Tagged: airfare

Is Economy Plus Really Worth the Price?

As airlines cram seats more tightly together, they're profiting from new ways out of the crush. Premium economy seats, which give you a few inches more legroom, have been around for a…

Repositioning Cruises: Long Days, Low Prices

Repositioning cruises are deeply discounted one-off itineraries that pop up when ships travel between two regions of the world, ending one season (in Europe or Alaska, for example) to…

Guide to Italian Street Names: Saints, Wars & Dreamers

Popes and lovers, assassins and pacifists, artists, scholars, inventors, and industrialists: There are no set criteria to qualify for an Italian street named in your honor -- though…

Foursquare: How to Earn Travel Perks by Checking In

When foursquare (www.foursquare.com) -- a GPS-based mobile app that pinpoints and shares your location -- first hit the social media scene, Marla Cimini wasn't a fan. "I didn't want…

How to Stay Safe During Spring Break Escapes

For weeks now, there's been nothing but bad news for people planning spring break getaways.First, the clamor of warnings against going to Mexico rose when the Texas Department of…

5 Ways to Entertain the Kids in New York

Looking for some fun activities to keep the kids amused while visiting New York? The president of the New 42nd Street (www.new42.org) entertainment corporation, Cora Cahan, is a busy…

Uncovering the Arts Scene in Tijuana, Mexico

Most tourists who pass through the turnstiles on the Mexico-U.S. border in Tijuana make a beeline for the gaudy Avenida Revolución -- that is, if they're willing to make the trip at…

Shop Till You Drop: Paris Department Stores Offer More

Beginning in the 1800s, a new shopping phenomenon was introduced -- the department store. These large stores (Les Grands Magasins) offered goods previously sold only in small…

Deal or No Deal?: 3 Special Offers Where You Need to Do the Math

There's an excellent reason why a list of recession travel rules should begin with the old chestnut: Always do the math. Unless you take the time to test-book and compare actual…

The Able Traveler: San Francisco's Cultural Treats for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

At first glance, San Francisco doesn't appear to be the best choice for wheelchair-users and slow walkers; after all, wheelchairs and hills just don't mix. But appearances can de…

Family Reunion Planning: 10 Signs of a Great Location

Remember when a family reunion meant gathering at Grandma's over a stuffed turkey or a grill filled with burgers and hot dogs? Problem was, poor Grandma inevitably got stuck doing…

7 Places to Eat: Hunting Down Rome's Cucina Romana

Like any major European capital, Rome has its share of three-star gourmet shrines and trendy bistros, but the essence of Roman cuisine is the sort of simple, robust peasant fare that…

Victoria, British Columbia: Impossibly Beautiful

"Victoria is such a lovely place," said the lady on my left as we pulled into that city's fabled Inner Harbour. Yes, it is, I thought, and it's no insult to say that its planners…

5 Secrets for Avoiding Sky-High Phone Bills on the Road

When it comes to "gotcha" fees, the cellular phone industry makes travel companies look like rank amateurs.Take what happened to P. Morgan Brown when his wife decided to take a…

Germany Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of Bauhaus

Berlin is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School of Art and Architecture with a major exhibition that will run from July 22 to October 4, 2009, at the…

How to Eat in Tahiti Without Ruining Your Paradise

Full disclosure: French Polynesia -- favored for heart-stopping vistas and star-studded accommodations -- isn't cheap. That motu tour? It broke the bank, despite the fact you got to…

7 Ways to Eat Like a Top Chef in Cape Town

Cape Town is a favorite gourmet destination, but where do the city's award-winning chefs eat when they're done plating up foie gras? We asked Malika van Reenan, executive chef at Cape…

The Early Bird Catches the Euro: 3 Ways to Book Now for New Year's Eve in Europe

It's not even Memorial Day -- and many people have yet to plan their summer trip yet -- but travel packagers want you to start thinking about going to Europe for New Year's Eve. A…

Cancun Grapples with the Swine Flu Effect

Dawn and Federico Bausone were expecting 165 guests to their dream wedding on Playa del Carmen's Mosquito Beach, but only 85 of them showed up. Their ceremony took place on May 1,…

Travel Troubleshooter: Forced to Buy Another Ticket

On his return flight from Madrid to San Juan, Jose Morales is forced to buy a one-way ticket because of an error made by Expedia. Now the agency wants him to contact the airline for…

10 Best Places to Be Outside in and Around San Francisco

It's no coincidence that Northern California has a high concentration of outdoorsy types. Many of them are drawn to living there because of the region's stupendous -- and usually…

Travel With a Purpose: National Ability Center

The National Ability Center is a facility conceived with a unique purpose. This is where you come to recover from a disability, whether it be physical or cognitive, regardless of your…

The Painters Path: Artist Haunts Outside of Paris

If you want to explore Paris beyond the 20th arrondisement, this artists' haunts itinerary is for you. All of these sights are within an hour of Paris either by Metro (subway), RER…

Global Report: Earthbound News & Sky-High Opportunities for Skiers & Snowboarders

Northstar's New Learn-to-Ride Center for Beginnings and AboveNorthstar-at-Tahoe, Calif. (tel. 530/562-3560; www.northstarattahoe.com) introduces the first-of-a-kind Burton Academy,…

San Francisco's 10 Best Tourist Attractions

Despite the opinions of some locals, there's nothing wrong with being a tourist. Especially in a city like San Francisco, where there's so much to see and do. So how to pare down…