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Archive: July 2007
jul 31

Another source for last-minute deals

We're always on the lookout for tour operators whose packages meet our Real Deal standards, and Go Ahead Tours is one of the latest to show up on our radar.
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5 by Kate Appleton Airfares & Flying
jul 31

A reader's tips on Rome and Florence

Traveling to Italy soon? One intrepid reader has some great tips for you.
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1 by Budget Travel Rome, Florence
jul 30

It's like a walking tour, just faster...

Calling all avid runners; get rock-hard calves as you see the sights.
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1 by David LaHuta
jul 30

Look before you line up

Editor Erik Torkells just called from the airport with a few choice words to share about his departure experience.
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0 by Kate Appleton Airlines
jul 30

Ultimate packing tips

Created 11 years ago, this site encourages people to travel with only one bag, as its name suggests.
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12 by Sean O'Neill Helpful Websites, Packing
jul 27

Travel-inspired artists take on the road

Road trip! A new show of artworks about life on the road opened last week at the in New York's Chelsea art district.
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1 by Budget Travel Museums
jul 26

My parents never booked an all-inclusive

Unlike today, for the family vacations of my childhood, my parents would spend months before each trip piecing together every last detail.
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1 by Beth Collins Family Travel
jul 25

Those free bikes in Paris? You can't use 'em.

How fantastic was it that Paris introduced 10,600 bikes at 750 stands around the city for everyone to use in free half-hour increments? Well...
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58 by Laura MacNeil France, Paris
jul 25

The cute story behind EuroCheapo

More on this helpful website, which was founded in a roundabout way.
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3 by Sean O'Neill Helpful Websites
jul 25

The best Disney World guidebook for you

According to our resident Disney expert (he's been 13 times.)
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0 by Budget Travel Disney, Travel Gear
jul 25

Disney World update

Can the little mouse go green? That and more in this post on Disney.
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1 by Sean O'Neill Amusement and Theme Parks, Disney
jul 24

Today's travel intel

A Luxor face lift, a new cruise, and West Virginia's contest, all in today's edition.
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0 by Sean O'Neill
jul 24

EuroCheapo adds hotel search

The success of Eurocheapo, a hotel review website, isn't exactly the world's greatest mystery.
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4 by Sean O'Neill Helpful Websites, Hotels, Innovations
jul 23

A half-baked innovation

Singapore Airlines perks don't always add up to a great flight.
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2 by Budget Travel Airlines
jul 23

Europe's Smart cars are coming to the U.S.

The cute little guys will hopefully make their way stateside in 2008.
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9 by Budget Travel
jul 22

Virgin America has sparked a price war

And JetBlue and Southwest are running scared. But you could benefit.
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2 by Sean O'Neill Airfares & Flying, Airlines
jul 20

Expedia, Travelocity, or Orbitz?

I was on CNBC last night, and we got to talking about third-party booking engines.
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41 by Erik Torkells Airfares & Flying, Questions and Opinions
jul 20

Good news for smokers

The TSA says you can keep your lighters ... maybe.
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2 by Erik Torkells Airport Check-in, Safety and Security
jul 19

One for the road (or, Advice for solo travelers)

Traveling alone can be rewarding—and sometimes a little scary. Here's our advice on ways to get started.
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0 by Sean O'Neill Solo
jul 19

Virgin's new U.S. airline debuts

And they've got inexpensive flights and more service. We like them already.
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27 by Sean O'Neill Airfares & Flying, Airlines
jul 18

REI wants kids to get outdoors

As part of the Passport to Adventure program, kids aged five to 12 can pick up a passport-like journal at any store and use it to record their excursions.
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0 by Kate Appleton Family Travel
jul 17

Know your euros

Where in the world can you use the euro? We've got answers.
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2 by Kate Appleton Packing
jul 17

Tomorrow's Google today

In the late 1990s, the Korean government invested in a nationwide high-capacity broadband network. The result? They get an animated Google page.
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0 by Sean O'Neill Questions and Opinions
jul 16

The 7 day flight delay

An airport is not a place where you can come away with much faith in human decency—and this set of passengers surely didn't.
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3 by Sean O'Neill Airlines, Airport Check-in
jul 13

Get free driving directions by phone

The wonders of technology will get you wherever you need to go (even the closest Starbucks) via text message.
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9 by Sean O'Neill Innovations
jul 13

Tell the Feds your views on the bumping game

Have you ever been involuntarily bumped when a flight was oversold? Well, it's time to speak up.
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7 by Sean O'Neill Questions and Opinions
jul 12

Kayak.com gets a tune-up

The fare-searching site takes a little step into the "matrix."
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3 by Sean O'Neill Helpful Websites
jul 12

Today's travel intel

JetBlue and Virgin news, plus a new cruise website, all in today's edition.
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0 by Sean O'Neill
jul 12

They didn't forget economy-class

India's Jet Airways will begin its first flights to American soil—with (drumroll, please) full 40-degree reclining seats in coach.
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4 by Sean O'Neill Airlines
jul 11

Loo-la-la!

Japanese-style toilets are the latest thing for a few airlines.
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1 by Erik Torkells Airlines
jul 11

More ways to save in Vegas

Summer brings scorching heat to Sin City—consider that the predicted high is 110 degrees this weekend—and a slowdown in business conferences, all of which is good news for bargain hunters.
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0 by Kate Appleton Las Vegas, Airfares & Flying
jul 11

"Women experts in information technology"

Yep, Italy is definitely a foreign country.
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2 by Budget Travel Italy
jul 11

An endless banquet...of Montreal posts

Montreal foodies Anthony Kinik and Michelle Marek, our guest bloggers for a week, share all their tips on this amazing city.
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1 by Budget Travel Montréal
jul 11

Traveler's tips for Montreal trips

As our travel bloggers from Montreal say goodbye, cash in on their last few tips for a great vacation in their hometown.
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0 by Budget Travel Montréal
jul 11

Italy is very much a foreign country

The postcard Italy you love is beautiful—but is it realistic?
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10 by Sean O'Neill Italy
jul 10

Cheap European weekend trips are coming

Those darn Europeans with their vacations. But not to worry, we're next, as soon as we can get our hands on these discount airlines.
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7 by Sean O'Neill Airlines
jul 10

Today's travel intel

The pros and cons of insurance and more very useful information in today's edition.
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1 by Sean O'Neill
jul 09

Kudos to Continental

This pet-loving airline gets props for doing the right thing.
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0 by Erik Torkells Pet-Friendly
jul 09

Happy Birthday, Baby Panda!

Tai Shan of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has just turned one, and we've got tons of cute clips to share in his honor.
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0 by Sean O'Neill Zoos
jul 09

It's time for ice cream sandwiches!

A delicious recipe from travel bloggers A.J. Kinik and Michelle Marek, of Montreal fame.
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0 by Budget Travel
jul 07

And the "Seven Wonders of the World"...

...were announced today in a global poll of about 100 million people.
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1 by Sean O'Neill Landmarks and Monuments
jul 06

Moo prints photo cards, large and small

You can use those vacation photos for more than a dusty album—this website will show you how.
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12 by Kate Appleton Travel Gear, Travel Photography
jul 06

Flight delays are worse than officials say

Yesterday, The New York Times had a great story titled "Ugly Airline Math."
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1 by Sean O'Neill Airfares & Flying, Airlines
jul 06

14 top questions about Italy, answered

Christopher Winner, editor of the Rome-based magazine The American, gets down to business on the best places to go.
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4 by Budget Travel Italy
jul 05

Today's travel intel

New flights, beach vehicles, and more in today's edition.
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0 by Sean O'Neill
jul 05

Good news: The eagles are back

America's mascot has returned in full force.
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0 by Sean O'Neill State Parks
jul 05

Avoid Heathrow!

If you can't avoid using this airport this summer, be sure to allow two hours if you have to change planes in its overcrowded terminals.
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8 by Sean O'Neill Airport Check-in
jul 05

America's favorite places to visit

Tripadvisor's list, including those in Europe—some may surprise you.
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2 by Budget Travel Landmarks and Monuments
jul 05

Reader tips on handling flight delays

Flight delays have broken an already grim record this year.
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3 by Budget Travel Airlines, Questions and Opinions
jul 05

More Montreal goodness

Can't get enough of Canada? Neither can our guest bloggers, especially Canada Day.
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0 by Budget Travel Montréal
jul 04

The Montreal you won't find in a guidebook

Our guest bloggers, Montreal experts, give you the insider's guide to their beloved city.
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2 by Budget Travel Montréal
jul 03

Travel news roundup

Complain about a cruise, get inter-city bus travel tips, and more.
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0 by Sean O'Neill
jul 02

Wanna buy Dracula's castle?

Wha-ha-ha! For the asking price of $80 million, who wouldn't want this piece of history?
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0 by Sean O'Neill Landmarks and Monuments, Pop Culture and Travel
jul 02

Strawberry Social

Check out our guest bloggers from the North as they talk about a Canadian tradition, which includes shortcake ... yum.
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0 by Budget Travel Canada
jul 02

Tell the Feds your views on passports

Their rules keep changing (and it's not like they were clear to begin with)—here's some context.
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103 by Sean O'Neill Questions and Opinions
jul 02

Caught Mapping...in Montreal

We've got all the goods about this thoroughly modern city.
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0 by Budget Travel Montréal
jul 02

Can you enjoy Morocco on a budget?

One blogger says $125 a day isn't budget travel, especially for a place that's not as expensive and popular as many Western European destinations.
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15 by Sean O'Neill Morocco, Questions and Opinions