Thursday, November 4, 2010MAKING WAVES
The debut of outrageously extravagant ships was a theme in 2010, but which one really rules the seas? We pit Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas against Norwegian's Epic, comparing onboard activities (mega-slides!), over-the-top extras (ice bar!), and more.
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FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN
London's new Tune Hotels Westminster doesn't cut costs as much as pass them on. Guests are greeted at the front desk with new fees like $2.40 for a towel rental and $4.80 to activate the TV each day. Your room only gets a housekeeping visit before your arrival and every third day. Is this the start of airline-like fees expanding to the hotel industry?
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READERS' CHOICE AWARDS
We're giving you the floor! We recognize that our readers are true experts, so we want to hear your thoughts on all sorts of travel topics, starting with your favorite (and most hated) airlines. Our November 2011 magazine issue will be devoted to what you tell us.
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ULTIMATE PACKING GUIDE
Chances are, you already have an arsenal of packing aids at your fingertips. Just open your junk drawer.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
How to Take Better Food Photos Improve your shots in a snap with nine tips gleaned from some of the best photographers we know (our readers!)… The Latest Tech Tools Great gadgets don't come cheap, but even big-ticket items can be a good value. The secret is choosing one with the features that actually matter to you… World's Newest Natural Wonders See what made this year's United Nations list of the most stunning natural attractions.
EXIT INTERVIEW
J.J. Mortensen enlisted her friend M.K. Ruminer to accompany her on a two-week trip to her grandparents' village in the Carpathian Mountains and the cities of Kraków, Warsaw, and Gdańsk.
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Southwest Vacations gives you four nights for the price of two at a resort in Tucson—or Phoenix or Scottsdale.
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- Paris for Thanksgiving, Air/6 Nights, From $849
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- India, Air/6 Nights, From $1,199
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