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Archive: February 2012
February 29, 2012, 12:11 PM
Indoor water parks serve up 80-degree weather year-round—but is a visit to one enough to help you make it through the winter?
Indoor water parks serve up 80-degree weather year-round—but is a visit to one enough to help you make it through the winter?
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February 29, 2012, 11:55 AM
Starting in July, all motorists in France, including American visitors renting cars, will be required by the government to have a breathalyzer in their car.
Starting in July, all motorists in France, including American visitors renting cars, will be required by the government to have a breathalyzer in their car.
February 28, 2012, 6:55 PM
If you've ever thought that the airplane seatback safety information card just wasn't long enough, Sandra M. Pollino's 256–page Flying Fear Free is the book for you.
If you've ever thought that the airplane seatback safety information card just wasn't long enough, Sandra M. Pollino's 256–page Flying Fear Free is the book for you.
February 28, 2012, 2:01 PM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
February 28, 2012, 6:41 AM
We spotlight the most memorable advice readers kindly shared for avoiding pickpockets, with plenty of their real-life examples.
We spotlight the most memorable advice readers kindly shared for avoiding pickpockets, with plenty of their real-life examples.
February 27, 2012, 4:04 PM
Airbnb.com is encouraging more people to "Live a Richer Life." How so? Naturally, by inviting strangers to crash on your couch or spare bedroom.
Airbnb.com is encouraging more people to "Live a Richer Life." How so? Naturally, by inviting strangers to crash on your couch or spare bedroom.
February 27, 2012, 1:27 PM
Websites and smart phone apps are innovating like mad to become your main digital method of showing off and storing photos.
Websites and smart phone apps are innovating like mad to become your main digital method of showing off and storing photos.
February 27, 2012, 11:45 AM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
February 24, 2012, 4:26 PM
We all know how to find restaurant recommendations and hotel picks, but where do you go to find the most amazing views when you hit a new city?
We all know how to find restaurant recommendations and hotel picks, but where do you go to find the most amazing views when you hit a new city?
February 24, 2012, 1:15 PM
Will Jennifer Aniston's new film "Wanderlust" do for nudist vacations what "The Lord of the Rings" did for New Zealand?
Will Jennifer Aniston's new film "Wanderlust" do for nudist vacations what "The Lord of the Rings" did for New Zealand?
February 24, 2012, 11:40 AM
This week, Enterprise and Hertz caved into activists, an online petition signed by more than 130,000 consumers, and one very determined mother.
This week, Enterprise and Hertz caved into activists, an online petition signed by more than 130,000 consumers, and one very determined mother.
February 24, 2012, 10:45 AM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
February 24, 2012, 10:23 AM
At HotelHaiku.com, everything you need to know about a hotel is described in 17 syllables.
At HotelHaiku.com, everything you need to know about a hotel is described in 17 syllables.
February 23, 2012, 5:34 PM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
February 23, 2012, 5:20 PM
Weddings, reunions, graduations, new babies, business trips. Are you taking fewer leisure vacations because of the time and money you devote to obligation travel?
Weddings, reunions, graduations, new babies, business trips. Are you taking fewer leisure vacations because of the time and money you devote to obligation travel?
February 23, 2012, 1:13 PM
Booking flights and hotels has gotten more social in the past six months thanks to a few new tools powered by Facebook.
Booking flights and hotels has gotten more social in the past six months thanks to a few new tools powered by Facebook.
February 23, 2012, 10:48 AM
With gas prices on the rise, will people choose to skip road trips, or is the journey worth a few more dollars at the pump?
With gas prices on the rise, will people choose to skip road trips, or is the journey worth a few more dollars at the pump?
February 22, 2012, 1:35 PM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
February 22, 2012, 10:20 AM
Two new apps allow capture a two-second video and make a photo where only part of the scenery moves. Check out the cool images!
Two new apps allow capture a two-second video and make a photo where only part of the scenery moves. Check out the cool images!
February 21, 2012, 5:03 PM
Sales are blowing up for the ABS TwinBag backpack that apparently saved a skiers life in the avalanche in Washington State this past Sunday.
Sales are blowing up for the ABS TwinBag backpack that apparently saved a skiers life in the avalanche in Washington State this past Sunday.
February 21, 2012, 12:54 PM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
February 21, 2012, 11:12 AM
Montezuma's Revenge, Delhi Belly—no matter what you call it, getting sick while you're abroad puts a serious damper on your vacation (and it's more common than you might think).
Montezuma's Revenge, Delhi Belly—no matter what you call it, getting sick while you're abroad puts a serious damper on your vacation (and it's more common than you might think).
February 20, 2012, 10:02 AM
Pickpockets are everywhere, from suburban Michigan to Naples, Italy. Here are some tips for dodging the thieves.
Pickpockets are everywhere, from suburban Michigan to Naples, Italy. Here are some tips for dodging the thieves.
February 17, 2012, 6:13 PM
Will you make Mardi Gras a family affair this year? If so, here are some tips to make the affair a safe, enjoyable experience.
Will you make Mardi Gras a family affair this year? If so, here are some tips to make the affair a safe, enjoyable experience.
February 17, 2012, 6:07 PM
With rising fuel costs and airfares, what is your mental cap for how much you'll pay to hop the pod this summer?
With rising fuel costs and airfares, what is your mental cap for how much you'll pay to hop the pod this summer?
February 17, 2012, 3:05 PM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it’s your turn.
February 17, 2012, 2:13 PM
When searching for a hotel on Kayak, you can now filter the hotel listings by their TripAdvisor ratings.
When searching for a hotel on Kayak, you can now filter the hotel listings by their TripAdvisor ratings.
February 17, 2012, 1:49 PM
For one weekend this spring, when you pay for campsite or cabin on Friday night, Saturday night is tossed in for free.
For one weekend this spring, when you pay for campsite or cabin on Friday night, Saturday night is tossed in for free.
February 17, 2012, 1:07 PM
Innovators have developed prototypes of new travel products designed to help travelers have better vacations. Here are three worth noting.
Innovators have developed prototypes of new travel products designed to help travelers have better vacations. Here are three worth noting.
February 17, 2012, 11:05 AM
Is Myanmar on it's way to becoming a major tourist destination?
Is Myanmar on it's way to becoming a major tourist destination?
February 16, 2012, 5:05 PM
Stop your airline from deleting your frequent flier miles after 18 months of account inactivity by shopping through the airlines' online malls.
Stop your airline from deleting your frequent flier miles after 18 months of account inactivity by shopping through the airlines' online malls.
February 16, 2012, 2:42 PM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it's your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it's your turn.
February 15, 2012, 10:56 AM
The safety drill rules change is the first result of an industry-wide Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review, put together by the cruise line marketing organizations in the wake of the Concordia sinking.
The safety drill rules change is the first result of an industry-wide Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review, put together by the cruise line marketing organizations in the wake of the Concordia sinking.
February 14, 2012, 5:21 PM
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it's your turn.
We get to share our travel picks with you all year long. Now it's your turn.
February 14, 2012, 7:20 AM
A new airline with a name that evokes the early days of the low-fare, no-frills airline business hopes to launch this summer and succeed by flying to cities that are underserved after industry consolidation.
A new airline with a name that evokes the early days of the low-fare, no-frills airline business hopes to launch this summer and succeed by flying to cities that are underserved after industry consolidation.
February 13, 2012, 6:12 PM
Travelers to be billed $32 billion for TSA putdowns. Most of the money will go for debt reduction, not services that benefit air travelers.
Travelers to be billed $32 billion for TSA putdowns. Most of the money will go for debt reduction, not services that benefit air travelers.
February 13, 2012, 5:17 PM
Which places do you think every child should see before they turn 15? Nominate your favorites by Tuesday, February 21st.
Which places do you think every child should see before they turn 15? Nominate your favorites by Tuesday, February 21st.
February 13, 2012, 3:20 PM
Luggage makers are seeing a surprising boom in sales of hard sided cases made from ultralightweight yet durable polycarbonate resin.
Luggage makers are seeing a surprising boom in sales of hard sided cases made from ultralightweight yet durable polycarbonate resin.
February 10, 2012, 2:59 PM
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced a rule that would allow the Global Entry program to expand to more international airports.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced a rule that would allow the Global Entry program to expand to more international airports.
February 8, 2012, 10:53 AM
We’ve recently heard rumblings of airlines cracking down on cell phone use, even in airplane mode, and we want to know—how many of you have experienced this?
We’ve recently heard rumblings of airlines cracking down on cell phone use, even in airplane mode, and we want to know—how many of you have experienced this?
February 7, 2012, 5:38 PM
There are plenty of apps on the market to help you find a hotel. Now there's an app to make your stay better, too.
There are plenty of apps on the market to help you find a hotel. Now there's an app to make your stay better, too.
February 7, 2012, 4:24 PM
Environmental inspection teams analyze the coastlines impacted by the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Environmental inspection teams analyze the coastlines impacted by the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
February 7, 2012, 3:53 PM
Thanks to some great advice from readers, my first flight with our son was a breeze.
Thanks to some great advice from readers, my first flight with our son was a breeze.
February 6, 2012, 2:32 PM
Pinterest is a visual social network that organizes images by topic and lets you reshare with just one click. It's a fantastic source for photo-driven travel inspiration. Fun!
Pinterest is a visual social network that organizes images by topic and lets you reshare with just one click. It's a fantastic source for photo-driven travel inspiration. Fun!
February 6, 2012, 12:45 PM
Dickens's 200th birthday takes place tomorrow, February 7. Celebrate by visiting one of these London locales.
Dickens's 200th birthday takes place tomorrow, February 7. Celebrate by visiting one of these London locales.
February 3, 2012, 12:45 PM
More than 120,000 additional room nights at more than 200 hotels are now available to be booked by travelers still planning on hopping the pond for the Olympic Games this summer.
More than 120,000 additional room nights at more than 200 hotels are now available to be booked by travelers still planning on hopping the pond for the Olympic Games this summer.
February 3, 2012, 12:10 PM
Where should the newly-minted millionaires of Facebook go on vacation?
Where should the newly-minted millionaires of Facebook go on vacation?
February 2, 2012, 10:10 AM
In an attempt to calm wary cruisers, cruise lines provide insight into their captain training requirements and other safety measures.
In an attempt to calm wary cruisers, cruise lines provide insight into their captain training requirements and other safety measures.
February 1, 2012, 11:45 AM
Free, public domain books mostly classics and popular romances and thrillers can be snagged in popular formats. They're great for light vacation reading.
Free, public domain books mostly classics and popular romances and thrillers can be snagged in popular formats. They're great for light vacation reading.
February 1, 2012, 10:52 AM
In this season of elections and campaigns the closest contest of all may well have been Budget Travel magazine’s 7th "Coolest Small Towns." It was so close, in fact, that Budget Travel editors have declared a tie between Beaufort, N.C, and Hammondsport, N.Y.
In this season of elections and campaigns the closest contest of all may well have been Budget Travel magazine’s 7th "Coolest Small Towns." It was so close, in fact, that Budget Travel editors have declared a tie between Beaufort, N.C, and Hammondsport, N.Y.
