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Archive: August 2011
August 31, 2011, 6:00 PM
Some of the cheapest flights to Europe from New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC., right now are on Icelandair and Iceland Express. Here's how to add on a visit to the Blue Lagoon spa as part of the itinerary.
Some of the cheapest flights to Europe from New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC., right now are on Icelandair and Iceland Express. Here's how to add on a visit to the Blue Lagoon spa as part of the itinerary.
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August 31, 2011, 10:22 AM
If sticker shock has kept you mostly homebound this summer, there's still time to plan a budget-friendly getaway before the season's end.
If sticker shock has kept you mostly homebound this summer, there's still time to plan a budget-friendly getaway before the season's end.
August 31, 2011, 10:21 AM
With Broadway show ticket prices constantly rising, here are a few great money–saving websites that every theater lover should know about.
With Broadway show ticket prices constantly rising, here are a few great money–saving websites that every theater lover should know about.
August 30, 2011, 4:38 PM
Would you know where to find your floatation device if need be? Would you know where the nearest exits were if you had to evacuate suddenly?
Would you know where to find your floatation device if need be? Would you know where the nearest exits were if you had to evacuate suddenly?
August 29, 2011, 3:56 PM
Think of it as a further move towards theater-style pricing, where you pay more for a seat towards the front.
Think of it as a further move towards theater-style pricing, where you pay more for a seat towards the front.
August 29, 2011, 3:15 PM
A ban on both cell phones and photography of any kind whips up controversy. What do you think about it?
A ban on both cell phones and photography of any kind whips up controversy. What do you think about it?
August 29, 2011, 2:21 PM
Hundreds of thousands of passengers have been stranded due to Tropical Storm Irene creating a passenger backlog just before the busy Labor Day weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of passengers have been stranded due to Tropical Storm Irene creating a passenger backlog just before the busy Labor Day weekend.
August 26, 2011, 4:21 PM
In honor of its anniversary, the 20th-century icon has debuted some stunning cosmetic renovations and a green upgrade that's setting the bar for commercial buildings around the world. Plus: how to beat the crowds when you visit.
In honor of its anniversary, the 20th-century icon has debuted some stunning cosmetic renovations and a green upgrade that's setting the bar for commercial buildings around the world. Plus: how to beat the crowds when you visit.
August 25, 2011, 5:25 PM
Although summer is the traditional high season for travel, prices are generally softer, crowds are generally fewer, and weather is generally milder in the fall.
Although summer is the traditional high season for travel, prices are generally softer, crowds are generally fewer, and weather is generally milder in the fall.
August 25, 2011, 2:06 PM
With Hurricane Irene barreling through the Caribbean and toward the East Coast, let’s take a look at what airlines are doing to help if the storm interrupts your travel plans
With Hurricane Irene barreling through the Caribbean and toward the East Coast, let’s take a look at what airlines are doing to help if the storm interrupts your travel plans
August 25, 2011, 12:57 PM
The number of places where it's OK to smoke on a cruise ship is shrinking: Increasingly, passengers aren't even allowed to smoke inside their cabins.
The number of places where it's OK to smoke on a cruise ship is shrinking: Increasingly, passengers aren't even allowed to smoke inside their cabins.
August 24, 2011, 6:01 PM
International airfares are about to drop. Keep your eye on the prices.
International airfares are about to drop. Keep your eye on the prices.
August 24, 2011, 11:57 AM
Finding an affordable rental car is a common problem faced by travelers today. Here's one uncommon solution.
Finding an affordable rental car is a common problem faced by travelers today. Here's one uncommon solution.
August 24, 2011, 10:17 AM
By popular demand, a list of great websites for aspiring senior solo travelers.
By popular demand, a list of great websites for aspiring senior solo travelers.
August 23, 2011, 11:03 AM
Airlines must pay bumped passengers MORE, says the federal government, in new rules issued today. Get the skinny on the fatter payouts.
Airlines must pay bumped passengers MORE, says the federal government, in new rules issued today. Get the skinny on the fatter payouts.
August 22, 2011, 5:58 PM
Hertz has revamped its #1 Awards loyalty program to a new rewards system called Gold Plus rewards. Get the lowdown.
Hertz has revamped its #1 Awards loyalty program to a new rewards system called Gold Plus rewards. Get the lowdown.
August 22, 2011, 5:19 PM
Planning a trip to NYC or LA? Want to see a free taping of your favorite late night talk show? Here's how!
Planning a trip to NYC or LA? Want to see a free taping of your favorite late night talk show? Here's how!
August 19, 2011, 2:06 PM
Canadian tour operator Bestway Tours & Safaris has introduced a program to bring travelers to the war-torn country just as President Obama announced plans to get troops out of it.
Canadian tour operator Bestway Tours & Safaris has introduced a program to bring travelers to the war-torn country just as President Obama announced plans to get troops out of it.
August 19, 2011, 12:10 PM
Pre-paying for drinks can eliminate the sticker shock some travelers experience at the end of a cruise. Here's what the pricing looks like and what it includes.
Pre-paying for drinks can eliminate the sticker shock some travelers experience at the end of a cruise. Here's what the pricing looks like and what it includes.
August 19, 2011, 11:24 AM
Airport sleepboxes and pods could make long layovers tolerable.
Airport sleepboxes and pods could make long layovers tolerable.
August 18, 2011, 2:28 PM
Always ones to keep our eyes out for a good deal, we've lately found some vacation packages that have us rethinking our travel patterns.
Always ones to keep our eyes out for a good deal, we've lately found some vacation packages that have us rethinking our travel patterns.
August 17, 2011, 4:26 PM
Between the debt ceiling debate, stocks tumbling, economic analysts warning of a possible double-dip recession, and consumer confidence taking a hit, how is all this negative economic news impacting your vacation plans?
Between the debt ceiling debate, stocks tumbling, economic analysts warning of a possible double-dip recession, and consumer confidence taking a hit, how is all this negative economic news impacting your vacation plans?
August 16, 2011, 5:44 PM
Some advanced-level tricks for maxing out your smart phone on a trip, whether you have an Android or an iPhone.
Some advanced-level tricks for maxing out your smart phone on a trip, whether you have an Android or an iPhone.
August 16, 2011, 4:32 PM
A new website lets you upload and share your most outrageous moments on vacation.
A new website lets you upload and share your most outrageous moments on vacation.
August 15, 2011, 6:03 PM
Help your children to become more engaged in your family's vacation by lending them a camera. Here are some tips to make the most out of this activity.
Help your children to become more engaged in your family's vacation by lending them a camera. Here are some tips to make the most out of this activity.
August 15, 2011, 3:56 PM
Watch out fake-review writers! A new software program from Cornell University can identify fraudulent reviews with 90% accuracy.
Watch out fake-review writers! A new software program from Cornell University can identify fraudulent reviews with 90% accuracy.
August 12, 2011, 3:15 PM
A preview of the National September 11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan one month before it opens to the public for the 10-year anniversary.
A preview of the National September 11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan one month before it opens to the public for the 10-year anniversary.
August 12, 2011, 1:54 PM
Hotwire.com released its list of the top-ten most booked destinations for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, and as usual, big cities dominate.
Hotwire.com released its list of the top-ten most booked destinations for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, and as usual, big cities dominate.
August 12, 2011, 12:56 PM
A new network of stainless steel mesh tunnels allows adorable monkeys to stray far from their usual cages.
A new network of stainless steel mesh tunnels allows adorable monkeys to stray far from their usual cages.
August 11, 2011, 1:33 PM
Come to think of it, since smaller gateways typically come with cheaper fares, smaller lines, fewer delays, and less stress, what's not to love?
Come to think of it, since smaller gateways typically come with cheaper fares, smaller lines, fewer delays, and less stress, what's not to love?
August 11, 2011, 10:08 AM
Google unveils its new, experimental Hotel Finder, and its innovations have us excited!
Google unveils its new, experimental Hotel Finder, and its innovations have us excited!
August 10, 2011, 2:18 AM
Much has been said about the London riots. As a first-person witness, I simply wish to add that the response of the locals reveals how wonderful, and visit-worthy, Londoners are.
Much has been said about the London riots. As a first-person witness, I simply wish to add that the response of the locals reveals how wonderful, and visit-worthy, Londoners are.
August 9, 2011, 8:11 PM
As riots in London and in other cities in the U.K. continued, VisitBritain assured that the country is still welcoming tourists and that the violence and looting is far from any major tourist sites.
As riots in London and in other cities in the U.K. continued, VisitBritain assured that the country is still welcoming tourists and that the violence and looting is far from any major tourist sites.
August 9, 2011, 2:21 PM
Budget Travel Editor in Chief Nina Willdorf discusses the pros and cons of vacation rentals in a video from CBS's Early Show.
Budget Travel Editor in Chief Nina Willdorf discusses the pros and cons of vacation rentals in a video from CBS's Early Show.
August 9, 2011, 12:54 PM
Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston's Logan International Airport began testing behavior-based passenger screening this week. If all goes well, the program will be rolled out to the nation.
Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston's Logan International Airport began testing behavior-based passenger screening this week. If all goes well, the program will be rolled out to the nation.
August 9, 2011, 11:40 AM
We love KLM (Royal Dutch Airline), but their new "cityguides" have us baffled.
We love KLM (Royal Dutch Airline), but their new "cityguides" have us baffled.
August 8, 2011, 7:06 AM
Many items have been stolen from checked bags in recent months. Here are ways to reduce the chances you'll be a victim.
Many items have been stolen from checked bags in recent months. Here are ways to reduce the chances you'll be a victim.
August 5, 2011, 1:41 PM
Tired of the boring videos you have to watch in airport security lines? The CEO of Northwest Montana's Glacier Park International Airport agrees—that's why she commissioned this quirky video.
Tired of the boring videos you have to watch in airport security lines? The CEO of Northwest Montana's Glacier Park International Airport agrees—that's why she commissioned this quirky video.
August 5, 2011, 12:33 PM
Separating fact from fiction about a city that evokes a complex web of positive impressions (soaring ballerinas at the Bolshoi, anyone?), and negative ones (brutish oligarchs with flashy cars, maybe?).
Separating fact from fiction about a city that evokes a complex web of positive impressions (soaring ballerinas at the Bolshoi, anyone?), and negative ones (brutish oligarchs with flashy cars, maybe?).
August 5, 2011, 5:37 AM
Travelers looking to quickly slip in and out of their shoes at airport security have a new product to try: U-Laces.
Travelers looking to quickly slip in and out of their shoes at airport security have a new product to try: U-Laces.
August 4, 2011, 3:40 PM
Crowne Plaza is testing out a new program that aims to give weary travelers a way to deal with snoring guests -- without resorting to earplugs.
Crowne Plaza is testing out a new program that aims to give weary travelers a way to deal with snoring guests -- without resorting to earplugs.
August 4, 2011, 2:59 PM
Upon your death, your miles will become property of the airline, which officially won't allow transfers of mile balances from the deceased's account to a spouse's account. We look at a few workarounds.
Upon your death, your miles will become property of the airline, which officially won't allow transfers of mile balances from the deceased's account to a spouse's account. We look at a few workarounds.
August 3, 2011, 2:43 PM
The Treasury Department clarifies its Cuba travel regulations — and guess what, it might not be all that easy to go after all.
The Treasury Department clarifies its Cuba travel regulations — and guess what, it might not be all that easy to go after all.
August 3, 2011, 9:43 AM
A video shows a simulated airplane crash, with one crash test dummy cushioned by an airbag, the other one not. Airbags are increasingly common on airplanes.
A video shows a simulated airplane crash, with one crash test dummy cushioned by an airbag, the other one not. Airbags are increasingly common on airplanes.
August 2, 2011, 3:07 PM
Some carriers are far more generous than others when it comes to giving passengers money back if the fare on their flight decreases.
Some carriers are far more generous than others when it comes to giving passengers money back if the fare on their flight decreases.
August 2, 2011, 2:45 AM
The online service that lets you rent other people's apartments reveals its cracks when one apartment is ransacked by a traveler. The company is ramping up security, but the question is—are they doing enough to protect consumers?
The online service that lets you rent other people's apartments reveals its cracks when one apartment is ransacked by a traveler. The company is ramping up security, but the question is—are they doing enough to protect consumers?
August 1, 2011, 4:11 PM
Every veteran traveler has a story or two of filthy hotel rooms. We give a shout-out to TripAdvisor's list of the dirtiest hotels in America, including select excerpts from their user reviews.
Every veteran traveler has a story or two of filthy hotel rooms. We give a shout-out to TripAdvisor's list of the dirtiest hotels in America, including select excerpts from their user reviews.
