Tagged: travel

Too Good to Be True? Four Times You Should Just Say 'No' to a Deal

If you found a bargain airfare, you'd book it, right? But what if you knew the price was a mistake? Would you still do it?In an era of too-good-to-be-true prices, gimmicky…

7 Places to Eat: Santa Fe's New, New Southwest Cuisine

Remember all the foodie buzz Santa Fe generated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when creative southwestern cuisine was the Next Big Thing? Well, things have finally simmered down,…

10 Must-Have Items When Packing for Family Vacations

When you're packing for a family vacation, what won't you leave home without? The readers of WeJustGotBack.com recommend 10 items that can make your trip that much easier. Tip #1:…

Family Getaways in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas & the Bahamas

Spring has sprung, so naturally there are money-saving deals popping up all over the Caribbean. Here's a trio of family-friendly packages that deliver hefty savings for a quick island…

Hotels Try to Kick the Smoking Habit

After President Obama's negative comments about Sin City and his subsequent mea culpa ("I love Vegas -- always have!"), I realize that this might not be the most prudent way to start…

When in Rome, Watch Your Driving

Of all the recurring complaints I get from readers, the one they find by far most vexing has nothing to do with excessive fees, surprise surcharges or surly employees. It's about…

Accidental Tourist? Tips for Maximizing Happy Coincidences, and Avoiding the Bad Ones

Accidents happen when you travel. The bad accidents -- the fender-benders, the missed airline connections the unfortunate food-borne illnesses -- are the ones that come to mind first,…

Free Nights at Florida Hotels: Spring Savings in the Sunshine State

Whoever said "nothing in life is free" never looked for a hotel deal in Florida. Just in time for spring break, a handful of properties in the Sunshine State are giving away at least…

Grand Canyon, Great Price: Save up to 50% With a Spring Package Deal

Springtime is always a fabulous time for families to visit the Grand Canyon, thanks to the winning combination of fewer crowds, comfortable weather, and affordable rates. This year,…

When Travel Companies Sue Their Customers

When a young woman named Carissa knocked at my door on a recent Saturday evening and introduced herself as a process server, I knew things were about to get interesting. And when I…

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Couples

So many couples marry or honeymoon at Walt Disney World that a department was created to tend to their needs. Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons offers a range of wedding…

North American Ski Report: Seasonal Specials and Anniversary Celebrations

Seasonlong Specials at Whitefish Mountain Resort Montana's Whitefish Mountain Resort (tel. 877/SKI-FISH; www.skiwhitefish.com) has released a flurry of special offers that all seem to…

Ask the Family Travel Expert: Disney World, Done Dirt Cheap

Question: Hello! We are a family of five with three kids (ages 8, 5, and 2). We have never been to Disney World and would like to plan a trip. Money is very, very tight and we are…

7 Trips You Should Never Book Online

Carolyn Fletcher's honeymoon started heading south the moment she and her husband landed in Cancún. No one was there to pick up the newlyweds. It took an hour for her to convince a…

The Able Traveler: Romantic Retreats for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers

From opulent mansions to quiet country cottages, romantic retreats come in all shapes and sizes. In truth, there's something to suit just about every taste and need, including…

5 Common Travel Mistakes -- and How to Fix Them

Waiting. That's the worst mistake a traveler can make these days.It's what Femi Adenuga did after buying tickets for his parents to fly from Lagos to Pittsburgh through…

Post-Holiday Travel Bargains Abound, But Are They Worth It?

Everything you've heard about Dead Week may be dead wrong. Dead Week, for those of you who aren't dyed-in-the-wool bargain hunters, takes place the first week of every year. After the…

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…

Holiday Getaways With Kids: Happenings Across the United States

It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas, as resorts around the country are already preparing for the busy holiday season. With most children around the country enjoying…

10 Questions To Ask Your Travel Insurance Provider

Travel insurance is a tricky, slippery world. "I don't know how people without insurance backgrounds figure out insurance," said Steve Dasseos, president of TripInsuranceStore.com…

8 New York City Attractions Made Just for Kids

While children will enjoy most New York City's attractions, there are a handful of museums, zoos, and aquariums especially geared to the tastes of the Sponge Bob set. Central Park…

5 Tips to Avoiding a Customer Service Nightmare

Ask Bonnie Friedman about her worst customer service experience, and she won't hesitate to tell you about the time she checked in for her flight from Venice to Frankfurt.An agent…

Will A Passenger's Bill of Rights Ever Fly?

Airfarewatchdog (www.airfarewatchdog.com) wonders how many potential airline customers are refusing to fly until they can be assured that they won't be trapped in a cramped airplane…

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…

Slope Specs: Glacial Challenges at Early Season Favorite Les Diablerets

Les Diablerets (pronounced lay dee-AH-blur-ay) is part of a ski region that includes the linked villages of Villars and Gryon in Switzerland. Of the three, which are skiable on a…