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What to expect if lines unite
posted: 05/20/2012 3:46 a.m. Discuss
If it happens, the expected union of US Airways and American Airlines could be one of the last big legacy airline mergers. Maybe even the last one.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE: It’s easy to see why artists loved Nice
posted: 05/20/2012 3:45 a.m. Discuss
A hundred years ago, bigwigs from London to Moscow began flocking south to the French Riviera and the sun-drenched city of Nice. They came to socialize, gamble and escape the dreary weather at home, and ended up creating Europe’s first tourist boom. Today, this classy resort town is a popular fun-in-the-sun destination that caters to everyone.
River royalty
posted: 05/20/2012 3:44 a.m. Discuss
The churning red paddle wheel propels the pearl-white steamboat along the wide Mississippi River, like a slow-moving time machine through a slice of Americana that harks back to Mark Twain and the history, culture and commerce of the 19th century.
CONSUMER TRAVEL: Printed maps offer a reliable accuracy Net can’t yet equal
posted: 05/20/2012 3:43 a.m. Discuss
“You’re buying maps? That’s totally last century. Just use your GPS and download maps from Google or Bing.” That’s typical of the responses I get from well meaning friends when I tell them of my trip planning. Yes, maps may very well be 20th century — or even many centuries old — but they still provide two distinct advantages over the latest high-tech systems. I have two cases in point.
The birthplace of spring training
posted: 05/13/2012 4:04 a.m. Discuss
This feels like a village of secret histories and forgotten lore. It was a haven for gangsters to mingle and take the waters. It has a racetrack and had underground casinos. It’s where a president was reared.
Andrew Wyeth’s studio opens for tours
posted: 05/13/2012 3:58 a.m. Discuss
Andrew Wyeth’s humble studio in the picturesque Brandywine Valley isn’t something the average day tripper would stumble upon, but the late artist made his wishes loud and clear for anyone who might have found their way down the winding wooded path to his door.
Rebates, refunds: How to get yours
posted: 05/13/2012 3:55 a.m. Discuss
You thought you scored a great deal when you found that $200 rate for your $300-a-night hotel. But then you compared notes with other guests and learned that some paid even less. It happens to even the best bargain hunters — whether it’s a hotel deal or airfare — and it’s not a good feeling.
Park website gives accessibility facts
posted: 05/13/2012 3:54 a.m. Discuss
Q. My 85-year-old mother has always wanted to see the Grand Canyon. I’ve never seen it either, so I’d like to plan for us to make the trip together. My mother is ambulatory but not for long distances. What would be a good location for us? Is there a particular time of year that’s best?
TRAVEL IN EUROPE: Savvy tourists bypass queues at popular sights
posted: 05/13/2012 3:52 a.m. Discuss
As far as I’m concerned, there are two IQ groups for travelers: those who queue... and those who don’t. If you plan ahead, you can avoid nearly every line that tourists suffer through (except for security checks).
Drop anchor ...
posted: 05/06/2012 3:26 a.m. Discuss
Splashing ashore in frothy waves and tramping through the bush to a giant kauri tree, I’m free to explore New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island from top to bottom.
Insurance for travel beneficial
posted: 05/06/2012 3:23 a.m. Discuss
“Insurance is for pessimists” seems to be the attitude of many people planning a vacation overseas. No one wants to dwell on the mishaps that might land you in a foreign hospital or, worse, require an emergency air evacuation from your dream vacation.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE: Rubbing elbows with locals makes trip special
posted: 05/06/2012 3:22 a.m. Discuss
I’m not naturally a wild-and crazy kind of guy. But when I’m shy and quiet, things don’t happen, and that’s a bad rut to travel in. The meek may inherit the earth, but they won’t enjoy it.
CONSUMER TRAVEL: Timeshares ripe for resale scams, so seller beware
posted: 05/06/2012 3:20 a.m. Discuss
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Visa have established a joint effort to warn consumers about timeshare resale fraud. Such scams have generated a lot of consumer complaints: The FTC says they’ve “more than doubled in recent years” and the Florida Attorney General’s Office reports that timeshare fraud is its highest complaint category.
10 tips for smooth sailing with your kids
posted: 05/06/2012 3:19 a.m. Discuss
Planning a cruise with kids in tow? Here’s some wisdom gleaned from a recent jaunt through the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas.
Expert’s top apps for trips
posted: 04/29/2012 4:06 a.m. Discuss
Soraya Darabi, who is 28, is an old hand at staying on the cutting edge of social media. Her first job out of college was helping to develop products like epicurious.com for Conde Nast Digital.
