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Video: Londoners play a prank on tourists
The group Improv Everywhere recently pulled a stunt in London's Trafalgar Square.
| 2 | by Budget Travel | Travel Video |
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Archive: February 2008
feb
29
Beijing: Tremendous new airport terminal
In preparation for the Olympics, the city has made lots of changes—and this one could prove controversial.
| 0 | by Sean O'Neill | China, Airfares & Flying |
feb
29
Survey says NYC will be less popular in '08
Fewer Americans want to spend summer in the city, according to a recent survey by the American Society of Travel Agents.
| 51 | by Budget Travel | New York City |
feb
28
TV: Neat story of a round-the-world trip
Imagine if you could leave your cubicle behind and travel the world for a year. That's what Brook Silva-Braga did when he was 25.
| 0 | by Budget Travel | Travel Video |
feb
27
Security: Is job turnover high at the TSA?
About 20 to 26 percent of TSA workers leave their jobs—or are let go—each year.
| 5 | by Sean O'Neill | Airport Check-in, Safety and Security |
feb
26
The New York Philharmonic plays Pyongyang
In a historic and controversial first, the Philharmonic became the first major Western institution to perform in North Korea.
| 0 | by Kate Appleton |
feb
26
Airlines: US Airways to charge for 2nd bags
Start packing light—news on the latest airline to charge for luggage.
| 9 | by Sean O'Neill | Airlines, Luggage |
feb
25
Radio-tagging luggage at Heathrow
You sprinted to the gate and just caught that connecting flight. But did your baggage come with?
| 8 | by Summar Ghias | Airport Check-in, Luggage |
feb
25
Oscars: Red carpet recap
Many of our favorite travel-inspiring films were big winners in the 2008 Oscars.
| 0 | by Kate Appleton | Pop Culture and Travel |
feb
25
Best sunset ever—but no camera?
Expert photo tips and readers' best sunsets ever in our travel photography roundup.
| 16 | by Budget Travel | Travel Photography |
feb
24
A NYC hotel room for a cool $1000/night
New York City’s storied Plaza Hotel, which was under construction for two years, is scheduled to reopen as a ‘condo-hotel’ on March 1, 2008.
| 0 | by Steve Merrill | New York City, Hotels |
feb
24
Poll: Best travel innovation of the past 10 years?
February 2008 poll for best travel innovation.
| 5 | by Erik Torkells |
feb
24
Princeton's "gap year" subsidizing
The news that Princeton is creating a program so that incoming students can spend a year doing social work abroad made me deeply envious.
| 50 | by Erik Torkells | Questions and Opinions |
feb
22
Federal judge says no to Segways at Disney World
A federal judge has dismissed a potential class-action lawsuit against Walt Disney World that would have allowed disabled guests to use their own Segways at the theme parks.
| 4 | by Anthony Falcone | Disney |
feb
22
Armed air marshals on all transatlantic flights?
Last week, officials in London announced the possibility that U.S. air marshals could be used on all transatlantic flights on U.S. carriers.
| 43 | by Budget Travel | Airport Check-in, Questions and Opinions, Safety and Security |
feb
22
An explosive Chinese artist comes to New York
It's the first time the Guggenheim has devoted a retrospective to a Chinese-born artist, on view through May 28.
| 0 | by Amy Chen | Museums |
feb
22
An interesting solution to airport security lines
The TSA is trying something novel at Denver International Airport: When you reach the security checkpoint, you can choose which line to enter.
| 9 | by Erik Torkells | Airport Check-in, Innovations, Safety and Security |
feb
21
The greatest travel innovations
February 2008 poll: What travel-related innovation from the past 10 years or so has made your trips more enjoyable?
| 72 | by Budget Travel | Innovations, Questions and Opinions |
feb
21
Airfares: The return of an annoying rule
You might have to get a little Saturday night fever and stay in town (if only to save a little money).
| 0 | by Sean O'Neill | Airfares & Flying, Airlines |
feb
21
Cruises: Bargains Ahoy!
I was recently speaking with some cruise industry experts, and they shared with me a few cruise booking tips.
| 4 | by Amy Chen | Cruises |
feb
21
$250 fine for smoking in a hotel room?
If the Swissotel Chicago really is giving housekeepers "a $10 bonus for every smoker they catch," I'm creeped out.
| 71 | by Erik Torkells | Hotels |
feb
20
Airlines: U.S. and Australia to get more routes
A new agreement will make it easier to fly to Australia. But prices aren't likely to drop anytime soon.
| 1 | by Sean O'Neill | Airlines |
feb
19
Random security searches on Amtrak
Amtrak is officially announcing that it'll begin random searches of passengers' carry-on bags—the system is modeled after the one used in New York City subway stations.
| 48 | by Erik Torkells | Train Travel, Safety and Security |
feb
15
A farewell tour for Ladysmith Black Mambazo's founder?
The South African vocalists have earned a global following—and racked up Grammy awards—since the 1960s.
| 1 | by Kate Appleton | Pop Culture and Travel |
feb
15
What airlines mergers mean for you
As you may have heard, plans are in the works for Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines to merge, making it the nation's largest airline in passenger volume.
| 0 | by Sean O'Neill | Airlines |
feb
14
| 0 | by Budget Travel |
feb
14
Extra, extra: Travel news roundup
Indiana Jones, merger preditions, airline news, and more in today's roundup.
| 0 | by Sean O'Neill |
feb
14
Berlin: 3 wine bars operate on the honor system
For the price of 1 euro (about $1.50), you rent yourself a glass and get to sample as many of the wines as you want.
| 3 | by Budget Travel | Wine, Berlin |
feb
14
Philly: Frida Kahlo extravaganza
Frida fans, take note: the largest U.S. show of the painter's work in 15 years is on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from February 20-May 18.
| 0 | by Naomi Lindt | Museums, Philadelphia |
feb
13
10 ways to leave your lover
Find all ten prize-winning tips from our readers who have broken up (or nearly broken up) with their lovers on the road.
| 1 | by Budget Travel | Romance |
feb
13
News: Europe may start fingerprinting visitors
Recently, the European Commission proposed mandatory fingerprinting for all foreign visitors to most states in the European Union.
| 11 | by Sean O'Neill | Safety and Security |
feb
12
Max out your vacation fund effortlessly
If you plan ahead, you can afford a great summer vacation without going into debt or raiding your long-term savings.
| 1 | by Sean O'Neill |
feb
11
Disney: American Idol gets a Florida home
We can just see Simon in Mickey ears ... can't you? AI gets a new home, and other Disney updates.
| 0 | by Anthony Falcone | Disney |
feb
08
One of the world's most isolated countries courts tourists
Myanmar is taking baby steps to promote tourism, after ruthlessly squashing protests led by Buddhist monks back in September.
| 14 | by Kate Appleton | Adventure |
feb
08
Fares: Website now predicts int'l ticket cost
Farecast has begun to forecast ticket prices for 200 international routes for flights departing within the next six months.
| 4 | by Sean O'Neill | Airfares & Flying, Helpful Websites |
feb
07
Should obese airplane passengers pay more?
It seems that most everyone agrees that the issue of overweight passengers on airplanes is a serious problem. What to do about it, though, is the subject of (a lot of) debate!
| 27 | by Laura MacNeil | Questions and Opinions |
feb
07
Hotels: Obama and Romney are big spenders
The presidential candidates spent the most on hotels in 2007, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission filings by Holiday Inn Express.
| 1 | by Sean O'Neill | Hotels |
feb
06
Gear: A money belt that's actually a belt
For years, I've had mixed feelings about money belts, which aren't really belts but are instead pouches that you loop into your belt line.
| 13 | by Sean O'Neill | Packing, Travel Gear |
feb
05
The TSA starts a blog and explains its liquids rules
Meet Bob, Ethel, Jay, Chance, and Jim —your friendly, blogging TSA officials. But will they be able to answer your questions?
| 1 | by Sean O'Neill | Airport Check-in, Safety and Security |
feb
04
Air security: Heathrow rolls out eye scanners
Like a scene out of a sci-fi movie, the London airport is requiring some connecting passengers to undergo iris scans and get a thumbprint scan.
| 21 | by Sean O'Neill | Airport Check-in, Safety and Security |
feb
04
Airline news: United to charge fee for 2nd bag
The airline will charge passengers on domestic flights $25 for a second piece of checked luggage, starting May 5.
| 9 | by Sean O'Neill | Airlines, Luggage |
feb
04
Guns in the National Parks (125 comments)
Our recent blog post, "Should guns be openly used in the National Parks" drew more than 125 comments from readers.
| 3 | by Budget Travel | National Parks, Questions and Opinions |
feb
03
Would you say no to an upgrade?
Seems like a no-brainer, but when you're traveling with a companion, does it change things?
| 31 | by Erik Torkells | Questions and Opinions |
feb
01
Movies: Robert Redford to play Bill Bryson
The film icon is set to star in an adaptation—our hearts are all aflutter.
| 1 | by Sean O'Neill | Pop Culture and Travel |
feb
01
Airline News: Fly to Canada in style
This March, Canada's Porter Airlines will launch its first flights in the U.S.
| 3 | by Sean O'Neill | Airlines |
feb
01
U.S.-Canada border: "May I see some I.D.?"
Thanks to the Department of Homeland Security, all Americans will need more I.D. to re-enter the U.S. by car from Canada.
| 10 | by Anthony Falcone | Packing |
feb
01
Exclusive discount: Bay dreaming in Maryland
Five Gables Inn & Spa in St. Michaels, one of many charming towns by the Chesapeake Bay, is offering a special package for readers through Mar. 31.
| 0 | by Kate Appleton | Hotels |
