9 ways to keep your car safe on the road
May 26, 2010 ·
Travelers put their cars to almost every use imaginable: as a place to eat meals, hide things, take shelter from the elements and even live (on a trip to Pamplona several years ago, the smallest guy in our traveling party slept in the trunk). Since your car can be almost your home away from home [...]
Caves, canoes in France’s Dordogne
May 26, 2010 ·
A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go? My response: France’s Dordogne River Valley. I’d take her for a float down the river in a canoe, then cap the day with a great riverside meal — letting her enjoy goose liver (explaining what [...]
Travel deals: Orbitz summer hotel sale
May 24, 2010 ·
Still looking for a summer getaway? Orbitz’s Summer Hotel Sale is offering up to 40 percent off at thousands of hotels worldwide. Travel dates vary by hotel, but most are offering discounts through August. Additionally, book by June 20 to receive two coupons, with a combined value of $300, for additional trips in 2010. Here’s [...]
10 travel tips for your back and waistline
May 21, 2010 ·
Common annoyances like bad food and cramped quarters are simply a fact of travel, whether you’re going by air or land. But you can keep them to a minimum and arrive at your destination with your health and sanity intact. Here’s how: On a plane 1. Distribute your luggage between two smaller suitcases instead of [...]
AAA predicts jump in Memorial Day travelers
May 20, 2010 ·
More Americans will hit the highways and airports over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but they’ll probably spend much less than last year, according to a study released Thursday by AAA. The travel group said about 32.1 million people are expected to take trips during the final weekend in May. About 30.5 million Americans traveled [...]
Summer vacation sale: Continental U.S. hotels from $51
May 20, 2010 ·
Expedia sale is tailor-made to help you save on your summer vacation! You’ll get up to 40% off in travel’s top destinations when you book on Expedia. Book by June 29; travel by July 31, 2010. Expedia Summer Sale – Continental U.S. Hotels from $51!
Asia awaits: Hotels from $45, Flight + Hotel from $1055
May 7, 2010 ·
Asia’s a land of contrasts, where ancient temples abut modern shopping centers and languid rivers slice through bustling towns. And then there’s the food. Spicy, delicious—and reason enough to visit. Save on hotels in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and more. Save up to 30% on 2 nights or up to 40% on 3+ nights. Book by [...]
