Thursday, March 20, 2008

The dramatic scenery is the star along this California coast, but these nine hotels—all well under $200—come in a close second. Did we mention the views? read more

• Slide Show: Take a Peek at Gorgeous Big Sur Hotels
• What Is a Secret Hotel?

Several readers complained about our recent story about the new Sky Train from Beijing, China, to Lhasa, Tibet. They said we shouldn't have written about it because the train can be seen as one more way China is subjugating Tibet. Were we wrong to cover the train—or were we right? sound off

• Airfare Inflation Isn't Being Reported by the Feds
• Which Rock Band Warrants a Theme Park Ride?
• Mount Everest to Be Temporarily Off-limits

Slide Show: Paris Through An Artist's Eyes We challenged a photographer to capture glimpses of unexpected, everyday life in Paris—and found ourselves falling in love with the city all over again…. Expert Advice: They Learned the Hard Way Here are travel tips from some of the experts quoted in our article, "2007 Scouting Report"…. Bud Travel Gets Facebooked Our intrepid mascot has more than 500 friends on Facebook. Why not add him to your list?

If you're planning a trip to an unusual locale in the next few months and need some travel advice, we'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at Letters@BudgetTravel.com and tell us where you're going, how long you'll stay, and any questions you have about your trip. The more details the better—seriously. We just might offer you free expert trip-planning advice, plus spotlight your story in our magazine's monthly Trip Coach feature!
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Giving up your seat for a free flight is tempting. Depending on the airline, however, redeeming the darn thing might be more trouble than it's worth. read more

• Get Cash Back When Fares Drop

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Canada with this land-only package tour of Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, and Montreal—including a thrilling boat ride below Niagara Falls! why it's a deal

• My Montreal Is Better Than Yours
• Happy Birthday: Quebec City Celebrates 400 Years
• Eat Like a Local: Toronto

Experience Scandinavia's unique culture and history with this 11-night tour of Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, and explore the spectacular natural scenery of the region's fjords and glaciers.
why it's a deal

• Have You Cruised in a Fjord Lately?
• Europe on the Quick: A Long Weekend in Stockholm
• Europe: Day 4, Copenhagen

Take a bus with a young, international crowd and see some of the volcanoes, waterfalls, and rolling hills that were featured in The Lord of the Rings during a six-night trip through New Zealand.
why it's a deal

• Air New Zealand Is the Lord of the Skies
• Google Earth for Middle Earth
• 2008 Fun List: Zorb Smoky Mountains

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