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Archive: October 2011
October 31, 2011, 1:27 PM
Boeing has touted their new airplane as an industry “game changer,” but is it really all that it's cracked up to be?
October 31, 2011, 11:29 AM
Another way of thinking about this question is, "Do you think other people's teenagers should be allowed to fly unsupervised?"
October 29, 2011, 9:55 AM
Have you ever been on a plane next to someone who seems a little wobbly? The consequences for being intoxicated on a flight can be pretty severe.
October 28, 2011, 2:52 PM
Or can you deal with them if the tradeoff is cheaper prices?
October 28, 2011, 7:37 AM
Problems include toilet tissue holders in hotel bathrooms often only work for right-handed customers.
October 27, 2011, 9:04 PM
Do you look forward to reuniting with friends and family, despite the travel hassles? Or is it tempting to forgo the family feuds across the turkey and trimmings and just get away?
October 27, 2011, 5:49 PM
People across the U.S. are watching Occupy Wall Street on television, but some are traveling to join the movement.
October 27, 2011, 9:07 AM
How Not To Be A Tourist (or HNTBAT.com) is a new resource that's written by locals for savvy travelers seeking expert advice for visiting major cities.
October 26, 2011, 9:40 AM
Each day you wait to book tickets for Thanksgiving and the December holidays can cost you an additional $5 on average.
October 25, 2011, 3:21 PM
Once a year, we put on masks and devise creative ways to scare one another—and have a lot of fun doing so! As we gear up to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we tip our hats to eight places that are known for their spooktacular extravaganzas.
October 25, 2011, 3:02 PM
Walt Disney World guests will have to pay a fee if they make restaurant reservations and fail to show up.
October 25, 2011, 5:47 AM
Here are tips on how to shop for a good interest rate for an online account (CD, checking, debit, or money market) for a vacation savings fund. You can even earn miles on your money!
October 24, 2011, 2:07 PM
There are strategies you can use to improve your chances of snagging an upgrade.
October 24, 2011, 8:17 AM
With the new Legoland Florida costing $75 plus tax for adults and $65 plus tax for children, we ask if it's worth the money.
October 21, 2011, 6:35 PM
The National Park Foundation tells us when and where to go for colorful foliage displays.
October 21, 2011, 3:19 PM
When was the last time you returned from a vacation raving about a public bathroom?
October 21, 2011, 12:08 PM
Applying for lots of credit cards to earn airline mileage sign-up bonuses can hurt your credit score. That, in turn, can mean higher rates on loans from banks.
October 20, 2011, 3:42 PM
On a tiny island on North Carolina's Crystal Coast, a herd of beautiful wild horses has survived for decades without any help from humans.
October 20, 2011, 10:30 AM
A recent survey of travel agents tells us that shopping and sightseeing are the most popular travel activities among female travelers. See the rest of their results here.
October 19, 2011, 7:46 PM
Some of the worst flooding in decades has gripped Thailand and Cambodia, and raised concerns about travel to the region.
October 19, 2011, 12:34 PM
The news an intruder may have abducted a 10-month old baby in Kansas spotlights the trouble law-abiding parents have when traveling alone with their own children.
October 19, 2011, 12:08 PM
When your primary camera is out of the picture, these three smartphones make solid backups.
October 18, 2011, 1:20 PM
Cruising for a Cause? Here's why you should consider "voluncruising" when booking your next trip.
October 18, 2011, 12:52 PM
The FAA tells the airlines to cut back flights in bad weather. But they don't tell the airlines which flights to cancel. Here are tips for outsmarting the airlines.
October 18, 2011, 10:51 AM
Twice a year cruise lines move their fleets—from Alaska to the Caribbean, say—to ensure that it's always sunny on deck. Called "repositioning cruises," these unusual itineraries afford the opportunity for unique trips at affordable rates.
October 17, 2011, 11:32 AM
Billed as "space tourism", new aircraft will fly "sub-orbital" routes thaf could connect any two points on Earth within two hours. Test flights start in 2014.
October 17, 2011, 10:44 AM
A nationwide event on Tuesday, October 18, will teach you how to plan your own "around-the-world" dream trip.
October 14, 2011, 2:23 PM
Whether your local airport is a modest domestic terminal or a large international hub, tell us about its efficiencies and inefficiencies, and the hidden gem shops and eateries we should know about.
October 14, 2011, 2:17 PM
It makes less sense than ever for guests to be charged hefty fees for Wi-Fi access in their hotels.
October 14, 2011, 1:57 PM
Mark your calendar. You have until 11-11-11 to vote for the "New 7 Wonders of Nature."
October 14, 2011, 10:20 AM
Airbnb will send one of its 1,000 contracted professional photographers to take "crisp, well-lit and composed photographs" of any host's property for listing.
October 13, 2011, 6:13 PM
Ongoing political violence and demonstrations in Egypt are making it hard for the country's tourism industry to rebound — and yet tourists are trickling back.
October 13, 2011, 2:57 PM
Sites like Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity promise "no fee" booking…but have you read the fine print?
October 13, 2011, 5:44 AM
Oversharing is when you divulge too much vacation information that may put your house at risk for burglary.
October 12, 2011, 12:49 PM
Four big-name brands are looking to the little guys for inspiration.
October 12, 2011, 11:23 AM
The lights can temporarily blind pilots. So it's fun to watch this jerk pointing a laser get caught.
October 11, 2011, 5:18 PM
The design of a new camper van is "flipping amazing." Right now, it's the best car money can't buy.
October 11, 2011, 3:47 PM
Ever wonder what it would be like to have the keys to New York City? Well now you don’t have to be some foreign dignitary or military hero to get that all-access pass!
October 10, 2011, 5:03 PM
The classic tour is in the midst of a bit of an identity crisis.
October 10, 2011, 2:58 PM
Next April, Japan may give 10,000 foreigners free round-trip plane tickets, to encourage tourism.
October 10, 2011, 1:18 PM
This year, as we put together our annual story on the best new boutique hotels in the world—all with rooms for $150 or less a night—we noticed that a few share one thing in common. They take the idea of a niche theme and run with it. Here are three of our favorites.
October 10, 2011, 7:21 AM
Like Foursquare, Gowalla is a location-based tool that broadcasts your whereabouts. Unlike Foursquare, the tool has just become a handy guide (or "social atlas") for travelers visiting unfamiliar cities.
October 7, 2011, 2:04 PM
With its new, free Airport Maps tool, Microsoft lets users scour online layouts of 42 airports in the United States, including the locations of snack stops, ATMs, and restrooms.
October 7, 2011, 8:47 AM
The first high-tech Boeing 787 Dreamliner will have its first passenger flight later this month. Starting next year, it promises to bring American travelers more comfort in the skies.
October 6, 2011, 4:49 PM
...what destination should they cover next?
October 6, 2011, 4:46 PM
Starting in the New Year, American travelers flying to a European airport may have to pay roughly €6 to €12 (or about $8 to $16) per transatlantic plane ticket in extra charges.
October 6, 2011, 10:35 AM
All too often, the surprises we encounter when traveling are of the disappointing variety. On a quick trip to Austin last weekend, my dirt-cheap room at a Super 8 was a veritable cornucopia of surprises—all pleasant!
October 5, 2011, 4:26 PM
Have you ever checked out a museum that specializes in cuisine? Here are three worth a look.
October 5, 2011, 4:02 PM
Timing is everything. When trying to score the best deals, when you travel is just as important as where you're traveling.
October 5, 2011, 3:02 PM
New Yorkers are being encouraged to visit Seoul, and Seoul's city dwellers to come to New York as part of a new joint marketing agreement that includes a limited time airfare deal.
October 5, 2011, 10:57 AM
In 2009, we declared Owego, N.Y., one of America's Coolest Small Towns. Now, after a devastating flood, residents of the village are showing just how cool they really are—even under the worst kind of pressure.
October 4, 2011, 4:25 PM
Under-the-radar tasting spots to add to your to-go list.
October 4, 2011, 4:18 PM
Are some theme park guests too big to ride rollercoasters safely?
October 4, 2011, 7:13 AM
One 27-year old proves you can put on ten pounds of muscle while being on the road for three months without access to gym equipment.
October 3, 2011, 2:41 PM
Celebrity Silhouette (Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises) This month you're probably thinking foliage and Halloween, not cruises. But the cruise...
October 3, 2011, 10:16 AM
Rely on the typical hotel alarm clock, and you may not be woken up on time.
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