Thursday, April 2, 2009

Photographer Massimo Siragusa brings out the beauty, grit, and romance found in the Rome of today. read more

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In the next couple of years, American will expand Wi-Fi Internet access to roughly 300 planes. It will charge up to $13 for Web surfing and e-mailing on a laptop for flights longer than 3 hours, though only $8 for using a smart phone. MD-80 aircraft will be outfitted with the technology first. Is this a valuable service, and would you pay for it? read post

• Congress Eyes Lifting the Ban on Travel to Cuba
• Kudos to Canada for Making Toronto's Airport Cheaper for Flights
• London: The First Slow Down Festival Arrives Soon
• This Weekend: Butterflies Flutter by at the San Diego Zoo

Want to cheer on medalist Apolo Anton Ohno or catch big events like figure skating and ski jumping at the next Olympics? What key questions are on your mind: Ticket buying? Where to stay? Other logistics? Let us know, and we'll try to answer them! read more

Pedalers can plan their own multiday bike trips, thanks to these new trail systems in places like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Maryland and Switzerland. read more

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• One Guy, One Bicycle, One Cross-Country Tour
• Tour de Friends: Biking from Salzburg to Prague

Weird Foreign Laws (Don't Get Busted!) Laws so unexpected that they can catch even the biggest travel junkies off guard… Blog: Affordable Paris Our Paris contributor shares money-saving tips… Which Costa Rica Is Right for You? A snapshot of the popular Central American country's defining experiences: beaches, ecofriendly activities, and adrenaline rushes.

Soak up the rays at this safe and sunny spot, where Mexican traditions meet Caribbean flair. This package covers airfare and a five-night hotel stay, from $747. why it's a deal

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• Nonstop Mexico: 7 Resort Towns 1 Quick Flight Away
• Slide Show: Mexico, Old and New
• Got Stress? Get to Puerto Vallarta

Need to get away? Southwest comes through with a cheap spring or summer package for Sin City: airfare and three nights, from $222.
why it's a deal

• More Deals: Under $500, U.S. & Canada, Leaving From L.A.
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• Girlfriend Getaways: Maximize Your Time in Vegas
• Extra Mile Awards: Southwest Holds Firm Against Fees

Get to know this French island in the Mediterranean by exploring on foot. This package includes five guided walks—offering stunning views of the coastline, small villages, and majestic peaks—as well as meals, train transportation, and taxes for $1,134.
why it's a deal

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• Secret Hotels of the French Riviera
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