM
We hear a lot about companies trying to give you vacation tips from your friends. But a few companies want to go a step further and help you travel with like-minded strangers.
December 13, 2010, 2:04 PM
Graeme Taylor took a high-speed camera and instead of pointing it at something fast, he put it on a fast-moving train and shot footage of the platform moving by—slowly.
December 13, 2010, 9:37 AM
It's popular for middle-class Europeans to take the year off before going to college. Would American teenagers become more mature with a year of traveling--or is a "gap year" a wasteful indulgence?
December 9, 2010, 4:07 PM
A new website shows Vegas in all of its three-dimensional glory, while Jamaica's tourism board will soon debut 3D commercials in movie houses.
December 9, 2010, 4:03 PM
Budget Travel’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina Willdorf, appeared on the Today Show this morning to discuss great hotel deals for the coming holiday week, including some for as low as $54 a night.
December 9, 2010, 2:26 AM
A production of Romeo and Juliet, a new play starring Cate Blanchett, and a peace concert hosted by Jude Law will be staged to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics.
December 8, 2010, 3:44 PM
Do long lines at security drive you crazy? Does the mere thought of a TSA pat-down you want to re-schedule your trip? Tell us what you hate most about flying.
December 8, 2010, 3:01 PM
Some movies make us want to cringe, but can they also make us want to travel? The Utah Office of Tourism is counting on some pretty gruesome films to draw visitors to the state. But will it work?
December 8, 2010, 2:37 PM
More than 50 of the city's most popular productions—including Billy Elliot and Mamma Mia—were put on sale yesterday until they sell out, at prices ranging from £10 ($15.50) to £35 ($55).
December 8, 2010, 10:09 AM
In the 26 images we selected, you'll be transported to a country packed with cultural experiences.
December 7, 2010, 5:46 PM
Early snowfall has melted, and cheer is in the air. Here are five stylish and affordable ways to celebrate the holidays in the Big Smoke.
December 7, 2010, 2:26 PM
Going it alone offers a sense of freedom and accomplishment you'd never get hitting the road with a travel companion.
December 6, 2010, 10:28 PM
American tourists can now use their credit cards to rent one of about 5,000 bicycles kept in automated racks posted at 352 spots around the city. Rates start at one pound.
December 6, 2010, 10:06 AM
We're giving you the floor. We recognize that our readers are true experts, so we want to hear your thoughts on all sorts of travel topics. Our November 2011 magazine issue will be devoted to what you tell us.
December 3, 2010, 5:22 PM
A few structures have collapsed at Italy's most famous ancient city. What can be done to save the rest?
December 3, 2010, 2:53 PM
An FAA study finds that air traffic delays cost passengers $16 billion in lost meetings, vacation activities, and other expenses. Blame many of the delays on the FAA.
December 3, 2010, 10:57 AM
If you’ve spent any time traveling, you’ve probably seen the phrase “UNESCO World Heritage Site” in guidebooks and tourism brochures, on plaques, or even in the news.
December 1, 2010, 5:07 PM
Now that Thanksgiving is over and we've made it through the first round of holiday travel, we can all take a moment to breathe and reflect on the nightmare that last weekend was supposed to be, but, according to most accounts so far, just wasn't.
December 1, 2010, 3:29 PM
Excluding domestic destinations, what is the best city in the world for food? Tell us below. The more detailed you can be, the better.
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