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Bike rentals now available at the Grand Canyon
Have a great ride, but don't get too close to the rim!
| 3 | by Brad Tuttle | National Parks, Arizona, Grand Canyon |
Budget Travel's Blog
The latest travel news, vacation tips & advice, travel apps, and more
Archive: April 2010
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| 1 | by Kate Appleton | New York City |
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Video: Travel Tips for Families
Editor-in-chief Nina Willdorf appeared on ABC News Now earlier today to talk about Budget Travel's new book "The Smart Family's Passport."
| 1 | by Budget Travel | Travel Video, Family Travel |
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In search of app-y travelers
What sort of tool would you love to hold in your hand on your next trip? Don’t hold yourself back! Dream big! We may turn your idea a reality.
| 23 | by Nina Willdorf | Innovations, Questions and Opinions, Technology |
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United and Continental may merge. But should they?
United and Continental unite. Flight delays unchanged.
| 20 | by Sean O'Neill | Airlines |
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It's a new day for flier's rights: We're human beings, not just cargo!
New Department of Transportation rules take effect today, and the gist is that when a flight is delayed on tarmac, passengers are no longer subject to inhumane treatment. Finally!
| 4 | by Brad Tuttle | Airfares & Flying, Airlines |
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London: On Golden Hinde
Spend a family day on a replica of Drake's sixteenth-century galleon or sleep over in full Tudor costume among the cannons.
| 0 | by Alex Robinson | Landmarks and Monuments, United Kingdom, London, Family Travel |
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Paris: New phone booths offer free Internet
Our Paris correspondent puts the new services to the test.
| 2 | by Meg Zimbeck | Paris, Innovations, Technology |
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Should alcohol be banned at campgrounds?
In one state, campground guests are looking at the first-ever summer with a prohibition on booze.
| 79 | by Brad Tuttle | Camping, Maryland |
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San Francisco: Fear not the Tenderloin
The gritty 'hood is getting some attention as a tourist destination.
| 7 | by Justine Sharrock | California, San Francisco |
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New Florida boomtown? Southwest sure hopes so
A new airport serving Florida's Emerald Coast may help turn the local area into a new main attraction.
| 6 | by Budget Travel | Panama City, Florida, Airlines |
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Time to update your bucket list
Travel expert and TV personality Julia Dimon divulges her top five adventures around the world.
| 0 | by A. Christine Maxfield | Adventure |
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Paris: Free art galleries worth visiting
Paris has a vibrant contemporary art scene—one that's best appreciated by visiting some of its smaller, more intimate galleries.
| 1 | by Meg Zimbeck | Art + Culture, France, Paris |
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London neighborhood watch: Greenwich
This outlying district of southeastern London is surfacing as a cool hangout.
| 1 | by Alex Robinson | Fashion and Style, Urban Parks, United Kingdom, London |
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Video: Family Travel! Summer camp for the whole clan
Editor in chief Nina Willdorf appeared on the Today Show this morning to talk about family camps nationwide.
| 1 | by Budget Travel | Family Travel |
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Readers' most unusual landmark photos
Kudos to the readers who rose to the challenge of capturing iconic landmarks in fresh ways.
| 16 | by Kate Appleton | Landmarks and Monuments, Travel Photography |
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Bermuda: My favorite weekend escape from New York
An hour-and-a-half long, $213 flight from NYC put me on the quietest, prettiest beach I’ve ever seen. Here’s how to go.
| 11 | by Andrea Minarcek | Bermuda |
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| 0 | by Valerie Rains | Shopping |
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Family travel: Switzerland trains for half price
Families save 50 percent off Swiss rail passes until Apr. 27.
| 0 | by Danielle Lipp | Train Travel, Switzerland, Local and Public Transportation, Family Travel |
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Loyalty News: JetBlue and Hilton team up
Earn points toward JetBlue flights by staying in Hilton hotels.
| 2 | by JD Rinne | Airlines, Hotels |
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San Francisco: Decoding Fernet Branca
This strong Italian drink is one of the city's foodie obsessions.
| 1 | by Justine Sharrock | Food + Drink, California, San Francisco |
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Paris: Baguette Protocol
Is there a best way to eat them? How long do they last? How do you ask for one properly? A quick interview with Paris foodie Meg Zimbeck.
| 10 | by Steve Merrill | Food + Drink, Urban Parks, France, Paris, Cultural Etiquette |
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Stuck in Europe? Do some sightseeing with the help of a free city guide app
To help out stranded travelers, Lonely Planet announced a Volcano Relief Sale: 13 City Guide apps, which normally cost up to $16 apiece, can be downloaded for free to your iPhone.
| 0 | by Brad Tuttle | Airfares & Flying |
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| 2 | by Thomas Berger | Art + Culture |
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London: Free sights if you're stranded by the volcano
If the ash cloud has left you stranded and broke in London, here are some places to visit for free: museums, galleries, and parks.
| 0 | by Alex Robinson | Art + Culture, Museums, United Kingdom, London, Helpful Websites |
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5 airlines promise not to charge for carry-on bags
American, Delta, United, US Airways, and JetBlue have vowed not to follow Spirit's controversial lead.
| 90 | by Kate Appleton | Airlines |
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Reader advice on airline cancellations
Tips include: Ask to be put on standby no matter what. It's okay to cry, but remain polite. And be paranoid about lost luggage.
| 2 | by Sean O'Neill | Airport Check-in, Before the Trip, Emergencies |
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Video: Stranded at the airport
This weekend, three out of every flights are canceled in northern and central Europe.
| 0 | by Sean O'Neill | Before the Trip |
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Video: The world is awesome
Here are both Discovery Channel "I Love the Whole World" commercials back-to-back, for a two-minute "mental health break."
| 0 | by Sean O'Neill |
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Rome: Free admission during Culture Week
Visitors will save some euros at museums and archaeological sites through April 25.
| 6 | by Kate Appleton | Art + Culture, Museums, Italy, Rome |
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Airpass smackdown: LAN vs. Oneworld in South America
What's the least expensive and most flexible way to fly to multiple destinations in South America?
| 7 | by Budget Travel | Airfares & Flying, Before the Trip |
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Test Lab: iPad as travel tool
Our editor-in-chief discovers that the iPad is unparalleled as an entertainment, reading, and research device for travelers, but isn't much of an on-the-go tool.
| 12 | by Nina Willdorf | Innovations, Travel Gear |
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Turin: The Shroud unshrouded
A once in a decade opportunity to see what some Christians believe is Jesus Christ’s burial cloth.
| 0 | by Nicholas DeRenzo | Historical Travel, Museums, Spiritual Travel, Temples and Churches, Italy, Turin |
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| 1 | by JD Rinne | New York City, Local and Public Transportation |
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Shop Talk: The backpack goes fashion-forward
The rucksack returns in a more practical, stylish design.
| 3 | by Valerie Rains | Shopping, Travel Gear, Women's Travel |
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National Parks Week deals: There's more than just free admission
Buy-one-get-one-free scenic cruises and promotions granting a second night free at hotels are among the many discounts offered at national park and recreation areas next week.
| 0 | by Brad Tuttle | National Parks |
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San Francisco: This summer, head out to the ball park
Stellar views, locally brewed beer, and home runs that hit the water? We're so there.
| 3 | by Justine Sharrock | California, San Francisco |
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| 0 | by Alex Robinson | Festivals, United Kingdom, London |
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Cuba prepares for an end to the travel ban
Havana change of heart? The fate of the 1962 travel ban is up in the air.
| 104 | by Sean O'Neill | Cuba |
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Security: Can new technology read a flier's mind?
As the U.S. government works to tighten airport security, new techniques are being used to keep terrorists off our planes.
| 40 | by Sean O'Neill | Innovations, Safety and Security |
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DOT Secretary on Spirit Air: 'I don't think they care about their customers'
Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has some strong opinions regarding Spirit's decision to start charging passengers for carry-on bags.
| 3 | by Brad Tuttle | Airlines |
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San Francisco: Urban ziplining in the Embarcadero
Through April 18, take a 600-foot thrill ride in the middle of the city.
| 1 | by Justine Sharrock | Adventure, California, San Francisco |
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Can the iPad truly take you new places?
Our editor-in-chief is taking along an Apple iPad for her weekend trip to New Orleans. How should she test the device? Do you have any questions she might be able to answer?
| 2 | by Nina Willdorf | GPS and Navigation, Innovations, Technology, Travel Gear |
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San Francisco: The Golden Gate's other side
Bike, walk, or drive across the bridge, and then make a stop at these 3 worthy spots.
| 9 | by Justine Sharrock | California, San Francisco |
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Q&A: An around-the-world trip, minus the plane
Writer Seth Stevenson's new book recounts his trip around the world by bus, boat, car, and train.
| 9 | by JD Rinne | Questions and Opinions |
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Huh? Fewer overbookings, but more passengers involuntarily bumped
The good news is that airlines are less likely to oversell flights nowadays. The bad news is that when a flight is overbooked, passengers are more likely to be denied boarding involuntarily.
| 7 | by Brad Tuttle | Airlines |
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Spirit to charge $20 for carry-on, yes, carry-on bags
Starting in August, Spirit will charge passengers a fee for using the overhead bins on its planes. It's an industry first.
| 159 | by Sean O'Neill | Airlines |
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| 0 | by Budget Travel |
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| 2 | by Kate Appleton | New York City |
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| 0 | by Justine Sharrock | California, San Francisco |
