9 spring travel tips: How to save money and sanity
February 17, 2010 ·
As I write this here in the Northeast, the rodent saw his shadow, a snowfall fell the next day and we’re headed for a single-digit deep freeze this weekend — all of which are indicators that it is time to distract ourselves with dreams of spring travel. Of course, planning a trip these days can [...]
Planning a trip to Europe: Your 10-step guide
February 10, 2010 ·
Before you can experience authentic Spanish tapas, Roman piazzas or rooftop terraces in Prague, an important to-do list stands between you and your European vacation. The logistics involved in planning a Europe trip may seem tedious or overwhelming, but the more prepared you are to visit Europe, the greater your chances of a successful trip [...]
Winter weather cancels 80 flights in Germany
January 28, 2010 ·
About 80 flights at Frankfurt Airport and about 60 at Munich Airport were canceled Thursday due to snowy conditions, the operators of Germany’s two biggest airports said. In addition, Germany’s high-speed rail system has seen disruptions on some of its busiest routes. Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport AG said it had to temporarily close a runway, [...]
Sample Switzerland’s cities before heading for the hills
January 19, 2010 ·
Swiss cities remind me of the kid at high school who’s great at sports, has perfect hair, the best girlfriend, and the teachers all love him. He’s just too perfect. Sometimes you just want to see him trip or get a pimple. For me — and most travelers — the country’s mountains provide more real [...]
Airlines raise fuel surcharges to Europe
January 13, 2010 ·
Major airlines have raised fuel surcharges on travel to Europe by $20 per roundtrip, and some have added conditions that could cause travelers to pay higher fares. Surcharges to Paris, Frankfurt and most cities on the Continent were raised to $280 per roundtrip and to $242 for London, airline representatives said Tuesday. Tim Smith, a [...]
Winter in Paris: A cool time to go local
January 6, 2010 ·
The City of Light shines year-round, but Paris has a special appeal in winter. Sure, the weather can be cold and rainy (the average high in January is 43 degrees), but if you dress in layers, you’ll keep warm and easily deal with temperature changes as you go from cold streets to heated museums and [...]
French hotels polish up their star ratings
December 28, 2009 ·
France, the world’s top tourism destination, is polishing up its hotel star ratings and introducing a new luxury five-star category to help travellers know what to expect. The new rating criteria will apply to 18,000 hotels across France, many of which are showing off stars awarded under the previous ranking system that dates back to [...]
