Thursday, June 19, 2008

"Some guests make up elaborate excuses or lies," says Renee Ruggero, who worked as a cruise purser (part hotel receptionist, part concierge) for Princess Cruises for three years. She has left the industry but still cruises frequently with her family. read more

More From Our Confessions Series:

• Airline Agent
• AAA Hotel Inspector
• Baggage Handler
• Casino Pit Boss

Tell us where to eat, shop, play, and stay. From the break of dawn until you shut down the joint, how do you make every second count in Santa Fe, N.M.? SUBMIT YOUR TIPS NOW

In honor of our new book, A Stingray Bit My Nipple! True Stories From Real Travelers, we couldn't resist compiling a slide show of some of our favorite bathroom anecdotes. Enjoy! read more

More Funny and Heartwarming True Stories:

• Gross Food: You Ate What?!
• When Art and Life Collide
• Animals Gone Wild
• On the Road With Mom or Dad

This summer, Southwest, American, Alaska, JetBlue, and Lufthansa all plan on testing Wi-Fi services that will allow laptop- and Blackberry-toting passengers to stay plugged in. Get the details

• Helpful Websites to Plan Your Trip to India
• Get Used to Those $15 Fees
• Affordable Europe: Scenic Train Routes
• Will Olympics 2008 Be a Gold Mine For China?

Blog: American Airlines Responds to Critics of $15 Bag Fee More than 180 of you have posted comments. Join the discussion… Real Deals: Vegas Hotels From $42 Spend a long summer weekend in Sin City thanks to these reduced room rates and packages… Girlfriend Getaways: Buying a Fractional Property People who love luxury resorts are buying themselves a piece of the lifestyle. Here's what to ask.

Discover the picturesque southwest coastline of Australia, as you drive the scenic Great Ocean Road. Rental car and four nights' lodging are covered, from $824 per person. why it's a deal

• Eat Like a Local: Melbourne
• Vintage Australia: Wines of the Yarra Valley
• The Great Ocean Walk
• Cuddle a Koala in Queensland

Round-trip airfare, six nights' accommodations, and bus tours through regions steeped in ancient Roman history—including Gaeta, the Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii—from $1,099 per person.
why it's a deal

• Secret Hotels of the Amalfi Coast
• Day 4, Rome: Ostia
• A Village Is Reborn

Celebrate the holiday weekend in a quaint and cozy B&B in Maine or New Hampshire. Activities include lobster bakes and barbecues. One-night, per person stays from $159. why it's a deal

• Road Trip: Cape Cod
• Coolest Small Towns: Peterborough, N.H.
• Walkable Cities: Portland, Maine

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