Archive for February, 2007
Renting Vs. Leasing Cars in Europe
If you’re thinking of renting a car for a vacation in Europe, getting a short-term lease instead of a rental may actually be cheaper. If you’re renting for more than two weeks, consider a company that offers rentals that are actually short-term leases.
Banned Airlines
Did you know that the European Union, Switzerland and Norway have banned 92 airlines from flying into their airports? Read on to find out which ones were banned — and why. The 92 airlines banned by Europe are mostly very small carriers, usually based in Africa or Asia, and few of them fly anywhere near [...]
International Holidays You Need to Know
You couldn’t have timed it better. You finally made it to Paris after all these years, but when you get to the Louvre, it’s closed for… Ascension Day? Or you arrive in Milan to find that you won’t be seeing Michelangelo’s Last Supper after all because it just happens to be The Feast of St. [...]
The Virgin Debacle(s)
February 26, 2007 A few days ago, we received an email from one of our readers, copying us on a letter to Richard Branson of Virgin Airlines. Dear Richard Branson, I would like to tell you about the worst travel experience in my life. Thursday, February 15, 2007, I had a premium economy ticket on [...]
Go It Alone, Together
Many solo travelers are discovering that they’re not alone, after all. In fact, a look at some new websites shows that the Internet is helping travelers all over the globe — at least the ones who want to — connect like never before. Many solo travelers are discovering that they’re not alone, after all. Three [...]
Airplane Food From Your Hotel
With so many airlines cutting back on food offerings, what’s a hungry air passenger to do? Find out how hotels have been filling that gap, offering prepackaged “to go” meals for airport-bound travelers… only these aren’t your typical boxed meals. Ritz-Carlton has a “Flight Bites” menu designed to travel well, while the Peninsula Beverly Hills [...]
Boarding Your Best Friend
Love to travel, yet hate to leave your pet? Pet boarding kennels have been amping up their services so you’ll both come back for more. Here’s how to find the right kennel for you and your best friend… First, make sure the kennel is accredited by the American Boarding Kennel Association. Then, sniff it out [...]
Everything You Need to Know About International Calls
Want to use a cell phone when you travel abroad, but don’t want to get hijacked by sky-high rates? The good news is that cell phone technology is increasing exponentially, so there are plenty of viable options for leisure and business travelers. But unless you’re keeping track of the technology, it can be hard to [...]
